Title: Frank Williams, Jr. v. State of Arkansas

State: arkansas

Issuer: Arkansas Supreme Court

Document:

Frank WILLIAMS, Jr. v. STATE of Arkansas 99-1221 ___ S.W.3d ___ Supreme Court of Arkansas Opinion delivered May 18, 2000 Appeal & error -- hearing requested -- master appointed. -- Where appellant's counsel appeared to show cause why he should not be held in contempt, entered a plea of not guilty, and requested a hearing, a master was appointed to conduct the hearing, make findings of fact, and file them with the court. [cme] Appointment of Master Alvin Schay, for appellant. No response. Per Curiam. On April 27, 2000, we issued an order for Alvin Schay to appear before this court at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, May 11, 2000, to show cause why he should not be held in contempt of court for failure to file an appellant's brief after a final extension had been granted. Alvin Schay appeared on May 11, 2000. At that time, he entered a plea of not guilty and requested a hearing. Therefore, we appoint the Honorable Jack Lessenberry as a master to conduct the hearing. After the hearing, we direct the master to makefindings of fact and file them with the court. Upon receiving the master's findings, we will decide whether Alvin Schay should be held in contempt.