Bales v. Director of Revenue

The Director of Revenue appeals from permanent order staying the proposed revocation of Clyde W. Bales’ driver’s license. The Director claims that the trial court lacked subject matter jurisdiction to hear the petition for review in that § 577.041 and § 302.311, RSMo 1986 1, when read in conjunction, provide a thirty day period within which to file a petition for review, and Mr. Bale’s petition was filed outside that time.

Mr. Bales’ petition for review states that on or about April 14, 1989, he was notified by the Director that his driver’s license was revoked for a period of one year, as of…