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Court takes argument over whether bench could sua sponte revive an expired appeal in sale-dispute case
Summary
Appellate argument focused on whether a trial judge may, sua sponte, set aside a prior order after the statutory appeal period has expired, in a case arising from a dispute over a vehicle auction purchase.
The Appeals Court heard argument April 3 in Josh Anyasa v. Copart of Connecticut, Inc. (2024-P0821) concerning whether a trial court judge and the district appellate division exceeded authority by reversing an earlier ruling and issuing relief after the time for appeal had expired.
Appellant counsel Warren Hutchinson argued the district court acted without authority when it effectively reversed a prior dismissal and ordered further proceedings without a motion by the prevailing party. Hutchinson noted the federal circuits are split on whether…
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