Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / Apr 22, 2025
James Alfred Griffin, IV. vs. State of Missouri
James Alfred Griffin, IV appealed the motion court's denial of his Rule 24.035 motion to vacate, set aside, or correct judgment, arguing the court failed to issue required findings of fact and conclusions of law. The motion court initially denied the motion with a docket entry, and later, after Griffin filed a motion to amend, issued findings and conclusions, but after losing jurisdiction. The appellate court vacated the motion court's judgment and remanded the case with instructions for the motion court to issue the necessary findings and conclusions.