Section 26.9 Appeal

• Library: Family Law Deskbook and 2014 Supp

6. (§26.9) Appeal

Modification appeals are governed by the Supreme Court Rules. See Rule 81. The most frequently cited case in modification caselaw is Murphy v. Carron, 536 S.W.2d 30, 32 (Mo. banc 1976), which defined the scope of review in equitable suits. On appeal, the trial court’s judgment must be sustained unless the court finds:

· no substantial evidence;

· that the verdict is against the weight of the evidence;

· that the court has erroneously declared the law; or

· that the court has erroneously...