Janice E. Bunn v. Ned S. Bunn

A divorce action with related custody and property issues was originated by Mrs. Bunn's complaint. Mr. Bunn duly answered, and trial was had before a magistrate. Findings of fact and Conclusions of law were made and amended. An amended decree was entered on April 29, 1977, following which on May 17, 1977, Mr. Bunn filed a notice of his appeal of the magistrate's decision to the district court. Three days later he filed a $300 cost bond. The district court entered an order for a partial reporter's transcript which was expanded on June 2, 1977, at Mr. Bunn's request, to require a full transcript. This order specified that the testimony be transcribed subject to the rules relating to the payment of fees to the Court Reporter,[Footnote 1] and set a completion date to be within thirty (30) days of the date hereof, upon the payment of his fees for the same. The reporter's estimate was $500.