Kiefer v. May

OPINION

This opinion is issued in connection with the Court’s ruling on a motion to dismiss the appeal. Although such rulings are normally issued in order form, as this case involves an interpretation of proper appellate procedure and the jurisdiction of this Court, the Court believes that an opinion for publication is appropriate in order to call the bar’s attention to this subject matter.

Upon the filing of a civil appeal, this Court conducts a preliminary review of the record in order to determine whether or not it has jurisdiction. Van Baalen v. Superior Court, 19 Ariz.App. 512, 508 P.2d…