Citation Codes Equivalent Citations citation codes Docket Number No. 58899 Attorney(S) Johnny Thomas, Moberly, pro se. Jeremiah W. (Jay) Nixon, , Bart Matanic, , Jefferson City, MO, for See more information ... Smart Summary Please sign up to generate summary. JOHNNY THOMAS, Appellant, v. JOANNE RICE, Respondent. ORDER PRESTON DEAN, Judge. Johnny Thomas sued Joanne Rice for injuries purportedly sustained from Rice's testimony as a court reporter at a hearing on his motion for post-conviction relief. The circuit court dismissed the lawsuit. We affirm. Rule 84.16(b).