Ruwart v. Wagner

GOLDEN, Justice.

In this appeal, we are called upon to resolve whether a default judgment as to liability but not as to damages is appealable; whether the notice requirements of Wyo. R.Civ.P. 55(b)(2) in the context of the entry of default judgment were satisfied under the facts presented; and whether reversible errors occurred in the damages trial held after the entry of the default judgment as to liability.

As explained below, we hold that an order granting a default judgment as to liability but leaving the determination of damages for a later hearing is not a final, appealable order until…