McDermott v. Director of Revenue

CRIST, Judge.

The Director of the Department of Revenue (Department) appeals from an order sanctioning Department for failure to answer respondent’s (licensee’s) interrogatories. As a sanction the court struck Department’s pleadings and ordered the director to reinstate licensee’s license to drive. We reverse and remand.

Licensee was arrested for driving while intoxicated under § 577.010, RSMo 1986. His license was suspended pursuant to § 302.525. An administrative hearing was held, § 302.530, and the suspension was upheld. Licensee applied for a trial de novo. § 302.535. In conjunction with…