Case Name: Robert MATTHEWS v. The DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS et al.
Court: Louisiana Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction: Louisiana
Decision Date: 1973-04-10
Citations: 275 So. 2d 816
Docket Number: No. 9373
Parties: Robert MATTHEWS v. The DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS et al.
Judges: Before SARTAIN, BLANCHE and WATSON, JJ.
Reporter: Southern Reporter, Second Series
Volume: 275
Pages: 816–817

Head Matter:
Robert MATTHEWS v. The DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS et al.
No. 9373.
Court of Appeal of Louisiana, First Circuit.
April 10, 1973.
Robert Matthews, in pro. per.
S. J. Dileo, Asst. Atty. Gen., Baton Rouge, for appellees. '
Before SARTAIN, BLANCHE and WATSON, JJ.

Opinion:
WATSON, Judge.
This appeal was fixed for argument and all attorneys and the plaintiff in proper person were notified. At the time scheduled for argument, the appellant was not present or represented, nor had any brief been filed on behalf of appellant, nor had any motion been filed for continuance.
On authority of Rule VII, Section 5(b), this Court, ex proprio motu, considers said appeal as abandoned; therefore, it is ordered that this appeal be dismissed with prejudice.
Appeal dismissed.