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writing requirement in Missouri

15 Missouri opinions name it 2 courts 1980–2025 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Herbert & Brooner Construction Co. v. Goldengreen
moctapp · 1973 · cited in 3 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1980–2019
2 sentences

2019Co. v. Golden, 499 S.W.2d 541, 547 (Mo. App. K.C.D. 1973) (internal citations omitted).

1989Herbert v. Brooner Construction Co. v. Golden, 499 S.W.2d 541, 547 (Mo.App.1973).

23
Winn-Senter Construction Co. v. Katie Franks, Inc.green
moctapp · 1991 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1995–2001
2 sentences

2001Id. at 945-46 .

1995Winn-Senter Const. v. Katie Franks, Inc., 816 S.W.2d 943, 945-46 (Mo.App.1991).

12
Rone v. Reevesgreen
moctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025While “Missouri courts have recognized that a writing, as required by the statute of frauds, need not be contained in a single document,” Rone v. Reeves, 20 S.W.3d 526, 529 (Mo. App. S.D. 2000) (internal quotations and citation omitted), the writings “must be connected by express reference to one another by clear implication established through their respective contents.” Pecos I, LLC v. Meyer, 655 S.W.3d 579 , 589 (Mo. App. E.D. 2022) (quoting Mayer v. King Cola Mid-America, Inc., 660 S.W.2d 746, 748 (Mo. App. E.D. 1983)).

11
Mayer v. King Cola Mid-America, Inc.green
moctapp · 1983 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025While “Missouri courts have recognized that a writing, as required by the statute of frauds, need not be contained in a single document,” Rone v. Reeves, 20 S.W.3d 526, 529 (Mo. App. S.D. 2000) (internal quotations and citation omitted), the writings “must be connected by express reference to one another by clear implication established through their respective contents.” Pecos I, LLC v. Meyer, 655 S.W.3d 579 , 589 (Mo. App. E.D. 2022) (quoting Mayer v. King Cola Mid-America, Inc., 660 S.W.2d 746, 748 (Mo. App. E.D. 1983)).

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Leeson v. Etchisongreen
moctapp · 1983 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Leeson v. Etchison, 650 S.W.2d 681, 683 (Mo. App. W.D. 1983).

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Keltner v. Sowellgreen
moctapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007See Keltner v. Sowell, 926 S.W.2d 528, 531 (Mo.App.1996).

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Fulton National Bank v. Callaway Memorial Hospitalgreen
mo · 1971 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007See Fulton Nat’l Bank, 465 S.W.2d 549 (transferee of notes endorsed by a county hospital precluded from recovering value of notes because the county was not authorized to incur debt). d.

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Quinn v. Grahamgreen
moctapp · 1968 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996If I had agreed that Lewis met the writing requirement, I would have remanded with more specific directions to the trial court. . 453 S.W.2d 913, 915 (Mo.1970) (quoting Quinn v. Graham, 428 S.W.2d 178, 182 (Mo.App.1968)) (other citations omitted). .

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Frogge v. Nyquist Plumbing and Ditching Companygreen
mo · 1970 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996If I had agreed that Lewis met the writing requirement, I would have remanded with more specific directions to the trial court. . 453 S.W.2d 913, 915 (Mo.1970) (quoting Quinn v. Graham, 428 S.W.2d 178, 182 (Mo.App.1968)) (other citations omitted). .

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Conway v. Juddgreen
moctapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
1 sentence

1990See, e.g., Conway v. Judd, 723 S.W.2d 905, 907 (Mo.App.1987).

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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
Gilmartin Bros., Inc. v. Kern green
moctapp · 1995
2 sentences

2007The Gilmartin court held that the parties had waived the contract’s writing requirement by “establishing] a practice of communicating changes or additions to the contract informally.” Id.

2000Gilmartin Bros., Inc., 916 S.W.2d at 329 .

22000–2007
Robinson v. Powers green
moctapp · 1989
1 sentence

2003S.D.1989) to support its proposition that “when a construction contract requires a written change order, there is no right to recover for extra work without such a writing or a waiver thereof by the owner.” Id. at 680 .

12003–2003
Pelligreen v. Century Furniture & Appliance Co. green
moctapp · 1975
1 sentence

2003Pelligreen, 524 S.W.2d at 171 .

12003–2003
Schumer Ex Rel. Schumer v. City of Perryville green
mo · 1984
1 sentence

1996Schumer v. City of Perryville, 667 S.W.2d 414 (Mo. banc 1984) (holding that even though the plaintiff had been appointed a next friend, the ninety day time limit was tolled during the plaintiff's minority). .

11996–1996
Sedmak v. Charlie's Chevrolet, Inc. green
moctapp · 1981
1 sentence

1984Sedmak v. Charlie’s Chevrolet, Inc., 622 S.W.2d 694 (Mo.App.1981).

11984–1984

Where else courts name it

IL 43 (1977–2026) NY 42 (1897–2017) CA 39 (1915–2023) LA 38 (1971–2025) IN 34 (1990–2025) TX 33 (1915–2026) MI 21 (1983–2025) GA 16 (1929–2026) WA 15 (1982–2019) PA 15 (1919–2025) MO 15 (1980–2025) NJ 10 (1979–2024) UT 10 (1998–2023) FL 9 (1978–2026) VA 9 (1991–2024) CT 9 (1994–2019) AR 8 (1942–2015) SC 7 (2007–2022) MA 7 (1959–2020) TN 7 (1956–2026) OH 7 (1989–2025) WY 6 (1981–2019) IA 6 (1988–2016) NM 6 (1985–2011) KY 6 (1915–2025) RI 6 (1969–2012) MD 5 (1976–2025) NV 5 (1983–2012) KS 5 (1975–2007) ID 5 (1993–2019) ND 5 (1980–2021) AZ 4 (1975–2018) MN 4 (1988–2009) MS 4 (1978–2007) HI 4 (2001–2020) ME 4 (2004–2022) MT 4 (2003–2009) SD 3 (2005–2026) DC 3 (1993–2011) AL 3 (1967–1986) VT 2 (1922–1986) WV 2 (1893–1997) DE 2 (2014–2019) OR 2 (1984–1999) WI 2 (2006–2006) NC 2 (2000–2019) OK 2 (1994–2016)

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