Adams v. Wacaster Oil Co., Inc.

I would deny rehearing in this case because I believe the parties do not have a final appealable order.

Rule 2(a)(1) of the Arkansas Rules of Appellate Procedure— Civil provides that an appeal may be taken only from a final judgment or decree entered by the trial court. Jackson v. Delis, 76 Ark. App. 436, 67 S.W.3d 596 (2002). Whether a final judgment, decree, or order exists is a jurisdictional issue that this court has the duty to raise, even if the parties do not, in order to avoid piecemeal litigation. Van DeVeer v. George’s Flowers Inc., 76 Ark. App. 408, 65 S.W.3d 488 (2002). Arkansas…