Ruestman v. Ruestman

Defendant Dorothy Ruestman (“Dorothy”) appeals from a judgment after jury verdict in favor of Plaintiff Richard Ruest-man (“Richard”1). Because the judgment is not final for the purposes of appeal, we dismiss the appeal.

Dorothy is the surviving spouse of Walter Ruestman (“Walter”). Richard is Walter’s son from Walter’s marriage to Ruth Ruestman (“Ruth”), who died in 1987. Dorothy and Walter were married on July 14, 1988. The marriage was Dorothy’s second as well.

Dorothy and Walter each brought substantial assets to their union. Two days before their marriage, Walter and Dorothy executed an…