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cognizable claim in Missouri

38 Missouri opinions name it 2 courts 1988–2025 10 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Missouri courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (28)

CaseFollowedCited
Griffin v. Stategreen
moctapp · 1997 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2012–2021
2 sentences

2021Rush, 366 S.W.3d at 666 ; see also Griffin, 937 S.W.2d at 400-01 (defendant’s challenge to effectiveness of sentencing counsel during sentencing hearing after revocation of probation following SIS was cognizable under Rule 24.035 as challenge to legality of his sentence).

2012Cognizability of Taylor’s Claim “Rule 24.035 allows for challenges to the validity of judgments or sentences only, and then only on specified grounds.” Griffin v. State, 937 S.W.2d 400, 401 (Mo.App.

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Strong v. Stategreen
mo · 2008 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2012–2019
2 sentences

2019Dickerson v. State, 269 S.W.3d 889 , 893 n.3 (Mo. banc 2008); Strong v. State, 263 S.W.3d 636, 646 (Mo. banc 2008); McCoy v. State, 431 S.W.3d 517, 522-23 (Mo. App. E.D. 2014).

2012It has long been held that “[t]o state a cognizable claim of ineffectiveness for failure to ... preserve an issue on appeal, [a movant] must allege that the trial counsel’s failure denied him a fair trial.” Id.; see also Strong v. State, 263 S.W.3d 636, 646 (Mo. banc 2008). “ ‘The preservation of an issue for appeal cannot affect the fairness of the trial; preservation only affects rights and standards on appeal.’ ” Johnson v. State, 283 S.W.3d 279, 282 (Mo.App.

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Feemster v. Stategreen
moctapp · 1987 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1988–1989
2 sentences

1989Feemster v. State, 735 S.W.2d 159, 159 (Mo.App., E.D.1987).

1988Feemster v. State, 735 S.W.2d 159, 159 (Mo.App., E.D.1987).

22
McLaughlin v. Stategreen
mo · 2012 · cited in 3 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2022–2025
2 sentences

2025“Post-conviction relief under Rule 29.15 is not a substitute for direct appeal or to obtain a second chance at appellate review.” McLaughlin, 378 S.W.3d at 357 ; see Jones v. State, 696 S.W.3d 450 , 460 (Mo. App. 2024).

2023"To state a cognizable claim for ineffectiveness for failure to . . . preserve an issue on appeal, [Johnson] must allege that the trial counsel's failure denied him a fair 16 trial." Id. at 355 .

13
Rush v. Stategreen
moctapp · 2012 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2013–2021
2 sentences

2021Rush, 366 S.W.3d at 666 ; see also Griffin, 937 S.W.2d at 400-01 (defendant’s challenge to effectiveness of sentencing counsel during sentencing hearing after revocation of probation following SIS was cognizable under Rule 24.035 as challenge to legality of his sentence).

2013Rush v. State, 366 S.W.3d 663, 665 (Mo.App.E.D.2012); Sny der, 288 S.W.3d at 303 .

12
Prewitt v. Stategreen
moctapp · 2006 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2011–2020
2 sentences

2020Prewitt v. State, 191 S.W.3d 709, 711 (Mo. App. W.D. 2006) (citing State v. Williams, 871 S.W.2d 450, 452 (Mo. banc 1994); Green v. State, 494 S.W.2d 356, 357 (Mo. banc 1973)).

2011(Emphasis added.) Citing to Prewitt v. State, 191 S.W.3d 709 (Mo.App.2006), the State argues that we need not address the specific issue on appeal because Movant’s motion failed to state a cognizable claim under Rule 24.035.

12
Tisius v. Stategreen
mo · 2006 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Instead, Mr. McLaughlin seeks to challenge the trial court’s evidentiary ruling as a matter of trial court err[or], which is not a cognizable claim in a Rule 29.15 proceeding.”); Tisius v. State, 183 S.W.3d 207, 212 (Mo. banc 2006) (“Unlike a claim of withheld evidence, which would not be known to a movant during trial or direct appeal, a claim involving allegedly improper argument was apparent at trial and could have been raised on direct appeal.”).

