45 Missouri opinions name it 2 courts 1970–2025 5 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
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Asbury v. Lombardigreen2 sentences2004The separation of powers clause prevents “the concentration of unchecked power in the hands of one branch of government.” Dabin v. Director of Revenue, 9 S.W.3d 610, 613 (Mo. banc 2000), citing Asbury v. Lombardi 846 S.W.2d 196, 200 (Mo. banc.1993). 2004The separation of powers clause prevents "the concentration of unchecked power in the hands of one branch of government." Dabin v. Director of Revenue, 9 S.W.3d 610, 613 (Mo. banc 2000), citing Asbury v. Lombardi, 846 S.W.2d 196, 200 (Mo. banc.1993). | 4 | 4 |
State Tax Commission v. Administrative Hearing Commissiongreen2 sentences2019Hearing Comm'n , 641 S.W.2d 69 , 73-74 (Mo. banc 1982). 2012Hearing Comm'n, 641 S.W.2d 69, 73-74 (Mo. banc 1982). | 3 | 4 |
State v. Banksgreen2 sentences2019Danforth v. Banks , 454 S.W.2d 498 , 500 (Mo. banc 1970). 1997Danforth v. Banks, 454 S.W.2d 498, 500 (Mo. banc 1970), because it “prevent[s] the abuses that can flow from centralization of power.” State Tax Comm’n v. Administrative Hearing Comm’n, 641 S.W.2d 69, 73-74 (Mo. banc.1982). | 2 | 3 |
Dabin v. Director of Revenuegreen2 sentences2004The separation of powers clause prevents “the concentration of unchecked power in the hands of one branch of government.” Dabin v. Director of Revenue, 9 S.W.3d 610, 613 (Mo. banc 2000), citing Asbury v. Lombardi 846 S.W.2d 196, 200 (Mo. banc.1993). 2004The separation of powers clause prevents "the concentration of unchecked power in the hands of one branch of government." Dabin v. Director of Revenue, 9 S.W.3d 610, 613 (Mo. banc 2000), citing Asbury v. Lombardi, 846 S.W.2d 196, 200 (Mo. banc.1993). | 2 | 3 |
Lawrence G. Rebman v. Mike Parsongreen2 sentences2020Id. at 407-10 . 9 In Rebman v. Parson, 576 S.W.3d 605, 610 (Mo. banc 2019), this Court held “the general assembly may control how many [administrative law judges] the department [of labor and industrial relations] can appoint, but it may not [use an appropriation bill to] dictate who will fill those positions.” [Emphasis added.] Though the constraining law in Rebman was the Missouri Constitution and the separation of powers doctrine, it sheds meaningful light here. 2020Id. at 407-10 . 9 In Rebman v. Parson, 576 S.W.3d 605, 610 (Mo. banc 2019), this Court held “the general assembly may control how many [administrative law judges] the department [of labor and industrial relations] can appoint, but it may not [use an appropriation bill to] dictate who will fill those positions.” [Emphasis added.] Though the constraining law in Rebman was the Missouri Constitution and the separation of powers doctrine, it sheds meaningful light here. | 2 | 2 |
J.C.W. Ex Rel. Webb v. Wyciskallagreen2 sentences2024The amended statute contains no differences in the challenged subsection at issue here. 5 established by article V of the Missouri Constitution, as well as the separation of powers doctrine, and robs the concept of subject matter jurisdiction of the clarity that the constitution provides.” Id. at 254 . 2023"Elevating statutory restrictions to matters of 'jurisdictional competence' erodes the constitutional boundary established by article V of the Missouri Constitution, as well as the separation of powers doctrine, and robs the concept of subject matter jurisdiction of the clarity that the constitution provides." Id. | 1 | 5 |
Marriage of Chastain v. Chastaingreen2 sentences2007As Chastain aptly stated, "the authority placed in the Division . . . to initiate a process to modify judicial child support orders by section 454.496 . . . does not offend the constitution." Id. at 397 . *142 Ms. Hansen also argues that, even if section 454.496 does not directly violate the separation of powers principle, administrative modifications do violate a statute enacted after Chastain was decided providing that "no judgments or decrees entered by any court of competent jurisdiction may be amended or modified by any administrative agency." Sec. 511.350.4, RSMo Supp.2006. 2000The separation of powers clause proscribes the “exercise of powers or duties constitutionally assigned to one department by either of the other two.” Chastain v. Chastain, 932 S.W.2d 396, 398 (Mo. banc 1996). | 1 | 2 |
