Alt v. City of Salem

*82CAMPBELL, J.

The issue that we decide is whether a writing labeled “MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL (ORCP Rule 64Q” filed in a writ of review proceeding was in fact a motion for a new trial which extended the deadline for filing a notice of appeal. The Court of Appeals held that the writing in question was not a motion for a new trial and dismissed the appeal for lack of a timely notice of appeal. Alt v. City of Salem, 86 Or App 627, 740 P2d 216 (1987). The decision of the Court of Appeals is affirmed.

Plaintiff was employed by the City of Salem. His employment was terminated for cause and plaintiff…