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burden of demonstrating error in Missouri

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.

Followed or applied (59)

CaseFollowedCited
Naeger v. Naegergreen
moctapp · 1976 · cited in 8 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1979–2000
2 sentences

2000Naeger 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).

78
Taylor v. Taylorgreen
moctapp · 2000 · cited in 11 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2000–2013
2 sentences

2013“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.

611
Crews v. Crewsgreen
moctapp · 1997 · cited in 12 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1998–2004
2 sentences

2004“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].

512
Elrod v. Elrodgreen
moctapp · 2006 · cited in 9 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2008–2013
2 sentences

2013“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.

59
Taylor v. Taylorgreen
moctapp · 2000 · cited in 7 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2001–2016
2 sentences

2016Further, “[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 .

57
In Re the Marriage of Brewergreen
moctapp · 1979 · cited in 5 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1981–1995
2 sentences

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).

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).

55
McCallum v. McCallumgreen
moctapp · 2003 · cited in 4 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2005–2017
2 sentences

2017“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).

44
Jackson v. Stategreen
mo · 1974 · cited in 4 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1980–1990
2 sentences

1990State 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).

44
Hernandez v. Hernandezgreen
moctapp · 2008 · cited in 4 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2015–2020
2 sentences

2020“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).

34
Shaw v. Shawgreen
moctapp · 2013 · cited in 4 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2015–2019
2 sentences

2019Shaw v. Shaw, 413 S.W.3d 332,334 (Mo. App. 2013).

2018Shaw v. Shaw , 413 S.W.3d 332 , 334 (Mo. App. 2013).

34
Marriage of Taylor v. Taylorgreen
moctapp · 2008 · cited in 4 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2010–2013
2 sentences

2013“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)).

34
Suesserman v. Suessermangreen
moctapp · 1976 · cited in 4 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1976–1985
2 sentences

1985Suesserman v. Suesserman, 539 S.W.2d 741, 743 (Mo.App.1976).

1980Suesserman v. Suesserman, 539 S.W.2d 741, 743 (Mo.App.1976).

34
State v. Clevelandgreen
mo · 1982 · cited in 3 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1992–2022
2 sentences

2022State 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).

33
Ag v. Rmdgreen
mo · 1987 · cited in 3 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

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.

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.

33
Wright v. Wrightgreen
moctapp · 1999 · cited in 3 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2001–2004
2 sentences

2004“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).

33
Calia v. Caliagreen
moctapp · 1981 · cited in 3 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1992–1994
2 sentences

1994See 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).

33
Childers v. Childersgreen
moctapp · 2000 · cited in 4 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2001–2008
2 sentences

2008“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).

24
Murphy v. Carrongreen
mo · 1976 · cited in 3 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2008–2016
2 sentences

2016"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.

23
Burton v. Hobbsgreen
moctapp · 2016 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2020–2021
2 sentences

2021Fike 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).

22
Marriage of Vanderpool v. Vanderpoolgreen
moctapp · 2008 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2010–2011
2 sentences

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)).

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)).

22
Marriage of Thompson v. Thompsongreen
moctapp · 2000 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2010–2011
2 sentences

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)).

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)).

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In Re Marriage of Pahlowgreen
moctapp · 2001 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2010–2011
2 sentences

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)).

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)).

22
Nelson v. Nelsongreen
moctapp · 2000 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2002–2009
22
Lewis v. Lewisgreen
moctapp · 1998 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2002–2004
22
Cofer v. Price-Cofergreen
moctapp · 1992 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1996–1997
22
State v. Harrisongreen
moctapp · 1976 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1992–1994
22
Ibrahim v. Ibrahimgreen
moctapp · 1992 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1993–1994
22
Marriage of Dolence v. Dolencegreen
moctapp · 2007 · cited in 4 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2008–2013
2 sentences

2013“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 .

14
State v. Cellagreen
mo · 2000 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2012–2022
2 sentences

2022State 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.

