Rodgers v. Higgins

My analysis of the relevant statutes is that when a judgment is pronounced on a jury verdict the thirty-day time to appeal begins to run from the date the journal entry of judgment is filed in the case. This analysis is contrary to the court’s recent opinion in Jaco Production Co. v. Luca, 823 P.2d 364 (Okla.1991), and, of course, to today’s case.

Prior to January 1, 1991 an appeal was commenced in this Court by filing a petition in error within thirty days of the date of the final order or judgment. 12 O.S.1981 § 990.1 In Warehouse Market, Inc. v. Berry, 459 P.2d 853 (Okla.1969) we decided…