in the Interest of L.M.M., L.R.M. and A.A.M, Children

• Court: Court of Appeals of Texas
• Decided: December 21, 2018
• Docket: 05-18-01141-CV
• Status: Published

Opinion

DISMISSED; Opinion Filed December 21, 2018.

In The Court of Appeals Fifth District of Texas at Dallas No. 05-18-01141-CV

IN THE INTEREST OF L.M.M., L.R.M. AND A.A.M, CHILDREN

On Appeal from the 304th Judicial District Court Dallas County, Texas Trial Court Cause No. JC-18-00113-W

MEMORANDUM OPINION Before Justices Francis, Stoddart, and Schenck Opinion by Justice Stoddart This is an appeal in a parental termination case. In the notice of appeal, Father generally

complains about the removal process and actions by certain individuals. No final judgment has

been signed, nor has a final trial been held.

Because appeals may generally be taken only from final judgments, we questioned our

jurisdiction over the appeal and directed Father to file a letter brief addressing our concern. See

Lehmann v. Har-Con Corp., 39 S.W.3d 191, 195 (Tex. 2001). More than ten days have passed

and, although we cautioned Father that failure to file the requested letter brief could result in

dismissal of the appeal, Father has not responded. See TEX. R. APP. P. 42.3(a), (c). Because no

final judgment has been signed, we dismiss the appeal. Id. 42.3(a); Lehmann, 39 S.W.3d 195.

/Craig Stoddart/ 181141F.P05 CRAIG STODDART JUSTICE Court of Appeals Fifth District of Texas at Dallas JUDGMENT

IN THE INTEREST OF L.M.M., L.R.M. On Appeal from the 304th Judicial District AND A.A.M, CHILDREN Court, Dallas County, Texas Trial Court Cause No. JC-18-00113-W. No. 05-18-01141-CV Opinion delivered by Justice Stoddart. Justices Francis and Schenck participating.

In accordance with this Court’s opinion of this date, the appeal is DISMISSED.

Judgment entered this 21st day of December, 2018.

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