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tort liability doctrine in Missouri

6 Missouri opinions name it 2 courts 1974–2008 0 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Miller v. Varity Corp.green
moctapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006In Miller v. Varity Corp., 922 S.W.2d 821, 826 (Mo.App.

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Rogers Ex Rel. Rogers v. Toro Manufacturing Co.green
moctapp · 1975 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
2 sentences

1986As Roger Traynor, the eminent California jurist most responsible for pioneering the doctrine, noted in his 1965 article, The Ways and Meanings of Defective Products and Strict Liability, “[i]t should be clear that the manufacturer is not an insurer for all injuries caused by his products.” 32 Tenn.L.Rev. 363 (1965); see also, Baker v. International Harvester Co., 660 S.W.2d 21, 23 (Mo.App.1983) (noting manufacturer does not have a duty to design accident proof product); Rogers v. Toro Manufacturing Company, 522 S.W.2d 632, 637 (Mo.App.1975) (noting strict tort liability does not mean absolute

1986As Roger Traynor, the eminent California jurist most responsible for pioneering the doctrine, noted in his 1965 article, The Ways and Meanings of Defective Products and Strict Liability, "[i]t should be clear that the manufacturer is not an insurer for all injuries caused by his products." 32 Tenn.L.Rev. 363 (1965); see also, Baker v. International Harvester Co., 660 S.W.2d 21, 23 (Mo.App.1983) (noting manufacturer does not have a duty to design accident proof product); Rogers v. Toro Manufacturing Company, 522 S.W.2d 632, 637 (Mo.App.1975) (noting strict tort liability does not mean absolute

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Baker Ex Rel. Baker v. International Harvester Co.green
moctapp · 1983 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
2 sentences

1986As Roger Traynor, the eminent California jurist most responsible for pioneering the doctrine, noted in his 1965 article, The Ways and Meanings of Defective Products and Strict Liability, “[i]t should be clear that the manufacturer is not an insurer for all injuries caused by his products.” 32 Tenn.L.Rev. 363 (1965); see also, Baker v. International Harvester Co., 660 S.W.2d 21, 23 (Mo.App.1983) (noting manufacturer does not have a duty to design accident proof product); Rogers v. Toro Manufacturing Company, 522 S.W.2d 632, 637 (Mo.App.1975) (noting strict tort liability does not mean absolute

1986As Roger Traynor, the eminent California jurist most responsible for pioneering the doctrine, noted in his 1965 article, The Ways and Meanings of Defective Products and Strict Liability, "[i]t should be clear that the manufacturer is not an insurer for all injuries caused by his products." 32 Tenn.L.Rev. 363 (1965); see also, Baker v. International Harvester Co., 660 S.W.2d 21, 23 (Mo.App.1983) (noting manufacturer does not have a duty to design accident proof product); Rogers v. Toro Manufacturing Company, 522 S.W.2d 632, 637 (Mo.App.1975) (noting strict tort liability does not mean absolute

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Thomas v. Crosbygreen
mowd · 1956 · cited in 1 Missouri opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
1 sentence

1974Thomas v. Crosby, 146 F.Supp. 296, 299 (4) (W.D.Mo.1956).

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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
Coates v. Potomac Electric Power Co. green
dcd · 1951
2 sentences

1979This provision seems to be supported by the great weight of authority." And thereafter, in addressing the constitutional challenge, the court stated at 429-430: "As to the constitutional challenge of Section 440.11, as set forth above, we adopt as ours the views expressed in Coates v. Potomac Electric Power Co., 95 F.Supp. 779 (D.D.C.1951), with reference to the Federal counterpart of our Workmen's Compensation Act, when the Federal employer immunity was challenged as against the due process clause because the tort liability immunity precluded a third party tortfeasor from obtaining contributi

1979This provision seems to be supported by the great weight of authority.” And thereafter, in addressing the constitutional challenge, the court stated at 429— 430: “As to the constitutional challenge of Section 440.11, as set forth above, we adopt as ours the views expressed in Coates v. Potomac Electric Power Co., 95 F.Supp. 779 (D.D.C.1951), with reference to the Federal counterpart of our Workmen’s Compensation Act, when the Federal employer immunity was challenged as against the due process clause because the tort liability immunity precluded a third party tortfeasor from obtaining contribut

21979–1979
Nesselrode v. Executive Beechcraft, Inc. green
mo · 1986
2 sentences

2008“Although the focus of a products liability suit brought under a theory of strict tort liability is on the condition or character of the product rather than on the nature of the defendant’s conduct, the doctrine of strict tort liability is not, nor was it ever intended to be, an enveloping net of absolute liability.” Id.

2008"Although the focus of a products liability suit brought under a theory of strict tort liability is on the condition or character of the product rather than on the nature of the defendant's conduct, the doctrine of strict tort liability is not, nor was it ever intended to be, an enveloping net of absolute liability." Id.

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Where else courts name it

IL 7 (1969–2019) AL 7 (1982–1993) MO 6 (1974–2008) AZ 5 (1967–1985) NV 5 (1970–2017) TX 4 (1979–2008) MI 4 (1968–1978) FL 3 (1978–2013) NY 3 (1975–2008) CA 3 (1980–2007) WY 2 (2002–2002) CT 2 (1985–2009)

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