Walker v. Simon

A motion has been made to dismiss the appeal on five grounds which we are required to consider seriatim.

I. That the bond given to secure the costs was signed and approved by the clerk of the District Court of the parish of St. Martin from the decision of which the appeal is asked. The bond is signed by V. A. Fournet as surety and attested and filed by L. P. Briant, deputy clerk. The record does not inform us that Y. A. Fournet was at this time, M ly 28, 1863, clerk of the court, but if ho was he could become a lawful surety, at least where, as in this case, he did not approve the bond. 10 L.…