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burden of proving claim in Missouri

66 Missouri opinions name it 2 courts 1929–2025 10 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 (38)

CaseFollowedCited
Beckham v. Beckhamgreen
moctapp · 2001 · cited in 7 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2014–2024
2 sentences

2024Beckham v. Beckham, 41 S.W.3d 908, 911 (Mo. App. 2001).

2023Beckham v. Beckham, 41 S.W.3d 908, 911 (Mo. App. 2001).

67
Buckner v. Stategreen
moctapp · 2000 · cited in 5 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2006–2014
2 sentences

2014Buckner v. State, 35 S.W.3d 417, 420 (Mo.App.W.D.2000).

2006The mov-ant has the burden of proving such error by a preponderance of the evidence, and, for this court to find clear error, we “must be under the ‘definite and firm impression that a mistake has been made.’ ” Buckner v. State, 35 S.W.3d 417, 420 (Mo.App.

55
Watson v. Mensegreen
mo · 2009 · cited in 5 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2012–2025
2 sentences

2025"The party claiming ownership by adverse possession has the burden of proving his claim by a preponderance of the evidence." Id. (citation omitted).

2025Brownfield completely ignores the Missouri Supreme Court's unequivocal holding in Watson that a "party claiming ownership by adverse possession has the burden of proving his claim by a preponderance of the evidence." 298 S.W.3d at 526 (emphasis added) (citing Shuffit v. Wade, 13 S.W.3d 329, 335 (Mo. App. S.D. 2000)).

35
Shuffit v. Wadegreen
moctapp · 2000 · cited in 3 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2009–2025
2 sentences

2025Brownfield completely ignores the Missouri Supreme Court's unequivocal holding in Watson that a "party claiming ownership by adverse possession has the burden of proving his claim by a preponderance of the evidence." 298 S.W.3d at 526 (emphasis added) (citing Shuffit v. Wade, 13 S.W.3d 329, 335 (Mo. App. S.D. 2000)).

2010Shuffit v. Wade, 13 S.W.3d 329, 335 (Mo.App.

33
Bauer v. Independent Stave Companygreen
moctapp · 1967 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1983–1984
2 sentences

1984Bauer v. Independent Stave Company, 417 S.W.2d 693, 696 (Mo.App.1967).

1983Bauer v. Independent Stave Company, 417 S.W.2d 693, 696 (Mo.App.1967).

22
Lance C. Shockley v. State of Missourigreen
mo · 2019 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2022–2025
2 sentences

2025Shockley v. State, 579 S.W.3d 881, 918-19 (Mo. banc 2019).

2022Id. at 892 ; Rule 29.15(i).

12
PRECISION INVEST., LLC v. Cornerstone Propane, LPgreen
mo · 2007 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2008–2022
2 sentences

2022Precision Investments, L.L.C. v. Cornerstone Propane, L.P., 220 S.W.3d 301, 303 (Mo. banc 2007) (internal citations omitted).

2008Id.

12
Archdekin v. Archdekingreen
mo · 2018 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019Id. at 304 .

2019Archdekin v. Archdekin, 562 S.W.3d 298, 304 (Mo. banc 2018) (internal quotations and citations omitted). “[I]n a court tried case, a trial court is free to believe or disbelieve all, part or none of the testimony of any witness.” Id. at 310 (internal quotation and citation omitted).

12
Moore v. Dudleygreen
moctapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Accord, Moore v. Dudley, 904 S.W.2d 496, 498 (Mo. App. E.D. 1995) (essential elements of an adverse possession 16 Brownfield did not raise this issue with the trial court at any time.

11
Hutchinson v. Steinkegreen
moctapp · 1962 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Hutchison v. Steinke, 353 S.W.2d 137, 144 (Mo. App. 1962). 10 Inconsistent evidence was presented to the circuit court as to whether an attorney-client relationship existed between Foulk and KCSR’s attorneys.

11
Gittemeier v. Stategreen
mo · 2017 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Gittemeier v. State, 527 S.W.3d 64, 71 (Mo. banc 2017).

11
Renaut v. Kullmangreen
moctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023Renaut v. Kullman, 152 S.W.3d 431, 436 (Mo. App. W.D. 2005).

11
Westergaard v. Stategreen
moctapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020"The appellant has the burden of proving error by a preponderance of the evidence." Westergaard v. State, 436 S.W.3d 593, 597 (Mo. App. E.D. 2014).

