Commonwealth v. Kiker

On March 6, 1980, appellant, James Kiker, a minor, was adjudged by the Erie County Court of Common Pleas to be delinquent. Pursuant to the adjudication, appellant was ordered “transported to Philadelphia County [where appellant resided] for further disposition.” This appeal followed.

Except in certain cases not here applicable, an appeal to this court may be taken only from a final order of a lower court. Pa.R.A.P. 301, 341. An adjudication of delinquency without final disposition is not a final order for purposes of appeal. See 42 Pa.C.S.A. 6321(c)(1) 1 ; Commonwealth v. Batty, 482 Pa. 173,…