Mechtensimer v. Wilson

In this appeal, we consider whether the trial court had jurisdiction to adjudicate an action in which the defendant filed responsive pleadings to an amended motion for judgment even though the plaintiff failed to obtain leave of court before filing the amended pleading.

On June 21, 1990, Dr. Earl C. Mechtensimer filed a motion for judgment against Wesley Wilson and others, alleging that they had committed certain tortious acts against him arising out of an employment relationship. This motion for judgment was not served on Wilson.

Mechtensimer filed an amended motion for judgment on May 31,…