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essential elements claim in Missouri

26 Missouri opinions name it 2 courts 1957–2016 0 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 (18)

CaseFollowedCited
Lawrence v. Joplin R-VIII School Districtgreen
moctapp · 1992 · cited in 3 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1996–2007
2 sentences

2007Lawrence v. Joplin R-VIII School Dist., 834 S.W.2d 789, 793 (Mo.App.1992).

2007Lawrence v. Joplin R-VIII School Dist., 834 S.W.2d 789, 793 (Mo.App.1992).

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County Asphalt Paving, Co. v. Mosley Construction, Inc.green
moctapp · 2007 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015County Asphalt Paving, Co. v. Mosley Constr., Inc., 239 S.W.3d 704, 710 (Mo. App. E.D. 2007). ‘The principal function of this type of implied contract is the prevention of .unjust enrichment.’ Id, (quoting Bellon Wrecking & Salvage Co. v. Rohlfing, 81 S.W.3d 703, 711 (Mo. App. E.D. 2002)).

2015County Asphalt Paving, Co. v. Mosley Constr., Inc., 239 S.W.3d 704, 710 (Mo. App. E.D. 2007). ‘The principal function of this type of implied contract is the prevention of unjust enrichment.’ Id. (quoting Bellon Wrecking & Salvage Co. v. Rohlfing, 81 S.W.3d 703, 711 (Mo. App. E.D. 2002)).

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Bellon Wrecking & Salvage Co. v. Rohlfinggreen
moctapp · 2002 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015County Asphalt Paving, Co. v. Mosley Constr., Inc., 239 S.W.3d 704, 710 (Mo. App. E.D. 2007). ‘The principal function of this type of implied contract is the prevention of .unjust enrichment.’ Id, (quoting Bellon Wrecking & Salvage Co. v. Rohlfing, 81 S.W.3d 703, 711 (Mo. App. E.D. 2002)).

2015County Asphalt Paving, Co. v. Mosley Constr., Inc., 239 S.W.3d 704, 710 (Mo. App. E.D. 2007). ‘The principal function of this type of implied contract is the prevention of unjust enrichment.’ Id. (quoting Bellon Wrecking & Salvage Co. v. Rohlfing, 81 S.W.3d 703, 711 (Mo. App. E.D. 2002)).

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Angus v. Second Injury Fundgreen
moctapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Angus v. Second Injury Fund, 328 S.W.3d 294, 299 (Mo.App.W.D.2010).

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Coverdell v. Countrywide Home Loans, Inc.green
moctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Coverdell v. Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., 375 S.W.3d 874, 884 (Mo.App.S.D.2012).

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Redden v. Dan Redden Co.green
moctapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Redden v. Dan Redden Co., 859 S.W.2d 207, 210 (Mo.App.1993) (overruled on other grounds by Hampton, 121 S.W.3d 220 ).

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Pasley v. Marshallgreen
moctapp · 1957 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013Pasley v. Marshall, 305 S.W.2d 879, 882 (Mo.App.K.C.D.1957)(emphasis added).

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Pavia v. Smitty's Supermarketgreen
moctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004Pavia v. Smitty’s Supermarket, 118 S.W.3d 228, 241 (Mo.App.2003).

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Sanderson v. Porta-Fab Corp.green
moctapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002Sanderson v. Portor-Fab Corp., 989 S.W.2d 599, 603 (Mo.App.

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Ballard v. Leonard Brothers Transport Co., Inc.green
mo · 1974 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
1 sentence

1989Ballard v. Leonard Brothers Transport Co., Inc., 506 S.W.2d 346, 350 (Mo.1974).

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Tate v. Southwestern Bell Telephone Co.green
moctapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989Davies v. Carter Carburetor, Division ACF Industries, Inc., 429 S.W.2d 738, 749 (Mo.1968); Tate v. Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., 715 S.W.2d 326, 329 (Mo.App.1986); Tibbs v. Rowe Furniture Corp., 691 S.W.2d 410, 413 (Mo.App.1985).

1989Davies v. Carter Carburetor, Division ACF Industries, Inc., 429 S.W.2d 738, 749 (Mo.1968); Tate v. Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., 715 S.W.2d 326, 329 (Mo.App.1986); Tibbs v. Rowe Furniture Corp., 691 S.W.2d 410, 413 (Mo.App.1985).

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Tibbs v. Rowe Furniture Corp.green
moctapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989Davies v. Carter Carburetor, Division ACF Industries, Inc., 429 S.W.2d 738, 749 (Mo.1968); Tate v. Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., 715 S.W.2d 326, 329 (Mo.App.1986); Tibbs v. Rowe Furniture Corp., 691 S.W.2d 410, 413 (Mo.App.1985).

1989Davies v. Carter Carburetor, Division ACF Industries, Inc., 429 S.W.2d 738, 749 (Mo.1968); Tate v. Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., 715 S.W.2d 326, 329 (Mo.App.1986); Tibbs v. Rowe Furniture Corp., 691 S.W.2d 410, 413 (Mo.App.1985).

