Vogel v. City of Millbrae

Respondents move to dismiss this appeal upon the ground that it was filed too late. Judgment for defendants was entered January 30, 1958. Notice of appeal was filed March 25. “Except as otherwise specifically provided by law,” notice of appeal may be filed within 60 days after entry of judgment (Rules on Appeal, rule 2(a)). But in an action or proceeding contesting ‘1 [t] he validity of an assessment . . . levied” under Division 12, Streets and Highways Code, “ [a]ny appeal from a final judgment . . . shall be perfected within 30 days after the entry of judgment” (Sts. & Hy. Code, §10400).

The…