Shishko v. Whitley

JOHNSON, Judge.

We concede at the outset that much of the long and complex procedural history of this case, summarized in pertinent part above, is unnecessary to a determination of the merits of this case. However, the record on appeal is so incomplete in certain respects that the merits are difficult to reach and a fair consideration of them nearly impossible. The record is complete enough, however, to show that the trial court had no jurisdiction to enter the judgment appealed from.

The judgment, as entered orally and in writing, purports to be a final judgment in all respects: it makes…