Bott v. State

Elliott Bott (“Movant”) appeals the motion court’s order which dismissed his Rule 24.035 action as moot. 1 In his sole point relied on, Movant maintains the motion court clearly erred in denying his motion “without entering specific findings of fact and conclusions of law on the claims” because “the order of dismissal denying [his] claims is not sufficient to enable meaningful appellate review of his motion.” We agree with Movant and reverse and remand this matter for the motion court to comply with the provisions of Rule 24.085(3).

“Appellate review of an order sustaining or denying a motion…