Broyles Ex Rel. Broyles v. State Highway Commission

December 2, 1927, respondent recovered a judgment for $5000 against appellant. December 3rd an appeal was granted which was returnable to our March term, 1928. [Sec. 1478, R. S. 1919.] The March term convened March 5th, but appellant did not file here, fifteen days before the first day of the term, a perfect transcript of the record or in lieu thereof a certified copy of the judgment and order granting the appeal, as provided by section 1479, Revised Statutes 1919. _ But on April 24th appellant filed a certified copy of the judgment and order granting the appeal and paid the docket fee. May…