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punitive damage instruction in Missouri

29 Missouri opinions name it 2 courts 1960–2024 1 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 (24)

CaseFollowedCited
School District of Independence, No. 30 v. U.S. Gypsum Co.green
moctapp · 1988 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1991–2013
2 sentences

2013“No Missouri - case has permitted submission of a punitive damage claim in a strict products liability case on the theory that the defendant should have known of a dangerous defect in its product.” School Dist. of City of Independence, Mo., No. 30 v. U.S. Gypsum Co., 750 S.W.2d 442, 446 (Mo.App.1988).

1991See, e.g., School District of Independence v. U.S. Gypsum Company, 750 S.W.2d 442, 446 (Mo.App.1988); Bhagvandoss v. Beiersdorf, Inc., 723 S.W.2d 392 ; Love v. Deere and Co., 684 S.W.2d 70, 77 (Mo.App.1985); Sparks v. Consolidated Aluminum Co., 679 S.W.2d 348, 354 (Mo.App.1984); Racer v. Utterman, 629 S.W.2d 387, 397 (Mo.App.1981).

22
Love v. Deere and Co.green
moctapp · 1985 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1988–1991
2 sentences

1991See, e.g., School District of Independence v. U.S. Gypsum Company, 750 S.W.2d 442, 446 (Mo.App.1988); Bhagvandoss v. Beiersdorf, Inc., 723 S.W.2d 392 ; Love v. Deere and Co., 684 S.W.2d 70, 77 (Mo.App.1985); Sparks v. Consolidated Aluminum Co., 679 S.W.2d 348, 354 (Mo.App.1984); Racer v. Utterman, 629 S.W.2d 387, 397 (Mo.App.1981).

1991See, e.g., School District of Independence v. U.S. Gypsum Company, 750 S.W.2d 442, 446 (Mo.App.1988); Bhagvandoss v. Beiersdorf, Inc., 723 S.W.2d 392 ; Love v. Deere and Co., 684 S.W.2d 70, 77 (Mo.App.1985); Sparks v. Consolidated Aluminum Co., 679 S.W.2d 348, 354 (Mo.App.1984); Racer v. Utterman, 629 S.W.2d 387, 397 (Mo.App.1981).

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Sparks v. Consolidated Aluminum Co.green
moctapp · 1984 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1988–1991
2 sentences

1991See, e.g., School District of Independence v. U.S. Gypsum Company, 750 S.W.2d 442, 446 (Mo.App.1988); Bhagvandoss v. Beiersdorf, Inc., 723 S.W.2d 392 ; Love v. Deere and Co., 684 S.W.2d 70, 77 (Mo.App.1985); Sparks v. Consolidated Aluminum Co., 679 S.W.2d 348, 354 (Mo.App.1984); Racer v. Utterman, 629 S.W.2d 387, 397 (Mo.App.1981).

1991See, e.g., School District of Independence v. U.S. Gypsum Company, 750 S.W.2d 442, 446 (Mo.App.1988); Bhagvandoss v. Beiersdorf, Inc., 723 S.W.2d 392 ; Love v. Deere and Co., 684 S.W.2d 70, 77 (Mo.App.1985); Sparks v. Consolidated Aluminum Co., 679 S.W.2d 348, 354 (Mo.App.1984); Racer v. Utterman, 629 S.W.2d 387, 397 (Mo.App.1981).

22
Racer v. Uttermangreen
moctapp · 1981 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1988–1991
2 sentences

1991See, e.g., School District of Independence v. U.S. Gypsum Company, 750 S.W.2d 442, 446 (Mo.App.1988); Bhagvandoss v. Beiersdorf, Inc., 723 S.W.2d 392 ; Love v. Deere and Co., 684 S.W.2d 70, 77 (Mo.App.1985); Sparks v. Consolidated Aluminum Co., 679 S.W.2d 348, 354 (Mo.App.1984); Racer v. Utterman, 629 S.W.2d 387, 397 (Mo.App.1981).

1991See, e.g., School District of Independence v. U.S. Gypsum Company, 750 S.W.2d 442, 446 (Mo.App.1988); Bhagvandoss v. Beiersdorf, Inc., 723 S.W.2d 392 ; Love v. Deere and Co., 684 S.W.2d 70, 77 (Mo.App.1985); Sparks v. Consolidated Aluminum Co., 679 S.W.2d 348, 354 (Mo.App.1984); Racer v. Utterman, 629 S.W.2d 387, 397 (Mo.App.1981).

22
Burnett v. Griffithgreen
mo · 1989 · cited in 3 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1991–2009
2 sentences

2009Id. at 786-87 .

