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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Amador v. Lea's Auto Sales & Leasing, Inc., 916 S.W.2d 845 (1996)

Citation
Amador v. Lea's Auto Sales & Leasing, Inc., 916 S.W.2d 845 (1996)
Parent Document
Amador v. Lea's Auto Sales & Leasing, Inc., 916 S.W.2d 845 (1996)
Jurisdiction
Missouri (state)
Effective Date
1996-02-01

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During closing argument the defense counsel stated, “I cannot believe that someone would ask you for money from my client....” Plaintiffs counsel responded by stating during his closing rebuttal that, “there’s not one shred of evidence that any judgment or verdict that’s paid in this case will have to be paid by his client.” However, earlier in the proceedings, the trial judge cautioned defendant about utilizing a plea of poverty. The court warned that such a plea would invite retaliation, although the court indicated that “nothing has been said at this point and there is nothing to rule.”