Western Import Motors, Inc. v. Mechinus

OPINION

Final judgment was signed in the above cause on January 5, 1987, and appellants have attempted to perfect their appeal to this court. The issue before us is whether we have jurisdiction to entertain this appeal.

Appellants’ motions for new trial and cash deposit in lieu of appeal bond were not filed within the time required by the rules of appellate procedure. However, appellants filed timely verified motions to establish that they did not acquire notice of the January 5, 1987, judgment until March 5, 1987. There was no indication in the transcript, however, that appellants had…