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burden of showing error in Missouri

37 Missouri opinions name it 2 courts 1915–2025 5 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 (23)

CaseFollowedCited
Kerr v. Jenningsgreen
moctapp · 1994 · cited in 7 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1997–1999
2 sentences

1999Kerr v. Jennings, 886 S.W.2d 117, 123 (Mo.App.1994).

1999Kerr v. Jennings, 886 S.W.2d 117, 123 (Mo.App.1994).

77
McAllister v. McAllistergreen
moctapp · 2003 · cited in 4 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2006–2022
2 sentences

2022The Court finds that some of the testimony of Petitioner was not credible.” Standard of Review “[T]he trial court’s decision in a court-tried case is presumed correct, and the appellant has the burden of showing error.” McAllister v. McAllister, 101 S.W.3d 287, 291 (Mo.App.E.D.2003).

2021Appellant’s third point is denied. 5 “[T]he trial court’s decision in a court-tried case is presumed correct, and the appellant has the burden of showing error.” McAllister v. McAllister, 101 S.W.3d 287, 291 (Mo.App. 2003).

44
In Re the Marriage of Shields v. Shieldsgreen
moctapp · 2001 · cited in 3 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2006–2011
2 sentences

2011“We will not reverse the trial court’s judgment if there is no showing of prejudice as a result of that judgment.’ ” Murphey, 207 *842 S.W.3d at 688 (quoting Shields v. Shields, 59 S.W.3d 658, 660 (Mo.App.2001)).

2009We will not reverse the trial court's judgment if there is no showing of prejudice as a result of that judgment." Shields v. Shields, 59 S.W.3d 658, 660 (Mo.App.

33
In Re Marriage of Hillisgreen
mo · 2010 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2014–2022
2 sentences

2022We must affirm the judgment in a dissolution case “if there is substantial evidence to support it, it is not against the weight of the evidence, and it neither erroneously declares nor erroneously applies the law.” In re Marriage of Hillis, 313 S.W.3d 643, 644 (Mo. banc 2010).

2014We must affirm the judgment in a dissolution case “if there is substantial evidence to support it, it is not against the weight of the evidence, and it neither erroneously declares nor erroneously applies the law.” In re Marriage of Hillis, 313 S.W.3d 643, 644 (Mo. banc 2010).

22
King v. Kinggreen
moctapp · 1998 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2003–2006
2 sentences

2006McAllister v. McAllister, 101 S.W.3d 287, 291 (Mo.App.2003); King v. King, 976 S.W.2d 49, 52 (Mo.App.1998). ‘We will not reverse the trial court’s judgment if there is no showing of prejudice as a result of that judgment.” Shields v. Shields, 59 S.W.3d 658, 660 (Mo.App.2001); McAllister, 101 S.W.3d at 291 .

2003King v. King, 976 S.W.2d 49, 52 (Mo.App.

22
State v. Isagreen
mo · 1993 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001State v. Isa, 850 S.W.2d 876, 884 (Mo. banc 1993).

2001State v. Isa, 850 S.W.2d 876, 884 (Mo. banc 1993).

22
In Re the Marriage of Brewergreen
moctapp · 1979 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
2 sentences

1986In re Marriage of Brewer, 592 S.W.2d 529, 532 (Mo.App.1979).

1986In re Marriage of Brewer, 592 S.W.2d 529, 532 (Mo.App.1979).

22
Walker v. Hankegreen
moctapp · 1999 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2002–2004
2 sentences

2004Id.

2002Walker v. Hanke, 992 S.W.2d 925, 930 [2] (Mo.App.1999).

12
Fleshner v. Pepose Vision Institute, P.C.green
mo · 2010 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020We reverse only if the instructional error resulted in prejudice that “materially affects the merits of the action.” The party challenging the instruction bears the burden of showing the instruction “misdirected, misled, or confused the jury, resulting in prejudice . . . .” Id. (citing Fleshner v. Pepose, 304 S.W.3d 81, 90-91 (Mo. banc 2010)).

11
Baumgart v. Baumgartgreen
moctapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011Furthermore, “the trial court’s decision in this court-tried case is presumed correct,” and Mother, as the appealing party, “bears the burden of showing error.” Murphey, 207 S.W.3d at 683; see also Baumgart v. Baumgart, 944 S.W.2d 572, 575-76 (Mo.App.1997).

11
Marriage of Kirkwood v. Kirkwoodgreen
moctapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009Kirkwood v. Kirkwood, 77 S.W.3d 675, 680 (Mo.App.

11
State v. Andersongreen
mo · 2002 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006State v. Anderson, 76 S.W.3d 275, 278 (Mo. banc 2002).

2006State v. Anderson, 76 S.W.3d 275, 278 (Mo. banc 2002).

