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Dispute over property ownership remanded to circuit court
A Missouri appeals court revived a property ownership dispute involving an oral land transfer agreement, adverse possession and probate claims.
Lacking explanation for delay, default judgment can’t be set aside
The Southern District reinstates default judgment in a tax sale dispute, ruling the defendants failed to justify a 365-day filing delay.
Missouri Court of Appeals Southern District unveils Burrell portrait
The court honored retired Judge Don E. Burrell with a portrait ceremony in Springfield recognizing his nearly 30 years of judicial service.
Missouri appeals court reverses ruling over flawed abandonment inquiry
The Southern District reverses Dunklin County ruling, finding no proper inquiry into post-conviction counsel abandonment in felony case.
COA reverses denial, orders licenses be issued for medical marijuana facilities
The Southern District ruled licensing denials for medical marijuana facilities were arbitrary, ordering the state to issue 13 licenses to Hippos LLC.
Motion to revive judgment untimely as to wife; husband failed to object
The Southern District rules a motion to revive estate judgment was untimely for the wife but upheld revival for the husband, who failed to object.
Missouri Court of Appeals Southern District seeks new judge
The Missouri Court of Appeals Southern District is accepting applications to fill the judge vacancy created by Judge Don E. Burrell Jr.'s retirement on March 1.
Appeals court backs trial ruling in bodycam Sunshine Law case
The Southern District affirms civil penalty and attorney fees against the Stoddard County sheriff for knowingly violating Sunshine Law over bodycam video.
Appeals court vacates Greene County custody ruling
The Missouri Court of Appeals vacated a Greene County custody judgment, ruling evidence didn’t show the father failed to care for or support his children.
Inconsistent verdicts must be considered under Rule 32.15
The Southern District ruled that a successor judge must analyze inconsistent jury verdicts under Rule 32.15 before granting a new trial.
Judicial commission sends three nominees to governor for appellate vacancy
Three nominees have been submitted to Gov. Kehoe as possible candidates to fill a judicial vacancy on the Southern District created by the retirement of Judge Mary W. Sheffield.
Appellate Judicial Commission reports demographic information for Southern District vacancy
Ten applicants, mostly public sector judges, vie for a Missouri Court of Appeals seat after Judge Mary W. Sheffield’s July retirement.
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