J. P. Webster & Son v. Lucas

As stated by the Honorable Court of Civil Appeals:

“This cause was tried in the District Court of Callahan County, which court may by law continue in session only four weeks. Appellants reside in Stephens County. Judgment was rendered on November 18, and notice of appeal given. The term adjourned November 26. Appeal bond was filed December 24. Appellees have moved to dismiss the appeal because the appeal bond was not filed within twenty days after adjournment.

“That part of Art. 2253, Revised Statutes, 1925, which is applicable here, provides:

“ ‘Such bond or affidavit shall be filed with the…