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Davies v. Carter Carburetor, Division ACF Industries, Inc.green
mo · 1968 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989Davies v. Carter Carburetor, Division ACF Industries, Inc., 429 S.W.2d 738, 749 (Mo.1968); Tate v. Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., 715 S.W.2d 326, 329 (Mo.App.1986); Tibbs v. Rowe Furniture Corp., 691 S.W.2d 410, 413 (Mo.App.1985).

1989Davies v. Carter Carburetor, Division ACF Industries, Inc., 429 S.W.2d 738, 749 (Mo.1968); Tate v. Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., 715 S.W.2d 326, 329 (Mo.App.1986); Tibbs v. Rowe Furniture Corp., 691 S.W.2d 410, 413 (Mo.App.1985).

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State v. Washingtongreen
mo · 1963 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1973–1973
1 sentence

1973The essential elements of this instruction on concert of action have been approved in State v. Washington, 364 S.W.2d 572, 575 [8] (Mo.1963), and State v. Price, 362 S.W.2d 608, 611 [4, 7] (Mo.1962), cert. denied, 374 U.S. 811 , 83 S.Ct. 1702 , 10 L.Ed.2d 1034 (1963).

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State v. Pricegreen
mo · 1962 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1973–1973
1 sentence

1973The essential elements of this instruction on concert of action have been approved in State v. Washington, 364 S.W.2d 572, 575 [8] (Mo.1963), and State v. Price, 362 S.W.2d 608, 611 [4, 7] (Mo.1962), cert. denied, 374 U.S. 811 , 83 S.Ct. 1702 , 10 L.Ed.2d 1034 (1963).

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Midwestern Machinery Co. v. Parsonsgreen
moctapp · 1964 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1967–1967
2 sentences

1967Emery v. Brown Shoe Company, Mo.Sup., 287 S.W.2d 761, 767 [4]; Midwestern Machinery Company v. Parsons, Mo.App., 385 S.W.2d 224, 228 [6-10].

1967Emery v. Brown Shoe Company, Mo.Sup., 287 S.W.2d 761, 767 [4]; Midwestern Machinery Company v. Parsons, Mo.App., 385 S.W.2d 224, 228 [6-10].

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Emery v. Brown Shoe Companygreen
mo · 1956 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1967–1967
2 sentences

1967Emery v. Brown Shoe Company, Mo.Sup., 287 S.W.2d 761, 767 [4]; Midwestern Machinery Company v. Parsons, Mo.App., 385 S.W.2d 224, 228 [6-10].

1967Emery v. Brown Shoe Company, Mo.Sup., 287 S.W.2d 761, 767 [4]; Midwestern Machinery Company v. Parsons, Mo.App., 385 S.W.2d 224, 228 [6-10].

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Bakelite Company v. Millergreen
mo · 1963 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1966–1966
1 sentence

1966The jury, in the first instance, is the sole judge of the credibility of the witnesses and of the weight and value of their evidence, and may believe or disbelieve the testimony of any one or all of the witnesses, though such evidence be uncontradicted and unim- *530 peached.” 5 Whether plaintiff had carried its burden of proof to establish the essential elements of its claim was for the jury [Bakelite Co. v. Miller, Mo., 372 S.W.2d 867, 871 (1, 2)], and the trial court properly refused to direct a verdict against defendant Verla.

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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 (15)

CaseCitedYears
Hampton v. Big Boy Steel Erection green
mo · 2003
2 sentences

2014Redden v. Dan Redden Co., 859 S.W.2d 207, 210 (Mo.App.1993) (overruled on other grounds by Hampton, 121 S.W.3d 220 ).

2012White, 879 S.W.2d at 577 overruled on other grounds by, Hampton, 121 S.W.3d at 221 .

22012–2014
Dibrill ex rel. Wheeler v. Normandy Associates, Inc. green
moctapp · 2012
1 sentence

2015One of the essential elements of a claim of negligence per se is proof that a defendant “violated a statute or regulation.” Id.

12015–2015
Carpenter v. Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. green
mo · 2008
1 sentence

2012The School District also relies on Carpenter v. Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., 250 S.W.3d 697 (Mo. banc 2008) where our Supreme Court rejected a title company’s assertion of the voluntary payment doctrine as an affirmative defense to a claim for money had and received seeking to recover fees paid for a title company’s unauthorized practice of law.

12012–2012
White v. Henderson Implement Co. green
moctapp · 1994
1 sentence

2012White, 879 S.W.2d at 577 overruled on other grounds by, Hampton, 121 S.W.3d at 221 .

12012–2012
Cramer v. Smoot green
moctapp · 2009
1 sentence

2012Id.

12012–2012
Roberts v. MO. HIGHWAY AND TRANSP. COM'N green
moctapp · 2007
1 sentence

2009Robeiis, 222 S.W.3d at 331 .

