144 Missouri opinions name it 2 courts 1969–2022 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 |
|---|---|---|
Naeger v. Naegergreen2 sentences2000Naeger v. Naeger, 542 S.W.2d 344, 346 (Mo.App.St.L.1976). 1995In re Marriage of Brewer, 592 S.W.2d 529, 532 (Mo.App.1979); Naeger v. Naeger, 542 S.W.2d 344, 346 (Mo.App.1976). | 7 | 8 |
Taylor v. Taylorgreen2 sentences2013“The party challenging the dissolution decree has the burden of demonstrating error.” In re Marriage of Taylor, 244 S.W.3d 804, 808 (Mo.App.2008) (quoting Taylor v. Taylor, 12 S.W.3d 340, 344 (Mo.App.2000)). 2008“The party challenging the dissolution decree has the burden of demonstrating error.” Id. | 6 | 11 |
Crews v. Crewsgreen2 sentences2004“The burden of demonstrating error is on the party challenging the divorce decree.” Wright v. Wright, 1 S.W.3d 52, 57 (Mo.App.1999); Crews v. Crews, 949 S.W.2d 659, 663 (Mo.App.1997). 2000“The burden of demonstrating error is on the party challenging the divorce decree.” Id. at 663 [2]. | 5 | 12 |
Elrod v. Elrodgreen2 sentences2013“The trial court is free to believe all, none, or part of the testimony of any witness.” Id. “[T]he party challenging the dissolution decree has the burden of demonstrating error.” Elrod, 192 S.W.3d at 740 . 2009S.D.2008); Rule 84.13(d). 1 “[T]he party challenging the decree ‘has the burden of demonstrating error.’ ” Id. (quoting Elrod v. Elrod, 192 S.W.3d 738, 740 (Mo.App. | 5 | 9 |
Taylor v. Taylorgreen2 sentences2016Further, “[t]he appellant bears the burden of demonstrating error[,]” (Taylor v. Taylor, 25 S.W.3d 634 , *6 638 (Mo.App.2000)), and an appellant “cannot demonstrate error in the exclusion of evidence unless [he] also shows prejudice.” Byers v. Cheng, 238 S.W.3d 717, 726 (Mo. App.2007). 2014Furthermore, “[t]he appellant bears the burden of demonstrating error[,]” id. at 594 (quoting Taylor v. Taylor, 25 S.W.3d 634, 638 (Mo.App.W.D.2000)), and Appellant “cannot demonstrate error in the exclusion of evidence unless [he] also shows prejudice.” Byers, 238 S.W.3d at 726 . | 5 | 7 |
In Re the Marriage of Brewergreen2 sentences1995In re Marriage of Brewer, 592 S.W.2d 529, 532 (Mo.App.1979); Naeger v. Naeger, 542 S.W.2d 344, 346 (Mo.App.1976). 1993Naeger v. Naeger, 542 S.W.2d 344, 346 (Mo.App.1976) In re Marriage of Brewer, 592 S.W.2d 529, 532 (Mo.App.1979). | 5 | 5 |
McCallum v. McCallumgreen2 sentences2017“The party challenging the dissolution decree has the burden of demonstrating error.” McCallum v. McCallum, 128 S.W.3d 62, 66 (Mo. App. E.D. 2003). 2016“The party challenging the dissolution decree has the burden of demonstrating error.” McCallum v. McCallum, 128 S.W.3d 62, 66 (Mo. App. E.D. 2003). | 4 | 4 |
Jackson v. Stategreen2 sentences1990State v. Clark, 671 S.W.2d 1, 3 (Mo.App.1983); Jackson v. State, 514 S.W.2d 532, 533 (Mo.1974). 1983Jackson v. State, 514 S.W.2d 532, 533 (Mo.1974). | 4 | 4 |
Hernandez v. Hernandezgreen2 sentences2020“The burden of demonstrating error is on the party challenging the divorce decree.” Hernandez v. Hernandez, 249 S.W.3d 885, 888 (Mo. App. W.D. 2008). 2020“The burden of demonstrating error is on the party challenging the divorce decree.” Hernandez z, 249 S.W.3d at 888 (Mo. App. W.D. 2008). | 3 | 4 |
Shaw v. Shawgreen2 sentences2019Shaw v. Shaw, 413 S.W.3d 332,334 (Mo. App. 2013). 2018Shaw v. Shaw , 413 S.W.3d 332 , 334 (Mo. App. 2013). | 3 | 4 |
Marriage of Taylor v. Taylorgreen2 sentences2013“The party challenging the dissolution decree has the burden of demonstrating error.” In re Marriage of Taylor, 244 S.W.3d 804, 808 (Mo.App.2008) (quoting Taylor v. Taylor, 12 S.W.3d 340, 344 (Mo.App.2000)). 2011Vanderpool v. Vanderpool, 250 S.W.3d 791, 794 (Mo.App.2008); see also Rule 84.13(d). 10 The party challenging the decree “has the burden of demonstrating error.” In re Marriage of Taylor, 244 S.W.3d 804, 808 (Mo.App.2008) (internal quotation omitted). “ ‘A trial court is free to believe or disbelieve all, part or none of the testimony of any witness.’” In re Marriage of Pahlow, 39 S.W.3d 87, 90 (Mo.App.2001) (quoting In re Marriage of Thompson, 24 S.W.3d 751, 755 (Mo.App.2000)). | 3 | 4 |
