Martin v. Canal Motors, Inc.

SCHOTT, Judge.

This is before us on a motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction based upon the *721failure of the appellant to file his appeal bond within the time specified by LSA-C. C.P. Art. 2087.

On April 12, 1973, judgment was signed in favor of plaintiff against both defendants. On April 16, 1973, defendant, Ford Motor Company, filed a rule against plaintiff and co-defendant, Canal Motors, Inc., to show cause why a new trial should not be granted. On May 22 the trial court made the rule absolute and ordered a new trial limited to reargument, and on May 22 the judgment was amended but was in…