Boersig v. Missouri Department of Corrections

HOLSTEIN, Judge.

James Boersig and two other persons serving prison terms sought a declaratory judgment and injunctive relief against the Missouri department of corrections (the Department). Among other claims is one that the Department’s application of Missouri’s minimum prison term statute, sec. 558.019, RSMo, 1 .violates the constitutional right to due process. The trial court entered summary judgment in favor of the Department. Only Boersig appeals. Because Boersig’s petition challenges the validity of a statute of this state, this Court has jurisdiction of the appeal. Mo. Const, art. V,…