Section 6.79 Who May Appeal

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B. (§6.79) Who May Appeal

Regardless of whether it is sought under § 512.020 or 472.160, RSMo 2000, only parties “aggrieved” by an order, judgment, or decree have standing to bring an appeal. The courts have long held that a person cannot be aggrieved unless that person has a pecuniary interest in the subject matter of the suit. See, e.g., Columbia Union Nat’l Bank & Trust Co. v. Bundschu, 641 S.W.2d 864, 872 (Mo. App. W.D. 1982); Rone’s Estate v. Rone, 218 S.W.2d 138, 145-46 (Mo. App. S.D. 1949). When...