Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / Jul 19, 2022
In the Estate of Luther Hugh Jenkins, Deceased vs. Wade A. Jenkins
Wade A. Jenkins appealed the circuit court's partial dismissal of his claim against the estate of Luther Hugh Jenkins, seeking reimbursement for payments made as personal representative. The trial court dismissed the majority of his claim but explicitly left a funeral expense portion pending for a future hearing. The appellate court determined that because the order did not completely dispose of all issues and parties, it was not a final, appealable order. Consequently, the appellate court lacked jurisdiction and dismissed the appeal.