Chauvin v. Nelkin Insurance Agency, Inc.

CHIASSON, Judge.

This matter is before us on a motion to show cause why defendants’ appeal should not be dismissed because not perfected timely.

The record reflects the following chronology of events:(1) Plaintiff filed petition against defendants on May 14, 1975;(2) Defendants were personally served with a copy of the petition through their agents for service of process, as follows:

a. Nelkin Insurance Agency, Inc. on May 16, 1975

b. Appalachian Insurance Company on May 20, 1975(3) Confirmation of default judgment was rendered and signed against both defendants on July 11, 1975;(4) Motion for…