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24 Missouri opinions name it 2 courts 1964–2021 2 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Estate of Gross v. Grossgreen2 sentences2010In the Estate of Gross, 840 S.W.2d 253, 257 (Mo.App.1992). "`The cases recognize that undue influence is seldom susceptible of direct proof and that generally it must be deduced from the circumstances of the particular case.'" Landers v. Sgouros, 224 S.W.3d 651, 660 (Mo.App.2007) (quoting Reeves v. Boone, 591 S.W.2d 118, 121 (Mo.App.1979)). 2003“The exercise of undue influence most often requires a case-by-case analysis and is usually proven by circumstantial evidence.” Estate of Gross v. Gross, 840 S.W.2d 253, 257 (Mo.App. | 3 | 4 |
Landers v. Sgourosgreen2 sentences2010In the Estate of Gross, 840 S.W.2d 253, 257 (Mo.App.1992). “ ‘The cases recognize that undue influence is seldom susceptible of direct proof and that generally it must be deduced from the circumstances of the particular case.’ ” Landers v. Sgouros, 224 S.W.3d 651, 660 (Mo.App.2007) (quoting Reeves v. Boone, 591 S.W.2d 118, 121 (Mo.App.1979)). 2010In the Estate of Gross, 840 S.W.2d 253, 257 (Mo.App.1992). "`The cases recognize that undue influence is seldom susceptible of direct proof and that generally it must be deduced from the circumstances of the particular case.'" Landers v. Sgouros, 224 S.W.3d 651, 660 (Mo.App.2007) (quoting Reeves v. Boone, 591 S.W.2d 118, 121 (Mo.App.1979)). | 2 | 2 |
Reeves v. Boonegreen2 sentences2010In the Estate of Gross, 840 S.W.2d 253, 257 (Mo.App.1992). “ ‘The cases recognize that undue influence is seldom susceptible of direct proof and that generally it must be deduced from the circumstances of the particular case.’ ” Landers v. Sgouros, 224 S.W.3d 651, 660 (Mo.App.2007) (quoting Reeves v. Boone, 591 S.W.2d 118, 121 (Mo.App.1979)). 2010In the Estate of Gross, 840 S.W.2d 253, 257 (Mo.App.1992). "`The cases recognize that undue influence is seldom susceptible of direct proof and that generally it must be deduced from the circumstances of the particular case.'" Landers v. Sgouros, 224 S.W.3d 651, 660 (Mo.App.2007) (quoting Reeves v. Boone, 591 S.W.2d 118, 121 (Mo.App.1979)). | 2 | 2 |
Nestel v. Rohachgreen2 sentences2021“In determining whether sufficient evidence supports a presumption of undue influence, we apply a case-by-case analysis because the exercise of undue influence is often proved by circumstantial evidence.” Id. at 845 (internal quotation marks omitted). 2021“Persons exerting undue influence will do so in as subtle, furtive, indirect and elusive a manner as possible and such influence may therefore be shown indirectly by the reasonable and natural inferences drawn from the facts and circumstances proved.” Id. (internal quotation marks omitted). “[I]t is often impossible to set forth a rigid formula of what facts must be established to make a 4 Given our ruling as to the sufficiency of evidence of undue influence (Point II), we need not and do not address Lavonne and Roger’s additional challenge as to the sufficiency of evidence supporting the tria | 1 | 1 |
Bydalek v. Brinesgreen1 sentence2011See Bydalek v. Brines, 29 S.W.3d 848, 852 (Mo.App.2000) (Whether or not a party is aggrieved depends upon the circumstances of the particular situation. | 1 | 1 |
Blakely v. Blakelygreen1 sentence2009Blakely v. Blakely, 83 S.W.3d 537, 546 (Mo. banc 2002). | 1 | 1 |
Sumners v. Sumnersgreen2 sentences2007In both of those cases, this Court applied the holdings prospectively to all persons potentially affected, Cardinal Glennon, 583 S.W.2d at 118 ; Sumners v. Sumners, 701 S.W.2d 720, 722-25 (Mo. banc 1985), and there was no effort to determine who had notice of the pending suit and who did not, nor to conduct a case-by-case analysis with independent fact finders to evaluate the relative injustices. 2007In both of those cases, this Court applied the holdings prospectively to all persons potentially affected, Cardinal Glennon, 583 S.W.2d at 118 ; Sumners v. Sumners, 701 S.W.2d 720, 722-25 (Mo. banc 1985), and there was no effort to determine who had notice of the pending suit and who did not, nor to conduct a case-by-case analysis with independent fact finders to evaluate the relative injustices. | 1 | 1 |
