There are generally two ways to get a case heard in the Missouri Supreme Court. First, it has jurisdiction over certain cases, like constitutional challenges, certain types of revenue laws, and death penalty appeals. Second, it can hear cases which present questions of general interest or importance. Under this second approach, the Court of appeals…
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Appellate Attorney: Practice & Briefs
Generally, in Missouri, a party may appeal from a judgment or order by filing with the trial court a notice of appeal within 10 days after the judgment/order becomes final. A “final judgment” is not as simple as it seems. A judgment is rendered when a writing signed by a judge and denominated “judgment” or…