When this case was called for argument on appeal, the plaintiff-appellant, Leonard Taylor, did not make an appearance in open Court. Neither did he file a brief or a memorandum prior to the time the case was called for argument.

Under the provisions of Rule VII, Section 5, Subsection (b) of the Uniform Rules — Courts of Appeal, the appeal is deemed to be abandoned, and, accordingly, the appeal is dismissed at appellant’s costs.

Appeal dismissed.