Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the federal appeal was filed within the statutory time limit.
Decisione estratta
The appeal was filed too late and therefore could not be heard.
Motivazione estratta
The appeal dated 2008-09-18 was lodged after the 30-day deadline under Art. 100(1) BGG, which had expired on 2008-08-17 under Art. 44-48 BGG.