Eddings v. Lippe

Tom Glaze, Associate Justice.

The sole issue sought to be determined in this case is whether the trial court properly awarded attorney’s fees in a lien foreclosure action. However, we are unable to decide the issue because appellant failed to properly perfect his appeal under ARAP Rule 4. While this issue was not raised by the parties, this court is obliged to address jurisdiction requirements even when the parties do not. Widmer v. Touhey, 297 Ark. 85, 759 S.W.2d 562 (1988). Because the court is without jurisdiction, we dismiss this appeal.

In the action below, appellee attempted to foreclose…