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50 Missouri opinions name it 1 courts 2008–2025 17 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 (15)

CaseFollowedCited
Fritz v. Fritzgreen
moctapp · 2007 · cited in 22 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2008–2025
2 sentences

2018Nor does the argument "explain why, in the context of the case, the law supports the claim of reversible error." In re Marriage of Fritz , 243 S.W.3d 484 , 487 (Mo. App. E.D. 2007).

2009This portion of Appellant’s brief does not contain any cognizable argument and fails to “explain why, in the context of the case, the law supports the claim of reversible error.” In re Marriage of Fritz, 243 S.W.3d 484, 487 (Mo.App.2007).

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Washington v. Blackburngreen
moctapp · 2009 · cited in 7 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2010–2023
2 sentences

2023It must also “explain why, in the context of the case, the law supports the claim of reversible error.” Hoover, 581 S.W.3d at 641 (quoting Washington v. Blackburn, 286 S.W.3d 818, 821 (Mo. App. E.D. 2009)).

2020“An argument must explain why, in the context of the case, the law supports the claim of reversible error.” Washington v. Blackburn, 286 S.W.3d 818, 821 (Mo. App. 2009).

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Midtown Home Improvements, Inc. v. Antoinette Taylorgreen
moctapp · 2019 · cited in 3 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2021–2024
2 sentences

2024Finally, Summers’s amended brief violates Rule 84.04(e) pertaining to arguments. “[A]n argument must explain why, in the context of the case, the law supports the claim of reversible error by showing how principles of law and the fact of the case interact.” Midtown Home Improvements, 578 S.W.3d at 797 (internal quotes and citation omitted).

2024The argument sections of Jackson’s brief also violate Rule 84.04(e) by failing to “explain why, in the context of the case, the law supports the claim of reversible error by showing how principles of law and the facts of the case interact.” Midtown Home Improvements, Inc. v. Taylor, 578 S.W.3d 793, 797 (Mo. App. E.D. 2019) (internal quotation marks and citation omitted).

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Washington v. Zinngreen
moctapp · 2009 · cited in 3 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2013–2022
2 sentences

2022"An argument must explain why, in the context of the case, the law supports the claim of reversible error." Washington v. Zinn, 286 S.W.3d 828, 831 (Mo. App. E.D. 2009).

2019Further, “[a]n argument must explain why, in the context of the case, the law supports the claim of reversible 5 error.” Rule 84.04(e); Washington v. Zin, 286 S.W.3d 828, 831 (Mo. App. E.D. 2009).

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Henderson v. Stategreen
moctapp · 2018 · cited in 3 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2019–2021
2 sentences

2021It should advise the appellate court how principles of law and the facts of the case interact." Brown v. Brown-Thill, 543 S.W.3d 620, 629 (Mo. App. W.D. 2018) (internal quotation and citation omitted). 8 Id.

2021It should advise the appellate court how principles of law and the facts of the case interact." Brown v. Brown-Thill, 543 S.W.3d 620, 629 (Mo. App. W.D. 2018) (internal quotation and citation omitted). 8 Id.

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Carlisle v. Rainbow Connection, Inc.green
moctapp · 2009 · cited in 4 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2015–2025
2 sentences

2025“Mere conclusions and the failure to develop an argument with support from legal authority preserve nothing for review.” Frazier v. City of Kansas, 467 S.W.3d 327, 346 (Mo. App. W.D. 2015) (quoting Carlisle v. Rainbow Connection Inc., 300 S.W.3d 583, 586 (Mo. App. E.D. 2009)). 6 Appellants’ argument fails to “explain why, in the context of the case, the law supports a claim of reversible error.” ACWSTL, LLC v. Gladney, 673 S.W.3d 550 , 552 (Mo. App. E.D. 2023).

2019Id. at 585–86; Carden, 258 S.W.3d at 557 (“Appellant’s argument should demonstrate how principles of law and the facts of the case interact.”).

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In Re Marriage of Smithgreen
moctapp · 2009 · cited in 3 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2009–2018
2 sentences

2018Nor does the argument "explain why, in the context of the case, the law supports the claim of reversible error." In re Marriage of Smith , 283 S.W.3d 271 , 275 (Mo. App. E.D. 2009).

2009Nor does the argument “explain why, in the context of the case, the law supports the claim of reversible error.” In re Marriage of Smith, 283 S.W.3d 271, 275 (Mo.App.

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Hamilton v. Archergreen
moctapp · 2018 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2019–2020
2 sentences

2020“Addressing arguments that a party did not sufficiently develop, would run the risk of creating poor precedent and manipulating the adversarial process.” Hamilton, 545 S.W.3d at 381 (internal quotations omitted). 4 In his subsequent arguments, Carmen provides a summary and citations to authority that define and discuss canons of statutory interpretation, but his “argument is insufficient in that it does not explain why, in the context of the case, the law supports the claim of reversible error.” Duncan-Anderson v. Duncan, 321 S.W.3d 498, 500 (Mo. App. E.D. 2010).

