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adverse inference rule in Missouri

15 Missouri opinions name it 2 courts 1987–2019 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Bair v. Faustgreen
mo · 2013 · cited in 3 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2014–2017
2 sentences

2017In re S.M.B., Jr., 254 S.W.3d 214, 220-21 (Mo. App. S.D. 2008); see also Bair v. Faust, 408 S.W.3d 98, 103 (Mo. banc 2013) (the adverse inference rule “allows for ‘an unfavorable inference to be drawn against a party, knowledgeable of the facts of the controversy, who fails to testify’”) (quoting Pasternak v. Mashak, 428 S.W.2d 565, 568 (Mo. 1967)).

2017In re S.M.B., Jr., 254 S.W.3d 214, 220-21 (Mo. App. S.D. 2008); see also Bair v. Faust, 408 S.W.3d 98, 103 (Mo. banc 2013) (the adverse inference rule “allows for ‘an unfavorable inference to be drawn against a party, knowledgeable of the facts of the controversy, who fails to testify’”) (quoting Pasternak v. Mashak, 428 S.W.2d 565, 568 (Mo. 1967)).

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Pasternak v. Mashakgreen
· 1967 · cited in 3 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2013–2017
2 sentences

2017In re S.M.B., Jr., 254 S.W.3d 214, 220-21 (Mo. App. S.D. 2008); see also Bair v. Faust, 408 S.W.3d 98, 103 (Mo. banc 2013) (the adverse inference rule “allows for ‘an unfavorable inference to be drawn against a party, knowledgeable of the facts of the controversy, who fails to testify’”) (quoting Pasternak v. Mashak, 428 S.W.2d 565, 568 (Mo. 1967)).

2017In re S.M.B., Jr., 254 S.W.3d 214, 220-21 (Mo. App. S.D. 2008); see also Bair v. Faust, 408 S.W.3d 98, 103 (Mo. banc 2013) (the adverse inference rule “allows for ‘an unfavorable inference to be drawn against a party, knowledgeable of the facts of the controversy, who fails to testify’”) (quoting Pasternak v. Mashak, 428 S.W.2d 565, 568 (Mo. 1967)).

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In Re SMB, Jr.green
moctapp · 2008 · cited in 3 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2014–2017
2 sentences

2017In re S.M.B., Jr., 254 S.W.3d 214, 220-21 (Mo. App. S.D. 2008); see also Bair v. Faust, 408 S.W.3d 98, 103 (Mo. banc 2013) (the adverse inference rule “allows for ‘an unfavorable inference to be drawn against a party, knowledgeable of the facts of the controversy, who fails to testify’”) (quoting Pasternak v. Mashak, 428 S.W.2d 565, 568 (Mo. 1967)).

2017In re S.M.B., Jr., 254 S.W.3d 214, 220-21 (Mo. App. S.D. 2008); see also Bair v. Faust, 408 S.W.3d 98, 103 (Mo. banc 2013) (the adverse inference rule “allows for ‘an unfavorable inference to be drawn against a party, knowledgeable of the facts of the controversy, who fails to testify’”) (quoting Pasternak v. Mashak, 428 S.W.2d 565, 568 (Mo. 1967)).

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Brissette v. Milner Chevrolet Companygreen
moctapp · 1972 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002Brissette v. Milner Chevrolet Co., 479 S.W.2d 176, 182 (Mo.App.1972).

2002Brissette v. Milner Chevrolet Co., 479 S.W.2d 176, 182 (Mo.App.1972).

22
Baldridge v. Director of Revenuegreen
moctapp · 2002 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2005–2013
2 sentences

2013“Simple negligence ... is not sufficient to apply the adverse inference rule.” Id. (internal quotation omitted).

2005Baldridge v. Dir. of Revenue, 82 S.W.3d 212, 222-23 (Mo.App.2002).

