Parkhurst v. Parkhurst

CRANE, Judge.

The daughters of the deceased respondent, Raymond G. Parkhurst, are attempting to appeal from an order of the trial court dismissing a pending action for dissolution of the marriage of M. Louise Park-hurst and Raymond G. Parkhurst where Raymond G. Parkhurst died prior to entry of judgment. We dismiss for lack of jurisdiction.

Even though the issue has not been raised by either party, it is our duty to determine the propriety of this appeal. State ex rel. Missouri State Highway Patrol v. Klos, 764 S.W.2d 520, 521 (Mo.App.1989); Proctor v. Director of Revenue, 753 S.W.2d 69, 70…