Thames v. Gunter-Dunn, Inc.

The dispositive issue in this case is whether an appeal which was invalid because it was taken from a judgment that disposed of fewer than all claims and did not contain the certificate required by ARCP 54 (b)1, divested the circuit court from further power over the judgment. Mary M. Thames filed this action and by amended complaint added as parties defendant, appellees Skelton and Co., Stetson Whitcher, Ray R. Steeves, Finesse Co., C.J. Kittredge, and Jamie B. Stewart.2

Appellees filed a motion, supported by affidavits, to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction, improper venue and failure…