Campbell, Jr. v. McGill

On July 21, 1989, the Court of Appeals entered an order dismissing the case of Roy E. Campbell, Jr. v. Scott A. McGill, Court of Appeals No. 89CA0778, on the ground that a notice of appeal had not been timely filed. Having granted plaintiff Campbell’s petition for certiorari, we reverse and remand the case to the Court of Appeals with directions.

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On January 17, 1989, the trial court entered a judgment in favor of defendant, Scott A. McGill, and against Campbell in a civil action arising from a real estate purchase agreement. On January 30, 1989, Campbell’s trial attorney filed a motion to…