11
Richard E. Ivie, Jimmie R. Ivie, LaDonna Small, and Bernard Ivie v. Arnold L. Smith and Sidney B. Smithgreen
mo · 2014 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See Ivie, 439 S.W.3d at 199 n.10. 17 to both parties.

11
Arak L. McCoy v. State of Missourigreen
moctapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017McCoy v. State, 456 S.W.3d 887, 890 (Mo.App.W.D. 2015), The defendant bears the burden of proving such error by a preponderance of the evidence.

2017Id. at 891 .

11
State v. Taylorgreen
mo · 2007 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013The parties agree that if proof of a particular fact is made an element of an offense, then due process requires the State to prove that element beyond a reasonable doubt. 2 See Apprendi v. New Jer sey, 530 U.S. 466, 476-78 , 120 S.Ct. 2348 , 147 L.Ed.2d 435 (2000); State v. Taylor, 238 S.W.3d 145, 148 (Mo. banc 2007).

11
Jarrett v. Stategreen
moctapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Green-street, 313 S.W.3d at 172.

11
Eime v. Bradfordgreen
moctapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012“There is a presumption that the record owner of wild and vacant land is the actual owner.” Eime v. Bradford, 185 S.W.3d 233, 236 (Mo.App.

11
State, Department of Social Services v. Becknergreen
moctapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011Servs. v. Beckner, 813 S.W.2d 353, 355 (Mo.App.

11
Sleater v. Boonegreen
moctapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011See Munday, 887 S.W.2d at 736 (holding that an attorney seeking payment for legal services rendered to the decedent had the burden of proving his claim and the trial court was free to reject even documentary and uncontested proof); State, Dept. of Soc.

11
Johnson v. Stategreen
moctapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011Johnson v. State, 330 S.W.3d 132, 137 (Mo.App.

11
Taggart v. Maryland Casualty Co.green
moctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008Co., 242 S.W.3d 755, 758-59 (Mo.App.

11
Gulf Insurance Co. v. Noble Broadcastgreen
mo · 1997 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008In its answer, Maryland Casualty asserted that the circuit court erred in enforcing the Taggarts’ judgment because, under Gulf Insurance Company v. Noble Broadcast, 936 S.W.2d 810, 815-16 (Mo. banc 1997), the underlying settlement was unreasonable and resulted from fraud and collusion between the Taggarts and CTL.

11
Dillard v. Stategreen
moctapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
11
Felton v. Stategreen
moctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
11
Lomax v. Sewellgreen
moctapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
11
Kennett Board of Public Works v. Shipmangreen
moctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
11
Wright v. Wrightgreen
moctapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
11
Thomas v. Thomasgreen
moctapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
11
Ellis v. Williamsgreen
mo · 1958 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
11
Russell v. Estate of Chapmangreen
moctapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
11
State v. Grovesgreen
mo · 1983 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
11
Willman v. Phelpsgreen
moctapp · 1982 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
11
Bashor v. Turpingreen
mo · 1974 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
11
Kinney v. City of St. Louisgreen
moctapp · 1983 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
11
Hull v. Hullgreen
moctapp · 1979 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
11
Lang v. Stategreen
moctapp · 1978 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
11
State v. Bartongreen
mo · 1953 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1964–1964
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 (25)

CaseCitedYears
Emilee Williams, Appellant/Cross-Respondent v. Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities, f/k/a St. John's Clinic, Inc., Respondent/Cross-Appellant. green
mo · 2019
1 sentence

2020Williams, 568 S.W.3d at 406 .

12020–2020
Cohen v. Cohen green
moctapp · 2005
1 sentence

2018Cohen v. Cohen , 178 S.W.3d 656 , 670 (Mo. App. 2005).

12018–2018
Apprendi v. New Jersey green
scotus · 2000
2 sentences

2013The parties agree that if proof of a particular fact is made an element of an offense, then due process requires the State to prove that element beyond a reasonable doubt. 2 See Apprendi v. New Jer sey, 530 U.S. 466, 476-78 , 120 S.Ct. 2348 , 147 L.Ed.2d 435 (2000); State v. Taylor, 238 S.W.3d 145, 148 (Mo. banc 2007).

