Bolden v. Wise Alloys, LLC

BRYAN, Judge.

On December 1, 2005, Rodger Bolden sued his employer, Wise Alloys, LLC, seeking workers’ compensation benefits. On August 6, 2007, the trial court entered a judgment denying Bolden workers’ compensation benefits. The trial court subsequently set aside its judgment of August 6, 2007. On September 18, 2007, the trial court rendered a judgment denying Bolden workers’ compensation benefits. Bolden appealed.

Although neither party addresses the issue, this court must first determine whether it has jurisdiction over this appeal.

“ ‘Jurisdictional matters are of such importance that a…