State ex rel. Rodriguez v. Baker

Relator has filed a petition for writ of prohibition against respondent alleging she was without jurisdiction to grant a motion for new trial. Respondent has filed suggestions in opposition.

The facts are undisputed. The law is clear. In the interest of justice as permitted by Rule 84.24, we dispense with a preliminary order, answer, further briefing and oral argument and issue a peremptory writ of prohibition. See, State ex rel. National Outdoor Advertising Co. v. Seehorn, 354 Mo. 170, 188 S.W.2d 657, 660 (1945).

On May 15,1996, judgment was entered on a jury verdict in favor of relator and…