Memorandum

To:	Judge Edward H. Johnson
From:	William L. Martin, III
Subject:	A98A1416 . Robert J. Hipple v. Simpson Paper Company (96- C77 )
Date:	May 4, 1998

Mr. Hipple 's brief and enumeration of errors in this matter were due on April 7, 1998. As of this date, no brief or enumeration of errors have been filed nor has Mr. Hipple filed for an extension of time to file brief and enumeration of errors.

In A98A1417 . Robert J. Hipple v. Simpson Paper Company, Mr. Hipple filed a brief and enumeration of errors, however, the brief did not comply with the rule 27(a)(1), in that it did not reference the record or transcript. On April 14, 1998, your office ordered Mr. Hipple to file the brief in compliance with the rule, after filing a motion for an extension of time to file brief, Mr. Hipple did file brief and enumeration of errors in this matter on April 30, 1998.

I called Mr. Hipple 's office on April 30, May 1 and today and left messages for him to return my call on the answering machine. To date, I have received no return call from Mr. Hipple .

If you want to dismiss A98A1416 for failure to file brief, I have drafted the order you suggested on Thursday.

Let me know if you would like to discuss this matter or if I need to take further steps in this regard.

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