Dewsnup v. Dewsnup

DECISION

{1 Paul Dewsnup appeals the district court's order entered on July 11, 2011. This matter is before the court on a sua sponte motion for summary disposition. Dewsnup failed to respond to the motion for summary disposition. We dismiss the appeal without prejudice.

1 2 Generally, "[aln appeal is improper if it is taken from an order or judgment that is not final." Bradbury v. Valencia, 2000 UT 50, 19, 5 P.3d 649. Indeed, for an order or judgment to be final, it must "dispose of all parties or claims to an action." Id. 10. The only exceptions to the final judgment rule are where: (1) an…