Rule 36 - Setting Cases for Trial
Rule 36.9 - Priority in Civil Trials
1. Priority shall be given in the setting and trial of civil cases to the following matters, and in the following order of priority:
a. Petition alleging medical neglect of a child under eighteen (18) years of age (L. 1985 S.B.5).
b. Election contests (Sec. 115.535 RSMo).
c. Unemployment compensation appeals (Sec. 288.210 RSMo).
d. Public assistance appeals (Sec. 208.110 RSMo).
e. Request for review of revocation of driver's license based upon refusal to take chemical breathalyser test (Sec. 577.041 RSMo).
f. Zoning appeals (Sec. 89.110 RSMo).
2. For good cause shown, the court upon application of any party, may accelerate a cause on the docket.
10/18/85