Bacon v. Leegreen1 sentence2024There is no provision in the state constitution or statutes for judicial review of the Governor’s decision concerning a clemency petition.”); Carroll v. State, 114 So. 3d 883, 888 (Fla. 2013) (“[I]t is not this Court’s prerogative to second-guess the executive branch on matters of clemency in capital cases.”); Bacon v. Lee, 549 S.E.2d 840, 854 (N.C. 2001) (“[S]imilar to the due deference the federal judiciary naturally exhibits toward the President’s exercise of clemency authority by virtue of the separation of powers doctrine, we likewise believe that this Court should exhibit a similar, or p | 1 | 1 |
Carroll v. Stategreen1 sentence2024There is no provision in the state constitution or statutes for judicial review of the Governor’s decision concerning a clemency petition.”); Carroll v. State, 114 So. 3d 883, 888 (Fla. 2013) (“[I]t is not this Court’s prerogative to second-guess the executive branch on matters of clemency in capital cases.”); Bacon v. Lee, 549 S.E.2d 840, 854 (N.C. 2001) (“[S]imilar to the due deference the federal judiciary naturally exhibits toward the President’s exercise of clemency authority by virtue of the separation of powers doctrine, we likewise believe that this Court should exhibit a similar, or p | 1 | 1 |
Hink v. Helfrichgreen1 sentence2022See Hink, 545 S.W.3d at 340 . | 1 | 1 |
Frederick Spencer v. George Lombardigreen1 sentence2020Spencer v. Lombardi, 500 S.W.3d 885, 889 (Mo. App. W.D. 2016) (holding that "an appellant's argument is limited to only those errors asserted in the points relied on" (quotation omitted)). | 1 | 1 |
Callier v. Director of Revenuegreen1 sentence2014Mid-America and Dr. Stuart argue that the plaintiffs failed to comply with the requirement that constitutional issues be raised early in accordance with "good pleading and orderly procedure.” See Callier v. Dir. of Revenue, 780 S.W.2d 639, 641 (Mo. banc 1989). | 1 | 1 |
United States v. Dixongreen1 sentence2013United States v. Dixon, 551 F.3d 578, 584 (7th Cir.2008) abrogated on other grounds by Carr v. United States, 560 U.S. 438 , 130 S.Ct. 2229 , 176 L.Ed.2d 1152 (2010), (“It is commonplace and constitutional for Congress to delegate to executive agencies the fleshing out of criminal statutes by means of regulations.”). | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Olinghousegreen | 1 | 1 |
Williams Lumber & Manufacturing Co. v. Ginsburggreen2 sentences2011See also State v. Olinghouse, 605 S.W.2d 58, 63 (Mo. banc 1980) (noting unconstitutionality would nullify amendment); Williams Lumber & Manufacturing Co. v. Ginsburg, 347 Mo. 119 , 146 S.W.2d 604, 605 (1940) (holding that if a new statutory section is unconstitutional, the repealing clause is likewise invalid, and the old section remains in force). [9] It has been persuasively articulated that the judicially created doctrine of severance from the Hammerschmidt decision was a bad concept and in fact does damage to the legislative process and the doctrine of separation of powers. 2011See also State v. Olinghouse, 605 S.W.2d 58, 63 (Mo. banc 1980) (noting unconstitutionality would nullify amendment); Williams Lumber & Manufacturing Co. v. Ginsburg, 347 Mo. 119 , 146 S.W.2d 604, 605 (1940) (holding that if a new statutory section is unconstitutional, the repealing clause is likewise invalid, and the old section remains in force). [9] It has been persuasively articulated that the judicially created doctrine of severance from the Hammerschmidt decision was a bad concept and in fact does damage to the legislative process and the doctrine of separation of powers. | 1 | 1 |
| Simpson v. Kilchergreen | 1 | 1 |
| State Auditor v. Joint Committee on Legislative Researchgreen | 1 | 1 |
| McNichol v. United States Mercantile Reporting Agencygreen | 1 | 1 |
| Plaut v. Spendthrift Farm, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| Bridge Data Co. v. Director of Revenuegreen | 1 | 1 |
