Thompson v. Menefee

An appeal from a final decree dates from the time good and sufficient surety for costs of appeal is lodged with the proper officer. The security must be accepted and approved by the officer. When the officer receives the proffered security, but withholds his approval until he is furnished evidence of its sufficiency, and, such evidence being furnished, he approves the security and certifies the appeal, the appeal is within time, although the evidence be received and the filing and approval be indorsed and dated after the expiration of six months from the date of the decree.

The party having…