11
Chapman v. Californiared
scotus · 1967 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006E.D.1986) (“Where an erroneous ruling on a motion to suppress physical evidence is found to be prejudicial, the case is ordinarily reversed and remanded for a new trial.”) See also Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18, 24 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967) (“[B]efore a federal constitutional error can be held harmless, the court must be able to declare a belief that it was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.”) The state bears the burden of showing the error to be harmless.

2006E.D.1986) (“Where an erroneous ruling on a motion to suppress physical evidence is found to be prejudicial, the case is ordinarily reversed and remanded for a new trial.”) See also Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18, 24 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967) (“[B]efore a federal constitutional error can be held harmless, the court must be able to declare a belief that it was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.”) The state bears the burden of showing the error to be harmless.

11
State v. Millergreen
mo · 1983 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002State v. Taylor, 739 S.W.2d 220, 223-24 (Mo.App.1987); State v. Miller, 650 S.W.2d 619, 621 (Mo. banc 1983); State v. Rhodes, 988 S.W.2d 521, 529 (Mo. banc 1999); Burton v. State, 641 S.W.2d 95, 99 (Mo. banc 1982); State v. Grant, 784 S.W.2d 831, 834 (Mo.App.1990).

2002State v. Taylor, 739 S.W.2d 220, 223-24 (Mo.App.1987); State v. Miller, 650 S.W.2d 619, 621 (Mo. banc 1983); State v. Rhodes, 988 S.W.2d 521, 529 (Mo. banc 1999); Burton v. State, 641 S.W.2d 95, 99 (Mo. banc 1982); State v. Grant, 784 S.W.2d 831, 834 (Mo.App.1990).

11
State v. Rhodesgreen
mo · 1999 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002State v. Taylor, 739 S.W.2d 220, 223-24 (Mo.App.1987); State v. Miller, 650 S.W.2d 619, 621 (Mo. banc 1983); State v. Rhodes, 988 S.W.2d 521, 529 (Mo. banc 1999); Burton v. State, 641 S.W.2d 95, 99 (Mo. banc 1982); State v. Grant, 784 S.W.2d 831, 834 (Mo.App.1990).

2002State v. Taylor, 739 S.W.2d 220, 223-24 (Mo.App.1987); State v. Miller, 650 S.W.2d 619, 621 (Mo. banc 1983); State v. Rhodes, 988 S.W.2d 521, 529 (Mo. banc 1999); Burton v. State, 641 S.W.2d 95, 99 (Mo. banc 1982); State v. Grant, 784 S.W.2d 831, 834 (Mo.App.1990).

11
State v. Grantgreen
moctapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002State v. Taylor, 739 S.W.2d 220, 223-24 (Mo.App.1987); State v. Miller, 650 S.W.2d 619, 621 (Mo. banc 1983); State v. Rhodes, 988 S.W.2d 521, 529 (Mo. banc 1999); Burton v. State, 641 S.W.2d 95, 99 (Mo. banc 1982); State v. Grant, 784 S.W.2d 831, 834 (Mo.App.1990).

2002State v. Taylor, 739 S.W.2d 220, 223-24 (Mo.App.1987); State v. Miller, 650 S.W.2d 619, 621 (Mo. banc 1983); State v. Rhodes, 988 S.W.2d 521, 529 (Mo. banc 1999); Burton v. State, 641 S.W.2d 95, 99 (Mo. banc 1982); State v. Grant, 784 S.W.2d 831, 834 (Mo.App.1990).

11
Burton v. Stategreen
mo · 1982 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002State v. Taylor, 739 S.W.2d 220, 223-24 (Mo.App.1987); State v. Miller, 650 S.W.2d 619, 621 (Mo. banc 1983); State v. Rhodes, 988 S.W.2d 521, 529 (Mo. banc 1999); Burton v. State, 641 S.W.2d 95, 99 (Mo. banc 1982); State v. Grant, 784 S.W.2d 831, 834 (Mo.App.1990).

2002State v. Taylor, 739 S.W.2d 220, 223-24 (Mo.App.1987); State v. Miller, 650 S.W.2d 619, 621 (Mo. banc 1983); State v. Rhodes, 988 S.W.2d 521, 529 (Mo. banc 1999); Burton v. State, 641 S.W.2d 95, 99 (Mo. banc 1982); State v. Grant, 784 S.W.2d 831, 834 (Mo.App.1990).

11
State v. Taylorgreen
moctapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002State v. Taylor, 739 S.W.2d 220, 223-24 (Mo.App.1987); State v. Miller, 650 S.W.2d 619, 621 (Mo. banc 1983); State v. Rhodes, 988 S.W.2d 521, 529 (Mo. banc 1999); Burton v. State, 641 S.W.2d 95, 99 (Mo. banc 1982); State v. Grant, 784 S.W.2d 831, 834 (Mo.App.1990).

