liquidated claim in Missouri

13 Missouri opinions name it 2 courts 1949–2007 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 (5)

Case	Followed	Cited
Jerry Bennett Masonry, Inc. v. Crossland Const. Co., Inc.green moctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007 1 sentence 2007Jerry Bennett Masonry, Inc. v. Crossland Const. Co., Inc., 171 S.W.3d 81, 90 (Mo.App.2005).	1	1
American Laminates, Inc. v. J.S. Latta Co.green moctapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007 1 sentence 2007See e.g., American Laminates, Inc., 980 S.W.2d at 25 .	1	1
Catron v. Columbia Mutual Insurance Co.green mo · 1987 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003 1 sentence 2003Id. at 8 (Robertson, J., concurring) (citations omitted).	1	1
Schnucks Markets, Inc. v. Cassillygreen moctapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996 1 sentence 1996“In order to be liquidated so to allow interest, the claim must be fixed and determined or readily determinable, but it is sufficient if it is ascertainable by computation.” Schnucks Markets, Inc. v. Cassilly, 724 S.W.2d 664, 668 (Mo.App.1987).	1	1
California & Hawaiian Sugar Co. v. Kansas City Terminal Warehouse Co.green mowd · 1985 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988 1 sentence 1988California and Hawaiian Sugar Co. v. Kansas City Terminal Warehouse Co., Inc., 602 F.Supp. 183, 190 (D.C.Mo.1985), aff’d, 788 *344 F.2d 1331 (8th Cir.1986).	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Missouri. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (13)

