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relationship test in Missouri

11 Missouri opinions name it 1 courts 1975–2020 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 (13)

CaseFollowedCited
Kennedy v. Dixongreen
mo · 1969 · cited in 3 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1994–1995
2 sentences

1995In Kennedy v. Dixon, 439 S.W.2d 173 (Mo. banc 1969) [6-8] the court adopted the most significant relationship test articulated in Restatement (Second) of Conflict of Laws.

1995The most significant relationship test was adopted by Missouri to govern tort actions in Kennedy v. Dixon, 439 S.W.2d 173, 180 (Mo. banc 1969).

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Reis v. Peabody Coal Co.green
moctapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Zafer Chiropractic & Sports Injs., P.A. v. Hermann, 501 S.W.3d 545, 550 (Mo. App. E.D. 2016) (citing Reis v. Peabody Coal Co., 997 S.W.2d 49, 58 (Mo. App. E.D. 1999)).

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Zafer Chiropractic & Sports Injuries, P.A. v. Andy Hermanngreen
moctapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Zafer Chiropractic & Sports Injs., P.A. v. Hermann, 501 S.W.3d 545, 550 (Mo. App. E.D. 2016) (citing Reis v. Peabody Coal Co., 997 S.W.2d 49, 58 (Mo. App. E.D. 1999)).

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Ameristar Jet Charter, Inc. v. Dodson International Parts, Inc.green
mo · 2005 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012To the extent this case presents a true conflict of laws issue, the most significant relationship test, which Missouri courts use to resolve true conflicts, Ameristar Jet Charter, Inc. v. Dodson Int’l Parts, Inc., 155 S.W.3d 50, 58 (Mo. banc 2005) (holding that the most significant relationship test applies when there is a conflict between substantive laws); would favor finding that the relationship between Colonial and Heartland be decided under Missouri law.

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Dillard v. Shaughnessy, Fickel & Scott Architects, Inc.green
moctapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011Dillard v. Shaughnessy, Fickel & Scott Architects, Inc., 943 S.W.2d 711, 715 (Mo.App.

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Fix v. Fixgreen
mo · 1993 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005“A constructive trust is a method by which a court exercises its equitable powers to ‘remedy a situation where a party has been wrongfully deprived of some right, title, benefit or interest in property as a result of fraud or in violation of confidence or faith reposed in another.’ ” Fix v. Fix, 847 S.W.2d 762, 765 (Mo. banc 1993), citing Schultz v. Schultz, 637 S.W.2d 1, 4 (Mo. banc 1982) (emphasis added by the court).

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Schultz v. Schultzgreen
mo · 1982 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005“A constructive trust is a method by which a court exercises its equitable powers to ‘remedy a situation where a party has been wrongfully deprived of some right, title, benefit or interest in property as a result of fraud or in violation of confidence or faith reposed in another.’ ” Fix v. Fix, 847 S.W.2d 762, 765 (Mo. banc 1993), citing Schultz v. Schultz, 637 S.W.2d 1, 4 (Mo. banc 1982) (emphasis added by the court).

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Harlan Feeders, Inc. v. Grand Laboratories, Inc.green
iand · 1995 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999The court also stated that it “found no authority that runs contrary to the proposition that punitive damages are a matter of substantive law, and the applicable law must be determined by application of the most significant relationship test.” Id. at 1408-09 (citations omitted).

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Nakao v. Nakaogreen
moctapp · 1980 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
1 sentence

1986Courts have also referred to the most significant relationship rule in contract cases, incorporated in § 188 of the Restatement (Second) of Conflict of Laws and have used such language as “Missouri employs the criteria contained in § 188,” Brown v. Brown, 678 S.W.2d 831, 833 (Mo.App.1984), and “Missouri uses the criteria found in § 188,” Nakao v. Nakao, 602 S.W.2d 223, 226 (Mo. App.1980).

