Legal Opinion

Suelthaus & Kaplan, P.C. v. Byron Oil Industries, Inc.

Missouri Court of Appeals

Decided December 29, 1992No. 61777PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

GRIMM, Judge.

The Suelthaus & Kaplan law firm sought to recover fees for legal services rendered to its client, Byron Oil Industries, Inc. Client counterclaimed alleging legal malpractice. The trial court dismissed client’s counterclaim for failure to state a cause of action. Pursuant to Rule 74.01(b), it made an express determination that there was no just reason for delay in making the order final for appeal purposes. Client appeals; we reverse and remand.

I. Jurisdiction of Appeal

Before addressing the merits presented by the appeal, we must resolve a jurisdictional question. Law firm…

2Cases cited12 opinions

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  4. In Re Estate of CaldwellMissouri Court of Appeals · 1989
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