Key legal question
Whether the missed appeal deadline should be restored under Art. 50 BGG
Extracted holding
Restoration was denied because no sufficient, non-fault-based impediment was shown and the request was not properly substantiated.
Extracted reasoning
The alleged illness of counsel was supported only by counsel's own letter, without medical evidence or explanation of the illness. The court found no diligence and held that counsel's failure is attributable to the party.