2002State v. Taylor, 739 S.W.2d 220, 223-24 (Mo.App.1987); State v. Miller, 650 S.W.2d 619, 621 (Mo. banc 1983); State v. Rhodes, 988 S.W.2d 521, 529 (Mo. banc 1999); Burton v. State, 641 S.W.2d 95, 99 (Mo. banc 1982); State v. Grant, 784 S.W.2d 831, 834 (Mo.App.1990).

11
State v. Schellgreen
moctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001State v. Schell, 843 S.W.2d 382, 384 (Mo.App.

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Browning v. Browninggreen
moctapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998Browning v. Browning, 947 S.W.2d 106, 108 (Mo.App.1997).

1998Browning, 947 S.W.2d at 108 .

11
Brewer v. Williamsgreen
scotus · 1977 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992Brewer v. Williams, 430 U.S. 387, 404 , 97 S.Ct. 1232, 1242 , 51 L.Ed.2d 424, 439 (1977).

1992Brewer v. Williams, 430 U.S. 387, 404 , 97 S.Ct. 1232, 1242 , 51 L.Ed.2d 424, 439 (1977).

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State v. Hankinsgreen
moctapp · 1981 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
1 sentence

1991State v. Hankins, 612 S.W.2d 438, 439 (Mo.App.1981).

11
State v. Richardsgreen
moctapp · 1976 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
1 sentence

1979State v. Richards, 536 S.W.2d 779, 788 [13] (Mo. App.1976).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (10)

CaseCitedYears
Jessica Chavez v. Cedar Fair, LP green
mo · 2014
2 sentences

2022Id.

2019Id.

22019–2022
Hayes v. Price green
mo · 2010
1 sentence

2025“The party challenging the instruction has the burden of showing the instruction misdirected, misled, or confused the jury, thereby resulting in prejudice.” Id.

12025–2025
State Ex Rel. Ford Motor Co. v. Westbrooke green
mo · 2004
1 sentence

2021Westbrooke, 151 S.W.3d at 367 .

12021–2021
Hervey v. Missouri Department of Corrections green
mo · 2012
1 sentence

2020We reverse only if the instructional error resulted in prejudice that “materially affects the merits of the action.” The party challenging the instruction bears the burden of showing the instruction “misdirected, misled, or confused the jury, resulting in prejudice . . . .” Id. (citing Fleshner v. Pepose, 304 S.W.3d 81, 90-91 (Mo. banc 2010)).

12020–2020
Watson v. Mense green
mo · 2009
1 sentence

2010In addition, we must give due regard to the trial court’s opportunity to judge the credibility of witnesses and the trial court may “believe or disbelieve all, part, or none of the testimony of any witness.” Watson, 298 S.W.3d at 526 .

12010–2010
Blaylock v. Clarida green
moctapp · 1999
1 sentence

2010“We presume the trial court’s decision is correct, and the appellant has the burden of showing error.” Blaylock, 987 S.W.2d at 21 .

12010–2010
Siedler v. Tamar Realty Company green
moctapp · 1973
1 sentence

1979Siedler v. Tamar Realty Company, 491 S.W.2d 566 (Mo.App.1973).

11979–1979
Patton v. United States red
scotus · 1930
11971–1971
Bradley v. Reppell green
mo · 1896
11915–1915
Ittner v. Hughes neutral
mo · 1896
11915–1915

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MO § Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.330 (6)

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

OH 405 (1980–2026) GA 147 (1906–2026) CA 133 (1895–2026) NM 94 (1897–2026) MN 59 (1983–2026) WV 52 (1966–2026) MO 37 (1915–2025) ID 33 (1927–2021) LA 31 (1978–2018) SC 29 (1977–2023) SD 29 (1997–2026) ND 28 (1901–2026) NC 25 (1921–2021) TX 24 (1927–2020) WA 23 (1971–2024) FL 17 (1939–2016) IN 16 (1905–2014) IL 15 (1980–2026) IA 13 (1979–2017) AL 11 (1920–2025) KS 11 (1987–2025) ME 10 (1947–2023) AZ 8 (2009–2023) MA 7 (1935–2002) NY 7 (1894–1994) UT 7 (1964–2018) CO 7 (1913–2018) MT 6 (1910–2004) HI 6 (1967–2020) WI 5 (1976–2012) PA 5 (1941–2019) WY 4 (1969–2025) VT 4 (2001–2018) VA 4 (1935–2008) NJ 3 (1953–2011) MD 3 (1923–2015) OR 3 (1901–2012) TN 3 (1981–2012) GU 3 (2023–2025) AR 2 (2001–2005) DE 2 (2024–2025) NV 2 (1980–2015)

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