Suesserman v. Suessermangreen2 sentences1985Suesserman v. Suesserman, 539 S.W.2d 741, 743 (Mo.App.1976). 1980Suesserman v. Suesserman, 539 S.W.2d 741, 743 (Mo.App.1976). | 3 | 4 |
State v. Clevelandgreen2 sentences2022State v. Cella, 32 S.W.3d 114, 117 (Mo. banc 2000) (citing State v. Cleveland, 627 S.W.2d 600, 601 (Mo. 1982)). 2000State v. Cleveland, 627 S.W.2d 600, 601 (Mo.1982). | 3 | 3 |
Ag v. Rmdgreen2 sentences2016“The alleged contemnor then has the burden of proving that person’s failure to act was not due to her own intentional and contumacious conduct.” Id.) see also A.G., 730 S.W.2d at 546 (“The movant bears the burden of demonstrating a violation of the court’s orders. 2016“The alleged contemnor then has the burden of proving that person’s failure to act was not due to her own intentional and contumacious conduct.” Id.) see also A.G., 730 S.W.2d at 546 (“The movant bears the burden of demonstrating a violation of the court’s orders. | 3 | 3 |
Wright v. Wrightgreen2 sentences2004“The burden of demonstrating error is on the party challenging the divorce decree.” Wright v. Wright, 1 S.W.3d 52, 57 (Mo.App.1999); Crews v. Crews, 949 S.W.2d 659, 663 (Mo.App.1997). 2001“The burden of demonstrating error is on the party challenging the divorce decree.” Wright v. Wright, 1 S.W.3d 52, 57 (Mo.App.1999) (citation omitted). | 3 | 3 |
Calia v. Caliagreen2 sentences1994See also Parking Systems, Inc. v. Kansas City Downtown Redevelopment Corp., 518 S.W.2d 11, 16 (Mo.1974); Massman Const. Co. v. Kansas City, 487 S.W.2d 470, 478 (Mo.1972); Calia v. Calia, 624 S.W.2d 870, 872 (Mo.App.1981); Naeger v. Naeger, 542 S.W.2d 344, 346 (Mo.App.1976); Weston v. Great Central Ins. 1992Calia v. Calia, 624 S.W.2d 870, 872 (Mo.App.1981); Naeger v. Naeger, 542 S.W.2d 344, 346 (Mo.App.1976). | 3 | 3 |
Childers v. Childersgreen2 sentences2008“The burden of demonstrating error is on the party challenging the divorce decree.” Childers, 26 S.W.3d at 853 . 2003Childers v. Childers, 26 S.W.3d 851, 853 (Mo.App.2000). | 2 | 4 |
Murphy v. Carrongreen2 sentences2016"A party alleging contempt establishes a prima facie case for civil contempt when the party proves: (1) the contemnor's obligation to perform an action as required by the decree; and (2) the contemnor's failure to meet the obligation." Walters, 181 S.W.3d at 138 (citing Love v. Love, 75 S.W.3d 747, 759 (Mo. App. W.D. 2002)). 3 536 S.W.2d 30 (Mo. banc 1976). 6 "The alleged contemnor then has the burden of proving that person's failure to act was not due to her own intentional and contumacious conduct." Id.; see also A.G., 730 S.W.2d at 546 ("The movant bears the burden of demonstrating a violat 2011Murphy v. Carron, 536 S.W.2d 30, 32 (Mo. banc 1976). 4 As the party challenging the judgment, Mother bears the burden of demonstrating error. | 2 | 3 |
Burton v. Hobbsgreen2 sentences2021Fike v. Fike, 509 S.W.3d 787, 793 (Mo. App. E.D. 2016). 2020“The party 3 challenging the dissolution decree has the burden of demonstrating error.” Fike, 509 S.W.3d at 793 (internal quotation omitted). | 2 | 2 |
