Higgins v. Richards

In the circuit court of Madison County, the plaintiff, Bruce Higgins, successfully sued the defendant, David G. Richards, in a negligence action stemming from an automobile accident that occurred in St. Louis County, Missouri. On appeal, the plaintiff contends that he is entitled to a new trial on the issue of damages. The defendant cross-appeals arguing that the judgment entered against him is void for a lack of personal jurisdiction. For the reasons that follow, we agree with the defendant.

BACKGROUND

In September 1998, the defendant, a resident of Ellisville, Missouri, and an employee of…