French v. Kopecky

OPINION

The appellant has filed two motions for extension of time to file the transcript. Because the motions are untimely, we deny them and dismiss the appeal.

Chronology

The appellant, Neil French, brought a declaratory action in an attempt to establish a common-law marriage between him and the appellee, Heather Kopecky. On July 28, 1996, the trial judge granted Kopecky’s motion for summary judgment. French did not move for a new trial, but timely filed an affidavit of inability to pay costs on appeal.

The court reporter timely filed a contest to French’s affidavit, and the trial judge…