Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District / Dec 13, 2022
Joseph B. Hutcheson, Appellant, vs. State of Missouri, Department of Social Services, Family Support Division, et al., Respondents.
Joseph B. Hutcheson appealed the circuit court's judgment affirming the Family Support Division's decision that he owed child and spousal support. The appellate court had previously ordered Hutcheson to file a revised brief due to non-compliance with appellate procedure rules. Despite filing an amended brief, the court found it still failed to substantially comply with the mandatory requirements of Rule 84.04, particularly regarding points relied on and the statement of facts. Consequently, the appellate court dismissed the appeal, finding that the deficiencies impaired its ability to conduct a meaningful review.