Barrett v. Barrett

Opinion

COLEMAN, J.

We are asked to decide whether time may be extended by a judge of this court under Rule 5A:3(b), for filing of a transcript or written statement for a case on appeal. If we cannot, we must then decide whether the case must be dismissed because no transcript or written statement was filed. We conclude that the appeal must be dismissed because the requirement of Rule 5A:8 with reference to filing the transcript or written statement is jurisdictional and Rule 5A:3 does not empower this court to extend the time.

The final judgment in this case was entered on June 5, 1985.…