Hunter v. Tensas Nursing Home

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These three appeals, which have been consolidated on the court’s own motion, involve partial judgments that have not been designated as final judgments by the trial court after an express determination that there is no just reason for delay of an immediate appeal. Although the exact circumstances in each case differ, the cases present problems typical of those this court continues to confront frequently since the July 1997 amendments to La. C.C.P. art.1915. Despite more than a year and a half having elapsed, far too many appeals from partial judgments lack the proper determination…