Motion to amend the judgment mailed prior to the formal entry of judgment, and that challenged the judgment under rule 59(e) tolled the time for appeal, making the appeal filing here timely.
In considering whether a pleading states a claim of conspiracy under S1983, only the content of the amended complaint should be considered.
Notice sent to the town's mayor wasn't sufficient according to the terms of the state notice act; actual notice is insufficient under the act.
Requesting default judgment from the appellate court is insufficient to challenge a denial of default judgment below.
https://www.ca10.uscourts.gov/sites/ca10/files/opinions/010110560714.pdf