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88 Missouri opinions name it 2 courts 1877–2025 1 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 (25)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Cookseygreen
mo · 1973 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1974–1979
2 sentences

1979The defendant concedes that the doctrine of appearances as delineated in State v. Cook sey, 499 S.W.2d 485, 489 (Mo.1973); State v. Minnis, 486 S.W.2d 280, 283-84 (Mo.1972); State v. Demaree, 362 S.W.2d 500, 503 (Mo. banc 1962), requires the defendant to have been subject to appearances, either verbal or visual, which subsequently are demonstrated to be false.

1974The court was not required to give a self-defense instruction which combined with it a burden of proof or reasonable doubt instruction.” State v. Cooksey, 499 S.W.2d at 490 .

12
State v. Carrikergreen
moctapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See Carriker , 342 S.W.3d at 427 (deliberated for three hours before the hammer instruction); Dodd , 10 S.W.3d at 553 (deliberated for two hours and forty-seven minutes before the hammer instruction); State v. Smith , 686 S.W.2d 43 , 45 (Mo. App. S.D. 1985) (deliberated for two hours and thirty-eight minutes before the hammer instruction); Jackson , 896 S.W.2d at 80 (deliberated for two hours and thirty minutes before the hammer instruction).

11
Burns v. Frontier II Properties Ltd. Partnershipgreen
moctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See 106 S.W.3d at 3-5 (holding that where the trial court gave an instruction based on the elements in MAI 22.03, there was no error because "when negligence per se is the basis of liability ... the MAI instruction for that action is still applicable; only the element of negligence, or breach of the standard of care, is removed").

11
State v. Doddgreen
moctapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See Carriker , 342 S.W.3d at 427 (deliberated for three hours before the hammer instruction); Dodd , 10 S.W.3d at 553 (deliberated for two hours and forty-seven minutes before the hammer instruction); State v. Smith , 686 S.W.2d 43 , 45 (Mo. App. S.D. 1985) (deliberated for two hours and thirty-eight minutes before the hammer instruction); Jackson , 896 S.W.2d at 80 (deliberated for two hours and thirty minutes before the hammer instruction).

11
State v. Jacksongreen
moctapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See Carriker , 342 S.W.3d at 427 (deliberated for three hours before the hammer instruction); Dodd , 10 S.W.3d at 553 (deliberated for two hours and forty-seven minutes before the hammer instruction); State v. Smith , 686 S.W.2d 43 , 45 (Mo. App. S.D. 1985) (deliberated for two hours and thirty-eight minutes before the hammer instruction); Jackson , 896 S.W.2d at 80 (deliberated for two hours and thirty minutes before the hammer instruction).

11
Anderson v. Goldengreen
illappct · 1996 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Accord, Anderson v. Golden, 279 Ill.App.3d 398 , 216 Ill.Dec. 209 , 664 N.E.2d 1137, 1139-40 (1996) (“a plaintiff who has competent evidence which shows that a defendant has negligently caused her to bear the burden of an increased risk of future injury may present evidence of the increased risk as an element of present damages” and the jury should decide "whether and to what extent” plaintiff should be compensated for the increased risk); Vitt v. Ryder Truck Rentals, Inc., 340 So.2d 962, 965 (Fla.App.1977) ("evidence of futare possible conditions and circumstances may be admitted in evaluatin

2007Accord, Anderson v. Golden, 279 Ill.App.3d 398 , 216 Ill.Dec. 209 , 664 N.E.2d 1137, 1139-40 (1996) (“a plaintiff who has competent evidence which shows that a defendant has negligently caused her to bear the burden of an increased risk of future injury may present evidence of the increased risk as an element of present damages” and the jury should decide "whether and to what extent” plaintiff should be compensated for the increased risk); Vitt v. Ryder Truck Rentals, Inc., 340 So.2d 962, 965 (Fla.App.1977) ("evidence of futare possible conditions and circumstances may be admitted in evaluatin

