HORACE MANN COMPANIES v. Pinaire

Sievers, Chief Judge.

This matter is before the court on the motion of intervenor-appellee, The Horace Mann Companies, for summary dismissal for lack of jurisdiction, pursuant to Neb. Ct. R. of Prac. 7B(1) (rev. 1992). We ordinarily would not issue an opinion on such motions. However, there is something to be said about the perfection of appeals and appellate jurisdiction.

Underlying these appeals is an interpleader action filed by Aetna Casualty & Surety Co. to resolve conflicting claims to the proceeds of an underinsured motorist provision of an automobile policy issued to Omaha Public…