Irvin v. Grower

SHORTESS, Judge.

Melvin Irvin, Jr. (plaintiff) filed suit for damages against John Marshall Grower, doing business as Colony House Apartments (defendant). Judgment was rendered in favor of defendant, and plaintiff appealed. Plaintiff failed to pay estimated costs of appeal, and the Clerk of City Court filed a motion for counsel to show cause why the appeal should not be dismissed. C.C.P. Arts. 5004 and 2126. After a hearing, the City Court dismissed the appeal by judgment signed February 26, 1982. On that same date, notice of judgment was mailed to plaintiff’s counsel. Plaintiff did not apply…