1991The punitive damage instruction was in the language approved in Burnett v. Griffith, 769 S.W.2d 780 (Mo. banc 1989) and merely incorporated Instruction No. 7. 3 .

13
State Ex Rel. Kubatzky v. Holtgreen
moctapp · 1972 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001Kubatzky, 483 S.W.2d at 805 .

2001Kubatzky v. Holt, supra. In Kubatzky, as here, the court directed the party defending against a punitive damage claim to file its financial records under seal, to be unsealed and provided to the other party once a submissible case had been made regarding the punitive damage claim.

12
Bhagvandoss v. Beiersdorf, Inc.green
mo · 1987 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1988–1991
2 sentences

1991See, e.g., School District of Independence v. U.S. Gypsum Company, 750 S.W.2d 442, 446 (Mo.App.1988); Bhagvandoss v. Beiersdorf, Inc., 723 S.W.2d 392 ; Love v. Deere and Co., 684 S.W.2d 70, 77 (Mo.App.1985); Sparks v. Consolidated Aluminum Co., 679 S.W.2d 348, 354 (Mo.App.1984); Racer v. Utterman, 629 S.W.2d 387, 397 (Mo.App.1981).

1991See, e.g., School District of Independence v. U.S. Gypsum Company, 750 S.W.2d 442, 446 (Mo.App.1988); Bhagvandoss v. Beiersdorf, Inc., 723 S.W.2d 392 ; Love v. Deere and Co., 684 S.W.2d 70, 77 (Mo.App.1985); Sparks v. Consolidated Aluminum Co., 679 S.W.2d 348, 354 (Mo.App.1984); Racer v. Utterman, 629 S.W.2d 387, 397 (Mo.App.1981).

12
Hoover's Dairy, Inc. v. Mid-America Dairymen, Inc./Special Products, Inc.green
mo · 1985 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See Hoover’s Dairy, Inc., 700 S.W.2d at 437 (declining to review alternative punitive damages claims in light of determination there was no evidence warranting submission of punitive damage instruction). 31 Decision The circuit court’s judgment for actual damages is affirmed, its judgment for punitive damages is reversed and remanded with directions to enter an amended judgment in conformity with this opinion.

11
State v. Celis-Garciagreen
mo · 2011 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017"Procedural rules adopted by MAI cannot change the substantive law and must therefore be interpreted in the light of existing statutory and case law." State v. Carson , 941 S.W.2d 518 , 520 (Mo. banc 1997) ; see also State v. Celis-Garcia , 344 S.W.3d 150 , 158 (Mo. banc 2011).

11
Henry v. City of Ellingtongreen
moctapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001Henry v. City of Ellington, 789 S.W.2d 205, 207 (Mo.App.

11
Jordan v. Abernathygreen
moctapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001Jordan v. Abernathy, 845 S.W.2d 86, 88 (Mo.App.

11
Pernoud v. Martingreen
moctapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995Pernoud v. Martin, 891 S.W.2d 528, 535 (Mo.App.1995).

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McDonald v. Ozark Machinery Co.green
moctapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989See, e.g., Rogers v. Hickerson, 716 S.W.2d 439, 447 (Mo.App.1986) ("there need not be any showing that the act was done willfully or wantonly, or with spite or ill will."); accord, McDonald v. Ozark Machinery Co., 720 S.W.2d 42, 43 (Mo.App.1986); Delong v. Osage Valley Electric Cooperative Ass'n., 716 S.W.2d 320, 326 (Mo.App.1986); Honingman v. Hunter Group, Inc., 733 S.W.2d 799, 809 (Mo.App.1987). 2.

1989See, e.g., Rogers v. Hickerson, 716 S.W.2d 439, 447 (Mo.App.1986) (“there need not be any showing that the act was done willfully or wantonly, or with spite or ill will.”); accord, McDonald v. Ozark Machinery Co., 720 S.W.2d 42, 43 (Mo.App.1986); Delong v. Osage Valley Electric Cooperative Ass’n., 716 S.W.2d 320, 326 (Mo.App.1986); Honingman v. Hunter Group, Inc., 733 S.W.2d 799, 809 (Mo.App.1987). 2.

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Dover v. Stanleygreen
moctapp · 1983 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
1 sentence

1989Dover v. Stanley, 652 S.W.2d 258, 261-262 (Mo.App.W.D.1983); § 407.546, RSMo 1986.

