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conspiracy claim in Missouri

16 Missouri opinions name it 2 courts 1965–2023 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 (14)

CaseFollowedCited
Rice v. Hodappgreen
mo · 1996 · cited in 4 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1999–2017
2 sentences

2017“In Missouri, if tortious acts alleged as elements of a civil conspiracy claim fail to state a cause of action, then the conspiracy claim fails as well.” Rice v. Hodapp, 919 S.W.2d 240, 245 (Mo. banc 1996).

2014However, the cause of action for breach of contract was not independently pled, and "[i]n Missouri, if tortious acts alleged as elements of a civil conspiracy claim fail to state a cause of action, then the conspiracy claim fails as well." Rice v. Hodapp, 919 S.W.2d 240, 245 (Mo. banc 1996); see also Thomas, 259 S.W.3d at 587 ("A case will be dismissed if the plaintiff failed to plead a cause of action for the underlying tort."); see, e.g., Wigley v. Capital Bank of Sw.

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Envirotech, Inc. v. Thomasgreen
moctapp · 2008 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014However, the cause of action for breach of contract was not independently pled, and "[i]n Missouri, if tortious acts alleged as elements of a civil conspiracy *321 claim fail to state a cause of action, then the conspiracy claim fails as well.” Rice v. Ho-dapp, 919 S.W.2d 240, 245 (Mo. banc 1996); see also Thomas, 259 S.W.3d at 587 ("A case will be dismissed if the plaintiff failed to plead a cause of action for the underlying tort.”); see, e.g., Wigley v. Capital Bank of Sw.

2014However, the cause of action for breach of contract was not independently pled, and "[i]n Missouri, if tortious acts alleged as elements of a civil conspiracy claim fail to state a cause of action, then the conspiracy claim fails as well." Rice v. Hodapp, 919 S.W.2d 240, 245 (Mo. banc 1996); see also Thomas, 259 S.W.3d at 587 ("A case will be dismissed if the plaintiff failed to plead a cause of action for the underlying tort."); see, e.g., Wigley v. Capital Bank of Sw.

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Oak Bluff Partners, Inc. v. Meyergreen
mo · 1999 · cited in 3 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2012–2022
2 sentences

2022Id. (“In Missouri, if tortious acts alleged as elements of a civil conspiracy claim fail to state a cause of action, then the conspiracy claim fails as well.”).

2017Therefore, if the "tortious acts alleged as elements of a civil conspiracy claim fail to state a cause of action, then the conspiracy claim fails as well." Id. (quoting Oak Bluff Partners, Inc. v. Meyer , 3 S.W.3d 777 , 781 (Mo. banc 1999) ).

13
Wigley v. Capital Bank of Southwest Missourigreen
moctapp · 1994 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Mo., 887 S.W.2d 715 , 722 n. 5 (Mo.App.S.D.1994) ("Conspiracy to breach was not a theory here claimed or submitted.

2014Mo., 887 S.W.2d 715 , 722 n.5 (Mo. App. S.D. 1994) ("Conspiracy to breach was not a theory here claimed or submitted.

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Summers v. Hagengreen
alaska · 1993 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Int’l, 97 P.3d 140, 146 (Colo. App. 2003); see also Dalton v. Meister, 239 N.W.2d 9, 18-19 (Wis. 1976); McElhanon v. Hing, 728 P.2d 256, 262-63 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1985), vacated on other grounds by 728 P.2d 273, 283 (1986); Summers v. Hagen, 852 P.2d 1165, 1169-70 (Alaska 1993).

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Double Oak Construction L.L.C. v. Cornerstone Development International, L.L.C.green
coloctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Int’l, 97 P.3d 140, 146 (Colo. App. 2003); see also Dalton v. Meister, 239 N.W.2d 9, 18-19 (Wis. 1976); McElhanon v. Hing, 728 P.2d 256, 262-63 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1985), vacated on other grounds by 728 P.2d 273, 283 (1986); Summers v. Hagen, 852 P.2d 1165, 1169-70 (Alaska 1993).

