Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District / Aug 10, 2021
Karla L. Allsberry, Respondent/Cross-Appellant, vs. Patrick S. Flynn, in his Individual Capacity, Respondent.
Judge Patrick S. Flynn appealed a judgment declaring he lacked authority to suspend elected circuit clerk Karla Allsberry, who cross-appealed the denial of injunctive relief. The appellate court found that Judge Flynn's indefinite suspension of Allsberry constituted an unauthorized de facto removal from office and that the trial court erred in denying injunctive relief. However, due to the general interest and importance of the issues, the court transferred the case to the Missouri Supreme Court.