Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / Apr 26, 2022
David & Amy Schmidt vs. Dart Bein, LC
David and Amy Schmidt appealed a trial court judgment in favor of Dart Bein LC regarding a commercial real estate contract dispute. The trial court had denied both parties' claims but was silent on their requests for attorney's fees, and after-trial motions for fees remained unresolved. The appellate court dismissed the appeal for lack of jurisdiction, holding that a judgment is not final and appealable when properly pleaded and pursued claims for attorney's fees remain unresolved.