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Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District elects new chief judge
The Missouri appeals court elects Judge Renée Hardin-Tammons as chief judge, succeeding John Torbitzky on July 1.
Judgment for seller in failed real estate deal affirmed on appeal
A Missouri appeals court affirmed a $730,663 judgment and attorney fees in a failed commercial real estate sale involving slander of title claims.
Forum non conveniens dismissal reversed by Court of Appeals
Missouri's Eastern District reversed a forum non conveniens dismissal, finding defendants failed to prove Missouri was an inconvenient forum.
Eastern District affirms lower court in employment discrimination case
The Missouri appeals court upheld a ruling rejecting employment discrimination claims against St. Louis County’s health department.
COA declines to enforce settlement agreement due to disputed terms
The Eastern District reversed enforcement of a settlement agreement after finding disputed material facts over essential contract terms.
Missouri appeals court finds trial error in truck accident case
The Eastern District reverses a truck accident verdict, finding improper admission of driving record evidence prejudiced jury in tort case.
Arbitration agreement unenforceable for lack of MUAA notice statement
The Eastern District rules an arbitration agreement unenforceable for failing to include mandatory MUAA notice, rejecting law firm’s motion to compel arbitration.
Eastern District appellate court celebrates milestone anniversary
The court, celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, held a special session of the court en banc in recognition of the milestone at the Old Post Office in downtown St. Louis.
COA affirms $58M verdict for worker injured by exposure to food flavoring
The Eastern District upholds a $58M verdict for a worker who developed lung disease after exposure to diacetyl in a food flavoring plant.
Eastern District affirms, remands trial court’s judgments in divorce dispute
The court reversed part of a ruling in a dispute over a marital settlement agreement, finding the lower court misread the contract’s language.
Commentary: Eastern District updates local rules
The Eastern District of Missouri Court of Appeals updated local rules on January 13, affecting brief extensions, exhibits filing, attorneys’ fees, and self-represented party filings.
Easement allows agricultural, third party use, COA holds
The Eastern District reversed a trial court ruling, holding that an easement banning non-commercial purposes does not prohibit agricultural use or restrict use to the property owners and immediate family.
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