Jane files a lawsuit in state court against Bob for breach of contract. After considering the pleadings, the court grants Bob’s motion to dismiss based on a lack of jurisdiction, thereby ending the case. Bob wishes to appeal this decision. Which of the following best describes Bob’s ability to appeal the court’s dismissal?
Bob waits until all issues are resolved before filing an appeal.
Bob can seek to appeal the dismissal because it is a final judgment.
The dismissal is an interlocutory order, which limits the timing of an appeal.
Bob needs permission from the trial court to appeal the dismissal.
The court’s dismissal is classified as a final judgment under the final judgment rule, allowing Bob to appeal the decision. The other options incorrectly categorize the dismissal as interlocutory or suggest procedural requirements that do not apply in this context.
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