Savannah Iron & Fence Corp. v. Mitchell

Carley, Judge.

On December 6, 1979, plaintiff-appellee allegedly was injured while engaged in construction work. On May 29,1981, well within the period of limitations, he filed suit against several defendants who are not involved in this appeal. On November 16, 1981, still within the limitations period, appellee filed an amendment to his complaint and a motion to add parties. A proposed (unsigned) order granting the motion was apparently placed in the file at the same time as the motion. On November 25, 1981, a hearing on the motion was held. The trial court, in the exercise of its discretion,…