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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Kohner Props., Inc. v. Johnson, 553 S.W.3d 280 (2018)

Citation
Kohner Props., Inc. v. Johnson, 553 S.W.3d 280 (2018)
Parent Document
Kohner Props., Inc. v. Johnson, 553 S.W.3d 280 (2018)
Jurisdiction
Missouri (state)
Effective Date
2018-07-03

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Finally, even if I agreed the discretionary in custodia legis procedure adopted by the principal opinion were appropriate, that would not justify affirming the circuit court's judgment in this case. Rather, the record makes clear the circuit court perceived the in custodia legis procedure to be mandatory, not discretionary, when it barred Ms. Johnson from asserting a breach of the implied warranty of habitability. Ms. Johnson should be afforded the same opportunity for the circuit court to exercise its discretion in this case as tenants in rent and possession cases will have going forward. Accordingly, I would reverse the circuit court's judgment.