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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Moore v. Rhodes, 263 S.W.3d 782 (2008)

Citation
Moore v. Rhodes, 263 S.W.3d 782 (2008)
Parent Document
Moore v. Rhodes, 263 S.W.3d 782 (2008)
Jurisdiction
Missouri (state)
Effective Date
2008-09-16

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According to Rule 84.04(a), an appellant’s brief must contain: 1) a detailed table of contents, a table of cases and other authorities cited, all with page references; 2) a concise jurisdictional statement; 3) a statement of the facts; 4) the points relied on; 5) an argument that substantially follows the order of the points relied on; and 6) a brief conclusion that states the precise relief sought. The jurisdictional statement should set forth sufficient factual data to show the applicability of the particular provision(s) of Article V, section of the Missouri Constitution whereon jurisdiction is sought to be predicated. Rule 84.04(b). The statement of facts must be a concise and fair statement of the facts that are relevant to the questions to be determined, but should not be argumentative. Rule 84.04(c). All statements of fact and argument must have specific page references to the record on appeal. Rule 84.04(i). Each claim of error must be denominated as a “Point Relied On” and identify the trial court’s ruling or action that the appellant challenges, must state concisely the legal reasons for the claim of reversible error, and must explain summarily why, in the context of the case, the stated legal reasons support the claim of reversible error. Rule 84.04(d)(1). The point relied on must be restated at the beginning of the section of the argument discussing that point, and the argument must include concise statement of the applicable standard of review for each claim of error, and must advise the appellate court of how the facts of the case and the legal principles interact. Rule 84.04(e); Davis v. Coleman, 93 S.W.3d 742, 743 (Mo.App.2002).