Bray v. Brooks

HOLLIGER, Presiding Judge.

David Bray appeals from the trial court’s judgment finding him liable for treble damages under RSMo. 484.020 1 for the unauthorized practice of law. He also appeals the trial court’s finding that he negligently prepared documents in connection with the sale of a business. Although we find that Bray engaged in the unauthorized practice of law as defined in § 484.010, we also find there was insufficient evidence to support an award of treble damages for that violation. We, therefore, reverse.

David and Mary Ann Brooks (Brookses) were the shareholders of KCI Rent-All,…