Seth Reynolds Missouri Cases

Seth Reynolds appealed a civil contempt ruling issued by the Circuit Court of Boone County for his failure to comply with a permanent injunction requiring him to remove structures violating zoning regulations and encroaching on a public right-of-way. Reynolds also challenged the denial of his Rule 74.06 motion to correct the underlying injunction judgment. The appellate court affirmed the contempt ruling, finding substantial evidence supported the circuit court's determination that Reynolds had the present ability to purge his contempt. The court further affirmed the denial of the Rule 74.06 motion, concluding it was an impermissible collateral attack on a final judgment.

Seth Reynolds appealed a permanent injunction requiring him to remove a detached garage, privacy fence, and satellite dish he erected in a public right-of-way and setback area in Boone County. The trial court issued the injunction after finding Reynolds's structures violated zoning ordinances and encroached on the County's right-of-way. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment, concluding that the County established its entitlement to a permanent injunction, the trial court did not abuse its discretion in balancing the equities, and the structures interfered with public rights.