Bank of Minden v. Lake Bisteneau Lumber Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

McEnery, J.

The order of appeal makes it returnable “ according to law.” The transcript was filed May 13, 1895. The citation of appeal was served on appellees on April 1, 1895. The number of days in which they were entitled to answer had not expired when the transcript was filed. This is no cause for a dismissal of the appeal. The appellees were entitled to the delay before answering, and having done so and the case submitted, there is now no occasion for the delay. Objection is made to the insufficiency of the bond as to amount and the insolvency of…