David Glen Nunnery v. Paul Edward Nunnery

COLEMAN, Justice,

for the Court:

¶ 1. The instant case presents a difficult factual situation and outcome. In the wake of an attorney’s family tragedy, the defendants missed their deadline for filing their notice of appeal. The chancellor denied the defendants’ request to extend the time to file the notice of appeal. We discern no abuse of discretion by the chancellor and affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2. Originating in the Chancery Court of Pike County, the underlying case involves a land dispute among family members. After several years of litigation, the chancellor rendered a final…