Scott v. Thornton

STOCKARD, Commissioner.

Plaintiff seeks the reversal of the judgment of the trial court sustaining defendant’s motion for summary judgment in his action for damages for personal injuries arising out of an automobile accident. We reverse. The notice of appeal was filed prior to January 1, 1972, at which time this court had jurisdiction by reason of the amount in dispute. We retain jurisdiction pursuant to Art. V, § 31, par. 4, Constitution of Missouri, V.A.M.S.

Plaintiff alleged in his petition that while the automobile he was operating was stopped, defendant operated his automobile across the…