11
Vitt v. Ryder Truck Rentals, Inc.green
fladistctapp · 1976 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007Accord, Anderson v. Golden, 279 Ill.App.3d 398 , 216 Ill.Dec. 209 , 664 N.E.2d 1137, 1139-40 (1996) (“a plaintiff who has competent evidence which shows that a defendant has negligently caused her to bear the burden of an increased risk of future injury may present evidence of the increased risk as an element of present damages” and the jury should decide "whether and to what extent” plaintiff should be compensated for the increased risk); Vitt v. Ryder Truck Rentals, Inc., 340 So.2d 962, 965 (Fla.App.1977) ("evidence of futare possible conditions and circumstances may be admitted in evaluatin

11
Leenders v. California Hawaiian Sugar Refining Corp.green
calctapp · 1943 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Accord, Anderson v. Golden, 279 Ill.App.3d 398 , 216 Ill.Dec. 209 , 664 N.E.2d 1137, 1139-40 (1996) (“a plaintiff who has competent evidence which shows that a defendant has negligently caused her to bear the burden of an increased risk of future injury may present evidence of the increased risk as an element of present damages” and the jury should decide "whether and to what extent” plaintiff should be compensated for the increased risk); Vitt v. Ryder Truck Rentals, Inc., 340 So.2d 962, 965 (Fla.App.1977) ("evidence of futare possible conditions and circumstances may be admitted in evaluatin

2007Accord, Anderson v. Golden, 279 Ill.App.3d 398 , 216 Ill.Dec. 209 , 664 N.E.2d 1137, 1139-40 (1996) (“a plaintiff who has competent evidence which shows that a defendant has negligently caused her to bear the burden of an increased risk of future injury may present evidence of the increased risk as an element of present damages” and the jury should decide "whether and to what extent” plaintiff should be compensated for the increased risk); Vitt v. Ryder Truck Rentals, Inc., 340 So.2d 962, 965 (Fla.App.1977) ("evidence of futare possible conditions and circumstances may be admitted in evaluatin

11
State v. Gowergreen
mo · 1967 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998It has long been the law in Missouri that as to confessions the trial court must first determine whether it is voluntary and, if so, the confession can then be put in evidence, with the jury also being given the opportunity to pass on its voluntariness. [[Image here]] “Before this appeal can be finally determined, a supplemental hearing is required on the voluntariness issue, using the procedure employed in State v. Gower, 418 S.W.2d 10, 14 (Mo.1967).” 611 S.W.2d at 214 .

11
Riggs v. City of Springfieldgreen
· 1939 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991In view of the fact that the trial court, on its own motion, restricted the issues to that issue alone, appellant did not waive other defenses by offering an instruction presenting as favorably as possible an issue it was forced to meet, (citation omitted).” Riggs v. City of *577 Springfield, 344 Mo. 420, 438 , 126 S.W.2d 1144, 1153 , 122 A.L.R. 1496, 1508 (1939).

1991In view of the fact that the trial court, on its own motion, restricted the issues to that issue alone, appellant did not waive other defenses by offering an instruction presenting as favorably as possible an issue it was forced to meet, (citation omitted).” Riggs v. City of *577 Springfield, 344 Mo. 420, 438 , 126 S.W.2d 1144, 1153 , 122 A.L.R. 1496, 1508 (1939).

11
Rey v. Toneygreen
mo · 1857 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
1 sentence

1989The court is making no ruling with respect to the damages.” Although the court gave standard general instructions, the only written instruction given with respect to Count I was Instruction 7, which reads: “Upon [plaintiff’s] claim for damages concerning the 649 head of cattle you must award plaintiff such sum as you believe is the balance due *704 [plaintiff] under the contract for failure to redeliver the 649 head of cattle.” The parties, by their respective pleadings, agree that defendant “takes and feeds other persons’ cattle for a certain price and is an agister.” In the absence of a spec

11
Winston v. Taylorgreen
mo · 1859 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
1 sentence

1989The court is making no ruling with respect to the damages.” Although the court gave standard general instructions, the only written instruction given with respect to Count I was Instruction 7, which reads: “Upon [plaintiff’s] claim for damages concerning the 649 head of cattle you must award plaintiff such sum as you believe is the balance due *704 [plaintiff] under the contract for failure to redeliver the 649 head of cattle.” The parties, by their respective pleadings, agree that defendant “takes and feeds other persons’ cattle for a certain price and is an agister.” In the absence of a spec

