Hernandez v. Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Hospital et al

Filing 198

OPINION AND ORDER re: 196 MOTION for Extension of Time to File. filed by Victor Hernandez. Mr. Hernandez has satisfied Rule 4(a)(5)'s two criteria for such an extension. His time to file a notice of appeal expired on October 24, 2019. But he moved for an extension within thirty days of that date; the Court received his motion on November 22, 2019. Dkt. No. 196. He has therefore satisfied Rule 4(a)(5)(A)(i). He has also shown good cause for an extension. His motion states that he & quot;was very sick with bronchitis due to full blown AIDS." Id His illness is not in dispute; this litigation arises from it. He has thus also satisfied Rule 4(a)(5)(A)(ii). Mr. Hernandez's request for an extension of time to file a notice of appeal is therefore GRANTED. (as further set forth herein). A copy of this Order will be mailed to the prose Plaintiff and that mailing will be noted on the public docket. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Alison J. Nathan on 12/3/2019) Copies Mailed By Chambers. (kv)

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