CHRISTINE O'CONNELL and GREG O'CONNELL, Plaintiffs- Missouri Cases

Christine and Greg O'Connell filed an unlawful detainer action against Leechia Raquel Deering, their former tenant, seeking immediate possession, unpaid rent, late fees, and attorney fees. The trial court ruled in favor of the O'Connells on all claims. On appeal, the Southern District of Missouri Court of Appeals reversed the judgment regarding immediate possession, late fees, and attorney fees, finding that Deering became a month-to-month tenant by the terms of the lease and was not given proper notice to vacate under Missouri law. The court affirmed the award for unpaid rent and remanded the case for an amended judgment.