Wiseman v. Batchelor

Robert L. Brown, Justice.

The appellant, Michael Wise-man, contends on appeal that the trial court erred in dismissing his complaint with prejudice. His complaint alleged actual fraud and constructive fraud against the appellee, Fines Batchelor, who was the attorney for an opposing party in prior litigation. He further urges that the trial court erred in not allowing him to amend his complaint prior to dismissal. We disagree on both counts and affirm the dismissal with prejudice.

Michael Wiseman was involved in several lawsuits against Billie Weaver, who retained the appellee as his attorney.…