Guidry v. Todd

DUFRESNE, Judge.

This court, ex proprio motu, issued a rule to show cause why this appeal should not be dismissed as premature.

The pertinent dates and facts are as follows:

1. May 9, 1984 — case tried and oral judgment and reasons announced by the trial court.

2. May 31, 1984 — Appeal order filed.

3. Sept. 9, 1984 — written judgment signed by the trial judge.

4. Feb. 20, 1985 — Record lodged in this court.

The appellant has urged in brief that there existed some disagreement between counsel in the preparation of the May 9, 1984, judgment. Out of an abundance of caution he prepared and filed the…