Don’t discount this step. He’s “comfortable” doing so.[/quote]
Sorry, I erred here and was using the wrong language. I was using the “10-day filing rule” above a for Petition for Review but the Petition for Rehearing comes before the Petition for Review.
A losing party in a CA Appellate District must petition the same court to “re-hear” the case PRIOR to proceeding to a Petition for Review. They have 15 days to do so. If the 13th, 14th and/or 15th day falls on a Sat, Sun or holiday, the Petition is due to the court on the last business day prior to the deadline weekend day or holiday. In this case, the 4th DCA rendered their opinion on 4/4/14. 15 days from that is 4/19/14 (Sat). Sevilla/Rowe filed their Petition for Rehearing on 4/18 (Fri).
The Court’s Denial of their Petition for Rehearing was on 4/24/14 and they only have 10 days to Petition the Supreme Court for review. Thus, their Petition for Review is due 5/4 (Sun) and can be filed no later than 5/2 (Fri).
I apologize for any confusion this may have caused.
