Watson v. Moore

Anna M. Watson (plaintiff) brought a four-count action against Jeffrey L. Moore and Earl Cole (defendants) for injunctive relief, ejectment, quiet title and trespass with respect to certain real estate in Howell County, Missouri. Defendants filed four counterclaims seeking the same remedies. Prior to commencement of trial, plaintiff dismissed “all claims against [defendant] Earl Cole.”

The case was tried without a jury. The trial court filed a document denominated as judgment, findings of fact and conclusions of law. It adjudicated plaintiff as owner in fee simple absolute of real estate…