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contribution claim in Missouri

12 Missouri opinions name it 2 courts 1878–2013 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Rowland v. Skaggs Companies, Inc.green
mo · 1984 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1997–1998
2 sentences

1998On the contrary, the principle authority relied on by this court in Steinhoff is Rowland v. Skaggs Cos., Inc., 666 S.W.2d 770, 773-74 (Mo. banc 1984).

1997Rowland v. Skaggs Cos., Inc., 666 S.W.2d 770, 773-74 (Mo. banc 1984).

22
Stephenson v. McCluregreen
moctapp · 1980 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013See Stephenson, 606 S.W.2d at 214 (the doctrine of contribution "does presuppose the liability of both parties to the plaintiff.

11
Mid-Continent News Co. v. Ford Motor Co.green
moctapp · 1984 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013An allegation of such liability is essential to state a cause of action under the joint tortfeasor doctrine of Whitehead and Kales”); Mid-Continent News Co., 671 S.W.2d at 800 (relying on Stephenson to find that the party seeking contribution was required to admit its own liability in its third-party petition). .

11
Murphy v. Carrongreen
mo · 1976 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
1 sentence

1994Murphy v. Carron, 536 S.W.2d 30, 32 (Mo. banc 1976).

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 (9)

CaseCitedYears
Fire Insurance Exchange v. Cincinnati Insurance green
wisctapp · 2000
1 sentence

2011Although the trial court reversed summary judgment in the humane society’s favor, the court did not address the merits of the claim of negligence. 610 N.W.2d at 103 .

12011–2011
Burrell Ex Rel. Schatz v. O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. green
moctapp · 2005
1 sentence

2009In Burrell, a contribution claim was defeated for failure to show a right to control, and thus a duty to protect, the plaintiff in his use of a motorized scooter. 175 S.W.3d at 656-57 .

12009–2009
STATE EX REL. SAFETY ROOF. SYS. v. Crawford green
moctapp · 2002
1 sentence

2005Id.

12005–2005
State Ex Rel. General Electric Co. v. Gaertner green
mo · 1984
1 sentence

2000General Electric v. Gaertner, 666 S.W.2d 764 (Mo. banc 1984), which they cite for the principle that a claim for contribution is separate and apart from the underlying tort action.

12000–2000
Safeway Stores, Inc. v. City of Raytown green
mo · 1982
1 sentence

1996In Safeway Stores, Inc. v. Raytown, 633 S.W.2d 727 (Mo. banc 1982), the Missouri Supreme Court held that an action for contribution is a separate cause of action from the original wrongful death suit, and the liability of defendant is not predetermined: [Contribution defendants] have the right to perform discovery, and to present evidence to refute [contribution plaintiff’s] charges including all defenses which would have been available in the original action.

11996–1996
Hayon v. Coca Cola Bottling Co. of New England green
mass · 1978
2 sentences

1995In Bishop v. Klein, 380 Mass. 285 , 402 N.E.2d 1365 (1980), the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, interpreting Mass.Gen.L. ch. 231B, § 4 (“§ 4”), a portion of UCATA § 4 that differs only semantically from the second portion of § 537.060, held that the statute does not apply to limit contribution where the parties settled after judgment: [T]o apply the contribution bar of § 4(b) to a settlement reached after judgment has been entered contradicts the general purpose of the statute as recognized in Hayon v. Coca Cola Bottling Co. of New England, 375 Mass. 644 , 378 N.E.2d 442 [, 445[2] (19

1995In Bishop v. Klein, 380 Mass. 285 , 402 N.E.2d 1365 (1980), the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, interpreting Mass.Gen.L. ch. 231B, § 4 (“§ 4”), a portion of UCATA § 4 that differs only semantically from the second portion of § 537.060, held that the statute does not apply to limit contribution where the parties settled after judgment: [T]o apply the contribution bar of § 4(b) to a settlement reached after judgment has been entered contradicts the general purpose of the statute as recognized in Hayon v. Coca Cola Bottling Co. of New England, 375 Mass. 644 , 378 N.E.2d 442 [, 445[2] (19