11
McCarthy v. Wolfegreen
mo · 1867 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
1 sentence

1989The court is making no ruling with respect to the damages.” Although the court gave standard general instructions, the only written instruction given with respect to Count I was Instruction 7, which reads: “Upon [plaintiff’s] claim for damages concerning the 649 head of cattle you must award plaintiff such sum as you believe is the balance due *704 [plaintiff] under the contract for failure to redeliver the 649 head of cattle.” The parties, by their respective pleadings, agree that defendant “takes and feeds other persons’ cattle for a certain price and is an agister.” In the absence of a spec

11
Casey v. Donovangreen
moctapp · 1896 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
1 sentence

1989The court is making no ruling with respect to the damages.” Although the court gave standard general instructions, the only written instruction given with respect to Count I was Instruction 7, which reads: “Upon [plaintiff’s] claim for damages concerning the 649 head of cattle you must award plaintiff such sum as you believe is the balance due *704 [plaintiff] under the contract for failure to redeliver the 649 head of cattle.” The parties, by their respective pleadings, agree that defendant “takes and feeds other persons’ cattle for a certain price and is an agister.” In the absence of a spec

11
Cummings v. Mastingreen
moctapp · 1891 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
1 sentence

1989The court is making no ruling with respect to the damages.” Although the court gave standard general instructions, the only written instruction given with respect to Count I was Instruction 7, which reads: “Upon [plaintiff’s] claim for damages concerning the 649 head of cattle you must award plaintiff such sum as you believe is the balance due *704 [plaintiff] under the contract for failure to redeliver the 649 head of cattle.” The parties, by their respective pleadings, agree that defendant “takes and feeds other persons’ cattle for a certain price and is an agister.” In the absence of a spec

11
State v. Fletchergreen
mo · 1981 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
1 sentence

1982The trial court gave the instruction in the approved form, and we can find no error in the use of the phrase of “a certain person.” State v. Fletcher, 619 S.W.2d 57, 58-59 (Mo.banc 1981).

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State v. Minnisgreen
mo · 1972 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
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State v. Demareegreen
mo · 1962 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
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State v. Salleegreen
mo · 1969 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1972–1972
11
State v. Ruffingreen
mo · 1939 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1968–1968
11
State v. Odbur and Shadegreen
· 1927 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1964–1964
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State v. Scowngreen
mo · 1958 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1960–1960
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State v. Jordangreen
mo · 1951 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1959–1959
11
Jungeblut v. Marisgreen
mo · 1943 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1957–1957
11
State v. Barrgreen
mo · 1937 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1944–1944
11

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 (55)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Wright green
· 1943
2 sentences

1968That complied with the ruling in State v. Wright, 352 Mo. 66 , 175 S.W.2d 866 .” The jury was free to disbelieve and reject the self-serving statements made by the defendant to the police officers and to decide the guilt of the defendant based on all the evidence and the instructions given by the trial court.

1968That complied with the ruling in State v. Wright, 352 Mo. 66 , 175 S.W.2d 866 .” The jury was free to disbelieve and reject the self-serving statements made by the defendant to the police officers and to decide the guilt of the defendant based on all the evidence and the instructions given by the trial court.

21963–1968
Schwend v. St. Louis Transit Co. neutral
moctapp · 1904
2 sentences

1949Louis Transit Co. 105 Mo. App. 534 , 80 S.W. 40 , the trial court gave an instruction that among other things, the jury could assess plaintiff's damages at such a sum as will compensate her for pain and anguish "which she may suffer in the future from the effect of such injuries." After reviewing a number of cases and text books on the subject, the appellate court reversed the trial court, holding the instruction bad, and said: "In the words in which the instruction in this case is framed, the feature condemned by the foregoing writers and reported cases is conspicuous.

