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Caruso v. Harmon

Citations: 290 S.W.3d 159; 2009 Mo. App. LEXIS 1153; 2009 WL 2431468Docket: WD 70141

Court: Missouri Court of Appeals; August 11, 2009; Missouri; State Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Harold Eugene Harmon appeals a judgment from the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, favoring Deborah Caruso in her assault and battery claim. The court, comprising Judges Lowenstein, Ellis, and Hardwick, concluded that the judgment is backed by substantial evidence and is not contrary to the weight of the evidence. Furthermore, the court found no legal errors in the case. The decision is affirmed without a formal written opinion, but a memorandum detailing the reasoning has been provided to the involved parties. The case is cited as 290 S.W.3d 159 (2009), with the appeal numbered WD 70141 and dated August 11, 2009.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation Without Written Opinion

Application: The appellate court affirmed the decision without issuing a formal written opinion, though a memorandum detailing the reasoning was provided to the parties involved.

Reasoning: The decision is affirmed without a formal written opinion, but a memorandum detailing the reasoning has been provided to the involved parties.

No Legal Errors Found

Application: The appellate court found no legal errors in the case, supporting the affirmation of the judgment.

Reasoning: Furthermore, the court found no legal errors in the case.

Standard of Review for Appellate Courts

Application: The appellate court affirmed the judgment, indicating it is supported by substantial evidence and not contrary to the weight of the evidence.

Reasoning: The court, comprising Judges Lowenstein, Ellis, and Hardwick, concluded that the judgment is backed by substantial evidence and is not contrary to the weight of the evidence.