11995–1995
Bishop v. KLEIN FULLER green
mass · 1980
2 sentences

1995In Bishop v. Klein, 380 Mass. 285 , 402 N.E.2d 1365 (1980), the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, interpreting Mass.Gen.L. ch. 231B, § 4 (“§ 4”), a portion of UCATA § 4 that differs only semantically from the second portion of § 537.060, held that the statute does not apply to limit contribution where the parties settled after judgment: [T]o apply the contribution bar of § 4(b) to a settlement reached after judgment has been entered contradicts the general purpose of the statute as recognized in Hayon v. Coca Cola Bottling Co. of New England, 375 Mass. 644 , 378 N.E.2d 442 [, 445[2] (19

1995In Bishop v. Klein, 380 Mass. 285 , 402 N.E.2d 1365 (1980), the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, interpreting Mass.Gen.L. ch. 231B, § 4 (“§ 4”), a portion of UCATA § 4 that differs only semantically from the second portion of § 537.060, held that the statute does not apply to limit contribution where the parties settled after judgment: [T]o apply the contribution bar of § 4(b) to a settlement reached after judgment has been entered contradicts the general purpose of the statute as recognized in Hayon v. Coca Cola Bottling Co. of New England, 375 Mass. 644 , 378 N.E.2d 442 [, 445[2] (19

11995–1995
Fane v. Hootman neutral
iowa · 1962
2 sentences

1980The circumstances of this case are to be distinguished from those in Fane v. Hootman, 254 Iowa 241 , 117 N.W.2d 435 (1962) on which the appellant relies.

1980The circumstances of this case are to be distinguished from those in Fane v. Hootman, 254 Iowa 241 , 117 N.W.2d 435 (1962) on which the appellant relies.

11980–1980
Morrison v. Poyntz neutral
kyctapp · 1838
1 sentence

1878Courts of law have long since adopted the doctrine of contribution, and now allow actions of assumpsit or indebitatus assumpsit to be maintained by one co-surety or co-debtor, for any excess of the common indebtedness which he may have discharged over his proportionate share. 3 Denio., supra; Kemp v. Finden, 12 Mees. & Welsb. 421; Morrison v. Poyntz, 7 Dana 307 ; Bachelder v. Fiske, 17 Mass. 464 ; Mason v. Lord, 20 Pick. 447 ; Fell’s Law of Guaranty and Suretyship, 297.

11878–1878

Where else courts name it

IL 169 (1969–2026) NY 67 (1874–2025) TX 46 (1896–2024) MN 33 (1943–2019) CA 31 (1973–2024) FL 27 (1975–2025) WI 27 (1962–2019) NJ 20 (1938–2025) WA 16 (1981–2026) MI 14 (1922–2015) OH 14 (1997–2024) OR 14 (1974–2026) WV 12 (1990–2023) MO 12 (1878–2013) MD 10 (1989–2023) IA 10 (1916–2014) PA 9 (1962–2022) NV 9 (2004–2022) DE 9 (2004–2025) AZ 8 (1971–2016) CT 8 (1971–2014) MA 7 (1979–2026) LA 7 (1979–2009) GA 6 (1900–2023) DC 6 (1990–2008) UT 5 (2000–2024) TN 5 (1915–2019) NM 4 (1987–2011) AK 4 (1975–2001) VA 4 (1983–1995) IN 4 (1997–2012) ME 4 (2000–2011) SC 3 (2009–2025) CO 3 (1995–2007) NC 3 (1895–2014) KY 3 (1907–1990) OK 2 (2001–2011) MT 2 (1995–2005) WY 2 (1993–2013) RI 2 (1998–2008) HI 2 (2002–2006) NH 2 (1987–1987) KS 2 (1980–2009)

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