Tag Archives: Southern District of Missouri

My Ex Took my Stocks!

When getting a divorce, a court can order that stock options maturing after your divorce but acquired during the marriage can be divided by the divorce court. If you own stock and are thinking about or are going through a … Continue reading

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The Facebook Jury

Facebook posts made during a case in which a juror is watching have been deemed to violate the non disclosure rules. To read more check out this case: Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District- SD32562. Visit our website at www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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DUI without driving

An officer has grounds to issue a DUI if they believe that you were driving the vehicle. The officer does not have to actually see you driving the vehicle. For more information, view: Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District- SD32612 … Continue reading

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Default ain’t my fault

If you do not receive written notice of a trial setting, then you are entitled to setting aside the default judgment or obtaining a new trail. To read what happened to James Massa, check out this case: Missouri Court of … Continue reading

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Get Hostile with Adverse Possession

In order to claim adverse possession, which is the ability to take someone else’s land from them after ten years, you must show an element of hostility. Hostility is shown by proving exclusive possession and sporadic or temporary use by … Continue reading

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The Court of Appeals wants you to know your stuff

A Court of Appeals brief that did not have a jurisdictional statement or state the relief they requested, makes appellate review impossible. In order to get through the Court of Appeals, you must follow their rules. For a small list … Continue reading

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Paying Your Spouse’s Medical Bills

The Missouri Court of Appeals for the Southern District has ruled that in order for a spouse to be responsible for the bills of the other spouse, the company or person seeking to recover the money or damages must show … Continue reading

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You’re not a part of my family… Are you stalking me?

Missouri Court of Appeals for the Southern District has held that orders of protection will only be granted against people outside of your family or household for stalking. In one case, an order of protection was granted when the victim … Continue reading

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