Lessons in appeals process for lawyers and public

Thursday, November 13, 2008 | 7:10 p.m. CST; updated 10:16 p.m. CST, Thursday, November 13, 2008

COLUMBIA — While the purpose of hearing appeals cases in Boone County on Wednesday was to teach the public about the appeals court process, it also served as a lesson for lawyers. Half of those giving arguments were appearing before the Missouri Court of Appeals for the first time.

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