Schneller v. GEICO

PARRISH, Chief Judge.

Appellant Joe Schneller, who identifies his business with the words “Schneller’s Chiropractic Clinic” immediately following his name on the small claims petitions initiating each of the actions that were appealed and consolidated by this court, brought identical actions in the small claims division of the Circuit Court of Barry County, Missouri. He sought $1,500 damages in each ease “for services rendered.” 1

Following entry of judgments in favor of appellant, respondent GEICO filed applications for trial de novo. The circuit court entered judgments for GEICO. Dr.…