Connors v. Turney

This suit involves the question of whether or not the provisions of section 4 of Act 136 of 1880, with reference to the dismissal of suits for failure to file security for costs within the time limit fixed in the order therefor, are self-operative.

The petition was filed on August 29, 1928. On October 16, 1928, defendant sought and obtained from the district judge an order requiring plaintiff to furnish within 10 days security for costs in the sum of $25. . This security for costs was filed on September 13, 1928, or nearly 30 days after the order requiring it was served.

On December 17, 1928,…