Valley Securities Co. v. Levy

Appellee moves to dismiss this appeal upon the ground that it was taken too late. Judgment was rendered and signed in the First city court on January 20, 1931. A motion for devolutive appeal and bond were filed February 4, 1931, or twelve clear days, exclusive of Sundays, thereafter. Appellant admits that the appeal was filed more than ten days after the rendition of the judgment and, consequently, not in compliance with the provisions of Act No. 128 of 1921 (Ex. Sess.), regulating practice in the First city court, but contends that that act is, unconstitutional.

We have given thorough…