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balancing of various factors in Missouri

9 Missouri opinions name it 2 courts 1967–2023 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Westerhold v. Carrollgreen
mo · 1967 · cited in 6 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1987–2023
2 sentences

2023Plaintiffs cite the Restatement (Second) of 3 Westerhold noted the rule of privity generally does not apply to an architect's potential liability to third parties or to cases involving negligent acts posing an imminent danger, inherently dangerous products, fraud, collusion, warranties, or the negligent transmission of "telegrams." 419 S.W.2d at 77 . 4 In cases in which these two reasons are absent, the determination of whether a third party not in privity with the defendant may maintain a negligence action "involves the balancing of various factors, among which are the extent to which the tra

2023Plaintiffs cite the Restatement (Second) of 3 Westerhold noted the rule of privity generally does not apply to an architect's potential liability to third parties or to cases involving negligent acts posing an imminent danger, inherently dangerous products, fraud, collusion, warranties, or the negligent transmission of "telegrams." 419 S.W.2d at 77 . 4 In cases in which these two reasons are absent, the determination of whether a third party not in privity with the defendant may maintain a negligence action "involves the balancing of various factors, among which are the extent to which the tra

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First National Bank of Sikeston v. Goodnightgreen
moctapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
1 sentence

1989See, e.g., First National Bank of Sikeston v. Goodnight, 721 S.W.2d 122, 125 (Mo.App.1986) (“To establish negligent liability for the act of another, a plaintiff must show: (1) the existence of a duty on the part of the defendant to protect the plaintiff from injury; (2) failure of the defendant to perform that duty, and (3) injury to the plaintiff resulting from such failure.”); Westerhold, supra, 419 S.W.2d at 81 (“The determination of whether in a specific case the defendant will be held liable to a third person not in privity is a matter of policy and involves the balancing of various fact

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Aluma Kraft Manufacturing Co. v. Elmer Fox & Co.green
moctapp · 1973 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
1 sentence

1989Thus, a plaintiff may maintain a malpractice action against an accountant even though the plaintiff is not in privity with the accountant, so long as “the accountant knows the audit is to be use by the plaintiff for its benefit and guidance, or knows the recipient intends to supply the information to prospective users....” 999 v. Cox & Co., 574 F.Supp. 1026 (D.Mo. 1983) (quoting from Aluma Kraft Manufacturing Company v. Elmer Fox & Company, 493 S.W.2d 378, 383 (Mo.App.1973)).

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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 (3)

CaseCitedYears
Biakanja v. Irving green
cal · 1958
2 sentences

1989See, e.g., First National Bank of Sikeston v. Goodnight, 721 S.W.2d 122, 125 (Mo.App.1986) (“To establish negligent liability for the act of another, a plaintiff must show: (1) the existence of a duty on the part of the defendant to protect the plaintiff from injury; (2) failure of the defendant to perform that duty, and (3) injury to the plaintiff resulting from such failure.”); Westerhold, supra, 419 S.W.2d at 81 (“The determination of whether in a specific case the defendant will be held liable to a third person not in privity is a matter of policy and involves the balancing of various fact

1989See, e.g., First National Bank of Sikeston v. Goodnight, 721 S.W.2d 122, 125 (Mo.App.1986) (“To establish negligent liability for the act of another, a plaintiff must show: (1) the existence of a duty on the part of the defendant to protect the plaintiff from injury; (2) failure of the defendant to perform that duty, and (3) injury to the plaintiff resulting from such failure.”); Westerhold, supra, 419 S.W.2d at 81 (“The determination of whether in a specific case the defendant will be held liable to a third person not in privity is a matter of policy and involves the balancing of various fact

31967–1989
Miller v. Big River Concrete, LLC green
moctapp · 2000
1 sentence

2005Each and every one of the above elements are [sic] not absolutely necessary to authorize an action to be maintained.” Miller, 14 S.W.3d at 134 . 8 .

12005–2005
999 v. Cox & Co. green
moed · 1983
1 sentence

1989Thus, a plaintiff may maintain a malpractice action against an accountant even though the plaintiff is not in privity with the accountant, so long as “the accountant knows the audit is to be use by the plaintiff for its benefit and guidance, or knows the recipient intends to supply the information to prospective users....” 999 v. Cox & Co., 574 F.Supp. 1026 (D.Mo. 1983) (quoting from Aluma Kraft Manufacturing Company v. Elmer Fox & Company, 493 S.W.2d 378, 383 (Mo.App.1973)).

11989–1989

Where else courts name it

CA 147 (1961–2026) AZ 9 (1976–2002) MO 9 (1967–2023) NC 6 (1980–2006) NJ 6 (1976–2004) MN 5 (1981–2018) FL 5 (1973–1994) SC 4 (2014–2019) NY 2 (1981–2016) VA 2 (2002–2013) NM 2 (1994–1995) TN 2 (2004–2007) AK 2 (1981–1984) WA 2 (1985–1990) LA 2 (1992–2017) IL 2 (1981–1982) CO 2 (1995–2013)

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