Stokely v. Owens

In this case we are met at the threshold with a motion of the appellees to dismiss the appeal on the ground that reasonable notice was not given to them, or their attorney,, of the time and place at which the certificate of the proceedings in the case would be tendered to the judge for his signature. The. evidence, which was heard by the chancellor ore tenus, is embraced in the certificate.

The appellants adopted the method of certifying the proceedings prescribed by Rule 21 of this court. Such certificates are required by the rule to be tendered for the judge’s signature and to be signed by…