Linder v. Inches

There was no motion for a new trial. No order extending time for settling a bill of exceptions was granted or obtained within the period of 20 days after judgment. 3 Comp. Laws 1915, §§ 12633, 12634; Circuit Court Rule No. 66. Three months later, counsel stipulated for an extension of time, and the bill was signed within the time stipulated. Later, the appellee moved here to dismiss on the ground that by the failure to obtain an order extending time within the 20-day period the court lost jurisdiction to settle and sign a bill of exceptions. The motion was held to be considered with the main…