Godsy v. Godsygreen1 sentence1992See Godsy v. Godsy, 504 S.W.2d 209, 213 (Mo.App.1973); Matthews, 581 S.W.2d at 471 (quoting Davis v. Pitti, 472 S.W.2d 382 (Mo.1971)). “[P]ersons exerting undue influence will do so in as subtle, furtive, indirect and elusive a manner as possible and ... such influence may therefore be shown ‘indirectly by the reasonable and natural inferences drawn from the facts and circumstances proved....’” Robertson v. Estate of Zimmerman, 778 S.W.2d 805, 809 (Mo.App.1989) (quoting Salisbury v. Gardner, 515 S.W.2d 881 (Mo.App.1974)). “[I]t is impossible to set forth a rigid formula of what facts must be e | 1 | 1 |
Robertson v. Estate of Zimmermangreen1 sentence1992See Godsy v. Godsy, 504 S.W.2d 209, 213 (Mo.App.1973); Matthews, 581 S.W.2d at 471 (quoting Davis v. Pitti, 472 S.W.2d 382 (Mo.1971)). “[P]ersons exerting undue influence will do so in as subtle, furtive, indirect and elusive a manner as possible and ... such influence may therefore be shown ‘indirectly by the reasonable and natural inferences drawn from the facts and circumstances proved....’” Robertson v. Estate of Zimmerman, 778 S.W.2d 805, 809 (Mo.App.1989) (quoting Salisbury v. Gardner, 515 S.W.2d 881 (Mo.App.1974)). “[I]t is impossible to set forth a rigid formula of what facts must be e | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Missouri. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
In Re Estate of Goldschmidt
green
2 sentences2008Id. 2007Id. | 2 | 2007–2008 |
Seyler v. Seyler
green
1 sentence2021Nelson, 195 S.W.3d at 513 ; Seyler, 201 S.W.3d at 64-65 . | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Nelson v. Nelson
green
1 sentence2021Nelson, 195 S.W.3d at 513 ; Seyler, 201 S.W.3d at 64-65 . | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Duerbusch v. Karas
green
2 sentences2017“In determining. whether suffi-. cient evidence supports a presumption of undue influence, we apply a case-by-case analysis because the exercise of undue influence is often proved by circumstantial evidence.” Id. 2017“Persons exerting undue influence will do so in as subtle, furtive, indirect and elusive a manner as possible and such influence may therefore be shown indirectly by the reasonable and natural inferences drawn from the facts and circumstances proved.” Id. (internal quotation omitted). | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Des Moines Register & Tribune Co. v. Dwyer
green
1 sentence2016Id. at 498 . | 1 | 2016–2016 |
ITT Commercial Finance Corp. v. Mid-America Marine Supply Corp.
green
1 sentence2016"Because federal summary judgment serves a different purpose, it is difficult to view the federal cases construing the federal rule as ‘particularly’ persuasive any longer ... in the determination of [Missouri] summary judgment motions which are, by their very nature, susceptible primarily of a case-by-case analysis.” ITT, 854 S.W.2d at 380 . 8 . | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Mickens v. Taylor
green
1 sentence2015Mickens , 535 U.S, at 166, 122 S.Ct. 1237 . | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Harper & Row, Publishers, Inc. v. Nation Enterprises
green
2 sentences2014As noted by the United States Supreme Court: “The drafters [of the Federal Copyright Act] resisted pressures from special interest groups to create presumptive categories of fair use, but structured the provision as an affirma *730 tive defense requiring a case-by-case analysis.” Harper & Row Publishers, Inc. v. Nation Enterprises, 471 U.S. 539, 561 , 105 S.Ct. 2218 , 85 L.Ed.2d 588 (1985). 2014As noted by the United States Supreme Court: “The drafters [of the Federal Copyright Act] resisted pressures from special interest groups to create presumptive categories of fair use, but structured the provision as an affirma *730 tive defense requiring a case-by-case analysis.” Harper & Row Publishers, Inc. v. Nation Enterprises, 471 U.S. 539, 561 , 105 S.Ct. 2218 , 85 L.Ed.2d 588 (1985). | 1 | 2014–2014 |
Brown v. Cedar Creek Rod & Gun Club
green
1 sentence2010“We, review the evidence in a light most favorable to the verdict and will disturb the judgment only when the verdict is manifestly unjust.” Brown, 298 S.W.3d at 21 . | 1 | 2010–2010 |
Smith v. Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp.