Case	Cited	Years
Schnucks Carrollton Corp. v. Bridgeton Health & Fitness Inc. green moctapp · 1994 2 sentences 2003“A liquidated claim is one which is fixed and determined or readily ascertainable by computation or a recognized standard.” Id. 2001Id.	2	2001–2003
Mel-Lo Enterprises, Inc. v. Belle Starr Saloon, Inc. green moctapp · 1986 2 sentences 1998Mel-Lo Enterprises, 716 S.W.2d at 830 . 1994Mel-Lo Enterprises, 716 S.W.2d at 830 .	2	1994–1998
Burger v. Wood green moctapp · 1969 2 sentences 1987Among these include situations in which a liquidated claim is countered with an unliquidated counterclaim, set-off or plea in recoupment, Burger v. Wood, 446 S.W.2d 436 (Mo.App.1969); where the only contested issue is liability and the defendant does not dispute the dollar amount of damages, Hawkinson Tread Tire Service Co. v. Indiana Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Co., 362 Mo. 823 , 245 S.W.2d 24 (1951); where interest is held to be part of a taking for which compensation should be provided in condemnation cases, St. 1987Among these include situations in which a liquidated claim is countered with an unliq-uidated counterclaim, set-off or plea in re-coupment, Burger v. Wood, 446 S.W.2d 436 (Mo.App.1969); where the only contested issue is liability and the defendant does not dispute the dollar amount of damages, Hawkinson Tread Tire Service Co. v. Indiana Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Co., 362 Mo. 823 , 245 S.W.2d 24 (1951); where interest is held to be part of a taking for which compensation should be provided in condemnation cases, St.	2	1987–1998
Creative Builders, Inc. v. Avenue Developments, Inc. green arizctapp · 1986 2 sentences 1998Id. 715 P.2d at 313 . 1998Id. 715 P.2d at 313 .	1	1998–1998
Hawkinson Tread Tire Service Co. v. Indiana Lumbermens Mutual Insurance green mo · 1951 2 sentences 1987Among these include situations in which a liquidated claim is countered with an unliq-uidated counterclaim, set-off or plea in re-coupment, Burger v. Wood, 446 S.W.2d 436 (Mo.App.1969); where the only contested issue is liability and the defendant does not dispute the dollar amount of damages, Hawkinson Tread Tire Service Co. v. Indiana Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Co., 362 Mo. 823 , 245 S.W.2d 24 (1951); where interest is held to be part of a taking for which compensation should be provided in condemnation cases, St. 1987Among these include situations in which a liquidated claim is countered with an unliq-uidated counterclaim, set-off or plea in re-coupment, Burger v. Wood, 446 S.W.2d 436 (Mo.App.1969); where the only contested issue is liability and the defendant does not dispute the dollar amount of damages, Hawkinson Tread Tire Service Co. v. Indiana Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Co., 362 Mo. 823 , 245 S.W.2d 24 (1951); where interest is held to be part of a taking for which compensation should be provided in condemnation cases, St.	1	1987–1987
Laughlin v. Boatmen's National Bank green mo · 1945 2 sentences 1987Louis Housing Authority v. Magafas, 324 S.W.2d 697 (Mo.1959); and where, although the claim is in a sense unliquidated, the amount of damages is readily ascertainable by mathematical computation, Ehrle v. Bank Building & Equipment Corp. of America, 530 S.W.2d 482 (Mo.App.1975), or can be determined according to a recognized standard, Laughlin v. Boatmen’s Nat’l Bank, 354 Mo. 467 , 189 S.W.2d 974 (1945). 1987Louis Housing Authority v. Magafas, 324 S.W.2d 697 (Mo.1959); and where, although the claim is in a sense unliquidated, the amount of damages is readily ascertainable by mathematical computation, Ehrle v. Bank Building & Equipment Corp. of America, 530 S.W.2d 482 (Mo.App.1975), or can be determined according to a recognized standard, Laughlin v. Boatmen’s Nat’l Bank, 354 Mo. 467 , 189 S.W.2d 974 (1945).	1	1987–1987
St. Louis Housing Authority v. Magafas green mo · 1959 2 sentences 1987Louis Housing Authority v. Magafas, 324 S.W.2d 697 (Mo. 1959); and where, although the claim is in a sense unliquidated, the amount of damages is readily ascertainable by mathematical computation, Ehrle v. Bank Building & Equipment Corp. of America, 530 S.W.2d 482 (Mo.App.1975), or can be determined according to a recognized standard, Laughlin v. Boatmen's Nat'l Bank, 354 Mo. 467 , 189 S.W.2d 974 (1945). 1987Louis Housing Authority v. Magafas, 324 S.W.2d 697 (Mo.1959); and where, although the claim is in a sense unliquidated, the amount of damages is readily ascertainable by mathematical computation, Ehrle v. Bank Building & Equipment Corp. of America, 530 S.W.2d 482 (Mo.App.1975), or can be determined according to a recognized standard, Laughlin v. Boatmen’s Nat’l Bank, 354 Mo. 467 , 189 S.W.2d 974 (1945).	1	1987–1987
Ehrle v. Bank Building & Equipment Corp. of America green moctapp · 1975 2 sentences 1987Louis Housing Authority v. Magafas, 324 S.W.2d 697 (Mo. 1959); and where, although the claim is in a sense unliquidated, the amount of damages is readily ascertainable by mathematical computation, Ehrle v. Bank Building & Equipment Corp. of America, 530 S.W.2d 482 (Mo.App.1975), or can be determined according to a recognized standard, Laughlin v. Boatmen's Nat'l Bank, 354 Mo. 467 , 189 S.W.2d 974 (1945). 1987Louis Housing Authority v. Magafas, 324 S.W.2d 697 (Mo.1959); and where, although the claim is in a sense unliquidated, the amount of damages is readily ascertainable by mathematical computation, Ehrle v. Bank Building & Equipment Corp. of America, 530 S.W.2d 482 (Mo.App.1975), or can be determined according to a recognized standard, Laughlin v. Boatmen’s Nat’l Bank, 354 Mo. 467 , 189 S.W.2d 974 (1945).	1	1987–1987
Mochar Sales Company v. Meyer green mo · 1963 1 sentence 1968Mochar Sales Co. v. Meyer, Mo.Sup., 373 S.W.2d 911 .	1	1968–1968
Stephens v. Burgess neutral mo · 1878 1 sentence 1959In Stephens v. Burgess, 69 Mo. 168 , the plaintiff purchased a dwelling house, paying partly in cash and part by note subsequently paid.	1	1959–1959
Boillot v. Income Guaranty Co. green moctapp · 1937 1 sentence 1949Keeton v. National Union, 182 S.W. 798 ; Martin v. M.W.A. 158 Mo. App. 468 ; 139 S.W. 231 ; Boillot v. Income Guaranty Company, 102 S.W.2d 132 , l.c. 142; New York Life Insurance Company v. Griesedieck, 116 F.2d 599 , l.c. 562.	1	1949–1949
Martin v. Modern Woodmen of America neutral moctapp · 1911 1 sentence 1949Keeton v. National Union, 182 S.W. 798 ; Martin v. M.W.A. 158 Mo. App. 468 ; 139 S.W. 231 ; Boillot v. Income Guaranty Company, 102 S.W.2d 132 , l.c. 142; New York Life Insurance Company v. Griesedieck, 116 F.2d 599 , l.c. 562.	1	1949–1949
State v. McGovern neutral moctapp · 1911 1 sentence 1949Keeton v. National Union, 182 S.W. 798 ; Martin v. M.W.A. 158 Mo. App. 468 ; 139 S.W. 231 ; Boillot v. Income Guaranty Company, 102 S.W.2d 132 , l.c. 142; New York Life Insurance Company v. Griesedieck, 116 F.2d 599 , l.c. 562.	1	1949–1949

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MO § Mo. Rev. Stat. § 408.020 (9)

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

AZ 50 (1972–2025) WA 46 (1928–2025) TX 44 (1912–2026) CA 21 (1933–2025) WY 21 (1976–2025) GA 20 (1960–2026) LA 19 (1933–2022) PA 14 (1924–2023) MO 13 (1949–2007) NJ 13 (1942–1993) OH 12 (1932–2016) NY 10 (1887–2022) KY 10 (1945–2024) MN 9 (1961–1996) MD 8 (1960–2007) WI 8 (1934–2019) CO 8 (1968–2021) IL 7 (1901–2017) KS 6 (1934–2025) FL 6 (1979–2001) DC 6 (1979–2013) MS 5 (1963–1998) IN 5 (1914–1974) MI 5 (1897–1939) ID 4 (1999–2021) OR 4 (1939–1987) IA 4 (1911–1947) NE 3 (1991–2019) DE 3 (1953–1969) SC 3 (1931–1942) OK 3 (1961–2000) VA 2 (1940–1960) WV 2 (1914–1985) SD 2 (1980–1986) NM 2 (1936–1975) TN 2 (2010–2015) MA 2 (1938–1939)

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