Timely Appeal When Original Claims Are Dismissed & Amended Pleadings Are a Nullity
Maria Graham v. City of Talladega: Amended pleadings are a nullity if they do not comply with ARCP 15, and once the original claims are dismissed, a party has 42 days from the date of dismissal to file an appeal, pursuant to ARCP 4. On June 3, 2015, Maria Graham sued the City of Talladega, alleging that she was wrongfully terminated. The matter was set for its first trial setting on September 8, 2015. A status conference was held on that date at which time the trial court ordered Graham to pay for and produce to the court by November 16,...