green
1 sentence2010“A case-by-case analysis is utilized to evaluate punitive damages awards.” Id. | 1 | 2010–2010 |
Barnett v. La Societe Anonyme Turbomeca France
green
2 sentences2008Id. 2008Id. | 1 | 2008–2008 |
State Ex Rel. Cardinal Glennon Memorial Hospital for Children v. Gaertner
green
2 sentences2007In both of those cases, this Court applied the holdings prospectively to all persons potentially affected, Cardinal Glennon, 583 S.W.2d at 118 ; Sumners v. Sumners, 701 S.W.2d 720, 722-25 (Mo. banc 1985), and there was no effort to determine who had notice of the pending suit and who did not, nor to conduct a case-by-case analysis with independent fact finders to evaluate the relative injustices. 2007In both of those cases, this Court applied the holdings prospectively to all persons potentially affected, Cardinal Glennon, 583 S.W.2d at 118 ; Sumners v. Sumners, 701 S.W.2d 720, 722-25 (Mo. banc 1985), and there was no effort to determine who had notice of the pending suit and who did not, nor to conduct a case-by-case analysis with independent fact finders to evaluate the relative injustices. | 1 | 2007–2007 |
Troxel v. Granville
green
2 sentences2002Troxel, 530 U.S. at 73 , 120 S.Ct. 2054 . 2002Troxel, 530 U.S. at 73 , 120 S.Ct. 2054 . | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Lockhart v. Fretwell
green
2 sentences2002Lockhart, 506 U.S. at 369 , 113 S.Ct. at 843 n. 2. 2002Lockhart, 506 U.S. at 369 , 113 S.Ct. at 843 n. 2. | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Kendall v. Sears, Roebuck and Co.
green
1 sentence1994Id. at 180 . | 1 | 1994–1994 |
Salisbury v. Gardner
green
1 sentence1992See Godsy v. Godsy, 504 S.W.2d 209, 213 (Mo.App.1973); Matthews, 581 S.W.2d at 471 (quoting Davis v. Pitti, 472 S.W.2d 382 (Mo.1971)). “[P]ersons exerting undue influence will do so in as subtle, furtive, indirect and elusive a manner as possible and ... such influence may therefore be shown ‘indirectly by the reasonable and natural inferences drawn from the facts and circumstances proved....’” Robertson v. Estate of Zimmerman, 778 S.W.2d 805, 809 (Mo.App.1989) (quoting Salisbury v. Gardner, 515 S.W.2d 881 (Mo.App.1974)). “[I]t is impossible to set forth a rigid formula of what facts must be e | 1 | 1992–1992 |
Matthews v. Turner
green
1 sentence1992See Godsy v. Godsy, 504 S.W.2d 209, 213 (Mo.App.1973); Matthews, 581 S.W.2d at 471 (quoting Davis v. Pitti, 472 S.W.2d 382 (Mo.1971)). “[P]ersons exerting undue influence will do so in as subtle, furtive, indirect and elusive a manner as possible and ... such influence may therefore be shown ‘indirectly by the reasonable and natural inferences drawn from the facts and circumstances proved....’” Robertson v. Estate of Zimmerman, 778 S.W.2d 805, 809 (Mo.App.1989) (quoting Salisbury v. Gardner, 515 S.W.2d 881 (Mo.App.1974)). “[I]t is impossible to set forth a rigid formula of what facts must be e | 1 | 1992–1992 |
Davis v. Pitti
green
1 sentence1992See Godsy v. Godsy, 504 S.W.2d 209, 213 (Mo.App.1973); Matthews, 581 S.W.2d at 471 (quoting Davis v. Pitti, 472 S.W.2d 382 (Mo.1971)). “[P]ersons exerting undue influence will do so in as subtle, furtive, indirect and elusive a manner as possible and ... such influence may therefore be shown ‘indirectly by the reasonable and natural inferences drawn from the facts and circumstances proved....’” Robertson v. Estate of Zimmerman, 778 S.W.2d 805, 809 (Mo.App.1989) (quoting Salisbury v. Gardner, 515 S.W.2d 881 (Mo.App.1974)). “[I]t is impossible to set forth a rigid formula of what facts must be e | 1 | 1992–1992 |
State v. Baker
green
1 sentence1982While People v. Wheeler, supra does appear to sanction a case by case test for use of peremptory challenges, State v. Baker, supra is controlling precedent in Missouri and precludes consideration of the California doctrine as applicable here. | 1 | 1982–1982 |
State v. Edmonds
green
1 sentence1964The amended information was sufficient in form and substance to charge the crimes of burglary in the second degree and stealing under § 560.156, V.A.M.S., State v. Edmonds, Mo.Sup., 347 S.W.2d 158 [3], and to charge defendant under the habitual criminal act, § 556.280, V.A.M.S. | 1 | 1964–1964 |
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.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.