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Jay Walter, Appellant, v. Doerhoff Surgical Services, P.C., and Alan R. Doerhoff, M.D., Respondents.

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Appellant
Jay Walter
Respondent
Doerhoff Surgical Services, P.C., and Alan R. Doerhoff, M.D.

Disposition

Affirmed

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Opinion

This slip opinion is subject to revision and may not reflect the final opinion adopted by the Court. Opinion Missouri Court of Appeals Western District Case Style: Jay Walter, Appellant, v. Doerhoff Surgical Services, P.C., and Alan R. Doerhoff, M.D., Respondents. Case Number: No. 53614 Handdown Date: 09/23/1997 Appeal From: Circuit Court of Cole County, Hon. Thomas J. Brown, III Counsel for Appellant: Connie J. Clark Counsel for Respondent: Duane E. Schreimann Opinion Summary: None Citation: Opinion Author: PER CURIAM Opinion Vote: AFFIRMED. Smith, P.J., Spinden and Ellis, JJ., concur. Opinion: Order Jay Walter appeals from the trial court's denial of her motion for a new trial or, in the alternative, her motion to amend, correct or modify the judgment. Judgment affirmed. Rule 84.16(b). Separate Opinion: None This slip opinion is subject to revision and may not reflect the final opinion adopted by the Court.

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