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McElhanon v. Hinggreen
ariz · 1986 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Int’l, 97 P.3d 140, 146 (Colo. App. 2003); see also Dalton v. Meister, 239 N.W.2d 9, 18-19 (Wis. 1976); McElhanon v. Hing, 728 P.2d 256, 262-63 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1985), vacated on other grounds by 728 P.2d 273, 283 (1986); Summers v. Hagen, 852 P.2d 1165, 1169-70 (Alaska 1993).

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McElhanon v. Hinggreen
arizctapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Int’l, 97 P.3d 140, 146 (Colo. App. 2003); see also Dalton v. Meister, 239 N.W.2d 9, 18-19 (Wis. 1976); McElhanon v. Hing, 728 P.2d 256, 262-63 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1985), vacated on other grounds by 728 P.2d 273, 283 (1986); Summers v. Hagen, 852 P.2d 1165, 1169-70 (Alaska 1993).

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Dalton v. Meistergreen
wis · 1976 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Int’l, 97 P.3d 140, 146 (Colo. App. 2003); see also Dalton v. Meister, 239 N.W.2d 9, 18-19 (Wis. 1976); McElhanon v. Hing, 728 P.2d 256, 262-63 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1985), vacated on other grounds by 728 P.2d 273, 283 (1986); Summers v. Hagen, 852 P.2d 1165, 1169-70 (Alaska 1993).

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Kerber v. Rowegreen
mo · 1941 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Kerber v. Rowe, 348 Mo. 1125 , 156 S.W.2d 925, 927-28 (1941) (a constructive trust is dependent upon an underlying claim, such as fraud or breach of fiduciary duty, and application of a statute of limitations is determined by the nature of the claim); Gettings v. Farr, 41 S.W.3d 539, 542 (Mo.App.2001) ("if the underlying wrongful act alleged as part of a civil conspiracy fails to state a cause of action, then the conspiracy claim also fails”).

2015See Kerber v. Rowe, 348 Mo. 1125 , 156 S.W.2d 925, 927-28 (1941) (a constructive trust is dependent upon an underlying claim, such as fraud or breach of fiduciary duty, and application of a statute of limitations is determined by the nature of the claim); Gettings v. Farr, 41 S.W.3d 539, 542 (Mo.App.2001) ("if the underlying wrongful act alleged as part of a civil conspiracy fails to state a cause of action, then the conspiracy claim also fails”).

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Gettings v. Farrgreen
moctapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See Kerber v. Rowe, 348 Mo. 1125 , 156 S.W.2d 925, 927-28 (1941) (a constructive trust is dependent upon an underlying claim, such as fraud or breach of fiduciary duty, and application of a statute of limitations is determined by the nature of the claim); Gettings v. Farr, 41 S.W.3d 539, 542 (Mo.App.2001) ("if the underlying wrongful act alleged as part of a civil conspiracy fails to state a cause of action, then the conspiracy claim also fails”).

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Lyn-Flex West, Inc. v. Dieckhausgreen
moctapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012“The term unlawful, as it relates to civil conspiracy, is not limited to conduct that is criminally liable, but rather may include individuals associating for the purpose of causing or inducing a breach of contract or business expectancy.” Lyn-Flex West, Inc. v. Dieckhaus, 24 S.W.3d 693, 700-01 (Mo.App.

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Glover v. Stategreen
moctapp · 1975 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
1 sentence

1984State v. McCollum, 598 S.W.2d 198, 200 (Mo.App.1980); Glover v. State, 528 S.W.2d 507, 509 (Mo.App.1975).

