Sampson v. Ambrose

Plaintiffs Jack A. Sampson and Ruth Sampson sued defendant John C. Ambrose for the balance due plus interest on an installment note executed by defendant Ambrose. Defendant raised the defense of usury. Following a hearing, the trial court found for plaintiffs in the amount of $6,507.70. Defendant, who is an attorney, appeals pro se.

After the notice of appeal was filed, plaintiffs moved to dismiss on the grounds that the appeal was untimely filed. The motion was accompanied by a copy of the half-sheet which indicated that judgment had been entered for plaintiffs on July 22, 1982. The notice of…