Jobe v. Lapidus

I respectfully dissent. This Court should assert jurisdiction in this case because the appeal was timely perfected.

I disagree with the majority’s conclusion that the February 9, 1993 summary judgment was final for purposes of appeal. A judgment is not final unless it disposes of all parties and all issues in a case. Felderoff v. Knauf, 819 S.W.2d 110, 111 (Tex.1991) (per curiam). A final judgment disposes of all of the issues involved so that no future action by the trial court will be necessary in order to settle and determine the entire controversy. K & S Interests, Inc. v. Texas Am.…