Betty Meshwert, Petitioner v. Gene Meshwert, Respondent

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Civil Appeals, holding that under Rule 21c "reasonably explaining" requires a plausible, non‑deliberate excuse such as mistake or mischance and that the fifteen‑day filing deadline is mandatory; the Court also held it lacks jurisdiction to review the sufficiency of the trial court's attorney‑fee award.