Marriage of Slay v. Slay

In Slay, No. 80405, and Gray, No. 80406, a document entitled “JUDGMENT/ORDER” was filed. In Bell, No. 80407, a document entitled “JUDGMENT/DECREE OF DISSOLUTION” was filed. Each document is signed by “M. Zane Yates, Commissioner.” In each case, a party appeals the “judgment” entered. Appeals dismissed.

Article V, section 1 of the state constitution vests the judicial power of this state in this Court, the court of appeals, and the circuit courts. These courts are composed of judges. Mo. Const. art. V, sections 2, 13, 15, and 16. Although the documents filed in these cases are denominated…