Lutz v. Iowa Swine Exports Corp.

SCHULTZ, Justice.

This action originates from business dealings of the parties in a swine export business. Plaintiff contends the trial court erred in overruling his motions for a jury trial. Because we find plaintiff’s appeal to be untimely, we are without jurisdiction and dismiss the appeal.

The problem of jurisdiction is raised by defendants’ motion to dismiss this appeal. Defendants assert this court lacks jurisdiction because the appeal notice was not timely. As will be discussed subsequently, the appeal time is affected by the success or failure of plaintiff’s earlier application to…