Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / Apr 20, 2021
Stacey McElvain vs. Jason Stokes, et al
Jason and Theresa Stokes appealed the trial court's judgment in favor of Stacey McElvain on her claim of adverse possession of real property. The Stokes argued that McElvain failed to prove the actual and hostile elements of adverse possession, claiming the trial court's findings lacked substantial evidence. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment, finding that the Stokes failed to comply with mandatory briefing requirements for their challenge, and in any event, substantial evidence supported the trial court's findings.