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elementary principle in Missouri

55 Missouri opinions name it 2 courts 1881–2024 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 (22)

CaseFollowedCited
Swan v. Stuartgreen
moctapp · 1962 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1998–2014
2 sentences

2014Moreover, “[i]t is an elementary rule of law that in the face of an objection the plaintiffs evidence must conform to the pleading.” Swan v. Stuart, 353 S.W.2d 805, 806 (Mo.App.1962).

1998Swan v. Stuart, 353 S.W.2d 805, 806 [2] (Mo.App.1962).

22
Padgett v. Breznergreen
moctapp · 1962 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1984–1992
2 sentences

1992Contrast this statement of the rule and the Eastern District’s comments in the Aluminum Products case with Padgett v. Brezner, 359 S.W.2d 416, 422 (Mo.App.1962): "It is an elementary principle of law that the best evidence of which the case in its nature is susceptible and which is within the power of the party to produce, or is capable of being produced, must always be produced in proof of every disputed fact.” 3 .

1984Hence, the best proof of the contents of a writing *374 is the writing itself.” Padgett v. Brezner, 359 S.W.2d 416, 422 (Mo.App.1962) (footnote omitted).

22
State v. Fentongreen
moctapp · 1973 · cited in 3 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1983–2001
2 sentences

2001In fact, an elementary principle of justice dictates that “one man shall not be affected by another’s act or admission, to which he is a stranger.” Fenton, 499 S.W.2d at 816 .

1992State v. Lingar, 726 S.W.2d 728, 735 (Mo. banc) cert. denied, 484 U.S. 872 , 108 S.Ct. 206 , 98 L.Ed.2d 157 (1987). “[A] defendant is entitled to be tried on his own without having his guilt prejudged by what has happened to another, it being considered an elementary principle of justice that one man shall not be affected by another’s act or admission, to which he is a stranger.” State v. Fenton, 499 S.W.2d 813, 816 (Mo.App.1973).

13
State v. Whitegreen
moctapp · 1997 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2000–2018
2 sentences

2018State v. White , 952 S.W.2d 802 , 805 (Mo. App. E.D. 1997) (citations and quotations omitted).

2000Thus, a defendant is entitled to be tried on his own without having his guilt prejudged by what has happened to another, it being considered “an elementary principle of justice that one man shall not be affected by another’s act or admission, to which he is a stranger.” State v. White, 952 S.W.2d 802, 805 (MoApp.

12
Dockery v. Mannisigreen
moctapp · 1982 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1987–1994
2 sentences

1994Respondent contends that the court erred in admitting a picture of the child for the jury to see “in that it was not the best evidence since the petitioner was capable of being present and no proper foundation was laid.” Under this point respondent cites one case, Dockery v. Mannisi, 636 S.W.2d 372 (Mo.App.1982), quoting from it at 375: “It is an elementary principle of law of evidence that the best evidence of which the ease in its nature is susceptible and which is within the power of the party to produce, or is capable of being produced, must always be produced in proof of every disputed fa

1987Dockery v. Mannisi, 636 S.W.2d 372, 375 (Mo.App.1982).

12
Anderson v. Coopergreen
kan · 1964 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015“It is an elementary rule of law that every person must exercise ordinary and reasonable care for his own safety and not expose himself to unnecessary risks, dangers or hazards in performing his duties.” Anderson v. Cooper, 192 Kan. 723 , 391 P.2d 86, 91 (1964).

2015“It is an elementary rule of law that every person must exercise ordinary and reasonable care for his own safety and not expose himself to unnecessary risks, dangers or hazards in performing his duties.” Anderson v. Cooper, 192 Kan. 723 , 391 P.2d 86, 91 (1964).

11
Cottonhill Investment Co. v. Boatmen's National Bank of Cape Girardeaugreen
moctapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Co. v. Boatmen's Nat’l Bank, 887 S.W.2d 742, 744 (Mo.App.1994).

11
Memco, Inc. v. Chronistergreen
moctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014“This is because the pleader must not be permitted to prove that which he does not allege.” Id.; see also Memco, Inc. v. Chronister, 27 S.W.3d 871, 875 (Mo.App. 2000) (“[O]ne cannot recover for a cause of action not pleaded.”).

11
Drury v. Missouri Pacific Railroadgreen
moctapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
1 sentence

1997R.R., 905 S.W.2d 138, 148 (Mo.App.

11
Hord v. Morgangreen
moctapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995Hord v. Morgan, 769 S.W.2d 443, 446 (Mo.App.1989).

11
Kestner v. Jakobegreen
moctapp · 1969 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
1 sentence

1994Kestner v. Jakobe, 446 S.W.2d 188, 196 (Mo.App.1969).

11
State v. Lingargreen
mo · 1987 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
1 sentence

1992State v. Lingar, 726 S.W.2d 728, 735 (Mo. banc) cert. denied, 484 U.S. 872 , 108 S.Ct. 206 , 98 L.Ed.2d 157 (1987). “[A] defendant is entitled to be tried on his own without having his guilt prejudged by what has happened to another, it being considered an elementary principle of justice that one man shall not be affected by another’s act or admission, to which he is a stranger.” State v. Fenton, 499 S.W.2d 813, 816 (Mo.App.1973).

