Questão jurídica principal
Whether the appeal had to be entered into despite non-payment of the court advance within the time limit.
Decisão extraída
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.
Fundamentação extraída
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.