NEWSOM v. STATE


54 So.2d 58 (1951)

NEWSOM v. STATE.

Supreme Court of Florida, Division A.

August 14, 1951.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Ray Sandstrom and Erle L. Griffis, Macclenny, for appellant.

Richard W. Ervin, Atty. Gen., and Reeves Bowen, Asst. Atty. Gen., for appellee.


THOMAS, Justice.

The appellant was adjudged guilty of armed robbery and sentenced to the penitentiary. The last day of the period allowed for taking an appeal came on Sunday so he filed his appeal the following day. The question now before us is presented by the Attorney General's motion to dismiss on the ground that this court has no jurisdiction to entertain the cause.

The applicable statute, Sec. 924.09, Florida Statutes 1941, and F.S.A., provides the time...

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