11
Day v. Stategreen
mo · 1989 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
1 sentence

1991Furthermore, time limitations for filing post-conviction motions are mandatory, Day v. State, 770 S.W.2d 692, 696 (Mo. banc 1989), and appellant has acknowledged that any motion, were it to have been filed, would have been untimely.

11
United States v. Louis Wernergreen
ca2 · 1980 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
1 sentence

1986Cf. United States v. Weber, supra, 437 F.2d [327] at 333 [(3rd Cir. 1970)]; (... “the mere fact that crimes carry different labels is not determini-tive.”) United States v. Werner, 620 F.2d 922, 926-927 [4] (2nd Cir.1980).

11
Wilson v. Miss Hulling's Cafeterias, Inc.green
mo · 1950 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985Wilson v. Miss Hutting’s Cafeterias, 360 Mo. 559, 570 , 229 S.W.2d 556, 562 (1950).

1985Wilson v. Miss Hutting’s Cafeterias, 360 Mo. 559, 570 , 229 S.W.2d 556, 562 (1950).

11
Dahman v. City of Ballwingreen
moctapp · 1972 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
1 sentence

1984Dakman v. City of Ballwin, 483 S.W.2d 605, 608 (Mo.App.1972).

11
Grunewald v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1957 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
2 sentences

1982But this can be done only if the judge is satisfied that the prior statements are in fact inconsistent. 3 Wigmore, Evidence, § 1040.” Grunewald v. United States, 353 U.S. 391 , 77 S.Ct. 963, 981 [20], 1 L.Ed.2d 931 (1957).

1982But this can be done only if the judge is satisfied that the prior statements are in fact inconsistent. 3 Wigmore, Evidence, § 1040.” Grunewald v. United States, 353 U.S. 391 , 77 S.Ct. 963, 981 [20], 1 L.Ed.2d 931 (1957).

11
Eastman Kodak Stores, Inc. v. Summersgreen
moctapp · 1964 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976
1 sentence

1976See Yeager v. Wittels, 517 S.W.2d 457 [11] (Mo.App.1974), Studt v. Leiweke, 100 S.W.2d 30 [13] (Mo.App.1937), Mock v. Missouri Union Insurance Company, 328 S.W.2d 61 [3] (Mo.App.1959) and Eastman Kodak Stores, Inc. v. Summers, 377 S.W.2d 476 [4] (Mo.App.1964).

11
Mock v. Missouri Union Insurance Companygreen
moctapp · 1959 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976
1 sentence

1976See Yeager v. Wittels, 517 S.W.2d 457 [11] (Mo.App.1974), Studt v. Leiweke, 100 S.W.2d 30 [13] (Mo.App.1937), Mock v. Missouri Union Insurance Company, 328 S.W.2d 61 [3] (Mo.App.1959) and Eastman Kodak Stores, Inc. v. Summers, 377 S.W.2d 476 [4] (Mo.App.1964).

11
Yeager v. Wittelsgreen
moctapp · 1974 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976
1 sentence

1976See Yeager v. Wittels, 517 S.W.2d 457 [11] (Mo.App.1974), Studt v. Leiweke, 100 S.W.2d 30 [13] (Mo.App.1937), Mock v. Missouri Union Insurance Company, 328 S.W.2d 61 [3] (Mo.App.1959) and Eastman Kodak Stores, Inc. v. Summers, 377 S.W.2d 476 [4] (Mo.App.1964).

11
Miller v. Riss & Co.green
mo · 1953 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1971–1971
11
Harry and Florence Kelley v. Natl. Lead Co.green
· 1948 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1967–1967
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 (58)

CaseCitedYears
Kirby v. United States green
scotus · 1899
2 sentences

1997State v. Aubuchon, supra. Kirby v. United States, 174 U.S. 47 , 19 S.Ct. 574 , 43 L.Ed. 890 (1899).

1997State v. Aubuchon, supra. Kirby v. United States, 174 U.S. 47 , 19 S.Ct. 574 , 43 L.Ed. 890 (1899).

21973–1997
State v. Aubuchon green
mo · 1964
2 sentences

1997State v. Aubuchon, supra. Kirby v. United States, 174 U.S. 47 , 19 S.Ct. 574 , 43 L.Ed. 890 (1899).

1973State v. Aubuchon, supra. Kirby v. United States, 174 U.S. 47 , 19 S.Ct. 574 , 43 L.Ed. 890 (1899).

21973–1997
City of Kansas City v. Gumm green
moctapp · 2014
1 sentence

2024Lowe, 430 S.W.3d at 350 ; see also Browning- Ferris Indus. of St.

12024–2024
Reed v. Sale Memorial Hospital & Clinic green
moctapp · 1985
1 sentence

2001“The elementary rule which was violated is that a witness’ testimony cannot be bolstered by hearsay evidence.” 698 S.W.2d at 941 .

12001–2001
Thummel v. King green
mo · 1978
2 sentences

1993Id.

1993Id.

11993–1993
State v. Jackson neutral
mo · 1853
1 sentence

1992State v. Jackson, 17 Mo. 544 (1853).

