Supreme Court of Arkansas December 1, 2016, CV-15-595 (Mann v. Pierce)

Rhonda K. Wood, Justice,

concurring in part and dissenting in part.

The majority begins a discussion of the merits of the appeal stating, “We must first address the notice of appeal.” This statement is an error. “[Ajbsent an issue of subject-matter jurisdiction, an appellate court will not raise an issue unless argued by the parties on appeal.” Edwards v. Edwards, 2009 Ark. 580, at *8, 357 S.W.