The appellant did not appear in person nor through counsel when this case was called for argument on the date it had been docketed for hearing, and no brief was filed in his behalf. The appeal is therefore considered as having been abandoned and it is accordingly dismissed. Rule VII, ’ Sec. 5(b), Uniform Rules of the Courts of Appeal, 8 LSA-R.S.; Carter v. Coker (La.App.) 169 So.2d 604 (2d Cir. 1964).

Plaintiff-appellant is assessed with the costs of this appeal.

Appeal dismissed.