Eisel v. Midwest BankCentre

PER CURIAM. 1

Overview

Midwest BankCentre charged Patricia and Clark Eisel a document preparation fee in connection with real estate financing transactions. The Eisels, appointed as class representatives for this suit, contend the fee violates section 484.020.1’s ban on the unauthorized practice or doing of law. 2 The trial court agreed with the Eisels and awarded treble damages under section 484.020.2 as well as other damages and costs.

The document preparation fees at issue violate a plain reading of sections 484.010 and 484.020. Under the facts of this case, the statutes are not inconsistent…