12
Byers v. Chenggreen
moctapp · 2007 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2014–2016
2 sentences

2016Further, “[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 .

12
In Re Marriage of Woodgreen
moctapp · 2008 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2008–2009
12
Reynolds v. Reynoldsgreen
moctapp · 2003 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2006–2009
2 sentences

2009Reynolds v. Reynolds, 109 S.W.3d 258, 267 (Mo.App.2003).

2006Reynolds, supra, at 267 .

12
Shepard v. Shepardgreen
moctapp · 2001 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2002–2009
12
Massman Construction Co. v. Kansas Citygreen
mo · 1972 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1976–1994
12
Parking Systems, Inc. v. Kansas City Downtown Redevelopment Corp.green
mo · 1974 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1976–1994
12
Schubert v. Schubertgreen
moctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
Meier v. Meiergreen
moctapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
Kratzer v. Kratzergreen
moctapp · 2017 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
11
Daniel J. Alabach v. Lisa A. Alabachgreen
moctapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
11
Love v. Lovegreen
moctapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (21)

CaseCitedYears
Allen v. Allen green
moctapp · 1996
2 sentences

2004Id.

2000“The burden of demonstrating error is on the party challenging the divorce decree.” Id.

81997–2004
Woolridge v. Woolridge green
moctapp · 1996
2 sentences

2004“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 .

51996–2004
Henning v. Henning green
moctapp · 2002
2 sentences

2009“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.

32008–2009
Garris v. State green
mo · 2012
2 sentences

2018Garris 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).

22013–2018
King v. King green
moctapp · 2001
22003–2004
Marriage of Oberkrom v. Oberkrom green
moctapp · 1980
21989–1989
State v. Williams green
moctapp · 1993
12017–2017
Walters v. Walters green
moctapp · 2005
12016–2016
Marriage of Glenn v. Glenn green
moctapp · 2011
12015–2015
In re the Marriage of Patrick green
moctapp · 2006
12014–2014
Kester v. Kester green
moctapp · 2003
12010–2010
Marriage of Kirkwood v. Kirkwood green
moctapp · 2002
12006–2006
In re the Marriage of Lindeman green
moctapp · 2004
12005–2005
Browning v. Browning green
moctapp · 1997
12005–2005
In Re Marriage of Haugh green
moctapp · 1998
12003–2003
Marriage of Deck v. Deck green
moctapp · 2002
12003–2003
Miles v. Werle green
moctapp · 1998
12001–2001
In Re Marriage of Medlock green
moctapp · 1999
12000–2000
In Re Marriage of Medlock green
moctapp · 1988
11996–1996
Marriage of Zavadil v. Zavadil green
moctapp · 1991
11993–1993
Coit v. Coit green
moctapp · 1989
11991–1991

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MO § Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.330 (46) MO § Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.335 (24) MO § Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.340 (20) MO § Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.355 (16) MO § Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.300 (13) MO § Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.375 (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

CA 159 (1969–2026) OH 149 (1995–2026) MO 144 (1969–2022) TX 29 (1999–2026) AR 28 (1976–2007) GA 25 (1984–2025) DC 18 (1985–2024) VA 16 (1999–2020) SC 15 (2011–2016) FL 15 (1963–2024) MN 14 (1999–2025) NY 13 (1979–2019) ME 12 (1977–2023) KS 12 (2012–2025) NM 11 (1985–2025) WA 11 (1980–2025) ID 11 (1977–2022) UT 9 (1991–2025) AZ 8 (1970–2025) IN 8 (1985–2023) IL 6 (1999–2017) PA 5 (1971–2018) AL 5 (1980–2016) MA 4 (1997–2025) HI 4 (2000–2006) NC 4 (1999–2006) CO 3 (2005–2026) MI 3 (2020–2026) TN 3 (1999–2024) ND 3 (1982–1987) DE 2 (2014–2018)

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