The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity in the suit brought by
James Farris against
Richard Hurd Hanson on Oct. 15: 'Order Filed. On The Court's Own Motion And For Good Cause, The Parties Are Advised To Be Prepared To Address The Following Question (regarding Timeliness Of Appeal) At Oral Argument: Whether Appellant James Farris's Appeal Of The Trial Court's July 24, 2018, Order Was Untimely Given That Farris's Notice Of Appeal Was Filed January 24, 2019. (cal. Rules Of Court, Rule 8.104, Subd. (a)(1)(c) [absent Other Specific Rule Or Statute, Latest Deadline For Timely Appeal Is "180 Days After Entry Of Judgment"]; Hollister Convalescent Hosp., Inc. V. Rico (1975) 15 Cal.3d 660, 666-667 [an Appellate Court Has No Discretion But To Dismiss An Untimely Appeal, "even If No Objection Is Made"].)'.
Case number G057262 was filed in the California 4th District Court of Appeal on Jan. 24.