Ex Parte Susan S. Depaola

Summary

The Alabama Supreme Court denied a petition for mandamus that sought to compel a trial court to grant amendments to the defendant’s answer and counterclaims filed within 42 days of trial. The Court held that the trial court did not exceed its discretion because the movant failed to show good cause and the amendments would cause prejudice and undue delay. Accordingly, the petition was denied, affirming the trial court’s denial of the amendments.