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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Joyner v. Jonathan Woodner Co., 479 A.2d 308 (1984)

Citation
Joyner v. Jonathan Woodner Co., 479 A.2d 308 (1984)
Parent Document
Joyner v. Jonathan Woodner Co., 479 A.2d 308 (1984)
Jurisdiction
DC (municipal)
Effective Date
1984-07-06

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Appellants contended further in their post-trial motion that the trial court abused its discretion in denying a motion to amend their answer. Appellants made this motion during trial prior to presentation of their defense. While mere delay is generally an insufficient ground for denying a motion to amend an answer, it will be deemed sufficient if the opposing party will be prejudiced and where satisfactory reasons for the lateness have not been offered. Eagle Wine & Liquor Co. v. Silverberg Electric Co.,