| Treme v. St. Louis Countygreen | 1 | 1 |
| Sumpter v. City of Moberlygreen | 1 | 1 |
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State ex rel. Tolerton v. Gordon
green
2 sentences2020Id. at 407-10 . 9 In Rebman v. Parson, 576 S.W.3d 605, 610 (Mo. banc 2019), this Court held “the general assembly may control how many [administrative law judges] the department [of labor and industrial relations] can appoint, but it may not [use an appropriation bill to] dictate who will fill those positions.” [Emphasis added.] Though the constraining law in Rebman was the Missouri Constitution and the separation of powers doctrine, it sheds meaningful light here. 2020Id. at 407-10 . 9 In Rebman v. Parson, 576 S.W.3d 605, 610 (Mo. banc 2019), this Court held “the general assembly may control how many [administrative law judges] the department [of labor and industrial relations] can appoint, but it may not [use an appropriation bill to] dictate who will fill those positions.” [Emphasis added.] Though the constraining law in Rebman was the Missouri Constitution and the separation of powers doctrine, it sheds meaningful light here. | 3 | 2019–2020 |
Commonwealth v. Reneer
green
2 sentences2019In Commonwealth v. Reneer, 734 S.W.2d 794 , 796 (Ky. 1987), this Court recognized KRS 532,055 as "a legislative attempt to invade the rule making prerogative of the Supreme Court by legislatively prescribing rules of practice and procedure [and therefore] it violates the separation of powers doctrine enunciated in Section 28 of the Kentucky Constitution." In the spirit of comity, this Court declined to hold the statute unconstitutional and agreed to follow it for the time being. 2018As an aside, we review the interplay between KRS 532.055 and KRS 532.025 mindful that in Commonwealth v. Reneer , we recognized KRS 532.055 as "a legislative attempt to invade the rule making prerogative of the Supreme Court by legislatively prescribing rules of practice and procedure [and therefore] it violate[d] the separation of powers doctrine enunciated in Section 28 of the Kentucky Constitution." 734 S.W.2d 794 , 796 (Ky. 1987). | 2 | 2018–2019 |
Marbury v. Madison
green
1 sentence2025“The purpose of the doctrine of separation of powers . . . is to prevent the abuses that can flow from the centralization of power.” Id. (internal quotation omitted). | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Combs v. Commonwealth
green
1 sentence2019In Combs v. Commonwealth, 965 S.W.2d 161 , 163 (Ky. 1998), this Court determined that [t]he Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution and Section 10 of the Kentucky Constitution assure the people that they will be free from all unreasonable search and seizure. | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Huddleston v. Commonwealth
green
1 sentence2019This Court recently reiterated the continuing acceptance of the statute in Huddleston v. Commonwealth, 542 S.W.3d 237 , 240 (Ky. 2018). | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Elrod v. Burns
green
2 sentences2019The United States Supreme Court has held being subject to an unconstitutional statute, "for even minimal periods of time, unquestionably constitutes irreparable injury." Elrod v. Burns , 427 U.S. 347 , 373, 96 S.Ct. 2673 , 49 L.Ed.2d 547 (1976). 3 Because the funding restrictions of HB2007 would result in his employment being unconstitutionally terminated, Rebman was subject to an unconstitutional statute and, therefore, irreparably injured. 2019The United States Supreme Court has held being subject to an unconstitutional statute, "for even minimal periods of time, unquestionably constitutes irreparable injury." Elrod v. Burns , 427 U.S. 347 , 373, 96 S.Ct. 2673 , 49 L.Ed.2d 547 (1976). 3 Because the funding restrictions of HB2007 would result in his employment being unconstitutionally terminated, Rebman was subject to an unconstitutional statute and, therefore, irreparably injured. | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Eubank v. Poston
green
1 sentence2018In Eubank v. Poston, 5 T.B. | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Arnett, Sec'y of State v. Meredith, Atty. Gen.