11
Breeden v. Huesergreen
moctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Breeden v. Hueser, 273 S.W.3d 1, 6 (Mo. App. W.D. 2008) ("[We] will not . . . affirm the grant of a motion to dismiss on grounds not stated in the motion."). 17 77. [Barrett's] disclosure of his bi-racial heritage dramatically changed [Cole County's] perception of him, from seeing him as a White man to seeing him as bi-racial or, upon information and belief, Black. 78.

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Forrest v. Stategreen
mo · 2009 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023Standard of Review "This Court reviews a post-conviction relief motion for whether the motion court's findings of fact and conclusions of law are clearly erroneous." Forrest v. State, 290 S.W.3d 704, 708 (Mo. banc 2009); accord Rule 29.15(k).

11
Hendricks v. CURATORS OF UNIV. OF MISSOURIgreen
moctapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022A.F., 491 S.W.3d at 632 (citing Hendricks v. Curators of University of Missouri, 308 S.W.3d 740, 747 (Mo. App. W.D. 2010)).

2022Suelthaus & Kaplan, P.C., 847 S.W.2d at 876 (citing Bennett, 698 S.W.2d at 865 ); A.F., 491 S.W.3d at 632 (citing Hendricks, 308 S.W.3d at 747 ).

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State v. Williamsgreen
mo · 1994 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Prewitt v. State, 191 S.W.3d 709, 711 (Mo. App. W.D. 2006) (citing State v. Williams, 871 S.W.2d 450, 452 (Mo. banc 1994); Green v. State, 494 S.W.2d 356, 357 (Mo. banc 1973)).

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Green v. Stategreen
mo · 1973 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Prewitt v. State, 191 S.W.3d 709, 711 (Mo. App. W.D. 2006) (citing State v. Williams, 871 S.W.2d 450, 452 (Mo. banc 1994); Green v. State, 494 S.W.2d 356, 357 (Mo. banc 1973)).

11
McCoy v. Stategreen
moctapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Dickerson v. State, 269 S.W.3d 889 , 893 n.3 (Mo. banc 2008); Strong v. State, 263 S.W.3d 636, 646 (Mo. banc 2008); McCoy v. State, 431 S.W.3d 517, 522-23 (Mo. App. E.D. 2014).

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DIANNA K. MEYER v. CITY OF WALNUT GROVE, MISSOURI, and KEN ECK, as Trustee of the JOHNNIE L. and DONNA R. HARTIN TRUST, Defendant-Respondent.green
moctapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See Meyer v. City of Walnut Grove, 505 S.W.3d 331, 335 (Mo. App. 2016) (to present a cognizable claim of negligence, a plaintiff is required to show that defendant had a legal duty to plaintiff, that defendant breached that duty, and plaintiff suffered resulting damages caused by defendant’s negligence).

11
Christiansen v. Omnicom Group, Inc.green
ca2 · 2017 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019In Christiansen v. Omnicom Group, Inc. , 852 F.3d 195 , 199 (2d Cir. 2017), the Second Circuit upheld the district court's holding that sexual orientation discrimination *25 is not protected by Title VII, but reversed its holding regarding the plaintiff's sexual stereotyping claim, relying on Price Waterhouse 's analysis to find a homosexual male had a cognizable claim under Title VII.

2019In Christiansen v. Omnicron Group, Inc., 852 F.3d 195, 199 (2d Cir. 2017), the Second Circuit upheld the district court’s holding that sexual orientation discrimination is not protected by Title VII, but reversed its holding regarding the plaintiff’s sexual stereotyping claim, relying on Price Waterhouse’s analysis to find a homosexual male had a cognizable claim under Title VII.

11
Ellison v. Frygreen
mo · 2014 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See Ellison v. Fry, 437 S.W.3d 762, 777 (Mo. banc 2014).

2016See Ellison v. Fry, 437 S.W.3d 762, 777 (Mo.banc 2014).

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Barry v. Stategreen
moctapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015As this Court clearly indicated in Barry v. State, 404 S.W.3d 338, 344 (Mo.App.S.D.2013), “a challenge to the sufficiency of an information is not a cognizable claim in a post-conviction relief proceeding ... [where] Movant’s claim could (and therefore should) have been raised on direct appeal.” Id. at 345 .

