Legal Question in Appeals and Writs in California

Rule 8.340 of the California Rules of Court allows the record on appeal to be augmented if some important materials were left out. An order augmenting the record often results in a stay of the briefing schedule so the lawyers will have time to review the new materials and incorporate them into their arguments. The order you describe means that the appellate court agreed to augment the record but decided not to delay the briefing.

I agree with Mr. Hoffman. You can read the rule here:

http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/rules/index.cfm?title=eight&linkid=rule8_340