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Brown v. Browngreen
moctapp · 1984 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
1 sentence

1986Courts have also referred to the most significant relationship rule in contract cases, incorporated in § 188 of the Restatement (Second) of Conflict of Laws and have used such language as “Missouri employs the criteria contained in § 188,” Brown v. Brown, 678 S.W.2d 831, 833 (Mo.App.1984), and “Missouri uses the criteria found in § 188,” Nakao v. Nakao, 602 S.W.2d 223, 226 (Mo. App.1980).

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National Starch and Chemical Corp. v. Newmangreen
moctapp · 1978 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
1 sentence

1986See also Havenfield Corp. v. H & R Block, Inc., 509 F.2d 1263, 1267 (8th Cir.1975); National Starch and Chemical Corp. v. Newman, 577 S.W.2d 99, 102 (Mo. App.1978); American Institute of Marketing Systems, Inc. v. Brooks, 469 S.W.2d 932, 936 (Mo.App.1971).

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Havenfield Corporation v. H & R Block, Inc.green
ca8 · 1975 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
1 sentence

1986See also Havenfield Corp. v. H & R Block, Inc., 509 F.2d 1263, 1267 (8th Cir.1975); National Starch and Chemical Corp. v. Newman, 577 S.W.2d 99, 102 (Mo. App.1978); American Institute of Marketing Systems, Inc. v. Brooks, 469 S.W.2d 932, 936 (Mo.App.1971).

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American Institute of Marketing Systems, Inc. v. Brooksgreen
moctapp · 1971 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
1 sentence

1986See also Havenfield Corp. v. H & R Block, Inc., 509 F.2d 1263, 1267 (8th Cir.1975); National Starch and Chemical Corp. v. Newman, 577 S.W.2d 99, 102 (Mo. App.1978); American Institute of Marketing Systems, Inc. v. Brooks, 469 S.W.2d 932, 936 (Mo.App.1971).

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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 (4)

CaseCitedYears
Colonial Presbyterian Church v. Heartland Presbytery green
moctapp · 2012
1 sentence

2020Colonial Presbyterian Church, 375 S.W.3d at 200 .

12020–2020
Goede v. Aerojet General Corp. green
moctapp · 2004
1 sentence

2012Goede, 143 S.W.3d at 26 .

12012–2012
Fugate Ex Rel. Stroup v. Fugate green
mo · 1979
1 sentence

1993Id. at 668 .

11993–1993
Howard G. Dindo v. Harold O. Whitney green
ca1 · 1970
1 sentence

1975Appellant has cited the case of Dindo v. Whitney, 429 F.2d 25 (1st Cir., 1970), in which the court followed a version of the significant relationship test in concluding that New Hampshire would apply its statute of limitations in a case arising out of an accident in Quebec.

11975–1975

Where else courts name it

CA 68 (1959–2026) PA 50 (1925–2026) TX 43 (1990–2023) FL 33 (1975–2026) WA 32 (1965–2026) IL 28 (1976–2024) NJ 26 (1976–2026) NY 20 (1979–2024) NC 17 (2001–2025) CT 17 (1980–2019) WI 17 (1973–2025) AL 14 (1956–2017) MO 11 (1975–2020) MS 11 (1968–2025) MN 10 (1956–2017) AZ 9 (1982–2023) ID 9 (1982–2017) MA 9 (1987–2024) KS 8 (1965–2015) DE 8 (1990–2025) WV 8 (1981–2022) UT 8 (1953–2012) NM 7 (1980–2024) OK 7 (1990–2026) IN 6 (1979–2013) OH 6 (2000–2013) CO 6 (2001–2025) VT 6 (1998–2013) IA 6 (1971–2001) OR 6 (1977–2021) TN 5 (1936–2025) AK 5 (1967–2024) SD 5 (1992–2026) SC 5 (2012–2021) VA 4 (1988–2025) LA 4 (1989–2013) NV 4 (1996–2018) KY 3 (2006–2020) MI 3 (1998–2008) DC 3 (1987–1999) HI 3 (1972–2008) RI 2 (1991–2010) VI 2 (1992–2005) NH 2 (1980–1996) MD 2 (2011–2012)

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