Jackson v. Kralev - Divorce Case Dismissed
Summary
The Texas Court of Appeals, 3rd District, has dismissed the divorce case of Jackson v. Kralev for want of prosecution. The dismissal follows the appellant's failure to file a required brief by the extended deadline of December 29, 2025.
What changed
The Texas Court of Appeals, 3rd District, has issued a memorandum opinion dismissing the appeal in Ishmael Jackson v. Petar Kralev (Docket No. 03-25-00571-CV) for want of prosecution. The dismissal is based on the appellant's failure to file their brief by the court-ordered deadline of December 29, 2025, despite multiple extensions. This action follows Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.3(b).
This ruling means the divorce case appeal has been terminated due to inaction by the appellant. Legal professionals involved in this case should note the dismissal and understand that further action on the appeal is no longer possible unless a motion for reconsideration is filed and granted. The disposition is final as to the appellate court's review of the case.
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Ishmael Jackson v. Petar Kralev
Texas Court of Appeals, 3rd District (Austin)
- Citations: None known
- Docket Number: 03-25-00571-CV
- Nature of Suit: Divorce
Disposition: Dismissed for Want of Prosecution
Disposition
Dismissed for Want of Prosecution
Lead Opinion
TEXAS COURT OF APPEALS, THIRD DISTRICT, AT AUSTIN
NO. 03-25-00571-CV
Ishmael Jackson, Appellant
v.
Petar Kralev, Appellee
FROM THE 353RD DISTRICT COURT OF TRAVIS COUNTY
NO. D-1-FM-24-001971,
THE HONORABLE LEIGH MATHEWS RODRIGUEZ, JUDGE PRESIDING
MEMORANDUM OPINION
Appellant’s brief was originally due on September 12, 2025. After this Court
granted multiple motions requesting an extension of time to file his brief, appellant’s brief was
due December 29, 2025. To date, the brief has not been tendered for filing and is overdue.
Accordingly, we dismiss this appeal for want of prosecution. See Tex. R. App. P. 42.3(b).
Maggie Ellis, Justice
Before Justices Triana, Kelly, and Ellis
Dismissed for Want of Prosecution
Filed: March 13, 2026
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