Wilson v. Smith

This cause is before us on an order to show cause in a medical mediation proceeding. The question presented is whether an extension of time for holding the final hearing, moved for and granted within the 120 days of filing the claim, was invalid because not reduced to writing by the court until after the 120-day period had expired. The trial court’s order on motion to terminate is in pertinent part as follows:

“ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Notice/Motion of the Claimant to Terminate Jurisdiction is denied and the time *659period within which the Mediation Panel herein may hear the claim herein on…