T.P. W.R.R. v. Ill. Commerce Com.

This is a motion by appellees to dismiss this appeal or in the alternative for extension of time to file briefs. The ground for dismissal urged is that the appeal was not perfected within sixty days after the entry of the order or judgment of the trial court, as required by section 69 of the Public Utilities act governing appeals from orders of the Illinois Commerce Commission. Ill. Rev. Stat. 1939, chap. 111 2/3, par. 73.

Appellant replies that the Civil Practice act has superseded section 69 of the Utilities act, and that by section 76 (1) of the Civil Practice act, (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1939,…