Longee v. Carter

Upon our own motion, we dismiss this appeal for want of jurisdiction 1 in this court because the order from which the appeal is taken is not an appealable order. Our appellate jurisdiction is limited, springing, as it does, from statute. Smallwood v. Erlandson, 281 Or 699, 576 P2d 374 (1978); Andrysek v. Andrysek, 280 Or 61, 569 P2d 615 (1977); Lulay v. Earle, Wolfer, 278 Or 511, 564 P2d 1045 (1977).

Facts and Procedural Background

On February 24,1972, defendant Longee (hereinafter "defendant”) executed a promissory note to plaintiff for $524.42 plus interest. On November 16, 1976, plaintiff…