J. P. Webster & Son v. Lucas

PANNILL; O. J.

This cause was tried in the district court of Callahan county, which court may by law continue in session only four weeks. Appellants reside in Stephens county. Judgment was rendered on November 18th, and notice of appeal given. The term adjourned November 26th. Appeal bond was filed December 24th. Appellees have moved to dismiss the appeal because the appeal bond was not filed within 20 days after adjournment.. ■

That part of article 2253, Revised Statutes 1925, which is applicable here, provides:

“Such bond or affidavit shall be filed with the clerk of the trial court within…