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State v. McCollumgreen
moctapp · 1980 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
1 sentence

1984State v. McCollum, 598 S.W.2d 198, 200 (Mo.App.1980); Glover v. State, 528 S.W.2d 507, 509 (Mo.App.1975).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
Western Blue Print Co. v. Roberts green
mo · 2012
2 sentences

2023“Therefore, if the ‘tortious act[] alleged as [an] element[] of a civil conspiracy claim fail[s] . . . , then the conspiracy claim fails as well.’” Id. (quoting W.

2013“In Missouri, if tortious acts alleged as elements of a civil conspiracy claim fail to state a cause of action, then the conspiracy claim fails as well.” Id.

22013–2023
8000 Maryland, LLC v. Huntleigh Financial Services Inc. green
moctapp · 2009
1 sentence

2017Therefore, if the "tortious acts alleged as elements of a civil conspiracy claim fail to state a cause of action, then the conspiracy claim fails as well." Id. (quoting Oak Bluff Partners, Inc. v. Meyer , 3 S.W.3d 777 , 781 (Mo. banc 1999) ).

12017–2017
Dueker v. Gill green
moctapp · 2005
1 sentence

2007Id. at 664 .

12007–2007
United Mine Workers of America v. Gibbs red
scotus · 1966
2 sentences

1991In Gibbs , the Supreme Court similarly found that, in the context of a conspiracy claim against the defendant Union, the Court’s instructions failed to keep the conspiracy claim within proper bounds and did not focus the jury’s attention upon violence or threats of violence “as the essential predicate of any recovery it might award.” Id. 383 U.S. at 733-35 , 86 S.Ct. at 1143 .

1991In Gibbs , the Supreme Court similarly found that, in the context of a conspiracy claim against the defendant Union, the Court’s instructions failed to keep the conspiracy claim within proper bounds and did not focus the jury’s attention upon violence or threats of violence “as the essential predicate of any recovery it might award.” Id. 383 U.S. at 733-35 , 86 S.Ct. at 1143 .

11991–1991
State v. Hatten green
moctapp · 1978
1 sentence

1980State v. Hatten, 561 S.W.2d 706 (Mo.App.1978).

11980–1980
Maddock v. Lewis green
mo · 1965
1 sentence

1965We further held, as to the conspiracy claim against the individual defendants, that “the allegation^} that they conspired together do not authorize the plaintiff to maintain his action when he could not maintain it against one defendant, if sued alone. * * * [A] conspiracy of itself furnishes no cause of action, because from the mere forming of it no possible damages can accrue.” See also Maddock v. Lewis, Mo.Sup., 386 S.W.2d 406, 412 .

11965–1965

Where else courts name it

TX 122 (1943–2026) CA 114 (1946–2026) AL 35 (1977–2017) IL 33 (1976–2026) OH 28 (1996–2025) NY 28 (1921–2025) PA 24 (1985–2026) VA 18 (1992–2026) NC 18 (1963–2022) GA 18 (1984–2025) FL 16 (1971–2024) MO 16 (1965–2023) TN 15 (2002–2021) LA 15 (1997–2022) MI 12 (1975–2026) NM 11 (1942–2025) NJ 11 (1959–2025) WI 10 (1983–2025) WA 10 (1972–2026) KS 8 (1996–2023) MA 8 (1979–2026) DE 8 (1999–2024) KY 8 (1922–2024) CT 7 (1974–2022) HI 7 (2010–2024) CO 7 (1981–2018) IA 6 (1981–2019) MS 5 (1999–2019) MD 5 (1972–2020) VT 4 (2002–2024) SC 4 (2005–2023) MT 4 (1930–2022) WY 4 (1977–2024) DC 3 (1980–2022) NE 3 (2007–2019) WV 3 (2009–2024) MN 3 (1984–2026) AZ 3 (1994–2002) SD 3 (2008–2010) RI 3 (2004–2026) OK 3 (1948–2006) UT 2 (2003–2018) IN 2 (1982–1984) ID 2 (1986–2011) AK 2 (1981–2021) OR 2 (1992–2006)

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