Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District / Jun 28, 2022
Arthur Jefferson , II, Appellant, v. Missouri Department of Social Services, Respondent.
Arthur Jefferson II appealed the circuit court's judgment granting the Missouri Department of Social Services' motion for judgment on the pleadings. The appellate court dismissed the appeal, finding that Jefferson's brief contained numerous significant deficiencies under Rule 84.04. These violations included the absence of a statement of facts, record citations, and proper Points Relied On. The court concluded it could not review the merits without becoming an advocate for the appellant, thus warranting dismissal.