Section 24.33 Motion for Allowances Pending Appeal

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C. (§24.33) Motion for Allowances Pending Appeal

If an appeal is taken and a supersedeas bond is posted, a party may still receive an award of allowances pending the appeal. The procedure is to file a motion in the circuit court for
an award of allowances pendente lite. See Nunn v. Nunn, 644 S.W.2d 370 (Mo. App. E.D. 1982). The motion is generally coupled with a motion for an award of attorney fees during the appeal. Again, this relief is to be awarded by the trial court, and the appellate court is...