12
Freight House Lofts Condo Ass'n v. VSI Meter Services, Inc.green
moctapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019“Simple negligence” in failing to preserve documents, however, “is not sufficient to apply the adverse inference rule.” Freight House Lofts Condo Ass’n v. VSI Meter Servs., Inc., 402 S.W.3d 586, 595 (Mo. App. W.D. 2013). 13 Tribus contends Greater Metro’s failure to produce all communications between Greater Metro staff and its agents entitles it to an adverse inference.

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John Munson Morris Margaret Morris v. Union Pacific Railroadgreen
ca8 · 2004 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016R.R., 373 F.3d 896, 900 (8th Cir.2004), we conclude that a district court must issue explicit findings of bad faith and prejudice prior to delivering an adverse inference instruction.

2016R.R., 373 F.3d 896, 900 (8th Cir.2004), we conclude that a district court must issue explicit findings of bad faith and prejudice prior to delivering an adverse inference instruction.

11
State v. Perrygreen
moctapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
1 sentence

1993State v. Perry, 820 S.W.2d 570, 574 (Mo.App., E.D.1991).

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Russell v. St. Louis Public Service Co.green
mo · 1952 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
1 sentence

1990Louis Public Serv., 251 S.W.2d 595, 599 (Mo.1952), as would have been Dr. Reed’s testimony as an expert.

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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 (5)

CaseCitedYears
Frank Stevenson v. Union Pacific Railroad Company green
ca8 · 2004
1 sentence

2016Co. that in a case involving the alleged spoliation of evidence, a district court is required to make two findings before an adverse inference instruction is warranted: (1) "there must be a finding of intentional destruction indicating a desire to suppress the truth,” and (2) “[t]here must be a finding of prejudice to the opposing party.” 354 F.3d 739 , 746, 748 (8th Cir.2004). * * * Taking into consideration the gravity of an adverse inference instruction, which “brands one party as a bad actor,” Morris v. Union Pac.

12016–2016
State v. Storey green
mo · 1999
1 sentence

2001Therefore, “the prejudice against a defendant who invokes the privilege — prejudice which is ‘inescapably impressed on the jury’s consciousness’ — is not purely speculative as the State suggests.” Storey, 986 S.W.2d at 464-65 , quoting, Carter, 450 U.S. at 301 n. 18, 101 S.Ct. 1112 , 67 L.Ed.2d 241 . 11 Another basis on which the State tries to distinguish Storey is that the Storey jury never received any adverse inference instruction at all, whereas here, the jury was given an adverse inference instruction at the close of the guilt phase of the trial.

12001–2001
Carter v. Kentucky green
scotus · 1981
2 sentences

2001Therefore, “the prejudice against a defendant who invokes the privilege — prejudice which is ‘inescapably impressed on the jury’s consciousness’ — is not purely speculative as the State suggests.” Storey, 986 S.W.2d at 464-65 , quoting, Carter, 450 U.S. at 301 n. 18, 101 S.Ct. 1112 , 67 L.Ed.2d 241 . 11 Another basis on which the State tries to distinguish Storey is that the Storey jury never received any adverse inference instruction at all, whereas here, the jury was given an adverse inference instruction at the close of the guilt phase of the trial.

2001Therefore, “the prejudice against a defendant who invokes the privilege — prejudice which is ‘inescapably impressed on the jury’s consciousness’ — is not purely speculative as the State suggests.” Storey, 986 S.W.2d at 464-65 , quoting, Carter, 450 U.S. at 301 n. 18, 101 S.Ct. 1112 , 67 L.Ed.2d 241 . 11 Another basis on which the State tries to distinguish Storey is that the Storey jury never received any adverse inference instruction at all, whereas here, the jury was given an adverse inference instruction at the close of the guilt phase of the trial.

12001–2001
Kelly Ex Rel. Kelly v. Jackson green
mo · 1990
1 sentence

1998Kelly, 798 S.W.2d at 703 .

11998–1998
Libby v. Hill green
moctapp · 1985
1 sentence

1987Libby v. Hill, 687 S.W.2d 264 (Mo.App.1985) [7].

11987–1987

Where else courts name it

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