Dimaio v. Tucker

We have issued an order, ex proprio motu, directing the parties to show cause why this appeal should not be dismissed on the basis that it was taken untimely.

Plaintiff, Nick Dimaio, filed a suit for damages against Dana Tucker and State Farm Mutual Insurance Company in the City Court of Baton Rouge. After a trial on the merits, the court rendered judgment against defendants in the sum of $7,344.04, plus legal interest, costs, and expert witness fees. No application for a new trial was filed. Defendants suspensively appeal the trial court’s judgment. The pertinent dates are as follows:

July 14,…