12009–2009
Martin v. City of Washington green
mo · 1993
1 sentence

2000The Court sets forth the historic listing of the essential elements of a claim for negligence, requiring the plaintiff to show that “(1) the defendant had a duty to the plaintiff; (2) the defendant failed to perform that duty; and (3) the defendant’s breach was the proximate cause of the plaintiffs injury.” Id. at 493 .

12000–2000
Cook v. Sunnen Products Corp. green
moctapp · 1996
1 sentence

1999In a workers’ compensation proceeding, the “claimant has the burden of proving all the essential elements of the claim and must establish a causal connection between the accident and the injury.” Cook v. Sunnen Products Corp., 937 S.W.2d at 223 .

11999–1999
Stevens v. Continental Can Co. green
scotus · 1963
1 sentence

1973The essential elements of this instruction on concert of action have been approved in State v. Washington, 364 S.W.2d 572, 575 [8] (Mo.1963), and State v. Price, 362 S.W.2d 608, 611 [4, 7] (Mo.1962), cert. denied, 374 U.S. 811 , 83 S.Ct. 1702 , 10 L.Ed.2d 1034 (1963).

11973–1973
Smith v. United States green
scotus · 1963
1 sentence

1973The essential elements of this instruction on concert of action have been approved in State v. Washington, 364 S.W.2d 572, 575 [8] (Mo.1963), and State v. Price, 362 S.W.2d 608, 611 [4, 7] (Mo.1962), cert. denied, 374 U.S. 811 , 83 S.Ct. 1702 , 10 L.Ed.2d 1034 (1963).

11973–1973
Gibbs v. Mikesell green
kan · 1958
2 sentences

1963Definitive statement of the Kansas Last Clear Chance Doctrine appears in a 1958 case as follows; “The essential elements under the doctrine of last clear chance are: (1) The plaintiff by his own negligence placed himself in a position of danger; (2) that the plaintiff’s negligence had ceased; (3) that the defendant seeing the plaintiff in a position of danger, or by the exercise of due care should have seen the plaintiff in such position, by exercising due care on his part had a clear chance to avoid injuring the plaintiff; (4) that the defendant failed to exercise such due care; and (5) as a

1963Definitive statement of the Kansas Last Clear Chance Doctrine appears in a 1958 case as follows; “The essential elements under the doctrine of last clear chance are: (1) The plaintiff by his own negligence placed himself in a position of danger; (2) that the plaintiff’s negligence had ceased; (3) that the defendant seeing the plaintiff in a position of danger, or by the exercise of due care should have seen the plaintiff in such position, by exercising due care on his part had a clear chance to avoid injuring the plaintiff; (4) that the defendant failed to exercise such due care; and (5) as a

11963–1963
Ferguson v. Stokes green
mo · 1954
11959–1959
Jankowski v. Delfert green
mo · 1947
11959–1959
Ellis v. Williams green
mo · 1958
1 sentence

1959Ellis v. Williams, supra. There is no controversy as to the burden of proof; those who claim a resulting trust have the burden of establishing it and those who claim a gift have the burden of establishing all the essential elements and factors . of a gift (2 Restatement, Trusts, Sec. 458; Ferguson v. Stokes, Mo., 269 S.W.2d 655 ; Jankowski v. Delfert, 356 Mo. 184 , 201 S.W.2d 331 ) although it is indeed doubtful that either need be proved “beyond a reasonable doubt.” 2A Bogert, Trusts, Sec. 464, p. 529.

11959–1959
Dunn v. Pickard green
moctapp · 1955
11957–1957

Where else courts name it

OH 192 (1978–2025) TX 143 (1937–2024) TN 107 (1976–2024) WA 101 (1961–2026) ID 70 (1955–2026) LA 53 (1938–2022) GA 50 (1935–2024) NC 48 (1978–2025) WY 44 (1979–2020) NY 42 (1894–2025) CA 42 (1920–2026) NM 31 (1971–2025) IL 31 (1971–2026) FL 30 (1942–2026) CT 28 (1963–2019) MO 26 (1957–2016) IN 25 (1972–2026) MS 24 (1995–2025) MA 23 (1991–2025) HI 20 (1995–2026) OR 19 (1984–2025) AL 18 (1923–2024) PA 17 (1926–2024) OK 16 (1911–2021) WV 14 (1987–2025) KY 13 (1949–2026) KS 12 (1953–2021) VA 12 (1988–2025) IA 11 (1935–2026) ME 10 (2011–2023) MI 10 (2014–2026) MD 9 (1923–2010) VT 8 (2003–2026) NJ 8 (1979–2025) ND 6 (1978–1996) DC 6 (1979–2003) AZ 6 (1936–1983) MN 5 (1972–2016) UT 5 (1994–2023) RI 5 (1987–2006) SC 4 (1932–2000) MT 4 (1989–2022) CO 3 (1988–2025) SD 3 (1992–2002) AK 3 (1991–2014) AR 3 (1998–2010)

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