Collins Ex Rel. Quality Processing, Inc. v. Sigmon

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• finding that federal court’s exercise of inherent power to dismiss a case sua sponte for lack of prosecution operated as an adjudication on the merits just as would a dismissal pursuant to Rule 41, FRCP.
• holding an order allowing the amendment of pleadings is generally not immediately appealable
• applying the ancient maxim “equity aids the vigilant and diligent” and not those who sleep on their rights
• applying this principle to provide guidance to the trial court on remand regarding causes of action identical to those dismissed in a prior federal case pursuant to Rule 41(b
• “An order permitting amendment of pleadings is interlocutory and generally is not appealable until final judgment.”
• order allowing amendment of a pleading generally is not immediately appealable

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