Moyer v. Walker’s Empirical Analysis

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8 state decisions

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1. “The record shows that an original judgment was filed on April 1, 1988. Thereafter on April 15, 1988, a first amended judgment was filed. The amended judgment was essentially the same as the first judgment but substituted the word "plaintiff" for "defendant" in paragraphs 14 and 15 of the findings of fact. The notice of appeal was filed on May 13, 1988. A trial court may amend a judgment within thirty days after entry of judgment. Rule 75.01. While the trial court did not vacate the original judgment before filing the amended judgment, the effect of the amendment was entry of a new judgment. Daniels v. Daniels, 675 S.W.2d 29, 32 (Mo.App.1984). Consequently, the amended judgment was not final for purposes of appeal until May 15, 1988, and the notice of appeal was timely. Rule 84.05.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Pirtle v. Cook