Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / Date unavailable
Lee Brown vs. Michael D. Trent
Lee Brown appealed a circuit court judgment against him, which stemmed from a trial de novo following a small claims court judgment in favor of Michael Trent. Brown argued the circuit court erred by denying his request for a jury trial. The appellate court reversed and remanded, holding that Brown was entitled to a jury trial in the circuit court for the trial de novo, as the circuit court misapplied the law by requiring Trent's agreement for a jury.