DREW, J.
Melvin Jacobs appeals the judgment dismissing his action as prescribed. At issue is whether Jacobs' timely presentation for filing of his petition to the Union Parish Clerk of Court was sufficient to interrupt prescription when the petition was accompanied by a check of $145 instead of the higher filing amount required by the Clerk of Court. For the reasons set forth below, we reverse the trial court's judgment and remand for further proceedings.
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