Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church of Dallas, Inc. v. Sigel

BAKER, Justice.

On the Court’s own motion, we questioned whether we had jurisdiction over this appeal and requested the parties to brief the issue. We have considered the parties’ arguments, and conclude that we do not have jurisdiction. Accordingly, we dismiss this appeal.

The trial court entered final judgment on July 20, 1987. Appellants Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church of Dallas, Inc., and its pastor, Reverend Sammie Davis (collectively the “Church”), filed an affidavit of inability to pay costs on August 13. The Church served the affidavit by depositing it in the United States mail on…