appellate procedure

Feb 12, 2026

Commentary: Recent pitfalls in default judgment litigation

Missouri courts clarify how default judgments may be set aside, holding Rule 74.05 or 74.06 applies and denials must be directly appealed timely.

Jan 19, 2026

Missouri Supreme Court adopts Houston v. Crider framework for against-the-weight-of-the-evidence claims on appeal

Seasoned appellate lawyers know there are sometimes standards that don’t appear in the procedural rules and haven’t been explicitly adopted by the Missouri Supreme Court.

Dec 11, 2025

Commentary: Taking Your Case to the Appellate Emergency Room

Filing a writ petition is a lot like going to the emergency room. How quickly you get relief depends on your injury’s urgency and severity.

Oct 9, 2025

Commentary: Avoiding pitfalls on appeal: A beginner’s guide

Learn how to avoid common appellate pitfalls, strengthen your briefs, and improve your odds of success in Missouri appeals courts.

Jun 16, 2025

Justices clarify rules for reopened times for appeal

The U.S. Supreme Court rules that a litigant who files a notice of appeal after the original appeal deadline but before the court grants reopening need not file a second notice after reopening.