1949Louis Transit Co. 105 Mo. App. 534 , 80 S.W. 40 , the trial court gave an instruction that among other things, the jury could assess plaintiff's damages at such a sum as will compensate her for pain and anguish "which she may suffer in the future from the effect of such injuries." After reviewing a number of cases and text books on the subject, the appellate court reversed the trial court, holding the instruction bad, and said: "In the words in which the instruction in this case is framed, the feature condemned by the foregoing writers and reported cases is conspicuous.

21949–1949
State v. Clarkston green
moctapp · 1998
1 sentence

2025Id. at 708-10 .

12025–2025
State v. Smith green
moctapp · 1985
1 sentence

2018See Carriker , 342 S.W.3d at 427 (deliberated for three hours before the hammer instruction); Dodd , 10 S.W.3d at 553 (deliberated for two hours and forty-seven minutes before the hammer instruction); State v. Smith , 686 S.W.2d 43 , 45 (Mo. App. S.D. 1985) (deliberated for two hours and thirty-eight minutes before the hammer instruction); Jackson , 896 S.W.2d at 80 (deliberated for two hours and thirty minutes before the hammer instruction).

12018–2018
Hayes v. Price green
mo · 2010
2 sentences

2013If the instruction was not supported by substantial evidence, then the trial court gave the instruction in error, but reversal is only appropriate “ ‘if the error resulted in prejudice that materially affect[ed] the merits of the action.’ ” Id. at 724 (quoting Hayes, 313 S.W.3d at 650 ).

2013If the instruction was not supported by substantial evidence, then the trial court gave the instruction in error, but reversal is only appropriate “ ‘if the error resulted in prejudice that materially affect[ed] the merits of the action.’ ” Id. at 724 (quoting Hayes, 313 S.W.3d at 650 ).

12013–2013
Frank v. State green
texcrimapp · 1985
1 sentence

2013Frank, 688 S.W.2d at 866-67 .

12013–2013
State v. Mitchell green
mo · 1981
1 sentence

1998It has long been the law in Missouri that as to confessions the trial court must first determine whether it is voluntary and, if so, the confession can then be put in evidence, with the jury also being given the opportunity to pass on its voluntariness. [[Image here]] “Before this appeal can be finally determined, a supplemental hearing is required on the voluntariness issue, using the procedure employed in State v. Gower, 418 S.W.2d 10, 14 (Mo.1967).” 611 S.W.2d at 214 .

11998–1998
Welch v. Sheley green
mo · 1969
1 sentence

1990It does not cover ... platform ladders, trestle ladders, extension trestle ladders, and combination ladders, nor does it apply where training, supervision, or established safety procedures are in conflict with or serve in lieu of this standard." [6] Footnote 5, supra. [7] Footnote 1, supra. [8] Footnote 4, supra. [9] At Emerson's request the trial court gave instruction 8 which tracked MAI 32.23 [1978 Revision].

11990–1990
Honey v. Barnes Hospital green
moctapp · 1986
1 sentence

1989Id. at 691 .

11989–1989
Allinson ex rel. Allinson v. Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad green
moctapp · 1961
1 sentence

1986Engineer Journot testified that the length of a railroad car is generally around 50 feet. [4] Footnote 1, supra. [5] At the request of M-K-T, the trial court gave an instruction hypothesizing that Jack was negligent in (a) driving his Torino while intoxicated, or (b) failing to keep a careful lookout.

11986–1986
State v. Chaney green
moctapp · 1983
1 sentence

1986In Chaney , the accused held a knife against the victim, and she thought he was going to kill her. 663 S.W.2d at 282 .

11986–1986
State v. Ellinger green
moctapp · 1977
2 sentences

1984In reversing and remanding Ellinger for a new trial, the court stated, “In these circumstances, it cannot be said that the guilt of the defendant is shown by such overwhelming and uncontradicted evidence that the error in the argument demonstrated above did not result in a manifest injustice to substantial rights of the defendant.” Id. at 140 . 4 We have been unable to find a plain error case in which a direct reference was made in closing argument and in which the court gave the instruction on defendant’s failure to testify, MAI-CR2d 3.76.

