In the Interest of McGuire

BYRNES, Judge.

The sole issue before us in this case is the granting of a Motion to Dismiss an appeal. Appellants are the parents of Murray McGuire, a minor child who was found to be a Child in Need of Care under La.R.S. 13:1570, by a judgment of disposition in Juvenile Court dated September 27, 1982. Appellants filed a motion to appeal this judgment on October 27, 1982. A return date of December 29, 1982 was set and an appeal bond fixed at $4,000.00.

A motion to dismiss the appeal as untimely was filed by the state on November 19, 1982. This motion was subsequently withdrawn. However, the…