Pitts v. Means

This is an appeal from an order of the Circuit Court of Tuscaloosa County dismissing an appeal for trial de novo.

This case originated as a paternity suit brought by the State of Alabama for Robin Means against Larry D. Pitts in the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. On April 4, 1989 the court determined that Pitts was the father of the child in question.

Acting as his own counsel, Pitts filed a "Motion for New Trial: Amendments of Judgements" on April 21, 1989, then filed a "Motion for Summary Judgement by defendant" on May 25, 1989. Both motions…