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.
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Where the appellate brief of a buyer in a case involving a real estate contract substantially failed to comply with Rule 84.04, the appeal must be dismissed, and even if […]
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Plaintiff appealed from the grant of adverse judgment in her action against defendants in connection with trust documents executed by plaintiff’s deceased grandfather. Where oral contract asserted by plaintiff concerned […]
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Stander v. Szabados (MLW No. 65095/Case No. WD75697 – 16 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, Pfeiffer, J.)
Contracts: Employment Contract – University Appointment – Statute Of Frauds
Olson v. Curators of the University of Missouri (MLW No. 64290/Case No. WD74670 – 12 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, Newton, J.)
Banks and Banking: Promissory Notes – Forbearance Promise – Statute Of Frauds
Bancorpsouth Bank v. Paramont Properties, LLC, et al. (MLW No. 62382/Case No. ED95871 – 8 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, Hoff, J.)
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