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DeLong v. Osage Valley Electric Cooperative Ass'ngreen
moctapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989See, e.g., Rogers v. Hickerson, 716 S.W.2d 439, 447 (Mo.App.1986) ("there need not be any showing that the act was done willfully or wantonly, or with spite or ill will."); accord, McDonald v. Ozark Machinery Co., 720 S.W.2d 42, 43 (Mo.App.1986); Delong v. Osage Valley Electric Cooperative Ass'n., 716 S.W.2d 320, 326 (Mo.App.1986); Honingman v. Hunter Group, Inc., 733 S.W.2d 799, 809 (Mo.App.1987). 2.

1989See, e.g., Rogers v. Hickerson, 716 S.W.2d 439, 447 (Mo.App.1986) (“there need not be any showing that the act was done willfully or wantonly, or with spite or ill will.”); accord, McDonald v. Ozark Machinery Co., 720 S.W.2d 42, 43 (Mo.App.1986); Delong v. Osage Valley Electric Cooperative Ass’n., 716 S.W.2d 320, 326 (Mo.App.1986); Honingman v. Hunter Group, Inc., 733 S.W.2d 799, 809 (Mo.App.1987). 2.

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Rogers v. Hickersongreen
moctapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989See, e.g., Rogers v. Hickerson, 716 S.W.2d 439, 447 (Mo.App.1986) ("there need not be any showing that the act was done willfully or wantonly, or with spite or ill will."); accord, McDonald v. Ozark Machinery Co., 720 S.W.2d 42, 43 (Mo.App.1986); Delong v. Osage Valley Electric Cooperative Ass'n., 716 S.W.2d 320, 326 (Mo.App.1986); Honingman v. Hunter Group, Inc., 733 S.W.2d 799, 809 (Mo.App.1987). 2.

1989See, e.g., Rogers v. Hickerson, 716 S.W.2d 439, 447 (Mo.App.1986) (“there need not be any showing that the act was done willfully or wantonly, or with spite or ill will.”); accord, McDonald v. Ozark Machinery Co., 720 S.W.2d 42, 43 (Mo.App.1986); Delong v. Osage Valley Electric Cooperative Ass’n., 716 S.W.2d 320, 326 (Mo.App.1986); Honingman v. Hunter Group, Inc., 733 S.W.2d 799, 809 (Mo.App.1987). 2.

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Honigmann v. Hunter Group, Inc.green
moctapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989See, e.g., Rogers v. Hickerson, 716 S.W.2d 439, 447 (Mo.App.1986) ("there need not be any showing that the act was done willfully or wantonly, or with spite or ill will."); accord, McDonald v. Ozark Machinery Co., 720 S.W.2d 42, 43 (Mo.App.1986); Delong v. Osage Valley Electric Cooperative Ass'n., 716 S.W.2d 320, 326 (Mo.App.1986); Honingman v. Hunter Group, Inc., 733 S.W.2d 799, 809 (Mo.App.1987). 2.

1989See, e.g., Rogers v. Hickerson, 716 S.W.2d 439, 447 (Mo.App.1986) (“there need not be any showing that the act was done willfully or wantonly, or with spite or ill will.”); accord, McDonald v. Ozark Machinery Co., 720 S.W.2d 42, 43 (Mo.App.1986); Delong v. Osage Valley Electric Cooperative Ass’n., 716 S.W.2d 320, 326 (Mo.App.1986); Honingman v. Hunter Group, Inc., 733 S.W.2d 799, 809 (Mo.App.1987). 2.

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Laney v. Coleman Companygreen
ca8 · 1985 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
1 sentence

1988See also, Laney v. Coleman Co., Inc., 758 F.2d 1299, 1304-05 (8th Cir.1985), (“Missouri law does not permit submission of a punitive damage claim on a theory of constructive knowledge of product defect”).

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Gould v. Starrgreen
moctapp · 1977 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987Gould v. Starr, 558 S.W.2d 755, 770 [13] (Mo.App.1977).

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Weldon v. Town Properties, Inc.green
moctapp · 1982 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
1 sentence

1986Instruction No. 13 refers to two different verdict directing instructions, and thus, indirectly refers to two different counts, one in trespass and one in conversion. 1 Defendant relies on Weldon v. Town Properties, Inc., 633 S.W.2d 196, 199 (Mo.App.1982) for the proposition that where counts are given in both trespass and conversion, they refer to two separate courses of conduct, and the court must give a separate punitive damage instruction on each claim.

11
Smith v. Saylesgreen
moctapp · 1982 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
1 sentence

1986Appellant asserts the submission of the punitive damage instruction is a logical extension of Smith v. Sayles, 637 S.W.2d 714, 718-719 (Mo.App.1982), in which this court remanded for retrial the issue of punitive damage where there was evidence of intoxication of a defendant-driver who had taken default nihil dicit.

