WELLS, Judge.
The clear issue before us in this case is whether the Rules of Appellate Procedure require service of notice of appeal either before filing or on the same day notice is filed. Plaintiff contends that so long as the notice of appeal is served within ten days of filing, it is timely served. We reject this argument.
Rules 3 and 26 of the Rules of Appellate Procedure control. Rule 3(a), applicable in this case, is as follows:
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