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allegations error in Missouri

62 Missouri opinions name it 2 courts 1950–2025 2 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 (33)

CaseFollowedCited
Taylor v. United Parcel Service, Inc.green
mo · 1993 · cited in 5 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1998–2005
2 sentences

2005In so holding, the Court noted that the motion, “despite its odd style, places before the trial court allegations of error.” Id.

2000In so finding, the court stated that the “motion claimfed] that the trial court committed an error of law in sustaining the ... motion for summary judgment” and “[it] place[d] before the trial court allegations of error.” Id.

25
Skelton v. General Candy Co.green
moctapp · 1976 · cited in 3 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1978–1999
2 sentences

1999Skelton v. General Candy Co., 539 S.W.2d 605, 610 (Mo.App.

1992Skelton v. General Candy Co., 539 S.W.2d 605, 610 (Mo.App.1976).

23
Bartsch v. BMC Farms, LLCgreen
moctapp · 2019 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2019–2021
2 sentences

2021Co., 585 S.W.3d 839 , 842 n.1 (Mo. App. W.D. 2009) (quoting Bartsch v. BMC Farms, LLC, 573 S.W.3d 737, 742 (Mo. App. W.D. 2019)).

2019Although “[t]he failure to comply substantially with Rule 84.04 preserves nothing for review and constitutes grounds for dismissing the appeal,” “we prefer to resolve appeals on their merits, especially when we are able to discern the gist of the appellant's allegations of error.” Bartsch v. BMC Farms, LLC, 573 S.W.3d 737, 742 (Mo. App. W.D. 2019) (citations omitted).

22
Pasley v. Newtongreen
moctapp · 1970 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1976–1978
2 sentences

1978As stated in Pasley v. Newton, 455 S.W.2d 43, 47 (Mo.App.1970), the allegations of error made to the trial court must be “sufficiently definite to direct the court’s attention to the particular acts or rulings asserted to be erroneous.” The purpose of these rules is to afford the trial court an opportunity to correct its errors without the delay, expense and hardships of an appeal.

1976The allegations of error made to the trial court must be “sufficiently definite to direct the court’s attention to the particular acts or rulings asserted to be erroneous.” Pasley v. Newton, 455 S.W.2d 43, 47 (Mo.App.1970).

22
Ezell v. Kansas Citygreen
mo · 1953 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1954–1955
2 sentences

1955See Ezell v. Kansas City, Mo.Sup., 260 S.W.2d 248 ; Fosmire v. Kansas City, Mo.Sup., 260 S.W.2d 252 .

1954See Ezell v. Kansas City, Mo.Sup., 260 S.W.2d 248 ; Fosmire v. Kansas City, Mo.Sup., 260 S.W.2d 252 .

22
Massman Construction Co. v. Missouri Highway & Transportation Commissiongreen
mo · 1996 · cited in 3 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1998–2005
2 sentences

2005The Court reiterated this principle in Massman Construction Co. v. Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission, 914 S.W.2d 801, 803 (Mo. banc 1996), noting “the general tendency of courts to construe improperly titled or crudely fashioned after-trial motions liberally as motions for new trial.” 7 To the extent that Ron Woods and other cases from this court can be read to require a party to cite the specific rule under which its substantively-sufficient after-trial motion is made or else the motion will not be considered or reviewed as an authorized after-trial motion, they appear to be in c

2000The Court noted that there is a “general tendency ... to construe improperly titled or crudely fashioned after-trial motions liberally as motions for new trial.” Massman, 914 S.W.2d at 803 .

13
Hoeper v. Lileygreen
moctapp · 2017 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019Hoeper v. Liley , 527 S.W.3d 151 , 161 (Mo. App. W.D. 2017).

2019Hoeper v. Liley, 527 S.W.3d 151, 161 (Mo. App. W.D. 2017).

12
Zakibe v. Ahrens & McCarron, Inc.green
moctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019W.D. 2004) (quoting Zakibe v. Ahrens & McCarron, Inc., 28 S.W.3d 373, 387 (Mo.App.

11
Gill Construction, Inc. v. 18th & Vine Authoritygreen
moctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019In order to properly raise an issue on appeal, the allegations of error must be “‘based upon the theory voiced in the objection at trial and a defendant cannot expand or change on appeal the objection as made.’” Gill Const., Inc. v. 18th & Vine Authority, 157 S.W.3d 699, 718 (Mo.App.

