Swindell v. Overton

WELLS, Judge.

Although not raised by appellees, the first issue we must address is whether this appeal is premature. G.S. 1A-1, Rule 54(b) of the Rules of Civil Procedure provides:

Judgment upon multiple claims or involving multiple parties.—

When more than one claim for relief is presented in an action, whether as a claim, counterclaim, crossclaim, or third-party claim, or when multiple parties are involved, the court may enter a final judgment as to one or more but fewer than all of the claims or parties only if there is no just reason for delay and it is so determined in the judgment. Such…