State v. Berg's Economy Sales & Service

Emery Berg doing business as Berg's Economy Sales and Service, and appearing pro se, appeals a dismissal by the superior court of his appeal from district court. We reverse and reinstate the appeal.

On April 21, 1977, Mr. Berg was convicted of improper use of a dealer's license plate in Chelan County District Court. He filed a notice of appeal and posted an appeal bond on May 2, 1977. The same day, the district court clerk sent the transcript to the superior court with a transmittal letter,1 of which Mr. Berg received a copy.

On May 27, 1977, the prosecuting attorney filed a motion to dismiss…