Snodgrass v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Six, J.:

This case concerns “jurisdiction.” We address the issue by inquiring; Does a K.S.A. 1989 Supp. 60-2102(a)(4) “final decision” on the merits require resolution of a request or motion for attorney fees before filing a timely notice of appeal pursuant to K.S.A. 1989 Supp. 60-2102 and K.S.A. 1989 Supp. 60-2103? *372We conclude that, by answering “no” to this question, the appellate courts have jurisdiction to hear this appeal. Therefore, we reverse the decision of the Court of Appeals.

Facts

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (State Farm)…