Bullard v. Carreras

Sognier, Judge.

Manuel Carreras brought an action against Mary Bullard to collect $175,000 pursuant to a promissory note and guaranty agreement Bullard had co-signed. The jury found in favor of Carreras and judgment was entered on the verdict on May 16, 1985. Bullard filed a notice of appeal on June 17, 1985. On July 12, 1985, the trial court granted Bullard’s motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and Carreras filed his notice of appeal. The cases are consolidated in this opinion.

1. We note that it appears of record that costs in the trial court were not paid until October 24, 1986,…