City of Kansas City, Inc. v. Hayward

Fairy Hayward was charged with driving without a license and running a red light. She was convicted in Kansas City Municipal Court, fined, and taxed court costs. Ms. Hayward appealed to the Jackson County Circuit Court. While she was before that court, appearing pro se, she stated her belief that the court did not have jurisdiction over her. On that basis, the circuit court remanded the cause back to municipal court. Ms. Hayward now appeals to this court. We dismiss Ms. Hayward’s appeal because of her failure to comply with Rule 84.04.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

On August 15, 1995, a…