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malice standard in Missouri

10 Missouri opinions name it 2 courts 1984–2024 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 (14)

CaseFollowedCited
Sanders v. Daniel International Corp.green
mo · 1984 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1985–2024
2 sentences

2024Carlton suggests he can show the requisite intent because Officer Means’s conduct was so reckless and was so willfully in disregard of another’s rights that a trier of fact could infer he had an improper or wrongful motive.4 No Missouri cases have found malice based on an inference of 4 This proposition also originated in Twiehaus, where the Court stated that it was “arguable” a court may need to determine if the allegations of a pleading give rise to an inference of malice and observed that Sanders v. Daniel Int’l Corp., 682 S.W.2d 803, 808 (Mo. banc 1984)—a case discussing definitions of mal

1985Sanders, supra, 682 S.W.2d at 814 [8].

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Carter v. Willert Home Products, Inc.green
mo · 1986 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1987–2000
2 sentences

2000Carter, 714 S.W.2d at 513 ; MAI 5 th 23.10(1) Notes on Use 1 (1996). *17 In this case, O’Reilly’s communications to Jami Crouch and Joe Barger were qualifiedly privileged.

1987In Carter v. Willert Home Products, Inc., 714 S.W. 2d 506, 513 (Mo. banc 1986), the court said that MAI-3rd 23.10(2) incorporates the malice standard in New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, 376 U.S. 254 , 84 S.Ct. 710 , 11 L.Ed.2d 686 (1964).

12
Davis v. Board of Educ. City of St. Louisgreen
moctapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Louis, 963 S.W.2d 679, 689 (Mo. App. E.D. 1998); Rozell v. Stiefermann, 726 S.W.2d 342, 343-44 (Mo. App. W.D. 1987). 3 Outside of this factual scenario, we have found only two cases in which the pleading or the record was sufficient to invoke the malice exception.

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Blue v. Harrah's North Kansas City, LLCgreen
moctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See Blue, 170 S.W.3d at 479-80 (involving a false arrest claim); Rozell, 726 S.W.2d at 344 (involving a defamation claim). 6 Id. at 451 .

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Rozell v. Stiefermanngreen
moctapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024Louis, 963 S.W.2d 679, 689 (Mo. App. E.D. 1998); Rozell v. Stiefermann, 726 S.W.2d 342, 343-44 (Mo. App. W.D. 1987). 3 Outside of this factual scenario, we have found only two cases in which the pleading or the record was sufficient to invoke the malice exception.

2024See Blue, 170 S.W.3d at 479-80 (involving a false arrest claim); Rozell, 726 S.W.2d at 344 (involving a defamation claim). 6 Id. at 451 .

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McCormack v. Douglasgreen
moctapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024In McCormack, a volunteer firefighter drove past a stop sign and collided with another vehicle, killing the driver. 328 S.W.3d at 448 .

2024See McCormack, 328 S.W.3d at 450 .

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Southers v. City of Farmingtongreen
mo · 2008 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024See Southers, 263 S.W.3d at 610 (noting the malice exception without further discussion); Barron, 655 S.W.3d at 361 (noting that plaintiff “made no allegation that [the officer] was acting with malice” without further discussion).

2024See also Southers, 263 S.W.3d at 610 -11 n.8 (expressly distinguishing the malice exception in this state from other jurisdictions that provide exceptions from official immunity for “recklessness or gross negligence”); see also, e.g., Gray-Ross, 643 S.W.3d at 670 n.1 (finding an 7 allegation that a public official “acted willfully and recklessly” with “a reckless indifference to and conscious disregard for the safety of others” did not sufficiently plead the malice exception because it did not include an allegation that the official “intended her action to be prejudicial or injurious”).

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State Ex Rel. Twiehaus v. Adolfgreen
mo · 1986 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024See id. at 447 .

2024Id.

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Welling v. Weinfeldgreen
ohio · 2007 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See Welling, 866 N.E.2d at 1058 (noting the actual malice standard protects negligent reporters and editors who merely fail to observe an error or to use reasonable care in averting misrepresentations).

2008See Welling, 866 N.E.2d at 1058 (noting the actual malice standard protects negligent reporters and editors who merely fail to observe an error or to use reasonable care in averting misrepresentations).

11
Shafer v. Lamar Pub. Co., Inc.green
moctapp · 1981 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999See Shafer v. Lamar, 621 S.W.2d 709, 710 (Mo.App.1981); Ramacciotti, 550 S.W.2d at 225 ; Rowden v. Amick, 446 S.W.2d 849, 857 (Mo.App.1969); see also 19 A.L.R.3d 1361 , Section 5(d) (1968 and Supp.1996).

