Legal Opinion
Stephen J. Hale v. Cottrell, Inc., Auto Handling Corporation and Pacific Motor Trucking Company
Missouri Court of Appeals
Decided December 30, 2014No. WD76726 and WD76765PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtThomas H. Newton, Presiding Judge
Mr. Stephen and Ms. Cynthia Hale filed a petition for damages against Cottrell, Inc., Pacific Motor Trucking Company (PMT), Auto Handling Corporation (AHC) (collectively, “the Defendants”), and others. 1 Cottrell filed a motion to dismiss the petition, which the ' other defendants joined. The trial court invoked its inherent powers and dismissed the case with prejudice on the ground that the Hales, aided by their attorneys, committed fraud on the trial court. Cottrell requested attorney fees, which the trial court denied. The Hales appeal, and Cottrell cross-appeals. We affirm.
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