In Re: Nomination of Griffith; Apl. of: Peake
Summary
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court denied Thelma Peake's Application for Leave to File Brief Nunc Pro Tunc. The court also quashed Peake's Notice of Appeal due to failure to file a timely brief. The unanimous per curiam order was issued on April 15, 2026, resolving procedural matters related to an electoral nomination petition dispute.
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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court denied Appellant Thelma Peake's Application for Leave to File Brief Nunc Pro Tunc and quashed her Notice of Appeal. The court found that Peake failed to file a timely brief, which was grounds for quashing the appeal.
For parties involved in Pennsylvania electoral nomination disputes, this case illustrates the strict procedural requirements for appellate filings. Failure to timely file briefs can result in dismissal or quashing of appeals, even at the Supreme Court level. Election-related litigants should ensure compliance with all procedural deadlines to preserve appellate rights.
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In Re: Nom. of Griffith; Apl. of: Peake
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
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Docket Number: 17 EAP 2026
Unanimous Opinion
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA
EASTERN DISTRICT
IN RE: NOMINATION PETITION OF SHAUN > No. 17 EAP 2026
GRIFFITH CANDIDATE FOR
PENNSYLVANIA'S 3RD CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT, DEMOCRATIC PARTY
APPEAL OF: THELMA PEAKE
PER CURIAM
AND NOW, this 15th day of April, 2026, the Application of Appellant Thelma Peake
for Leave to File Brief Nunc Pro Tunc is hereby DENIED. Appellant's Notice of Appeal is
hereby QUASHED for failure to file a timely brief.
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