Tracy Sykora, et al. Missouri Cases

Farmers Insurance Company, Inc., appealed the circuit court's grant of summary judgment in favor of Tracy Sykora, et al., on a petition for equitable garnishment. The underlying dispute involved a wrongful death judgment against Joseph Surratt, whose parents held an automobile insurance policy with Farmers. The circuit court determined Farmers had a duty to defend Joseph but did not determine the amount of damages. The appellate court dismissed the appeal for lack of appellate jurisdiction, finding the judgment below was not final because it determined liability without specifying damages.