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de novo standard in Missouri

78 Missouri opinions name it 2 courts 1968–2025 9 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 (34)

CaseFollowedCited
City of Springfield v. Geegreen
moctapp · 2004 · cited in 8 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2005–2010
2 sentences

2010City of Springfield v. Gee, 149 S.W.3d 609, 612 (Mo.App.2004).

2010Standard of Review In reviewing a trial court’s grant of a motion for summary judgment, “we employ a de novo standard of review.” Neasler v. Keirsbilck, 307 S.W.3d 193, 194 (Mo.App.2010) (citing City of Springfield v. Gee, 149 S.W.3d 609, 612 (Mo.App.2004)).

78
Burns v. Smithgreen
mo · 2010 · cited in 12 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2011–2022
2 sentences

2022“Where, as here, the trial court granted summary judgment, this Court [] applies a de novo standard of review.” [Burns v. Smith, 303 S.W.3d 505, 509 (Mo. banc 2010)].

2022“Where, as here, the trial court granted summary judgment, this Court also applies a de novo standard of review.” Id.

512
ITT Commercial Finance Corp. v. Mid-America Marine Supply Corp.green
mo · 1993 · cited in 6 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2006–2019
2 sentences

2019Id.

2017Applying a de novo standard of review, see ITT Commercial Finance Corp. v. Mid-America Marine Supply Corp., 854 S.W.2d 371, 376 (Mo. banc 1993), we reverse the trial court’s judgment because Plaintiff did not meet its burden under Rule 74.04. 1 Specifically, Plaintiffs statement of uncontroverted material facts did not demonstrate that there was no dispute about each of the facts supporting each element of the claims upon which Plaintiff would have had the burden of proof at trial.

36
Marion v. Marcusgreen
moctapp · 2006 · cited in 4 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2006–2019
2 sentences

2019P'ship, L.L.L.P. v. City of Columbia, 307 S.W.3d 243, 252 (Mo. App. W.D. 2010) (citing Marion v. Marcus, 199 S.W.3d 887, 893-94 (Mo. App. W.D. 2006)).

2006The court adopted a de novo standard, following the language of Supreme Court Rule 70.02(a). 1 Id. at 892-94 .

34
Rader Family Ltd. Partnership v. City of Columbiagreen
moctapp · 2010 · cited in 3 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2019–2021
2 sentences

2021P’ship, L.L.L.P. v. City of Columbia, 307 S.W.3d 243, 252 (Mo.App. 2010).

2019P'ship, L.L.L.P. v. City of Columbia, 307 S.W.3d 243, 252 (Mo. App. W.D. 2010) (citing Marion v. Marcus, 199 S.W.3d 887, 893-94 (Mo. App. W.D. 2006)).

33
Lampley v. Stategreen
moctapp · 2000 · cited in 3 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See, e.g., Stiens v. Director of Revenue, 19 S.W.3d 695, 697 (Mo. App. E.D. 2000) (citing section 302.535.1 and 479.500.4(2)).

2015See, e.g., Stiens v. Director of Revenue, 19 S.W.3d 695, 697 (Mo. App. E.D. 2000) (citing section 302.535.1 and 479.500.4(2)).

33
Gray v. Stategreen
moctapp · 2010 · cited in 3 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2010–2012
2 sentences

2012In reviewing a trial court’s grant of a motion for summary judgment, “we employ a de novo standard of review.” Neisler v. Keirsbilek, 307 S.W.3d 193, 194 (Mo.App.2010).

2011In reviewing a trial court's grant of a motion for summary judgment, "we employ a de novo standard of review." Neisler v. Keirsbilck, 307 S.W.3d 193, 194 (Mo. App.2010) (emphasis omitted).

33
Bland v. IMCO RECYCLING, INC.green
moctapp · 2003 · cited in 3 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2004–2006
2 sentences

2006Gee, 149 S.W.3d at 612 ; Bland v. IMCO Recycling, Inc., 122 S.W.3d 98, 102 (Mo.App.2003).

2004Bland v. IMCO Recycling, Inc., 122 S.W.3d 98, 102 (Mo.App.2003).

