Gee v. Smith

HUGHES, Justice.

On August 7, 1956 appellant filed a Motion under Rule 386, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, for an Extension of Time within which to file the record in this Court.

■ The motion states that final judgment was rendered May 24, 1956, that appellant “excepted and gave notice of appeal.” Appeal bond was filed June 11, 1956.

A statement of facts was ordered immediately after rendition of judgment but due to press of other business “it was impossible (for the court reporter) to prepare the record for filing in the 50-day period required by law for the record to be filed in the trial…