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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Kiefer v. First Capitol Sports Center, Inc., 684 S.W.2d 483 (1984)

Citation
Kiefer v. First Capitol Sports Center, Inc., 684 S.W.2d 483 (1984)
Parent Document
Kiefer v. First Capitol Sports Center, Inc., 684 S.W.2d 483 (1984)
Jurisdiction
Missouri (state)
Effective Date
1984-12-04

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Supreme Court Rules are applicable in actions before associate circuit courts to “the maximum extent practicable” except where otherwise provided by law or rule. § 517.020. Rule 52.06 provides for the addition of parties at any stage of an action on terms that may be just. The action in unlawful detainer was pending in the associate circuit court at the time David Kiefer was added as a party-plaintiff. No new cause of action was stated nor was the joinder of Kiefer in violation of the applicable statute of limitations. It should also be noted that this is an appeal from the judgment of the circuit court on appeal from the associate circuit court. Section 512.270 provides that on such appeal, the circuit court shall try the case “without regarding any error, defect, or other imperfection ...” in the associate division. This is applicable to claims in unlawful detainer. Man-iaci v. Hutchings, 581 S.W.2d 912 (Mo.App. 1979).2 The circuit court had jurisdiction to hear the cause in unlawful detainer and it entered a valid judgment therein.