33
State v. Smothersgreen
moctapp · 2009 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2016–2023
2 sentences

2023Standard of Review “When the facts are uncontested and the only issue is a matter of statutory construction, we review the circuit court’s dismissal of a felony complaint under a de novo standard.” State v. Smothers, 297 S.W.3d 626, 632 (Mo. App. W.D. 2009) (citing Holtcamp v. State, 259 S.W.3d 537, 539 (Mo. banc 2008)).

2016But “[wjhen the facts are uncontested and the only issue is a matter of statutory construction, we review the circuit court’s dismissal of a felony complaint under a de novo standard.” State v. Smothers, 297 S.W.3d 626, 632 (Mo.App.W.D.2009).

22
Holtcamp v. Stategreen
mo · 2008 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2009–2023
2 sentences

2023Standard of Review “When the facts are uncontested and the only issue is a matter of statutory construction, we review the circuit court’s dismissal of a felony complaint under a de novo standard.” State v. Smothers, 297 S.W.3d 626, 632 (Mo. App. W.D. 2009) (citing Holtcamp v. State, 259 S.W.3d 537, 539 (Mo. banc 2008)).

2009Holtcamp v. State, 259 S.W.3d 537, 539 (Mo. banc 2008); State v. Rousseau, 34 S.W.3d 254, 259 (Mo.App.

22
Ryann Spencer Group, Inc. v. Assurance Co. of Americagreen
moctapp · 2008 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2012–2013
2 sentences

2013Ryann Spencer Group, Inc. v. Assurance Co. of America, 275 S.W.3d 284, 287 (Mo.App.E.D.2008).

2012Ryann Spencer Group, Inc. v. Assurance Co. of America, 275 S.W.3d 284, 287 (Mo.App.

22
Murphy v. Jackson National Life Insurance Co.green
moctapp · 2002 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2010–2011
2 sentences

2011As such, we will not defer to the trial court's decision, Murphy v. Jackson Nat'l Life Ins., Co., 83 S.W.3d 663, 665 (Mo.App.2002), but rather, we will use the same standards the trial court should have used in reaching its decision to grant the motion for summary judgment.

2011As such, we will not defer to the trial court’s decision, Murphy v. Jackson Nat’l Life Ins., Co., 83 S.W.3d 663, 665 (Mo.App.2002), but rather, we will use the same standards the trial court should have used in reaching its decision to grant the motion for summary judgment.

22
Murphy v. Carrongreen
mo · 1976 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1980–1996
2 sentences

1996Evidence was presented by Respondent and the trial court granted the petition and enjoined the Director from denying Respondent a license under § 302.060(9). 4 In her sole point on appeal, the Director states that the trial court erred in enjoining the Director from denying a license to Respondent as the injunction required the Director to act contrary to § 302.060(9) in that Respondent has been convicted more than twice in state court of crimes “relating to driving while intoxicated.” As this was a court tried case, our review is governed by Murphy v. Carron, 536 S.W.2d 30, 32 (Mo. banc 1976)

1980Lam-mert antedated Murphy v. Carron, supra. It is apparent that a de novo standard of review was used by this court in Lammert .

12
Jessica Chavez v. Cedar Fair, LPgreen
mo · 2014 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Hogan and Bliss argue that we should review this claim of error under the de novo standard of review because “[w]hether the jury was properly instructed is a question of law that [we] review[] de novo.” Zerpa v. XPO Logistics Freight, Inc., 662 S.W.3d 1 , 5 (Mo. App. W.D. 2022) (quoting Chavez v. Cedar Fair, LP, 450 S.W.3d 291, 294 (Mo. banc 2014)).

11
State of Missouri v. Antonio Westgreen
moctapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022The trial court was "not required to hear testimony from jurors to rule on a motion for new trial that is brought on allegations of juror misconduct." State v. West, 425 S.W.3d 151, 155 (Mo. App. W.D. 2014) (citation omitted).

11
Long v. Shelter Insurance Companiesgreen
moctapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Companies, 351 S.W.3d 692, 695-96 (Mo. App. W.D. 2011)).

11
Turner v. Missouri Department of Conservationgreen
moctapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Turner v. Missouri Department of Conservation, 349 S.W.3d 434, 442 (Mo.App. 2011).

