Thomas v. Swindle

Jenetta Thomas appeals from a summary judgment in favor of Ken Strickland, one of multiple defendants. At issue is whether, in a case involving multiple defendants, the trial court abused its discretion in not considering newly-submitted evidence from a plaintiff after that court has entered a summary judgment for one defendant, but has not certified that judgment as final, pursuant to Rule 54(b), A.R.Civ.P.

The record reveals the following facts: In September 1989, Strickland purchased an automobile, financing the purchase through the Tuscaloosa County Credit Union. In January 1990,…