Sorrels v. Hoffman

SPECIAL TERM OPINION

TOUSSAINT, Chief Judge.

FACTS

Glen Sorrels appeals a summary judgment entered on September 24, 1997, dismissing his claims against respondent Donald Hoffman in a personal injury action. The appeal was filed with the clerk of the appellate courts on December 18, 1997. Appellant filed an affidavit indicating that the appeal papers were served on respondent’s counsel on December 17, 1997, but appellant did not provide an affidavit showing service of the notice of appeal on the trial court administrator.

On December 29, 1997, appellant filed an affidavit indicating that the…