Kliebert v. Kliebert

STOULIG, Judge.

We dismiss this appeal because appellant permitted an extended return date to pass without paying costs of the transcript or the filing fee for this appeal as required by C.C.P. art. 2126. Appellant argues he was relieved of the obligation to pay these charges by obtaining an order signed by the judge of the district court permitting him to proceed in forma pauperis.

The procedural chronology pertinent to the issue before us in as follows:

February 12, 1976 - Judgment rendered.

March 12, 1976 - Defendant appeals and furnishes appeal bond.

April 5, 1976 - Appellant files motion to…