Kluge v. Director of Revenue

The Director of Revenue appeals from an order setting aside the revocation of Robert Kluge’s driver’s license for refusing to submit to a chemical test for intoxication. The Director claims the trial court lacked jurisdiction because Kluge failed to name the Director of Revenue as a party to the proceeding. The judgment is reversed.

On July 17, 1993, Kluge was arrested by an officer of the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department for driving while intoxicated. The Director of Revenue revoked Kluge’s driver’s license under § 577.041, RSMo Cum. Supp.1992, for refusing to submit to a blood alcohol…