2015As this Court clearly indicated in Barry v. State, 404 S.W.3d 338, 344 (Mo.App.S.D.2013), “a challenge to the sufficiency of an information is not a cognizable claim in a post-conviction relief proceeding ... [where] Movant’s claim could (and therefore should) have been raised on direct appeal.” Id. at 345 .

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PLOPPER v. Stategreen
moctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013Movant acknowledges in his brief that a challenge to the sufficiency of an information is not a cognizable claim in a post-conviction relief proceeding, see Rupert v. State, 250 S.W.3d 442, 447 (Mo.App.

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Soutee v. Stategreen
moctapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
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Jackson v. Stategreen
moctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
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Johnson v. Stategreen
moctapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
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State v. Fergusongreen
mo · 2000 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
11
Glasgow v. Stategreen
moctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
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Helton v. Baileygreen
moctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
11
Hansen v. Gary Naugle Construction Co.green
mo · 1990 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
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State v. Bradleygreen
mo · 1991 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
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State v. Parkhurstgreen
mo · 1993 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
11
Canterbury v. Stategreen
moctapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Missouri. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (19)

CaseCitedYears
Dickerson v. State green
mo · 2008
2 sentences

2019Dickerson v. State, 269 S.W.3d 889 , 893 n.3 (Mo. banc 2008); Strong v. State, 263 S.W.3d 636, 646 (Mo. banc 2008); McCoy v. State, 431 S.W.3d 517, 522-23 (Mo. App. E.D. 2014).

2012Dickerson, 269 S.W.3d at 893 n. 3.

22012–2019
Keveney v. Missouri Military Academy green
mo · 2010
1 sentence

2024Keveney, 304 S.W.3d at 101 .

12024–2024
Gittemeier v. State green
mo · 2017
1 sentence

2023Cooper does not have a cognizable claim for abandonment, and his claims in his untimely amended motion are waived, and should not have been ruled on by the motion court.6 Gittemeier, 527 S.W.3d at 71 .

12023–2023
Suelthaus & Kaplan, P.C. v. Byron Oil Industries, Inc. green
moctapp · 1992
1 sentence

2022Suelthaus & Kaplan, P.C., 847 S.W.2d at 876 (citing Bennett, 698 S.W.2d at 865 ); A.F., 491 S.W.3d at 632 (citing Hendricks, 308 S.W.3d at 747 ).

12022–2022
Bennett v. Mallinckrodt, Inc. green
moctapp · 1985
1 sentence

2022Suelthaus & Kaplan, P.C., 847 S.W.2d at 876 (citing Bennett, 698 S.W.2d at 865 ); A.F., 491 S.W.3d at 632 (citing Hendricks, 308 S.W.3d at 747 ).

12022–2022
A.F., by and through her next friend L.F. v. Hazelwood School District, Brenda Rone and Elizabeth Brands green
moctapp · 2016
2 sentences

2022A.F., 491 S.W.3d at 632 (citing Hendricks v. Curators of University of Missouri, 308 S.W.3d 740, 747 (Mo. App. W.D. 2010)).

2022Suelthaus & Kaplan, P.C., 847 S.W.2d at 876 (citing Bennett, 698 S.W.2d at 865 ); A.F., 491 S.W.3d at 632 (citing Hendricks, 308 S.W.3d at 747 ).

12022–2022
Cherco v. State green
moctapp · 2010
1 sentence

2018Cherco , 309 S.W.3d at 829 -30 .

12018–2018
Padilla v. Kentucky green
scotus · 2010
2 sentences

2017The motion court rejected Cork's argument on the basis that "Missouri courts have consistently held that counsel has no obligation to inform a defendant of the parole consequences of his guilty plea." Cork argues that in the wake of Padilla , 559 U.S. at 356 , 130 S.Ct. 1473 , "contrary to Missouri appellate court precedent, [a claim that] ... counsel fails to inform defendant of the automatic and severe parole consequences of [a] plea is a cognizable claim." We rejected this line of argument in Arata v. State , 509 S.W.3d 849 , 853-54 (Mo.App.

