Jones v. Missouri Highway & Transportation Commission

SHRUM, Judge.

Pat Jones appeals from a judgment of the Webster County Circuit Court that affirmed the findings and orders of the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission requiring Jones to remove two billboards located along an interstate highway. Jones charges that the Commission failed to produce substantial and competent evidence that the signs were unlawful. We agree with Jones and reverse.

FACTS

The Commission sent notices to Jones in April 1979 and September 1981 directing that he remove two signs owned by him located along 1-44. In each notice the Commission charged that the…