Bobo v. Kenosha National Bank

The first question is whether the appeal from the order of October 6, 1955, must be dismissed. It was late, and although appellants applied for an extension of time, no extension was secured. This court has concluded that when a respondent does not move for dismissal of a late appeal but participates in it, sec. 269.51, Stats., vests jurisdiction here, notwithstanding the tardiness. Guardianship of Barnes, ante, p. 356, 82 N. W. (2d) 211. Respondent has participated in this appeal without first moving to dismiss.

Appellants argue that the county court should have vacated the proceeding for…