Gilliam v. Ruffin

The plaintiffs had no authority to amend their complaint in this case so as to again make the Hancocks necessary parties. We find no statute under these circumstances giving them such authority. The order of Judge Crissman of 15 March 1968 does not give them such authority. The order of Judge Exum dated 26 July 1968, to which the plaintiffs did not except, specifically denies their motion of 20 July 1968 to be permitted to amend. Plaintiffs have not cited any authority permitting them to amend but argue in their brief:

“So far as we could determine, the' situation presented was unique. But no…