Watson v. Terminix International Co.

This appeal involves a postjudgment motion challenging a judgment of dismissal entered by the Madison Circuit Court in a case in which litigation had been stayed by a federal district court. Because we conclude that the circuit court's judgment is void, we vacate it and dismiss the appeal.

Facts and Procedural History

Glenn R. Watson and Rhonwyn C. Watson ("the Watsons") sued Terminix International Company, L.P., and Terminix International, Inc. (hereinafter referred to collectively as "Terminix"), and a Terminix employee, Vandy Riggins ("Riggins"), on February 10, 1998. They sued in the…