Vaughan v. Buice

Marshall, Presiding Justice.

In this quia timet action, the trial court entered an order on July 7, 1983, granting summary judgment to the defendants-appellees. The plaintiff-appellant filed a timely notice of appeal on August 19, 1983. Counsel for the plaintiff received a statement of costs for preparation of the record no later than September 1, 1983. On October 25, 1983, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss the appeal pursuant to OCGA § 5-6-48 (c).

On November 18, 1983 — at least 79 days after having been informed of the costs, 23 days after the defendants filed their motion to dismiss…