Appellate

Missouri Supreme Court affirms Conservation Commission’s authority over funding

On June 13, 2023, the Supreme Court of Missouri issued a decision affirming a ruling by the Cole County Circuit Court in favor of the Missouri Conservation Commission and Missouri Department of Conservation negating a legislative restriction on their ability...

Missouri Supreme Court to consider what constitutes “abuse of process”

On March 15, 2022, the Supreme Court of Missouri accepted transfer in Schlafley v. Cori. The case will address the elements that must be pleaded in a tort claim for abuse of process. In Schlafley, the plaintiff alleged that the defendant had brought several...

Missouri Supreme Court to consider when a judgment becomes “final” and can be appealed

On June 30, 2020, the Supreme Court of Missouri accepted transfer in Butala et al. v. The Curators of the University of Missouri. The case is expected to address the application of Rule 74.01(b) in multiparty cases. In Butala, the plaintiffs raised...

Missouri Supreme Court to consider when a judgment becomes “final” and can be appealed

JULY 1, 2020 On June 30, 2020, the Supreme Court of Missouri accepted transfer in Butala et al. v. The Curators of the University of Missouri. The case is expected to address the application of Rule 74.01(b) in multiparty cases. In Butala, the...

$6.5 million class settlement approved

A Missouri state court has approved a $6.5 million class action settlement that compensates over 1,100 Missouri landowners for the unauthorized use of their property for commercial telecommunications. Landowners who will benefit from this settlement include...