Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / Jun 28, 2022
Susan L. Brown (A/K/A Susan Brown-Thill), Trustee of the Eugene D. Brown Trusts Created by Trust Agreement Dated February 27, 1989, et al., vs. Richard L. Brown, et al.
Richard L. Brown filed a pro se appeal from a probate court order denying eight post-judgment motions related to the final distribution of the Brown family estate, including partnership terminations and attorney's fees. The Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal, finding that Brown failed to remedy significant briefing shortcomings under Rule 84.04, which precluded meaningful review of the merits. The court also granted the Trustee Respondents' motion for sanctions and remanded the case for the probate court to determine and award reasonable fees and costs incurred on appeal.