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Terra Sheppard v. Midway R-1 School District

Date: 01-31-1997

Case Number: WD54152

Judge: Joseph P. Dandurand

Court: Circuit Court, Johnson County, Missouri

Plaintiff's Attorney: J. Kirk Rahm of Rahm, Rahm & Koenig, Sedalia, Missouri

Defendant's Attorney: Robert Best of Armstrong, Teasdale, Schlafly & Davis, Kansas City, Missouri

Description:

Governmental tort claim - Plaintiff sued the Midway R-1 School District for personal injuries she incurred while participating in a track meet at the Midway High School track. Defendant asserted assumption of the risk as a defense.

Outcome:

Jury verdict finding neither party to be at fault.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Danny K. Carroll, M.D., Belton, Missouri, orthopaedic surgeon

Defendant's Experts:

Unknown

Comments:

Affirmed by the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District. See: 972 S.W.2d 456 (Mo.App.W.D. 1998).

About This Case

What was the outcome of Terra Sheppard v. Midway R-1 School District?

The outcome was: Jury verdict finding neither party to be at fault.

Which court heard Terra Sheppard v. Midway R-1 School District?

This case was heard in Circuit Court, Johnson County, Missouri, MO. The presiding judge was Joseph P. Dandurand.

Who were the attorneys in Terra Sheppard v. Midway R-1 School District?

Plaintiff's attorney: J. Kirk Rahm of Rahm, Rahm & Koenig, Sedalia, Missouri. Defendant's attorney: Robert Best of Armstrong, Teasdale, Schlafly & Davis, Kansas City, Missouri.

When was Terra Sheppard v. Midway R-1 School District decided?

This case was decided on January 31, 1997.