2013The parties agree that if proof of a particular fact is made an element of an offense, then due process requires the State to prove that element beyond a reasonable doubt. 2 See Apprendi v. New Jer sey, 530 U.S. 466, 476-78 , 120 S.Ct. 2348 , 147 L.Ed.2d 435 (2000); State v. Taylor, 238 S.W.3d 145, 148 (Mo. banc 2007).

12013–2013
McNabb v. Barrett green
moctapp · 2008
1 sentence

2010McNabb, 257 S.W.3d at 170 .

12010–2010
Wallace v. Grasso green
moctapp · 2003
1 sentence

2008“A party asserting waiver of restrictive covenants in a subdivision indentures has the burden of proving waiver.” Wallace v. Grasso, 119 S.W.3d 567 , 576 n. 6 (Mo. App. E.D.2003).

12008–2008
ITT Commercial Finance Corp. v. Mid-America Marine Supply Corp. green
mo · 1993
1 sentence

2008Rule 74.04(c) also obligated them to negate any affirmative defenses that Maryland Casualty properly pleaded because, although Maryland Casualty would have the burden of proving the defense at trial, at this stage of the proceedings “it is irrelevant what the non-[moving party] has or has not said or done.” ITT Commercial Finance, 854 S.W.2d at 381 .

12008–2008
B-Mall Co. v. Williamson green
moctapp · 1998
2 sentences

2006“The party requesting specific performance of the agreement has the burden of proving the claim by clear, convincing and satisfactory evidence.” Id.

2006“Freedom of contract and peaceful settlement of disputes are encouraged in the law.” Id.

12006–2006
Moore v. Weeks green
moctapp · 2002
12003–2003
Superior Systems Technology v. Jensen green
moctapp · 1995
11998–1998
Seales v. State green
mo · 1979
11982–1982
Bryant v. State green
moctapp · 1980
11982–1982
State v. Taylor green
mo · 1893
11980–1980
State v. Swinburne green
mo · 1959
11962–1962
State v. Johnson green
mo · 1954
11962–1962
State v. Eaves green
mo · 1951
11962–1962
State v. Hubbard green
mo · 1943
11960–1960
State v. Hundley green
mo · 1870
11953–1953
State v. Murphy green
mo · 1936
11953–1953
State v. Scott green
· 1949
11953–1953
State v. Barton green
mo · 1951
11953–1953
State v. Hardy green
mo · 1950
11953–1953
Jones v. Rush neutral
mo · 1900
11929–1929
Wilson v. Plutus Mining Co. green
ca8 · 1909
11929–1929
Eubank v. Finnell green
moctapp · 1906
11929–1929
Majors v. Maxwell green
moctapp · 1906
11929–1929

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MO § Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.340 (4) MO § Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.310 (3) MO § Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.330 (3) MO § Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.335 (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

TX 223 (1908–2026) CA 185 (1920–2026) LA 167 (1939–2025) PA 140 (1919–2026) IN 101 (1922–2024) IL 94 (1907–2026) WA 86 (1942–2025) GA 81 (1940–2026) OH 79 (1957–2025) MO 66 (1929–2025) TN 61 (1985–2025) MI 57 (1948–2025) VA 54 (1918–2024) CT 53 (1982–2026) NY 46 (1882–2025) CO 46 (1938–2026) FL 37 (1944–2025) WV 37 (1919–2026) IA 34 (1902–2025) AZ 31 (1957–2023) NC 29 (1970–2026) AR 29 (1966–2023) WI 28 (1959–2025) MD 27 (2005–2024) AL 25 (1902–2016) MS 24 (1922–2023) NJ 23 (1951–2025) MA 22 (1908–2026) MN 21 (1979–2018) OR 21 (1896–2024) ID 18 (1944–2026) KS 17 (1918–2026) NM 17 (1971–2025) ND 17 (1915–2023) ME 14 (1969–2025) SC 12 (1917–2019) MT 12 (1969–2022) NE 11 (1876–2013) RI 11 (1978–2022) SD 10 (1929–2017) DE 10 (1977–2026) UT 10 (1896–2025) KY 9 (1951–2024) VT 8 (1960–2020) OK 7 (1912–1971) NH 6 (1967–2009) WY 6 (2004–2024) DC 5 (1990–2020) HI 5 (1981–2020) AK 4 (1983–1996) NV 3 (1982–2020) VI 2 (1977–2014)

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