Rocking H Trucking, LLC v. H.B.I.C., LLC

MARK D. PFEIFFER, Judge.

This case illustrates the necessity of a final judgment by the trial court before we may consider a judgment on appeal. In this case, we conclude that there was no such final judgment, and therefore we dismiss this appeal.

Factual and Procedural Background

Appellant David Fenton (“Fenton”) and Respondent John Payne Harrison IV (“Harrison”) were both involved in the cattle business. Fenton and Harrison partnered on several cattle transactions and became friends. Fenton owned a trailer used for hauling cattle, and Harrison owned a truck. Fenton and Harrison decided to pair…