Martin v. Huff Truck Line

Notice of the judgment rendered in this case was received by counsel for plaintiffs, appellants, on October 4, 1947. The application for rehearing was not filed until October 20, 1947. It is contended, by motion filed on behalf of the defendants, appellees, that the application comes too late and that it should be denied.

Counsel for appellants states that the time for filing the application expired on October 19, 1947, and he contends that as that day was a Sunday, a legal holiday, the delay was extended to the following day and consequently the application was filed within the time required…