Mary C. Petty Family Trust v. Louton

This appeal involves multiple circuit court cases that were consolidated. Simply summarized, the cases below involved a property dispute and administration of a trust. The appellants want this court to reverse the circuit court's decision to allow an outrage claim to go to a jury. We must dismiss the appeal without prejudice because no final order has been entered. Because this case is not one in which the finality issues can be simply stated, a robust explanation of the parties' dizzying legal moves in the circuit court is required.

I. Background

Mary Petty, known as Cathy, and B.J. Petty, who…