Matter of Moore

*400BRITT, Justice.

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The Court of Appeals properly dismissed respondent’s appeal because of her failure to give timely notice of appeal.

The record on appeal reveals that while Judge Yeattes did not enter his formal written order until 25 November 1980, he announced his decision in open court on 25 September 1980 immediately after the hearing. G.S. l-279(c) and Appellate Rule 3(c) provide that if oral notice of appeal is not given at trial, notice of appeal must be filed and served within 10 days after “entry” of the order or judgment. G.S. 1A-1, Rule 58, provides that “where judgment is rendered…