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Bowman v. Heffrongreen
mo · 1958 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
1 sentence

1986Although getting behind the wheel with a blood alcohol content above the legal limit is conduct which becomes negligence per se, Bowman v. Heffron, 318 S.W.2d 269, 274 (Mo.1958), this fact does not by itself establish it as the sole proximate cause of the injury which is needed for the. submission of the punitive damage instruction.

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Beshears v. SHS Motor Sales Corporationgreen
moctapp · 1968 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
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Roberts v. Emerson Electric Manufacturing Companygreen
mo · 1960 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1964–1964
11

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 (16)

CaseCitedYears
Alcorn v. Union Pacific Railroad green
mo · 2001
2 sentences

2014Alcorn, 50 S.W.3d at 248 . 66 .

2014Alcorn, 50 S.W.3d at 248 . 148 evidence, the defendants hid information from regulators, resisted regulatory changes, and never complied with industry standards for ambient air quality standards.

22014–2014
State v. Carson green
mo · 1997
1 sentence

2017"Procedural rules adopted by MAI cannot change the substantive law and must therefore be interpreted in the light of existing statutory and case law." State v. Carson , 941 S.W.2d 518 , 520 (Mo. banc 1997) ; see also State v. Celis-Garcia , 344 S.W.3d 150 , 158 (Mo. banc 2011).

12017–2017
Rodriguez v. Suzuki Motor Corp. green
mo · 1996
1 sentence

2009In Rodriguez v. Suzuki Motor Corp., 936 S.W.2d 104 (Mo. banc 1996), the Missouri Supreme Court changed the quantum of evidence that a plaintiff needed to establish his punitive damage claim.

12009–2009
Drury v. Missouri Youth Soccer Ass'n, Inc. green
moctapp · 2008
1 sentence

2009Drury, 259 S.W.3d at 573 .

12009–2009
Fust v. Francois green
moctapp · 1995
1 sentence

2004In order to submit a punitive damage instruction, the plaintiff must demonstrate “legal malice,” “which requires proving a culpable mental state.” Fust, 913 S.W.2d at 50 .

12004–2004
Klein v. General Electric Company green
moctapp · 1987
1 sentence

2000“A punitive damage claim is not a separate cause of action, it must be brought in conjunction with a claim for actual damages.” Id.

12000–2000
Proctor v. Stevens Employment Services, Inc. green
mo · 1986
1 sentence

1995Id.

11995–1995
Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc. green
scotus · 1974
2 sentences

1986MAI 4.15, Notes on Use Nos. 1 and 2; Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc., 418 U.S. 323, 348-50 , 94 S.Ct. 2997, 3011-12 , 41 L.Ed.2d 789 (1974).

1986MAI 4.15, Notes on Use Nos. 1 and 2; Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc., 418 U.S. 323, 348-50 , 94 S.Ct. 2997, 3011-12 , 41 L.Ed.2d 789 (1974).

11986–1986
Sanders v. Daniel International Corp. green
mo · 1984
11986–1986
Lucas v. Daniel International Corp. neutral
mo · 1984
11985–1985
Weniger v. Famous-Barr Co. green
moctapp · 1985
11985–1985
LS DOUGLAS v. Hoeh green
moctapp · 1980
11982–1982
Breece v. Jett green
moctapp · 1977
11982–1982
Brown v. Payne green
mo · 1954
11960–1960
Rodgers v. Schroeder green
moctapp · 1926
11960–1960
Kretzer Realty Co. v. Thomas Cusack Co. neutral
moctapp · 1916
11960–1960

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MO § Mo. Rev. Stat. § 537.068 (6) MO § Mo. Rev. Stat. § 510.263 (4)

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

FL 58 (1965–2026) MO 29 (1960–2024) CA 27 (1980–2025) MS 24 (1979–2008) IA 14 (1979–2018) PA 13 (1980–2013) NJ 12 (1979–2021) NY 10 (1977–2020) MD 9 (1991–2009) AZ 9 (1971–2022) NV 7 (1998–2019) TN 6 (1998–2024) IL 6 (1985–2013) VA 6 (1989–2003) CT 6 (1982–2003) RI 6 (2000–2015) KY 5 (1913–2008) SD 5 (1993–2021) IN 5 (1985–2003) OH 4 (1986–2022) WI 4 (1980–2007) WV 4 (1994–2013) MN 4 (1987–1990) MT 3 (2000–2008) ID 3 (1990–2001) AL 3 (1981–2005) GA 3 (1991–2015) AR 3 (1984–2014) NM 3 (1976–2010) LA 2 (1988–1994) NC 2 (1986–1986) OK 2 (1993–1993) DC 2 (1981–1995) TX 2 (1998–2004) CO 2 (2012–2025) KS 2 (1992–1998)

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