Graves v. Golthy

SHAW, Justice.1

Marvin Roland Graves, the defendant below, appeals from a summary judgment awarding the plaintiff, Mary Golthy, as administratrix of the estate of Freddie Golthy, Jr., deceased, $1,375,000 in punitive damages in this wrongful-death action. Because Graves’s notice of appeal was not filed within 42 days of the entry of the judgment, this appeal is untimely and must be dismissed.

Facts and Procedural History

In light of our disposition of this appeal, a detailed statement of the facts giving rise to this action is not necessary. Gol-th/s claim arose out of the fatal shooting of her…