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COA affirms denial of petition to implement children’s services sales tax
The Western District rules Platte County voters only authorized, not required, a children’s services sales tax, affirming denial of mandamus relief.
Jury awards $6.4M to man burned while tinkering with antique car
A Platte County jury found mostly in favor of a man who was badly burned while working on an old car. The jury on Sept. 11 awarded $8 million to […]
Free speech or intimidation? Briefs set stage for hearing on Zahnd
Several outside groups have taken an interest in a clash between a prominent prosecutor’s free-speech rights and the rights of those who publicly support criminal defendants.
Fincham named circuit judge for Platte County
Gov. Jay Nixon appointed Thomas C. Fincham to fill the vacancy created by the retirement earlier this year of Judge Owens Lee Hull Jr.
Ex-police officer receives settlement after chair collapses
A man from suburban Kansas City who aggravated a previous back injury when he fell out of a chair that collapsed has settled a claim for $370,000.
James W. Van Amburg named circuit judge in Platte County
The appointment creates another vacancy on court.
DWI refusals refused, even as law challenged
At least one Missouri county is taking advantage of a new law that allows them to take blood samples from suspected drunken drivers without warrants, even as a challenge to the law moves through the courts.
Nixon appoints lawyer and former utility executive as Platte County assessor
Gov. Jay Nixon has appointed attorney David C. Christian, of Kansas City, as Platte County assessor.
Fincham named associate circuit judge in Platte County
Gov. Jay Nixon has tapped a part-time municipal court judge for a more permanent position with the Platte County Judicial Circuit. Nixon this afternoon announced he’d appointed Thomas Fincham, a […]
Commission announces nominees for Platte County judgeship
The 6th Circuit Judicial Commission included three familiar names in its panel to fill a vacancy in Platte County -- all of them previously have been nominated to serve as a judge in Platte County Circuit Court.
8th Circuit OKs rejection of cell tower
The seemingly simple and hyperlocal decision of locating a cellular phone tower drew a split decision from the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. In a 2-1 decision, the appeals […]
Award for housing organization reduced
An appeals court has largely affirmed all but about $8,000 of a $114,000 award won by a Kansas City not-for-profit organization. The Missouri Court of Appeals Western District says Urban […]
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