If the party appealing moves to dismiss in the circuit court or fails to prosecute his appeal, it shall be at the option of the appellee either to proceed to trial on the appeal or have judgment rendered for the amount of the original judgment and costs where it was in his favor or in bar of the original judgment where it was against him.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 16 - Practice, Procedure, And Courts
Subtitle 2 - Courts and Court Officers
Chapter 19 - Justice Of The Peace Courts
§ 16-19-1101. Rule and attachment — Compelling justice of the peace to allow appeal
§ 16-19-1102. Rule and attachment — Compelling return of proceedings by justice of the peace
§ 16-19-1103. Amendment of return
§ 16-19-1104. Securing or correcting bond after allowance of appeal — No dismissal for want of bond
§ 16-19-1106. Dismissal or failure to prosecute appeal — Effect
§ 16-19-1107. Judgment on appeal and proceedings thereon
§ 16-19-1108. Satisfaction of judgment by security — Judgment for amount paid — Interest