Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M232392

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2017-03725, 2017-03726 In the Matter of Karen Morales, respondent, v Scott W. Smith, appellant. (Docket No. F-3951-16/16C)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

Appeals by Scott W. Smith from two orders of the Family Court, Westchester County, dated December 19, 2016, and March 9, 2017, respectively. By scheduling order dated April 19, 2017, the appellant was directed to file one of the following in the office of the Clerk of the Court, within 30 days after the date of the scheduling order:

(1) an affidavit or affirmation stating that there were no minutes of the Family Court proceedings to be transcribed for the appeals; or

(2) if there were such minutes, an affidavit or affirmation that the transcript was received, and indicating the date that it was received; or

(3) if the transcript was not received, an affidavit or affirmation stating that it was ordered and paid for, the date thereof and the date by which the transcript was expected; or

(4) an affidavit or an affirmation withdrawing the appeals.

The appellant has failed to comply with the scheduling order. Pursuant to § 670.4(a)(5) of the rules of this Court (22 NYCRR 670.4[a][5]), it is

ORDERED that the parties are directed to show cause before this Court why an order should or should not be made and entered dismissing the appeals in the above-entitled proceeding for failure to comply with the scheduling order dated April 19, 2017, by each filing an affirmation or affidavit on that issue in the office of the Clerk of this Court and serving one copy of the same on each other on or before June 28, 2017; and it is further,

ORDERED that the Clerk of this Court, or her designee, is directed to serve a copy of this order to show cause upon the parties by regular mail.

ENTER:

Aprilanne Agostino

Clerk of the Court