11992–1992
Marquez v. Texas green
scotus · 1987
1 sentence

1992State v. Lingar, 726 S.W.2d 728, 735 (Mo. banc) cert. denied, 484 U.S. 872 , 108 S.Ct. 206 , 98 L.Ed.2d 157 (1987). “[A] defendant is entitled to be tried on his own without having his guilt prejudged by what has happened to another, it being considered an elementary principle of justice that one man shall not be affected by another’s act or admission, to which he is a stranger.” State v. Fenton, 499 S.W.2d 813, 816 (Mo.App.1973).

11992–1992
Rainwater v. Merchants & Farmers Bank green
· 1917
1 sentence

1992State v. Lingar, 726 S.W.2d 728, 735 (Mo. banc) cert. denied, 484 U.S. 872 , 108 S.Ct. 206 , 98 L.Ed.2d 157 (1987). “[A] defendant is entitled to be tried on his own without having his guilt prejudged by what has happened to another, it being considered an elementary principle of justice that one man shall not be affected by another’s act or admission, to which he is a stranger.” State v. Fenton, 499 S.W.2d 813, 816 (Mo.App.1973).

11992–1992
Edwards v. Squier, Warden green
ca9 · 1949
1 sentence

1986As one court has pointed out, requiring “too” precise an identity between the character of the offenses “would fail to give effect to the word ‘similar’ succeeding the word ‘same’ and thus violate an elementary rule of statutory construction.” Edwards v. Squier, 178 F.2d 758 , 759 (9 Cir.1949).

11986–1986
State ex rel. Audrain County v. Hackmann green
mo · 1918
11972–1972
Allen v. Louisiana green
scotus · 1881
2 sentences

1972It follows, of course, that I disagree with the holding of the principal opinion that “the portion of the statute held unconstitutional is separable * * In Allen v. Louisiana, 103 U.S. 80, 83-84 , 26 L.Ed. 318 , the Court said: "It is an elementary principle that the same statute may be in part constitutional and in part unconstitutional, and that if the parts are wholly independent of each other, that which is constitutional may stand while that which is unconstitutional will be rejected. ‘But,’ as was said by Chief Justice Shaw, in Warren v. Mayor and Aldermen of Charlestown ( 2 Gray (Mass.)

1972It follows, of course, that I disagree with the holding of the principal opinion that “the portion of the statute held unconstitutional is separable * * In Allen v. Louisiana, 103 U.S. 80, 83-84 , 26 L.Ed. 318 , the Court said: "It is an elementary principle that the same statute may be in part constitutional and in part unconstitutional, and that if the parts are wholly independent of each other, that which is constitutional may stand while that which is unconstitutional will be rejected. ‘But,’ as was said by Chief Justice Shaw, in Warren v. Mayor and Aldermen of Charlestown ( 2 Gray (Mass.)

11972–1972
Dilallo v. Lynch green
mo · 1936
11971–1971
Pijut v. SAINT LOUIS PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY green
mo · 1959
11971–1971
Gutknecht v. Wagner Bros. Moving & Storage Co. green
moctapp · 1954
11967–1967
Gas Service Co. v. London & Lancashire Ins. Co., Limited green
ca8 · 1951
11967–1967
Kenward v. Hultz green
moctapp · 1963
11967–1967
Ginter v. City of Webster Groves green
mo · 1961
11965–1965
Capobianco v. Yacovelli Restaurant, Inc. green
moctapp · 1962
11963–1963
Reichholdt v. Union Electric Company green
mo · 1959
11962–1962
Lubrication Engineers, Inc. v. Parkinson green
moctapp · 1961
11962–1962
Hiltner v. Kansas City green
mo · 1956
11962–1962
Meyer v. St. Louis Public Service Co. green
moctapp · 1952
11956–1956
Pennoyer v. Neff red
· 1878
11950–1950
McDonald v. Mabee green
scotus · 1917
11950–1950
Swain v. Anders and Newingham. green
moctapp · 1940
11941–1941
Keeney v. Comptroller of New York green
tenncrimapp · 1912
11929–1929
State v. Rogers neutral
mo · 1891
11927–1927
State v. Gesell green
· 1894
11927–1927
Mangrum v. State neutral
ark · 1922
11924–1924
State ex inf. Hadley v. Goffee neutral
mo · 1906
11920–1920
Newham v. Kenton green
mo · 1883
11919–1919
Jennings v. Overholt neutral
moctapp · 1915
11915–1915
Hughes & Thurman v. Dodd green
moctapp · 1912
11915–1915
Dillard v. Field neutral
· 1913
11915–1915
Sherman v. Fitch green
mass · 1867
11906–1906
Sayre v. Tompkins neutral
mo · 1856
11906–1906
Leslie v. City of St. Louis green
mo · 1871
11906–1906
Mechanics' Bank v. City of Kansas neutral
mo · 1881
11906–1906
Town of Warrensburg ex rel. Colbern v. Miller neutral
mo · 1882
11906–1906
Magnuson v. Clithero neutral
wis · 1899
11906–1906

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MO § Mo. Rev. Stat. § 571.015 (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.

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