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Rowden v. Amickgreen
moctapp · 1969 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999See Shafer v. Lamar, 621 S.W.2d 709, 710 (Mo.App.1981); Ramacciotti, 550 S.W.2d at 225 ; Rowden v. Amick, 446 S.W.2d 849, 857 (Mo.App.1969); see also 19 A.L.R.3d 1361 , Section 5(d) (1968 and Supp.1996).

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Bose Corp. v. Consumers Union of United States, Inc.green
scotus · 1984 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
2 sentences

1987In Bose Corp. v. Consumers Union of U.S., Inc., 466 U.S. 485, 511 , 104 S.Ct. 1949 , 1965 n. 30, 80 L.Ed.2d 502, 524, n. 30 (1984), the court stated in connection with the actual malice standard in New York Times: The burden of proving “actual malice” requires the plaintiff to demonstrate with clear and convincing evidence that the defendant realized that his statement was false or that he subjectively entertained serious doubt as to the truth of his statement, (citations omitted).

1987In Bose Corp. v. Consumers Union of U.S., Inc., 466 U.S. 485, 511 , 104 S.Ct. 1949 , 1965 n. 30, 80 L.Ed.2d 502, 524, n. 30 (1984), the court stated in connection with the actual malice standard in New York Times: The burden of proving “actual malice” requires the plaintiff to demonstrate with clear and convincing evidence that the defendant realized that his statement was false or that he subjectively entertained serious doubt as to the truth of his statement, (citations omitted).

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Proctor v. Stevens Employment Services, Inc.green
mo · 1986 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
1 sentence

1986See Proctor v. Stevens Employment Services, Inc. 712 S.W.2d 684 (Mo. banc 1986).

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Buckley v. Knappgreen
mo · 1871 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
2 sentences

1984In Sharpe , the prevailing party supported the malice instruction by a citation to Buckley v. Knapp, 48 Mo. 152, 158 (1871).

1984In Sharpe , the prevailing party supported the malice instruction by a citation to Buckley v. Knapp, 48 Mo. 152, 158 (1871).

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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 (12)

CaseCitedYears
New York Times Co. v. Sullivan green
scotus · 1964
2 sentences

1987In Carter v. Willert Home Products, Inc., 714 S.W. 2d 506, 513 (Mo. banc 1986), the court said that MAI-3rd 23.10(2) incorporates the malice standard in New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, 376 U.S. 254 , 84 S.Ct. 710 , 11 L.Ed.2d 686 (1964).

1987In Carter v. Willert Home Products, Inc., 714 S.W. 2d 506, 513 (Mo. banc 1986), the court said that MAI-3rd 23.10(2) incorporates the malice standard in New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, 376 U.S. 254 , 84 S.Ct. 710 , 11 L.Ed.2d 686 (1964).

21986–1987
Bachmann v. Welby green
moctapp · 1993
1 sentence

2024See Barron, 655 S.W.3d at 360-61; Davis, 193 S.W.3d at 763 ; Bachmann, 860 S.W.2d at 34 .

12024–2024
Throneberry v. Missouri State Highway Patrol green
moctapp · 2017
2 sentences

2024The malice exception also did not apply in Throneberry, where a police officer pursued a suspect, who collided with another vehicle. 526 S.W.3d at 201-02 .

2024Id. at 202 .

12024–2024
Davis v. Lambert-St. Louis International Airport green
mo · 2006
1 sentence

2024See Barron, 655 S.W.3d at 360-61; Davis, 193 S.W.3d at 763 ; Bachmann, 860 S.W.2d at 34 .

12024–2024
West v. Media General Convergence, Inc. green
tenn · 2001
1 sentence

2008Id. at 647-48 .

12008–2008
Monitor Patriot Co. v. Roy green
scotus · 1971
2 sentences

1999Monitor Patriot Co. v. Roy, 401 U.S. 265, 271 , 91 S.Ct. 621, 625 , 28 L.Ed.2d 35 (1971).

1999Monitor Patriot Co. v. Roy, 401 U.S. 265, 271 , 91 S.Ct. 621, 625 , 28 L.Ed.2d 35 (1971).

11999–1999
Ramacciotti v. Zinn green
moctapp · 1977
1 sentence

1999See Shafer v. Lamar, 621 S.W.2d 709, 710 (Mo.App.1981); Ramacciotti, 550 S.W.2d at 225 ; Rowden v. Amick, 446 S.W.2d 849, 857 (Mo.App.1969); see also 19 A.L.R.3d 1361 , Section 5(d) (1968 and Supp.1996).

