American Motorists Insurance v. Moore

HOFF, Judge.

Jason T. Grass, Jacob A. Grass, and Betty J. Downey (collectively appellants) appeal a decision in favor of American Motorists Insurance Company (American) in American’s declaratory judgment action. Because the trial court did not denominate its order a *95“judgment,” we do not have jurisdiction to address the merits of the appeal and, therefore, dismiss the appeal.

American issued a homeowners’ insurance policy to Lloyd Grass and Sherry Grass. During the policy period, Lloyd Grass killed Sherry Grass. Thereafter, Jason T. Grass, Jacob A. Grass, and Betty J. Downey, Sherry Grass’ two…