Bradford v. J. Ray McDermott & Co.

CHIASSON, Judge.

The motion to dismiss this appeal is based on the grounds that the record was not lodged in this Court on or before the extended return day and that the delay was caused by the failure of appellant to timely pay the costs and fees.

The record reflects that the original return day for this devolutive appeal was October 29, 1976. On October 27, 1976, the clerk applied for and obtained an extension to November 26, 1976. On November 2, 1976, the clerk mailed a statement of the amount due to appellant’s attorney, who, on November 22, 1976, mailed a check for said amount to the…