Thomas v. Western Savings and Loan Association

STEVENS, Judge.

The issue before us is whether an appeal may be taken from a judgment of the Superior Court before the judgment has been reduced to writing, signed and filed, as required by Rule 58(a), R.C.P., 16 A.R.S. We deem the problem to be of sufficient general interest to warrant a formal opinion rather than a ruling by minute entry.

The facts pertinent to the issue before this Court are as follows:

On 22 May 1967, the trial court, by minute entry order, granted appellees’ motion for summary judgment dismissing appellants’ complaint. Thereafter, on 6 June 1967, but before entry by the…