11999–1999
Curtis Publishing Co. v. Butts green
scotus · 1967
2 sentences

1988In Curtis Publishing Co. v. Butts, 388 U.S. 130 , 87 S.Ct. 1975 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1094 (1967) and Associated Press v. Walker, 388 U.S. 130 , 87 S.Ct. 1975 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1094 (1967), the Court extended the actual malice standard to include "public figures." In Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc., 418 U.S. 323 , 94 S.Ct. 2997 , 41 L.Ed.2d 789 (1974), the Court reaffirmed the actual malice standard for public officials and public figures but held that for private figures the States could establish their own standards of liability for defamation so long as fault is an essential element and so long as recovery o

1988In Curtis Publishing Co. v. Butts, 388 U.S. 130 , 87 S.Ct. 1975 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1094 (1967) and Associated Press v. Walker, 388 U.S. 130 , 87 S.Ct. 1975 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1094 (1967), the Court extended the actual malice standard to include "public figures." In Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc., 418 U.S. 323 , 94 S.Ct. 2997 , 41 L.Ed.2d 789 (1974), the Court reaffirmed the actual malice standard for public officials and public figures but held that for private figures the States could establish their own standards of liability for defamation so long as fault is an essential element and so long as recovery o

11988–1988
Estes v. Lawton-Byrne-Bruner Insurance Agency Co. green
moctapp · 1969
2 sentences

1988Estes, 437 S.W.2d at 693 .

1988Estes, 437 S.W.2d at 693 .

11988–1988
Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc. green
scotus · 1974
2 sentences

1988In Curtis Publishing Co. v. Butts, 388 U.S. 130 , 87 S.Ct. 1975 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1094 (1967) and Associated Press v. Walker, 388 U.S. 130 , 87 S.Ct. 1975 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1094 (1967), the Court extended the actual malice standard to include "public figures." In Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc., 418 U.S. 323 , 94 S.Ct. 2997 , 41 L.Ed.2d 789 (1974), the Court reaffirmed the actual malice standard for public officials and public figures but held that for private figures the States could establish their own standards of liability for defamation so long as fault is an essential element and so long as recovery o

1988In Curtis Publishing Co. v. Butts, 388 U.S. 130 , 87 S.Ct. 1975 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1094 (1967) and Associated Press v. Walker, 388 U.S. 130 , 87 S.Ct. 1975 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1094 (1967), the Court extended the actual malice standard to include "public figures." In Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc., 418 U.S. 323 , 94 S.Ct. 2997 , 41 L.Ed.2d 789 (1974), the Court reaffirmed the actual malice standard for public officials and public figures but held that for private figures the States could establish their own standards of liability for defamation so long as fault is an essential element and so long as recovery o

11988–1988
Dun & Bradstreet, Inc. v. Greenmoss Builders, Inc. green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

1988In Dun & Bradstreet, Inc. v. Greenmoss Builders, Inc., 472 U.S. 749, 763 , 105 S.Ct. 2939, 2948 , 86 L.Ed.2d 593 (1985), an opinion by Justice Powell stated "that permitting recovery of presumed and punitive damages in defamation cases absent a showing of `actual malice' does not violate the First Amendment when the defamatory statements do not involve matters of public concern." Rehnquist and O'Connor, JJ., concurred.

1988In Dun & Bradstreet, Inc. v. Greenmoss Builders, Inc., 472 U.S. 749, 763 , 105 S.Ct. 2939, 2948 , 86 L.Ed.2d 593 (1985), an opinion by Justice Powell stated "that permitting recovery of presumed and punitive damages in defamation cases absent a showing of `actual malice' does not violate the First Amendment when the defamatory statements do not involve matters of public concern." Rehnquist and O'Connor, JJ., concurred.

11988–1988
Sharpe v. Johnston neutral
· 1875
2 sentences

1984Sharpe v. Johnston, supra, at 561 .

1984Sharpe v. Johnston, supra, at 561 .

11984–1984

Where else courts name it

CA 232 (1979–2026) TX 61 (1984–2025) MA 55 (1971–2025) PA 52 (1966–2026) WA 44 (1969–2025) NJ 41 (1982–2026) MI 40 (1977–2022) NY 33 (1975–2024) OH 27 (1980–2025) IL 26 (1968–2014) FL 23 (1978–2025) SC 22 (1978–2024) MD 20 (1978–2022) IN 18 (1974–2017) MN 17 (1985–2023) IA 16 (1979–2026) TN 16 (1978–2024) NC 15 (1983–2025) GA 14 (1984–2026) WV 12 (1981–2020) DC 12 (1975–2023) KY 10 (1989–2024) WI 10 (1988–2024) WY 10 (1884–2019) AZ 10 (1976–2025) LA 10 (1978–2025) VA 10 (1985–2026) MO 10 (1984–2024) ID 10 (1990–2017) NM 9 (2008–2023) NV 7 (2000–2024) CO 7 (1981–2025) OK 7 (1984–2017) DE 7 (1985–2024) UT 7 (1981–2019) AL 7 (1980–2007) MS 6 (1977–2023) MT 5 (1980–2004) AK 5 (1988–2007) VT 5 (1990–2013) VI 4 (2010–2013) AR 4 (1979–2021) ME 4 (1985–2021) CT 4 (1982–2015) OR 4 (1983–1997) NH 2 (2007–2021)

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