Question juridique clé
Whether the appeal had to be entered into despite non-payment of the court advance within the time limit.
Solution extraite
No. Because the appellant did not pay the advance in time and did not seek an extension or legal aid before expiry, the appeal was inadmissible.
Motifs extraits
The appellant had been warned of the consequences of non-payment. A late phone call after expiry could not cure the default, as exceptions would undermine legal certainty and equal treatment.