Alkema v. Widmeyer

I concur in the result. “Appellate review is limited to those issues presented in defendants’ points and they alone need be and are considered.” Smith v. Welch, 611 S.W.2d 398, 399 (Mo.App.1981). “It is not the function of the appellate court to serve as advocate for any party to an appeal. That is the function of counsel. It would be unfair to the parties if it were otherwise.” Thummel v. King, 570 S.W.2d 679, 686 (Mo. banc 1978). “Assignments of error set forth for the first time in the reply brief do not present issues for appellate review, accordingly the contention is denied.”…