Marriage of Vanderpool v. Vanderpoolgreen2 sentences2011Vanderpool v. Vanderpool, 250 S.W.3d 791, 794 (Mo.App.2008); see also Rule 84.13(d). 10 The party challenging the decree “has the burden of demonstrating error.” In re Marriage of Taylor, 244 S.W.3d 804, 808 (Mo.App.2008) (internal quotation omitted). “ ‘A trial court is free to believe or disbelieve all, part or none of the testimony of any witness.’” In re Marriage of Pahlow, 39 S.W.3d 87, 90 (Mo.App.2001) (quoting In re Marriage of Thompson, 24 S.W.3d 751, 755 (Mo.App.2000)). 2010Vanderpool v. Vanderpool, 250 S.W.3d 791, 794 (Mo.App.2008); see also Rule 84.13(d). 4 When reviewing a dissolution decree, we view the evidence in the light most favorable to the decision, In re Marriage of Taylor, 244 S.W.3d 804, 808 (Mo.App.2008), and the party challenging the decree “has the burden of demonstrating error.” Id. “ ‘A trial court is free to believe or disbelieve all, part or none of the testimony of any witness.’” In re Marriage of Pahlow, 39 S.W.3d 87, 90 (Mo.App.2001) (quoting In re Marriage of Thompson, 24 S.W.3d 751, 755 (Mo.App.2000)). | 2 | 2 |
Marriage of Thompson v. Thompsongreen2 sentences2011Vanderpool v. Vanderpool, 250 S.W.3d 791, 794 (Mo.App.2008); see also Rule 84.13(d). 10 The party challenging the decree “has the burden of demonstrating error.” In re Marriage of Taylor, 244 S.W.3d 804, 808 (Mo.App.2008) (internal quotation omitted). “ ‘A trial court is free to believe or disbelieve all, part or none of the testimony of any witness.’” In re Marriage of Pahlow, 39 S.W.3d 87, 90 (Mo.App.2001) (quoting In re Marriage of Thompson, 24 S.W.3d 751, 755 (Mo.App.2000)). 2010Vanderpool v. Vanderpool, 250 S.W.3d 791, 794 (Mo.App.2008); see also Rule 84.13(d). 4 When reviewing a dissolution decree, we view the evidence in the light most favorable to the decision, In re Marriage of Taylor, 244 S.W.3d 804, 808 (Mo.App.2008), and the party challenging the decree “has the burden of demonstrating error.” Id. “ ‘A trial court is free to believe or disbelieve all, part or none of the testimony of any witness.’” In re Marriage of Pahlow, 39 S.W.3d 87, 90 (Mo.App.2001) (quoting In re Marriage of Thompson, 24 S.W.3d 751, 755 (Mo.App.2000)). | 2 | 2 |
In Re Marriage of Pahlowgreen2 sentences2011Vanderpool v. Vanderpool, 250 S.W.3d 791, 794 (Mo.App.2008); see also Rule 84.13(d). 10 The party challenging the decree “has the burden of demonstrating error.” In re Marriage of Taylor, 244 S.W.3d 804, 808 (Mo.App.2008) (internal quotation omitted). “ ‘A trial court is free to believe or disbelieve all, part or none of the testimony of any witness.’” In re Marriage of Pahlow, 39 S.W.3d 87, 90 (Mo.App.2001) (quoting In re Marriage of Thompson, 24 S.W.3d 751, 755 (Mo.App.2000)). 2010Vanderpool v. Vanderpool, 250 S.W.3d 791, 794 (Mo.App.2008); see also Rule 84.13(d). 4 When reviewing a dissolution decree, we view the evidence in the light most favorable to the decision, In re Marriage of Taylor, 244 S.W.3d 804, 808 (Mo.App.2008), and the party challenging the decree “has the burden of demonstrating error.” Id. “ ‘A trial court is free to believe or disbelieve all, part or none of the testimony of any witness.’” In re Marriage of Pahlow, 39 S.W.3d 87, 90 (Mo.App.2001) (quoting In re Marriage of Thompson, 24 S.W.3d 751, 755 (Mo.App.2000)). | 2 | 2 |
| Nelson v. Nelsongreen | 2 | 2 |
| Lewis v. Lewisgreen | 2 | 2 |
| Cofer v. Price-Cofergreen | 2 | 2 |
| State v. Harrisongreen | 2 | 2 |
| Ibrahim v. Ibrahimgreen | 2 | 2 |
Marriage of Dolence v. Dolencegreen2 sentences2013“The trial court is free to believe all, none, or part of the testimony of any witness.” Id. “[T]he party challenging the dissolution decree has the burden of demonstrating error.” Elrod, 192 S.W.3d at 740 . 2008“The trial court is free to believe all, none, or part of the testimony of any witness.” Id. “[T]he party challenging the dissolution decree has the burden of demonstrating error.” Elrod, 192 S.W.3d at 740 . | 1 | 4 |