1984In reversing and remanding Ellinger for a new trial, the court stated, "In these circumstances, it cannot be said that the guilt of the defendant is shown by such overwhelming and uncontradicted evidence that the error in the argument demonstrated above did not result in a manifest injustice to substantial rights of the defendant." Id. at 140 . [4] We have been unable to find a plain error case in which a direct reference was made in closing argument and in which the court gave the instruction on defendant's failure to testify, MAI-CR2d 3.76.

11984–1984
State v. Rodgers green
mo · 1982
1 sentence

1983Rule 28.02(e); State v. Rodgers, 641 S.W.2d 83 (Mo. banc 1982); State v. Ogle, 627 S.W.2d 73 (Mo.App.1981).

11983–1983
State v. Ogle green
moctapp · 1981
1 sentence

1983Rule 28.02(e); State v. Rodgers, 641 S.W.2d 83 (Mo. banc 1982); State v. Ogle, 627 S.W.2d 73 (Mo.App.1981).

11983–1983
State v. Burke green
mo · 1971
11975–1975
State v. Schleicher green
mo · 1970
11975–1975
State v. Lawson green
mo · 1956
11973–1973
State v. Biswell green
· 1944
11969–1969
State v. Bongard green
mo · 1932
11969–1969
State v. Haynes green
mo · 1959
11969–1969
Swoboda v. Nowak green
· 1923
11968–1968
State v. Hinojosa green
mo · 1951
11968–1968
State v. Talmage neutral
mo · 1891
11967–1967
State v. Robinson green
mo · 1893
11967–1967
State v. Wells green
mo · 1957
11967–1967
State v. Baker green
mo · 1955
11965–1965
State v. Muchnick green
moctapp · 1960
11964–1964
Moore v. Ready Mixed Concrete Company green
mo · 1959
11963–1963
Franck Bros., Inc. v. Rose green
mo · 1957
11959–1959
Rasp v. Baumbach green
mo · 1949
11959–1959
Hogan v. Kansas City Public Service Co. green
mo · 1929
11959–1959
Toburen v. Carter green
mo · 1954
11959–1959
Grimes v. Armstrong green
mo · 1957
11959–1959
Krumm v. Streiler neutral
mo · 1958
11959–1959
Gaskill v. Cook green
mo · 1958
11959–1959
Ketcham v. Thomas green
mo · 1955
11959–1959
Happy v. Blanton green
mo · 1957
11959–1959
Banks v. Koogler green
mo · 1956
11958–1958
Nelson v. O'Leary green
mo · 1956
11958–1958
Layton v. Palmer green
mo · 1958
11958–1958

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MO § Mo. Rev. Stat. § 512.160 (3) MO § Mo. Rev. Stat. § 571.015 (3)

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 265 (1899–2026) MO 88 (1877–2025) IL 70 (1883–2024) WA 66 (1906–2026) FL 45 (1970–2025) TX 42 (1919–2026) IN 41 (1835–2018) NY 33 (1930–2024) OK 32 (1897–2009) AR 30 (1861–2010) OH 29 (1982–2026) MI 25 (1926–2025) KY 24 (1912–2016) GA 23 (1974–2025) OR 22 (1963–2026) KS 21 (1900–2020) CT 20 (1913–2022) CO 19 (1947–2026) IA 19 (1882–2017) NC 19 (1929–2026) NE 19 (1907–2023) AZ 18 (1945–2019) PA 18 (1932–2026) VA 15 (1929–2026) DC 13 (1974–2014) LA 11 (1984–2020) MN 11 (1974–2026) AL 11 (1918–2013) WY 10 (1907–2025) ID 9 (1932–2013) NM 9 (1952–2018) TN 9 (1934–2026) NJ 8 (1976–2025) MS 8 (1967–2026) MT 7 (1905–1988) WV 7 (1891–2016) UT 6 (1911–2022) NH 6 (1970–2017) HI 5 (1962–2015) SD 5 (1900–1999) MD 5 (1970–2021) NV 4 (1914–2014) ME 4 (1991–2005) ND 4 (1974–2003) WI 4 (1958–1995) AK 3 (1971–1985)

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