green
2 sentences2018This limitation stems from the separation of powers doctrine. " Sections 27 and 28 of the Kentucky Constitution explicitly require separation of powers between the branches of government[.]" Prater v. Commonwealth, 82 S.W.3d 898 , 901 (Ky. 2002). "[T]his Court has described Sections 27 and 28 as embodying the 'cardinal principle of our republican form of government' and one that is among the most 'emphatically cherished and guarded' principles in our Constitution." Id. (quoting Bloemer v. Turner, 281 Ky. 832 , 137 S.W.2d 387 , 390 (1940) and Arnett v. Meredith, 275 Ky. 223 , 121 S.W.2d 36 , 38 2018This limitation stems from the separation of powers doctrine. " Sections 27 and 28 of the Kentucky Constitution explicitly require separation of powers between the branches of government[.]" Prater v. Commonwealth, 82 S.W.3d 898 , 901 (Ky. 2002). "[T]his Court has described Sections 27 and 28 as embodying the 'cardinal principle of our republican form of government' and one that is among the most 'emphatically cherished and guarded' principles in our Constitution." Id. (quoting Bloemer v. Turner, 281 Ky. 832 , 137 S.W.2d 387 , 390 (1940) and Arnett v. Meredith, 275 Ky. 223 , 121 S.W.2d 36 , 38 | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Bloemer v. Turner
green
2 sentences2018This limitation stems from the separation of powers doctrine. " Sections 27 and 28 of the Kentucky Constitution explicitly require separation of powers between the branches of government[.]" Prater v. Commonwealth, 82 S.W.3d 898 , 901 (Ky. 2002). "[T]his Court has described Sections 27 and 28 as embodying the 'cardinal principle of our republican form of government' and one that is among the most 'emphatically cherished and guarded' principles in our Constitution." Id. (quoting Bloemer v. Turner, 281 Ky. 832 , 137 S.W.2d 387 , 390 (1940) and Arnett v. Meredith, 275 Ky. 223 , 121 S.W.2d 36 , 38 2018This limitation stems from the separation of powers doctrine. " Sections 27 and 28 of the Kentucky Constitution explicitly require separation of powers between the branches of government[.]" Prater v. Commonwealth, 82 S.W.3d 898 , 901 (Ky. 2002). "[T]his Court has described Sections 27 and 28 as embodying the 'cardinal principle of our republican form of government' and one that is among the most 'emphatically cherished and guarded' principles in our Constitution." Id. (quoting Bloemer v. Turner, 281 Ky. 832 , 137 S.W.2d 387 , 390 (1940) and Arnett v. Meredith, 275 Ky. 223 , 121 S.W.2d 36 , 38 | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Prater v. Commonwealth
green
2 sentences2018This limitation stems from the separation of powers doctrine. " Sections 27 and 28 of the Kentucky Constitution explicitly require separation of powers between the branches of government[.]" Prater v. Commonwealth, 82 S.W.3d 898 , 901 (Ky. 2002). "[T]his Court has described Sections 27 and 28 as embodying the 'cardinal principle of our republican form of government' and one that is among the most 'emphatically cherished and guarded' principles in our Constitution." Id. (quoting Bloemer v. Turner, 281 Ky. 832 , 137 S.W.2d 387 , 390 (1940) and Arnett v. Meredith, 275 Ky. 223 , 121 S.W.2d 36 , 38 2018This limitation stems from the separation of powers doctrine. " Sections 27 and 28 of the Kentucky Constitution explicitly require separation of powers between the branches of government[.]" Prater v. Commonwealth, 82 S.W.3d 898 , 901 (Ky. 2002). "[T]his Court has described Sections 27 and 28 as embodying the 'cardinal principle of our republican form of government' and one that is among the most 'emphatically cherished and guarded' principles in our Constitution." Id. (quoting Bloemer v. Turner, 281 Ky. 832 , 137 S.W.2d 387 , 390 (1940) and Arnett v. Meredith, 275 Ky. 223 , 121 S.W.2d 36 , 38 | 1 | 2018–2018 |
