Euge v. Lemay Bank & Trust Company

HIGGINS, Commissioner.

Action for $160,000 actual and punitive damages for alleged malicious prosecution. The court dismissed without prejudice for failure to prosecute. The amount in dispute being in excess of $15,000, this court has jurisdiction. Article V, Section 3, Missouri Constitution, V.A.M.S.; Section 477.040, RSMo 1959, V.A.M.S.

The transcript shows that appellant’s petition was filed January 23, 1959; that the cause was on the dismissal docket of June 20, 1960, and removed therefrom upon security for costs being furnished by appellant ; that it was on the dismissal docket of May 28,…