11
Timmons v. Timmonsgreen
moctapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017See Timmons v. Timmons, 132 S.W.3d 906, 916-17 (Mo. App. W.D. 2004).

11
State v. Barnesgreen
moctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014State v. Barnes, 245 S.W.3d 885, 898 (Mo.App.E.D.2008).

11
In Re SLNgreen
moctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013“Multiple contentions not related to a single issue may not be grouped together in a single point relied on.” In re S.L.N., 8 S.W.3d 916, 921 (Mo.App.S.D.2000).

11
Bailey v. Schniedersgreen
moctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013In re Schnieders, 178 S.W.3d 632, 633 (Mo.App.2005).

11
Kahn v. Kahngreen
moctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007See Kahn v. Kahn, 839 S.W.2d 327, 330 (Mo.Ct.App.E.D.1992). 2 Each requests a different sort of relief, even though the support for the requests may come from the same allegations of error.

11
State v. Masseygreen
moctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006State v. Massey, 156 S.W.3d 789, 790 (Mo.App.

11
American Family Mutual Insurance Co. v. Laskergreen
moctapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001It is, therefore, appropriate to treat it as a motion for new trial filed pursuant to Rule 81.05.” Taylor v. United Parcel Service, Inc., 854 S.W.2d 390, 393 (Mo. banc 1993); accord Lasker, 12 S.W.3d at 717 .

11
State v. Harrisgreen
mo · 1994 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995State v. Harris, 870 S.W.2d 798, 805 (Mo. banc 1994).

11
State v. Bernardgreen
mo · 1993 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
1 sentence

1993Bernard, 849 S.W.2d at 12-13 (Mo.1993). 1 We note that defendant did not object to the admission of the allegedly improper testimony at trial, nor did he properly raise the allegations of error in his motion for new trial.

11
Lake in the Woods Apartment v. Carsongreen
moctapp · 1983 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
1 sentence

1991It held, citing Lake in the Woods Apartment v. Carson, 651 S.W.2d 556, 558 (Mo.App.1983), “that no equitable defenses, including estoppel are available in unlawful detainer actions” and that the trial court was therefore not in error in refusing to submit defendant’s estoppel defense.

11
Courtney v. Emmonsgreen
moctapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
11
Miller v. Stategreen
moctapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
11
Sours v. Stategreen
moctapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
11
Thomas v. Stategreen
mo · 1980 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
11
Schneider v. Finleygreen
moctapp · 1977 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
11
Rotert v. Peabody Coal Companygreen
moctapp · 1974 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
11
State v. Bruecknergreen
moctapp · 1981 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
11
State v. Ludwiggreen
mo · 1980 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
11
Rasco v. Rascogreen
moctapp · 1969 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
11
Johnson v. Duensinggreen
mo · 1960 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
11
State v. Umfleetgreen
moctapp · 1976 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
11
Gorzel v. Orlamandergreen
mo · 1961 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
11
Ward v. Johnsongreen
moctapp · 1972 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
11
State v. Campbellgreen
mo · 1953 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1954–1954
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 (36)

CaseCitedYears
Murphy v. Carron green
mo · 1976
2 sentences

1986Murphy v. Carron, 536 S.W.2d at 32 .

1986Murphy v. Carron, 536 S.W.2d at 32 .

21986–1986
Conser v. Atchison, T. & SF Ry. Co. green
mo · 1954
2 sentences

1972Co., Mo., 266 S.W.2d 587 [1], “ . . .we will rule this case on the merits since we are able to determine from the whole brief the allegations of error and the points made under them, which present important questions . . . ” To the merits.

1955Co., supra, 266 S.W.2d at page 589 , the Supreme Court stated this law: “Plaintiff’s brief does not comply with Rule 1.08 (a) (3), 42 V.A.M.S., but we will rule this case on the merits since we are able to determine from the whole brief the allegations of error and the points made under them, which present important questions, and because we have decided other recent cases on the merits where the situation was similar.