2017The motion court rejected Cork's argument on the basis that "Missouri courts have consistently held that counsel has no obligation to inform a defendant of the parole consequences of his guilty plea." Cork argues that in the wake of Padilla , 559 U.S. at 356 , 130 S.Ct. 1473 , "contrary to Missouri appellate court precedent, [a claim that] ... counsel fails to inform defendant of the automatic and severe parole consequences of [a] plea is a cognizable claim." We rejected this line of argument in Arata v. State , 509 S.W.3d 849 , 853-54 (Mo.App.

12017–2017
JEREMY W. ARATA, Movant-Appellant v. STATE OF MISSOURI, Respondent-Respondent. green
moctapp · 2017
1 sentence

2017The motion court rejected Cork's argument on the basis that "Missouri courts have consistently held that counsel has no obligation to inform a defendant of the parole consequences of his guilty plea." Cork argues that in the wake of Padilla , 559 U.S. at 356 , 130 S.Ct. 1473 , "contrary to Missouri appellate court precedent, [a claim that] ... counsel fails to inform defendant of the automatic and severe parole consequences of [a] plea is a cognizable claim." We rejected this line of argument in Arata v. State , 509 S.W.3d 849 , 853-54 (Mo.App.

12017–2017
Travis M. Stanley v. State of Missouri green
mo · 2014
1 sentence

2017Stanley, 420 S.W.3d at 543 .

12017–2017
State of Missouri v. Austin D. Riley green
moctapp · 2014
1 sentence

2017State v. Riley, 440 S.W.3d 561 , 566 n.2 (Mo. App. E.D. 2014).

12017–2017
Snyder v. State green
moctapp · 2009
1 sentence

2013Rush v. State, 366 S.W.3d 663, 665 (Mo.App.E.D.2012); Sny der, 288 S.W.3d at 303 .

12013–2013
Teter v. State green
moctapp · 1995
12009–2009
Beverly Sue Ryan, P.A. v. Spiegelhalter green
mo · 2002
12002–2002
Johnson v. Patrick green
moctapp · 1991
12002–2002
Joplin v. Missouri Commission on Human Rights green
moctapp · 1982
12000–2000
Ann C. Schweiss v. Chrysler Motors Corp. green
ca8 · 1990
11995–1995
Hill v. Lockhart green
scotus · 1985
11993–1993
Stafford v. Muster green
mo · 1979
11990–1990

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MO § Mo. Rev. Stat. § 565.050 (3) MO § Mo. Rev. Stat. § 569.160 (3) MO § Mo. Rev. Stat. § 577.010 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

TN 279 (1994–2026) PA 185 (1976–2026) NY 168 (1973–2026) OH 107 (1981–2026) IL 87 (1973–2026) CA 86 (1985–2026) FL 82 (1981–2025) TX 62 (1986–2026) CT 45 (1990–2026) DE 43 (1997–2026) MO 38 (1988–2025) AR 35 (1991–2025) MI 33 (1981–2026) AZ 32 (1986–2025) NJ 31 (1983–2026) OR 30 (1981–2026) CO 29 (1982–2026) WA 29 (1987–2026) IN 28 (1986–2023) GA 27 (1987–2026) MA 25 (1986–2025) AL 24 (1985–2025) MS 19 (1994–2022) KY 18 (1995–2026) ME 15 (1986–2025) MD 14 (2000–2024) OK 12 (1987–2017) NC 12 (1986–2021) DC 12 (1980–2024) NM 12 (1992–2023) WV 11 (1991–2024) MT 10 (1997–2025) KS 10 (1995–2024) WI 10 (1994–2023) WY 9 (1994–2026) NV 8 (1994–2014) LA 8 (1994–2020) MN 8 (1988–2026) VA 7 (1986–2026) SC 7 (2011–2023) UT 7 (1986–2025) ID 6 (1998–2023) VT 6 (2016–2026) RI 5 (1979–2019) HI 5 (1978–2018) IA 5 (2016–2022) NE 5 (1990–2026) VI 5 (1998–2026) AK 3 (2012–2024) SD 3 (1989–1998) NH 2 (2013–2015)

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