THE FLAG.

The article offers information on several court cases in Missouri. The affidavit of merit required for medical malpractice case protects defendants from groundless claims as shown in Giudicy v. Mercy Hospitals East. Ten-year statute of limitations applies to payment bond required on public works projects as indicated in Four Star Enterprises Equipment Inc. v. Employers Mutual Casualty Co. Abuse of process occurs when a party pursues legal process for a wrongful purpose as in Schlafly v. Cori.