New York Power & Light Corp. v. Hauser

The order in this condemnation proceeding was entered November 8, 1929, and the appeals therefrom were taken December 10, 1929. The printed case has not been filed or made, though a year and ten months have expired. No extension of time to make and file a case has been granted.

The rules directing the making and filing of a case on appeal are intended to be obeyed and not lightly disregarded. It is becoming more and more common for attorneys to delay the making and filing of a case. Too often, we think, attorneys rely upon the leniency of the appellate court, expecting, when a motion to…