Festinger v. Kantor

George Rose Smith, Justice.

These two cases, consolidated in the trial court, have been pending for more than five years, but have not yet been brought to trial on the merits. The only question we need consider on this appeal is whether two companion orders entered by the chancellor on October 12, 1977, are final and appealable. We hold that they are not and therefore dismiss the appeal.

Sam Epstein, a resident of Lake Village, died testate in 1944, survived by his widow and three daughters. The bulk of his estate was left in trust and has been administered by trustees ever since. We are told…