Cason v. Diamond M Drilling Co.

COVINGTON, Judge.

ON MOTION TO DISMISS

Appellee, Delton H. Cason, seeks the dismissal of the suspensive appeal of the defendant, Diamond M Company, because of the alleged untimely filing of the appeal bond.1 The motion is opposed.

The record reflects that this suit commenced as a petition for damages for personal injuries suffered by plaintiff in an accident which occurred while he was working on a vessel owned by defendant Diamond M, under the supervision of Union Oil Company, which was also sued as a defendant.

The suit was tried to a jury beginning on July 6, 1981, and a verdict was rendered…