2019While their argument presents case law and details regarding the underlying claims, the Campbells fail to make any sense to their arguments by 3 comparing the facts, applying the legal principles of those cases to this case, and to effectively “explain why, in the context of the case, the law supports the claim of reversible error.” Hamilton v. Archer, 545 S.W.3d 377, 380 (Mo. App. E.D. 2018); see also Hiner v. Hiner, 573 S.W.3d 732, 736 (Mo. App. W.D. 2019).

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Snyder v. Snydergreen
moctapp · 2004 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Appellant’s argument should demonstrate “how principles of law and the facts of the case interact.” Snyder v. Snyder, 142 S.W.3d 780, 783 (Mo.App.2004).

2008Appellant's argument should demonstrate "how principles of law and the facts of the case interact." Snyder v. Snyder, 142 S.W.3d 780, 783 (Mo.App.2004).

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Johnson v. Buffalo Lodging Associatesgreen
moctapp · 2009 · cited in 3 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2018–2024
2 sentences

2024The argument must “explain why, in the context of the case, the law supports the claim of reversible error” and “should develop the claim of error by showing the interaction between the relevant principles of law and the facts of the particular case.” Johnson v. Buffalo Lodging Assoc., 300 S.W.3d 580, 582 (Mo.App. 2009). “[A]n appellant is obligated to cite appropriate and available precedent if he expects to prevail, and, if no authority is available to cite, he should explain the reason for the absence of citations.” Pearson v. Keystone Temp.

2018"The argument should develop the claim of error by showing the interaction between the relevant principles of law and the facts of the particular case." Johnson v. Buffalo Lodging Assocs. , 300 S.W.3d 580 , 582 (Mo. App. E.D. 2009).

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DUNCAN-ANDERSON v. Duncangreen
moctapp · 2010 · cited in 2 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2015–2020
2 sentences

2020“Addressing arguments that a party did not sufficiently develop, would run the risk of creating poor precedent and manipulating the adversarial process.” Hamilton, 545 S.W.3d at 381 (internal quotations omitted). 4 In his subsequent arguments, Carmen provides a summary and citations to authority that define and discuss canons of statutory interpretation, but his “argument is insufficient in that it does not explain why, in the context of the case, the law supports the claim of reversible error.” Duncan-Anderson v. Duncan, 321 S.W.3d 498, 500 (Mo. App. E.D. 2010).

2015“To determine whether Appellant is entitled to relief would require us to decipher [his] points, issues, and arguments, placing this court in the untenable position of acting as Appellant’s advocate.” Duncan-Anderson, 321 S.W.3d at 500 .

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Joe Frazier v. City of Kansas City, Missourigreen
moctapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025“Mere conclusions and the failure to develop an argument with support from legal authority preserve nothing for review.” Frazier v. City of Kansas, 467 S.W.3d 327, 346 (Mo. App. W.D. 2015) (quoting Carlisle v. Rainbow Connection Inc., 300 S.W.3d 583, 586 (Mo. App. E.D. 2009)). 6 Appellants’ argument fails to “explain why, in the context of the case, the law supports a claim of reversible error.” ACWSTL, LLC v. Gladney, 673 S.W.3d 550 , 552 (Mo. App. E.D. 2023).

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Thummel v. Kinggreen
mo · 1978 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Assignment Grp., Inc., 588 S.W.3d 546 , 551-552 (Mo.App. 2019) 9 (citing Thummel v. King, 570 S.W.2d 679, 687 (Mo. banc 1978)).

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Carden v. MISSOURI INTERGOV. RISK MANAGEM., ASSOC.green
moctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Id. at 585–86; Carden, 258 S.W.3d at 557 (“Appellant’s argument should demonstrate how principles of law and the facts of the case interact.”).

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Carla K. Hiner v. John W. Hinergreen
moctapp · 2019 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019While their argument presents case law and details regarding the underlying claims, the Campbells fail to make any sense to their arguments by 3 comparing the facts, applying the legal principles of those cases to this case, and to effectively “explain why, in the context of the case, the law supports the claim of reversible error.” Hamilton v. Archer, 545 S.W.3d 377, 380 (Mo. App. E.D. 2018); see also Hiner v. Hiner, 573 S.W.3d 732, 736 (Mo. App. W.D. 2019).

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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 (2)

CaseCitedYears
Houston v. Crider green
moctapp · 2010
1 sentence

2021Id. 14 "An argument must explain why, in the context of the case, the law supports the claim of reversible error.

12021–2021
Moseley v. Grundy County District R-V School green
moctapp · 2010
1 sentence

2010An appellant must “explain in the argument why, in the context of the case, the law supports the claim of reversible error.” Moseley, 319 S.W.3d at 513 .

12010–2010

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MO § Mo. Rev. Stat. § 527.010 (4) MO § Mo. Rev. Stat. § 512.020 (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

MO 50 (2008–2025) CA 8 (2013–2025) GA 2 (2014–2014)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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