English Turn Property Owner's Ass'n v. Contogouris

^Because the decretal language in the trial court’s money judgment does not give the name of the party in whose favor the judgment is rendered, and the name of the party cast in judgment, I would find that this court lacks appellate jurisdiction to review this judgment.

Before considering the merits of any appeal, appellate courts have the duty to determine, sua sponte, whether subject matter jurisdiction exists, even when the parties do not raise the issue. Urquhart v. Spencer, 15-1354, p. 3 (La. App. 4 Cir. 12/1/16), 204 So.3d 1074, 1077. This court cannot determine the merits of this appeal…