Pool v. Burlison

Plaintiff, Frank Kevin Pool, appeals the dismissal of his petition for legal malpractice against defendant, Rex Burlison, for failure to state a claim. We affirm.

In reviewing the dismissal in this case, we accept as true the facts as pleaded and all reasonable inferences arising therefrom. Lynn v. TI.M.E. — D.C., Inc., 710 S.W.2d 359, 360 (Mo.App.1986). If, viewed in this manner, the allegations invoke substantive principles of law, which if proved may entitle the pleader to relief, the petition should not be dismissed. Id.

The facts gleaned from plaintiff’s pro se petition are as follows:…