Sisters of Providence in Washington, Inc. v. Van Linder

OPINION

BURKE, Chief Justice.

The issue in this appeal is whether the trial court had jurisdiction, after an action was dismissed as of right pursuant to Civil Rule 41(a)(l)[a], to enforce an interlocutory order entered prior to the dismissal.

*957On November 11, 1980, Dr. Van Linder s hospital privileges were suspended by Providence Hospital [hereinafter Providence]. Dr. Van Linder arranged an administrative hearing and requested that Providence allow him to be accompanied by his attorney at the hearing. The request was denied.

Dr. Van Linder subsequently filed a complaint against Providence,…