Virginia Beach, VA asked in Appeals / Appellate Law for Virginia

Q: Can an amendment to a Complaint be filed in Appellate Court and be mailed with the Informal Brief to Appellate Court?

I would like to amend my complaint but the case was dismissed in US District Court and stated any attempts to amend complaint would be futile.

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Glenn B. Manishin
Glenn B. Manishin
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  • Appeals & Appellate Lawyer
  • Warrenton, VA
  • Licensed in Virginia

A: No, a complaint cannot be amended when the case is on appeal from dismissal.

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