IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEVADA

IN THE MATTER OF THE No. 73846 GUARDIANSHIP OF PATRICIA STRONG, AN ADULT WARD.

PATRICIA STRONG, Appellant, FILED vs. NOV 0 2 2018 RANDALL STRONG; AND DIANE ELIZABETH A. EROWN LYNNAE MAESTAS, CLERK Or SUPREME COURT

Respondents. BYt DEPUTY CLERK

ORDER DISMISSING APPEAL

This is an appeal from a decision and order entered in a guardianship proceeding. Eighth Judicial District Court, Family Court Division, Clark County; William S. Potter, Judge. When we granted appellant's motion for a second extension of time, we directed appellant to file and serve the opening brief and appendix by October 10, 2018. We cautioned that failure to comply could result in the imposition of sanctions. NRAP 31(d). To date, appellant has failed to file these documents or otherwise communicate with this court. Respondents have also filed a motion to dismiss this appeal based on appellant's failure to file the opening brief and an email sent to respondent's counsel by appellant's counsel stating that appellant's counsel is "unable to complete the Appeal process."

SUPREME COURT OF NEVADA

((a " (0) 1947J) s -cit te3 We conclude that appellant's failure to file the opening brief and appendix or otherwise communicate with this court warrants the dismissal of this appeal. Accordingly, we grant the motion and ORDER this appeal DISMISSED.'

Pickering

, J. Gibboffs Hardesty

cc: Hon. William S. Potter, District Judge, Family Court Division Carolyn Worrell, Settlement Judge Accolade Law Beverly J. Salhanick Eighth District Court Clerk

1 We decline respondents' request to impose sanctions against counsel for appellant. SUPREME COURT OF NEVADA

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