McClanahan v. Commonwealth
green
1 sentence2018This Court in McClanahan specifically held that the trial court's imposition of a sentence in violation of legislative directive was "a violation of the separation of powers doctrine embodied in Sections 27 and 28 of the Kentucky Constitution, and is an abuse of discretion." McClanahan, 308 S.W.3d at 698 . | 1 | 2018–2018 |
State v. Hart
green
1 sentence2017Hart, 404 S.W.3d at 246-47 . | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Weinstock v. Holden
green
1 sentence2017Weinstock v. Holden , 995 S.W.2d 408 , 410 (Mo. banc 1999). | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Kelo v. City of New London
green
2 sentences2015Kelo v. City of New London, Connecticut, 545 U.S. 469 , 472 n.1, 125 S.Ct. 2655 , 162 L.Ed.2d 439 (2005). 2015Kelo v. City of New London, Connecticut, 545 U.S. 469 , 472 n.1, 125 S.Ct. 2655 , 162 L.Ed.2d 439 (2005). | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Carr v. United States
green
2 sentences2013United States v. Dixon, 551 F.3d 578, 584 (7th Cir.2008) abrogated on other grounds by Carr v. United States, 560 U.S. 438 , 130 S.Ct. 2229 , 176 L.Ed.2d 1152 (2010), (“It is commonplace and constitutional for Congress to delegate to executive agencies the fleshing out of criminal statutes by means of regulations.”). 2013United States v. Dixon, 551 F.3d 578, 584 (7th Cir.2008) abrogated on other grounds by Carr v. United States, 560 U.S. 438 , 130 S.Ct. 2229 , 176 L.Ed.2d 1152 (2010), (“It is commonplace and constitutional for Congress to delegate to executive agencies the fleshing out of criminal statutes by means of regulations.”). | 1 | 2013–2013 |
Northern Pipeline Construction Co. v. Marathon Pipe Line Co.
red
2 sentences2012Co. v. Marathon Pipe line Co., 458 U.S. 50, 83 , 102 S.Ct. 2858 , 73 L.Ed.2d 598 (1982) (emphasis added). [5] Section 510.265 does not violate the separation of powers doctrine. 2012Co. v. Marathon Pipe line Co., 458 U.S. 50, 83 , 102 S.Ct. 2858 , 73 L.Ed.2d 598 (1982) (emphasis added). [5] Section 510.265 does not violate the separation of powers doctrine. | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| Dye v. Division of Child Support Enforcement, Department of Social Services green | 1 | 2002–2002 |
| State Ex Rel. Director of Revenue v. Gabbert green | 1 | 1999–1999 |
| Missouri Coalition for the Environment v. Joint Committee on Administrative Rules green | 1 | 1999–1999 |
| Myers v. United States green | 1 | 1997–1997 |
| In Re F____ C____ green | 1 | 1997–1997 |
| Rhodes v. Bell green | 1 | 1993–1993 |
| Bostic v. United States green | 1 | 1982–1982 |
| Leimbach Construction Co. v. Mayor of Baltimore green | 1 | 1982–1982 |
| State Ex Rel. Rothrum v. Darby green | 1 | 1972–1972 |
| Coffin v. City of Lee's Summit neutral | 1 | 1970–1970 |
| Strandberg v. Kansas City green | 1 | 1970–1970 |
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.
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.