Gram v. Wasey

Where proofs have been taken in open court in a chancery cause, an appeal taken, and an effort made to have the case settled under and within the time fixed by the statute, but which failed or was imperfectly done from circumstances not caused by or within the control of the appellant, such as the failure of a stenographer to furnish a copy of the testimony, or of the Circuit Judge to properly settle or certify to the same, the appellant may in this Court have an order extending the time to perfect his appeal, or if return has been made, the proper certificate may be obtained from the Circuit…