Watson v. State

KAROHL, Judge.

Movant, Michael Lee Watson, sought post-conviction relief under Rule 29.15. He filed a pro se motion on June 29, 1988. On July 6,1988, the court appointed counsel to assist movant. On July 7, 1988, the state filed a motion to dismiss on grounds the motion: (1) stated conclusions, not facts as required by Rule 29.15; and, (2) consisted of allegations which are refuted by the record at trial and furnished to this court for purposes of direct appeal. In summary, the motion to dismiss alleged that the motion did not state a cause of action under Ryule 29.15. On July 23, 1988,…