Lawrence Bros., Inc. v. RJ" Bob" Jones Excavating Contractor, Inc.

The appellee, R.J. “Bob” Jones Excavating Contractor, Inc. (“Jones”), moves to dismiss the appeal of the appellant, Lawrence Brothers, Inc. (“Lawrence Brothers”), the defendant below. Jones contends that Lawrence Brothers failed to file a timely notice of appeal and that, as a result, this court lacks jurisdiction to entertain the matter. We agree and therefore grant the motion to dismiss.

This case entailed a breach of contract action in which a jury awarded Jones $110,115.50 in compensatory damages. Judgment was entered on March 29, 1994. On April 6, 1994, Lawrence Brothers filed a motion…