Dilly v. S.S. Kresge
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
606 F.2d 62 (1979)
Relevant factsFree
The district court granted Dilly (plaintiff) summary judgment on Kresge's (defendant's) liability for an assistant manager's assault, but scheduled a separate hearing to determine the existence and amount of damages; Kresge filed its notice of appeal from the liability ruling before that damages hearing occurred, arguing the summary judgment grant was itself a final, appealable order.
IssueFree
Whether a court's decision is final when there is nothing left for the court to do but execute the judgment.