Hudspeth v. Bunzey

ARNOLD, Judge.

We first consider the appellee’s argument that appellants’ appeal from the denial of a motion to amend the pleadings is premature. Appellee correctly points out that the trial court’s denial of appellants’ motion to amend the pleadings is an interlocutory order. G.S. 7A-27(d) provides for appeals from interlocutory orders:

“From any interlocutory order or judgment of a superior court or district court in a civil action or proceeding which(1) Affects a substantial right, or(2) In effect determines the action and prevents a judgment from which appeal might be taken, or(3)…