Whether the appeal was admissible despite failure to pay the fee advance within the time limit.
No; because the advance was not paid on time and no restitution request was filed, the appeal had to be declared inadmissible.
The appellant was warned of the consequences, informed about legal aid, and did not seek an extension or restitution before or after expiry. Late payment alone could not cure the default under Art. 47 al. 3 LPA-VD.