Legal Opinion
Jenkins & Kling, P.C. v. Missouri Ethics Commission
Missouri Court of Appeals
Decided May 6, 1997No. 70496PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Per curiam
Ronald E. Jenkins was appointed as a special prosecutor by the St. Louis City Circuit Court pursuant to § 105.961.2 RSMo 1994 to investigate a complaint of campaign finance violations by St. Louis Comptroller Virvus Jones. Jenkins investigated the complaint, determined that criminal charges were not warranted, filed a civil action against two of Jones’ campaign committees, and recovered civil fines in the amount of $10,000.00 by a consent judgment. His law firm then filed this action to recover his legal fees. The trial court entered a judgment for fees, interest, and costs against the…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- State Ex Rel. Griffin v. SmithSupreme Court of Missouri · 1953
- State Upon the Information of McKittrick v. WymoreSupreme Court of Missouri · 1939
- Maxwell v. Andrew CountySupreme Court of Missouri · 1941
- Becker v. St. Francois CountySupreme Court of Missouri · 1967
- State ex rel. Forsee v. CowanSupreme Court of Missouri · 1955
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