Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / Dec 12, 2023
Amanda Everett vs. Valerie Vance and Beverley Vance
Amanda Everett sued Valerie Vance and Beverley Vance, seeking to set aside a prior consent judgment and garnishment orders, alleging they were fraudulently procured by Valerie Vance. The circuit court vacated the prior judgment, enjoined Valerie Vance, and awarded Everett damages. On appeal, the Court of Appeals dismissed Beverley Vance's appeal for lack of standing because claims against her were voluntarily dismissed before judgment. The court affirmed the judgment against Valerie Vance, rejecting her arguments regarding personal jurisdiction, subject matter jurisdiction, and the trial court's authority to entertain an independent action for fraud.