21955–1972
Ambrose v. M. F. A. Co-Operative Ass'n of St. Elizabeth green
mo · 1954
2 sentences

1958Elizabeth, Mo., 266 S.W.2d 647 , at page 650, said in part: “The requirements of Rule 1.08 most frequently violated are those in (a) (3) providing that appellant’s brief shall contain: ‘The points relied on, which shall specify the allegations of error, with citation of authorities thereunder’. * * * many briefs have ‘points’ which are only allegations of error (stated as in the motion for new trial) but do not state any reasons why it is contended that the Court erred in making the ruling which is said to be erroneous.

1957F. A. Co-Op. Ass’n, Mo., 266 S.W.2d 647 , our Supreme Court En Banc, in clear, understandable, and emphatic language, announced the exact and precise meaning of Rule 1.08(a) (3).

21957–1958
Kleinschmidt v. Globe-Democrat Publishing Co. neutral
· 1942
2 sentences

1951The plaintiffs’ “Statement Of Errors And Points And Authorities In Support Thereof” consists of a series of abstract statements of law followed by the citation of cases and it is not demonstrated in what manner they are concerned with this case and they do not by any means “specify the allegations of error.” Kleinschmidt v. Globe-Democrat Publishing Company, 350 Mo. 250 , 165 S. W. (2) 620.

1951The plaintiffs’ “Statement Of Errors And Points And Authorities In Support Thereof” consists of a series of abstract statements of law followed by the citation of cases and it is not demonstrated in what manner they are concerned with this case and they do not by any means “specify the allegations of error.” Kleinschmidt v. Globe-Democrat Publishing Company, 350 Mo. 250 , 165 S. W. (2) 620.

21951–1951
Deborah Barkley v. McKeever Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Price Chopper green
mo · 2015
1 sentence

2025Charles Auto Mart, Inc., 690 S.W.3d 495 , 500-01 (Mo.App. 2024) (quoting Barkley, 456 S.W.3d at 839 ). “[I]n order to properly raise an issue on appeal, the allegations of error must be based upon the theory voiced in the objection at trial and a [party on appeal] cannot expand or change on appeal the objection as made.” Hale v. Burlington-N. & Santa Fe Ry.

12025–2025
Special Fund v. Francis green
ky · 1986
1 sentence

2019Special Fund v. Francis, 708 S.W.2d 641 , 643 (Ky. 1986).

12019–2019
State v. Wolfe green
mo · 2000
1 sentence

2002While this court has previously noted that, in some instances, repeated and persistent references to “truthful testimony” could be sufficiently pervasive as to imply to the jury that the accuracy of the witness’ testimony has been verified by the State, Dudley, 51 S.W.3d at 54 , having ex gratia considered the overall effect of the comments made by the State, we find that the State’s references to the plea agreement were not sufficiently pervasive to warrant a finding of error on the part of the trial court. 5 See Ringo, 30 S.W.3d at 822-24 ; Wolfe, 13 S.W.3d at 255-57 ; Dudley, 51 S.W.3d at 5

12002–2002
State v. Ringo green
mo · 2000
1 sentence

2002While this court has previously noted that, in some instances, repeated and persistent references to “truthful testimony” could be sufficiently pervasive as to imply to the jury that the accuracy of the witness’ testimony has been verified by the State, Dudley, 51 S.W.3d at 54 , having ex gratia considered the overall effect of the comments made by the State, we find that the State’s references to the plea agreement were not sufficiently pervasive to warrant a finding of error on the part of the trial court. 5 See Ringo, 30 S.W.3d at 822-24 ; Wolfe, 13 S.W.3d at 255-57 ; Dudley, 51 S.W.3d at 5

12002–2002
State v. Dudley green
moctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2002While this court has previously noted that, in some instances, repeated and persistent references to “truthful testimony” could be sufficiently pervasive as to imply to the jury that the accuracy of the witness’ testimony has been verified by the State, Dudley, 51 S.W.3d at 54 , having ex gratia considered the overall effect of the comments made by the State, we find that the State’s references to the plea agreement were not sufficiently pervasive to warrant a finding of error on the part of the trial court. 5 See Ringo, 30 S.W.3d at 822-24 ; Wolfe, 13 S.W.3d at 255-57 ; Dudley, 51 S.W.3d at 5

