Pittman's Administrator v. Myrick

Citations

• 16 Fla. 401

Syllabus

<p>1. An appeal will not be dismissed on account of the failure to file an assignment of errors within the time appointed, if the assignment be filed before the motion is determined and the appellant comply with such terms-as may be imposed by the court.</p> <p>3. Where there is a judgment against two parties, and the bond or under* taking describes the judgment as a judgment against one only, this is a ground for a motion to dismiss the appeal.</p> <p>3. When a notice of appeal has been given in good faith, and the appellant has failed, by mistake, to give the necessary security in order to perfect the appeal as required by the Code, and these facts are shown to the satisfaction of the court, the appellant will be allowed to perfect the appeal by giving the necessary security.</p> <p>4. The time for serving and settling exceptions, under the Code, may be enlarged by the court or judge.</p>