Schernikau v. Williamson

In this one-brief appeal, appellants William and Bettie Schernikau contend that the Benton County Circuit Court erred in enforcing an attorney's lien in favor of appellee Jeremiah Pearson. Because of multiple problems with the record, abstract, and addendum, however, we are unable to reach the merits of the Schernikaus' arguments at this time.

I. Background

This case originally began as a personal-injury case arising out of a motor-vehicle accident allegedly caused by appellee Beau Williamson1 in June 2012. The Schernikaus were initially represented by appellee Pearson. At some point, the…