11
State ex rel. Pinkerton v. Fahnestockgreen
mo · 2017 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Pinkerton v. Fahnestock, 531 S.W.3d 36, 44 (Mo. banc 2017), a de novo standard of review is appropriate for appellate review of a denial of a motion to compel arbitration when a court must analyze the terms of an arbitration agreement. 5 Analysis I.

11
State v. Brunergreen
mo · 2018 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020State v. Bruner, 541 S.W.3d 529, 534 (Mo. banc 2018) (citing State v. Jackson, 433 S.W.3d 390, 395 (Mo. banc 2014)); see also Rule 28.01(c), Mo. R.

11
State of Missouri v. Bruce Piercegreen
mo · 2014 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020State v. Bruner, 541 S.W.3d 529, 534 (Mo. banc 2018) (citing State v. Jackson, 433 S.W.3d 390, 395 (Mo. banc 2014)); see also Rule 28.01(c), Mo. R.

11
Goerlitz v. City of Maryvillegreen
mo · 2011 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11
State v. Rousseaugreen
moctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
11
Barekman v. City of Republicgreen
moctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
Cole Ex Rel. Cole v. Warren County R-III School Districtgreen
moctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
11
Illinois v. Gatesgreen
scotus · 1983 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
11
Wampler v. Director of Revenuegreen
mo · 2001 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
11
Sutton v. Vee Jay Cement Contracting Co.green
moctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
11
Williams v. State, Department of Social Services, Division of Family Servicesgreen
moctapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
11
Green v. Director of Revenue State of Mo.green
moctapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
11
St. Louis Children's Hospital v. Commerce Bancshares, Inc.green
moctapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
11
Jarvis v. Director of Revenuegreen
mo · 1991 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
11
Dove v. Director of Revenuegreen
moctapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
11
Vogel v. Director of Revenuegreen
moctapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
11
Phipps v. School District of Kansas Citygreen
moctapp · 1982 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
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 (23)

CaseCitedYears
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. v. Bruch green
scotus · 1989
2 sentences

1995Based on principles of trust law, “a denial of benefits challenged under § 1132(a)(1)(B) is to be reviewed under a de novo standard unless the benefit plan gives the administrator or fiduciary discretionary authority to determine eligibility for benefits or to construe the terms of the plan.” 489 U.S. at 115 , 109 S.Ct. at 956-57 .

1995Based on principles of trust law, “a denial of benefits challenged under § 1132(a)(1)(B) is to be reviewed under a de novo standard unless the benefit plan gives the administrator or fiduciary discretionary authority to determine eligibility for benefits or to construe the terms of the plan.” 489 U.S. at 115 , 109 S.Ct. at 956-57 .

31990–1996
Shelton v. Kentucky Easter Seals Society, Inc. green
ky · 2013
2 sentences

2018So we operate under a de novo standard of review with no need to defer to the trial court's decision." Shelton v. Kentucky Easter Seals Soc'y, Inc., 413 S.W.3d 901 , 905 (Ky. 2013) (internal citations omitted).

2018So we operate under a de novo standard of review with no need to defer to the trial court's decision." Shelton v. Kentucky Easter Seals Soc'y, Inc., 413 S.W.3d 901 , 905 (Ky. 2013) (internal citations omitted).

22018–2018
State of Missouri v. Tawanda Kunonga green
moctapp · 2016
1 sentence

2022Kunonga, 490 S.W.3d at 770 ; Davis, 934 S.W.2d at 334-35 .

12022–2022
State v. Davis green
moctapp · 1996
1 sentence

2022Kunonga, 490 S.W.3d at 770 ; Davis, 934 S.W.2d at 334-35 .

12022–2022
Seeck v. Geico General Insurance Co. green
mo · 2007
1 sentence

2021“Where the trial court granted summary judgment, we also apply a de novo standard of review.” Id. (citing Long v. Shelter Ins.

12021–2021
Edgerton v. Morrison green
mo · 2009
2 sentences

2019Id. "'In making this determination as to a particular instruction, [we] view[] the evidence in the light most favorable to its submission.'" Id. (quoting Edgerton, 280 S.W.3d at 65-66 ). 5 "We review a trial court's decision not to give a proffered instruction under a de novo standard of review, determining whether it was supported by the evidence and the law." Rader Family Ltd.

