Safeco Insurance v. Blackwell

LANDRY, Judge.

This matter is before us on an ex pro-prio motu order to show cause why the appeal should not be dismissed because of the apparent failure of Appellant, J. D. Blackwell, to timely post an appeal bond herein. We find the bond was untimely filed and dismiss the appeal.

On January 25, 1973, plaintiff Safeco obtained a judgment against Appellant Blackwell in the sum of $2,925.00. Notice of judgment was mailed to Appellant on the date judgment was obtained.. Appellant did not apply for a new trial. On February 16, 1973, Appellant applied for and was granted a devolutive appeal…