Duerbusch v. Karas

PATRICIA L. COHEN, Chief Judge.

Introduction

Donald Karas (“Karas”) appeals from the judgment of the Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis in favor of John, Joe and Thomas Duerbusch (“Duerbusches”) awarding damages of $580,822.55 on their claim that Karas used undue influences to obtain survivor benefits from Marcella Karas (“Decedent”). Karas contends the trial court erred because: (1) insufficient evidence supported the judgment; (2) the trial court abused its discretion in allowing expert testimony; and (3) the trial court lacked jurisdiction to enter an amended judgment more than thirty…