Tow v. Reed

Sognier, Judge.

Robert Reed brought suit against L. J. Tow for attorney fees. The jury returned a verdict in favor of Reed and the trial court dismissed Tow’s motion for a new trial on the basis that Tow’s failure to provide a transcript of the trial proceedings rendered the court unable to review the errors enumerated in Tow’s motion. Tow appeals from the dismissal of his motion and further seeks an order to compel Reed to authorize the court reporter to prepare a transcript for Tow.

Appellee filed suit against appellant for attorney fees in August 1984. Appellant was acting pro se when the…