2019Id. "'In making this determination as to a particular instruction, [we] view[] the evidence in the light most favorable to its submission.'" Id. (quoting Edgerton, 280 S.W.3d at 65-66 ). 5 "We review a trial court's decision not to give a proffered instruction under a de novo standard of review, determining whether it was supported by the evidence and the law." Rader Family Ltd.

12019–2019
Jackson v. Commonwealth green
ky · 2006
1 sentence

2018Jackson v. Commonwealth, 187 S.W.3d 300 , 305 (Ky. 2006).

12018–2018
North Fork Collieries, LLC v. Hall green
ky · 2010
1 sentence

2018Id. at 102 .

12018–2018
Kristin Nicole Stiers v. Director of Revenue green
mo · 2016
1 sentence

2018Here, application of the de novo standard of review is also appropriate because the applicable standard of care is derived from a regulation, and thus "this case involves the application and interpretation of a regulation, [which we review] de novo. " Stiers v. Dir. of Revenue , 477 S.W.3d 611 , 614 (Mo. banc 2016).

12018–2018
The Kentucky Shakespeare Festival, Inc. v. Brantley Dunaway green
ky · 2016
1 sentence

2018"The interpretation of a contract, including determining whether a contract is ambiguous, is a question of law to be determined de novo on appellate review." Kentucky Shakespeare Festival, Inc. v. Dunaway, 490 S.W.3d 691 , 695 (Ky. 2016) (internal citation omitted).

12018–2018
Farmers & Traders Bank v. Kibbe green
moctapp · 1986
12015–2015
Albert J. Hoppe, Inc. v. St. Louis Public Service Co. green
mo · 1950
12015–2015
National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius green
scotus · 2012
12013–2013
McBurney v. Cameron green
moctapp · 2008
12011–2011
Gibbons v. J. Nuckolls, Inc. green
mo · 2007
12008–2008
Burke v. Goodman green
moctapp · 2003
12008–2008
State v. Sterling green
moctapp · 2001
12007–2007
Hollis v. Director of Revenue green
moctapp · 1990
12003–2003
Medellin v. State green
moctapp · 1988
11995–1995
Kinder v. Director of Revenue green
moctapp · 1995
11995–1995
Boyd v. Director of Revenue green
moctapp · 1985
11989–1989
State v. O'Neal green
moctapp · 1981
11984–1984
Koplar v. State Tax Commission green
mo · 1959
11968–1968

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MO § Mo. Rev. Stat. § 302.535 (4) MO § Mo. Rev. Stat. § 210.842 (3) MO § Mo. Rev. Stat. § 302.311 (3) MO § Mo. Rev. Stat. § 303.025 (3) MO § Mo. Rev. Stat. § 487.030 (3) USC § 29u.s.c.1132 (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

OH 2702 (1948–2026) IL 2388 (1962–2026) TX 2382 (1960–2026) CA 2096 (1926–2026) MS 1710 (1969–2026) PA 1548 (1953–2026) TN 1479 (1962–2026) WV 1195 (1991–2026) FL 1102 (1978–2026) LA 773 (1991–2026) GA 674 (1934–2026) SD 546 (1975–2026) IN 526 (1989–2026) NM 477 (1961–2026) KS 467 (1972–2026) NC 447 (1943–2026) NJ 408 (1958–2026) OK 405 (1951–2026) MD 389 (1971–2026) ND 280 (1981–2026) MN 279 (1969–2026) AL 266 (1974–2026) WA 256 (1968–2026) VA 240 (1988–2026) KY 229 (1954–2026) WI 209 (1980–2026) MI 174 (1951–2026) NY 165 (1968–2026) RI 159 (1975–2026) SC 106 (1983–2026) VT 96 (1969–2026) CO 95 (1973–2026) CT 89 (1941–2026) WY 87 (1982–2026) MO 78 (1968–2025) AR 78 (1960–2026) HI 77 (1980–2026) AZ 73 (1948–2025) ME 64 (1987–2025) NV 57 (1998–2026) AK 42 (1993–2026) DC 41 (1969–2025) ID 41 (1978–2025) MA 37 (1976–2026) IA 35 (1974–2026) MT 35 (1989–2026) DE 31 (1969–2026) NH 30 (1978–2025) UT 25 (1981–2022) NE 24 (1997–2026) OR 22 (1944–2025) VI 8 (2010–2024) GU 2 (2022–2023)

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