Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Missouri

I was the Plaintiff in a small claims court against 2-Defendants and only 1-showed. The most in this court is $5,000.00. The Judge ordered and granted me $60.00 against the one that showed and default against the other, with-out listing the amount. The order gave me 10-days to file Trial de Novo and I did. Now I have learned that I should not have done the De nova, which the Defendant who failed to show in the first trial, did in the de novo trial and this judge granted him cost. If I file a motion to set aside to nullify the trial de nova, will that now allow me then to collect the default judgment. from the 1st case.


Asked on 6/21/16, 1:08 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Smith LawSmith

Based upon the few facts that you provided, there may be few grounds for the Judgment to be set aside. But, you didn't mention why the Judge granted costs to the Defendant. You may need to consult directly with a civil practice attorney in your area. There isnt enough information here to fully advise you.

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Answered on 6/22/16, 7:17 am


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