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  "name": "Glenn David WOODS and Leann B. Woods v. Beverly TAPPER",
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    "judges": [
      "Gunter, J., concurs."
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    "parties": [
      "Glenn David WOODS and Leann B. Woods v. Beverly TAPPER"
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    "opinions": [
      {
        "text": "Per Curiam.\nAppellants Glenn David Woods and Leann B. Woods filed a motion for rule on the clerk seeking an order of this court that the Arkansas Supreme Court Clerk accept their record and transcript for fifing. Appellants attempted to file their record and transcript on June 19, 2006, under an extension of time granted by the circuit court on March 16, 2006, pursuant to a motion for extension under Ark. R. App. P \u2014 Civ. 5(b). The clerk refused the fifing because there was no finding by the circuit court in the order granting the extension that \u201call parties had the opportunity to be heard on the motion, either at a hearing or by responding in writing\u201d as required in Ark. R. App. P.-Civ. 5(b)(1)(C).\nAppellants assert that the record shows that opposing counsel was served with the motion for extension of time when the motion was filed on February 24, 2006. Appellants argue that opposing counsel thus had an opportunity to be heard and elected not to respond to the motion.\nArkansas Rules of Appellate Procedure-Civil 5(b)(1)(C) provides in relevant part:\n(b) Extension of time.\n(1) If any party has designated stenographicaily reported material for inclusion in the record on appeal, the circuit court, by order entered before expiration of the period... may extend the time for filing the record only if it makes the following findings:\n(C) All parties have had the opportunity to be heard on the motion, either at a hearing or by responding in writing.\nStrict compliance with the requirements of Rule 5(b) is required. Hairgrove v. Oden, 365 Ark. 53, 223 S.W.3d 827 (2006) (per curiam). Granting of an extension is not a mere formality. Id. Under Ark. R. App. P.-Civ. 5(b)(1), an extension of time maybe granted only if the circuit court makes the findings set out in the rule, including a finding that all parties have had the opportunity to be heard on the motion, either at a hearing or by responding in writing. Proof of service of the motion for an extension of time under Ark. R. App. P.-Civ. 5(b) is not a finding by the circuit court. Accordingly, we remand this matter to the circuit court for compliance with Rule 5(b)(1)(C).\nGunter, J., concurs.",
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      {
        "text": "Jim Gunter, Justice,\nconcurring. While I agree our rules require the majority decision, I write because it is time to overhaul Rule 5(b)(1)(C) of the Arkansas Rules of Appellate Procedure-Civil.\nArticle 2 \u00a7 13 of the Arkansas Constitution states:\nEvery person is entitled to a certain remedy in the laws for all injuries or wrongs he may receive in his person, property or character; he ought to obtain justice freely, and without purchase; completely, and without denial; promptly and without delay; conformably to the laws.\nIn this case, we are requiring strict compliance with a rule when neither litigant has objected. We want an order from the Circuit Court stating that, as a minimum, the parties have had an opportunity to be heard. However, the parties have little to do with the real problem, that is, the court reporter\u2019s time. Under our current rule, when the court reporter needs more time to finish the transcript, we interrupt the work of completing the transcript in order to have a hearing to determine whether to authorize more time for completion of the transcript. When the court reporter is unable to get it all done on time, why extend the time by requiring extra work not requested by either party?\nI suggest a review of our rule with a view to practicality balanced against the standard of our constitution which promises \u201cjustice freely\u201d and \u201cwithout delay.\u201d",
        "type": "concurrence",
        "author": "Jim Gunter, Justice,"
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    "attorneys": [
      "James M. Pratt, for appellant.",
      "No response."
    ],
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    "head_matter": "Glenn David WOODS and Leann B. Woods v. Beverly TAPPER\n06-705\n238 S.W.3d 929\nSupreme Court of Arkansas\nOpinion delivered September 14, 2006\nJames M. Pratt, for appellant.\nNo response."
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