State v. Cellagreen2 sentences2022State v. Cella, 32 S.W.3d 114, 117 (Mo. banc 2000) (citing State v. Cleveland, 627 S.W.2d 600, 601 (Mo. 1982)). 2012“Having the burden of demonstrating error, it is appellant’s obligation to prepare and file a [record on appeal] that incorporates the proceedings showing that the [motion] court erred.” Id. | 1 | 2 |
Byers v. Chenggreen2 sentences2016Further, “[t]he appellant bears the burden of demonstrating error[,]” (Taylor v. Taylor, 25 S.W.3d 634 , *6 638 (Mo.App.2000)), and an appellant “cannot demonstrate error in the exclusion of evidence unless [he] also shows prejudice.” Byers v. Cheng, 238 S.W.3d 717, 726 (Mo. App.2007). 2014Furthermore, “[t]he appellant bears the burden of demonstrating error[,]” id. at 594 (quoting Taylor v. Taylor, 25 S.W.3d 634, 638 (Mo.App.W.D.2000)), and Appellant “cannot demonstrate error in the exclusion of evidence unless [he] also shows prejudice.” Byers, 238 S.W.3d at 726 . | 1 | 2 |
| In Re Marriage of Woodgreen | 1 | 2 |
Reynolds v. Reynoldsgreen2 sentences2009Reynolds v. Reynolds, 109 S.W.3d 258, 267 (Mo.App.2003). 2006Reynolds, supra, at 267 . | 1 | 2 |
| Shepard v. Shepardgreen | 1 | 2 |
| Massman Construction Co. v. Kansas Citygreen | 1 | 2 |
| Parking Systems, Inc. v. Kansas City Downtown Redevelopment Corp.green | 1 | 2 |
| Schubert v. Schubertgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Meier v. Meiergreen | 1 | 1 |
| Kratzer v. Kratzergreen | 1 | 1 |
| Daniel J. Alabach v. Lisa A. Alabachgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Love v. Lovegreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Missouri. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Allen v. Allen
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2 sentences2004Id. 2000“The burden of demonstrating error is on the party challenging the divorce decree.” Id. | 8 | 1997–2004 |
Woolridge v. Woolridge
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2 sentences2004“The party challenging a divorce decree bears the burden of demonstrating error.” Id. 2000“The party challenging a divorce decree bears the burden of demonstrating error.” Woolridge, 915 S.W.2d at 375 . | 5 | 1996–2004 |
Henning v. Henning
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2 sentences2009“The party challenging the dissolution judgment has the burden of demonstrating error.” Id. 2008“The party challenging the dissolution judgment has the burden of demonstrating error.” Id. | 3 | 2008–2009 |
Garris v. State
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2 sentences2018Garris v. State , 389 S.W.3d 648 , 652 (Mo. banc 2012) (internal quotations and citations omitted). 2013“Having the burden of demonstrating error, it is appellant’s obligation to prepare and file a record on appeal that incorporates the proceedings showing that the motion court erred.” Id. (quotation omitted). | 2 | 2013–2018 |
| King v. King green | 2 | 2003–2004 |
| Marriage of Oberkrom v. Oberkrom green | 2 | 1989–1989 |
| State v. Williams green | 1 | 2017–2017 |
| Walters v. Walters green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| Marriage of Glenn v. Glenn green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| In re the Marriage of Patrick green | 1 | 2014–2014 |
| Kester v. Kester green | 1 | 2010–2010 |
| Marriage of Kirkwood v. Kirkwood green | 1 | 2006–2006 |
| In re the Marriage of Lindeman green | 1 | 2005–2005 |
| Browning v. Browning green | 1 | 2005–2005 |
| In Re Marriage of Haugh green | 1 | 2003–2003 |
| Marriage of Deck v. Deck green | 1 | 2003–2003 |
| Miles v. Werle green | 1 | 2001–2001 |
| In Re Marriage of Medlock green | 1 | 2000–2000 |
| In Re Marriage of Medlock green | 1 | 1996–1996 |
| Marriage of Zavadil v. Zavadil green | 1 | 1993–1993 |
| Coit v. Coit green | 1 | 1991–1991 |
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.