Creel v. Union Electric Co.

SPINDEN, Judge.

Ernest E. Creel, Jr., sued Union Electric Company for strict liability and for negligence after power surges through Union Electric’s utility lines allegedly damaged Creel’s property. The circuit court dismissed Creel’s claim for strict liability, and Creel appeals. Union Electric argues that this court lacks jurisdiction to hear this appeal because the circuit court’s order is not final and appealable. We agree and dismiss the appeal.

In dismissing Creel’s strict liability claim, the circuit court made a finding that no just reason for delaying an appeal of its order existed.…