Bell v. Bell

Upon lodging of the record in this case involving a judgment denying a wife a separation from bed and board, the court noted probable lack of jurisdiction due to failure of the appellant to post an appeal bond within the thirty-day period for taking an appeal provided by LSA-C.C.P. Art. 3942. Appellant was advised to show cause why the appeal should not be dismissed.

In response, counsel for appellant filed an excellent and authoritative brief, urging that: (I) the Code of Civil Procedure, particularly Article 3942, does not require a bond for an appeal from a judgment rejecting a petition for…