2002While this court has previously noted that, in some instances, repeated and persistent references to “truthful testimony” could be sufficiently pervasive as to imply to the jury that the accuracy of the witness’ testimony has been verified by the State, Dudley, 51 S.W.3d at 54 , having ex gratia considered the overall effect of the comments made by the State, we find that the State’s references to the plea agreement were not sufficiently pervasive to warrant a finding of error on the part of the trial court. 5 See Ringo, 30 S.W.3d at 822-24 ; Wolfe, 13 S.W.3d at 255-57 ; Dudley, 51 S.W.3d at 5

12002–2002
Wiedower v. ACF Industries, Inc. green
moctapp · 1983
1 sentence

2001“Where an employer denies the allegations in an employee’s claim, it also necessarily denies liability for medical aid to the employee, and the employee may be entitled to an award for the cost of medical services.” Wiedower, 657 S.W.2d at 74 .

12001–2001
Murphy v. Shur green
moctapp · 1999
1 sentence

2000Shur, 6 S.W.3d at 210 .

12000–2000
State v. O'NEAL green
mo · 1986
11989–1989
Poteat v. Poteat green
moctapp · 1982
11985–1985
State v. Zeitvogel green
moctapp · 1983
11984–1984
Chambers v. City of Kansas City green
mo · 1969
11982–1982
Fields v. State green
mo · 1978
11980–1980
Safe-Buy Real Estate Agency, Inc. v. Hemphill green
moctapp · 1973
11978–1978
Brown v. State green
mo · 1973
11974–1974
Smith v. Smith green
moctapp · 1968
11970–1970
Schenberg v. Schenberg green
moctapp · 1957
11970–1970
Riggs v. A. P. Green Fire Brick Co. green
moctapp · 1964
11968–1968
Chance v. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Co. green
mo · 1965
11968–1968
Brawner v. Brawner green
mo · 1959
11968–1968
Mueller v. Mueller green
mo · 1958
11968–1968
In Re Alexander's Estate green
mo · 1962
11964–1964
Commonwealth ex rel. Hensel v. Sturtevant neutral
pa · 1897
11963–1963
Goldstein v. Fendelman green
mo · 1960
11962–1962
Shepherd v. Woodson green
mo · 1959
11962–1962
Knox v. Weathers green
mo · 1953
11962–1962
Vogt v. Woody green
moctapp · 1953
11956–1956
Wipfler v. Basler green
mo · 1952
11953–1953
Beil v. Gaertner green
· 1946
11951–1951
Barnett v. Sweringen neutral
moctapp · 1898
11951–1951
Gardine v. Cottey green
mo · 1950
11951–1951
Cruce v. Gulf, Mobile Ohio Railroad Co. green
· 1949
11950–1950
Jackson v. Thompson green
mo · 1949
11950–1950

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MO § Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.305 (3) MO § Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.330 (3) MO § Mo. Rev. Stat. § 512.020 (3) MO § Mo. Rev. Stat. § 558.016 (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

NC 115 (1983–2025) OK 100 (1912–2026) NY 85 (1852–2025) OH 82 (1984–2026) PA 67 (1909–2026) MO 62 (1950–2025) IL 52 (1948–2026) CA 36 (1946–2025) MI 32 (1907–2024) TX 31 (1971–2025) FL 29 (1923–2026) MA 27 (1976–2025) WA 25 (1894–2025) CT 19 (1927–2021) AL 19 (1945–2013) IN 19 (1881–2020) GA 17 (1921–2025) KY 13 (1940–2025) IA 12 (1914–2023) CO 10 (1971–2012) NM 8 (1994–2025) MD 8 (1967–2018) WY 8 (1994–2018) LA 8 (1968–2015) WI 7 (1955–2023) RI 7 (1977–2007) AZ 7 (1969–2025) TN 6 (2012–2025) UT 6 (1940–2025) NV 6 (1980–2000) KS 6 (1883–2019) AR 6 (1987–2019) MT 5 (1895–2020) MN 5 (1995–2016) SC 5 (1926–2025) WV 5 (1908–2025) NJ 5 (2018–2025) NE 4 (1887–2005) ID 4 (1979–2004) AK 3 (1971–2002) OR 3 (1992–2007) SD 3 (1990–2021) MS 3 (1999–2020) VA 2 (2002–2024) HI 2 (1996–2002) DE 2 (2021–2025)

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