Neuringer v. Wortman

Plaintiff appeals from the denial of a motion seeking a 30-day extension to file a notice of appeal pursuant to Rule 5, M.R.App. Civ.P.

Final judgment in the underlying matter was served on counsel for the plaintiff on May 29, 1979. Judgment was entered by the District Court on May 22, 1979. Rule 5, M.R.App.Civ.P. provides that an appeal from a judgment must be taken within 30 days of the entry thereof. This rule also provides that the time for filing the appeal may be extended an additional 30 days by the District Court if there is a showing of excusable neglect.

Here plaintiff filed a motion…