Walker v. Brownel

ROY L. RICHTER, Judge.

Danny Brownel (“Appellant”) appeals the trial court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of Arvin Walker (“Respondent”) on his unlawful detainer action. Appellant raises four points on appeal. However, Appellant’s failure to apply for a trial de novo pursuant to Section 512.180.1,1 prior to seeking relief in this Court, deprives this Court of the authority to adjudicate his claims. Appellant’s claims are dismissed for lack of appellate jurisdiction.

I. BACKGROUND

On May 24, 2011, Respondent filed an Unlawful Detainer Petition in the Circuit of the City of St. Louis,…