Missouri Case Commentaries

Limits of Prosecutorial Conduct and Trial Court Discretion in Jury Management: State v. Raspberry

Date: Apr 14, 1970

Limits of Prosecutorial Conduct and Trial Court Discretion in Jury Management: State v. Raspberry Introduction State of Missouri v. Benny Louis Raspberry, 452 S.W.2d 169 (Supreme Court of Missouri,...

State Tax Commission's Valuation Authority Affirmed: Missouri Supreme Court Mandates County Clerks' Compliance

Date: Mar 10, 1970

State Tax Commission's Valuation Authority Affirmed: Missouri Supreme Court Mandates County Clerks' Compliance Introduction In the landmark case of State of Missouri v. Briscoe (451 S.W.2d 1, 1970),...

Administrative Actions and Double Jeopardy: The Younge v. State Board of Registration Decision

Date: Feb 25, 1970

Administrative Actions and Double Jeopardy: The Younge v. State Board of Registration Decision Introduction Younge v. State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts (451 S.W.2d 346) is a pivotal...

Establishing Strict Product Liability in Missouri: Analysis of Keener v. Dayton Electric Manufacturing Company

Date: Oct 14, 1969

Establishing Strict Product Liability in Missouri: Analysis of Keener v. Dayton Electric Manufacturing Company Introduction The case of Frances M. Keener v. Dayton Electric Manufacturing Company (445...

Supreme Court of Missouri Establishes Clarification on Supersedeas Bonds and Injunction Enforcement

Date: Oct 1, 1969

Supreme Court of Missouri Establishes Clarification on Supersedeas Bonds and Injunction Enforcement Introduction The case of State ex rel. E. Dean Jarboe, and Plaschem Corporation v. Honorable Ivan...

Reaffirmation of Inference of Guilt Based on Possession of Stolen Property: State of Missouri v. Harold Cobb

Date: Sep 9, 1969

Reaffirmation of Inference of Guilt Based on Possession of Stolen Property: State of Missouri v. Harold Cobb Introduction State of Missouri v. Harold Cobb, 444 S.W.2d 408 (Supreme Court of Missouri,...

Extending Omnibus Clause Coverage and Notice Exceptions in Automobile Liability Insurance: Greer v. Zurich Insurance Company

Date: May 13, 1969

Extending Omnibus Clause Coverage and Notice Exceptions in Automobile Liability Insurance: Greer v. Zurich Insurance Company Introduction In Greer v. Zurich Insurance Company, Supreme Court of...

Re-evaluating Choice of Law: Missouri Abandons Lex Loci Delicti in Guest Statute Case

Date: Apr 15, 1969

Re-evaluating Choice of Law: Missouri Abandons Lex Loci Delicti in Guest Statute Case Introduction In the landmark case of Lillian Kennedy v. Paul E. Dixon, Administrator of the Estate of Mary Towey,...

Defining "Transportation Through the State" for Prostitution: Insights from STATE OF MISSOURI v. SMITH

Date: Sep 10, 1968

Defining "Transportation Through the State" for Prostitution: Insights from State of Missouri v. Smith Introduction The case of State of Missouri v. Leon Herbert Smith (431 S.W.2d 74, 1968) explores...

Interference with Contractual Relationships and Damage Assessment: Insights from Lee COONIS v. ROGERS and Joroco Enterprises, Inc.

Date: Jul 9, 1968

Interference with Contractual Relationships and Damage Assessment: Insights from Lee COONIS v. ROGERS and Joroco Enterprises, Inc. Introduction Lee Coonis v. Johnie E. Rogers and Joroco Enterprises,...

Reaffirmation of 'Clearly Erroneous' Appellate Review and Non-Requirement of Counsel at Preliminary Hearings: Crosswhite v. State of Missouri

Date: Apr 9, 1968

Reaffirmation of 'Clearly Erroneous' Appellate Review and Non-Requirement of Counsel at Preliminary Hearings: Crosswhite v. State of Missouri Introduction Crosswhite v. State of Missouri (426 S.W.2d...

Strict Adherence to Mandatory Jury Instructions: The Imperative of Precision in Missouri Approved Instructions

Date: Dec 12, 1967

Strict Adherence to Mandatory Jury Instructions: The Imperative of Precision in Missouri Approved Instructions Introduction The case of Carrie Brown v. St. Louis Public Service Company, adjudicated...

Admissibility of Extraneous Evidence in Concealed Weapon Cases: Insights from State v. Holbert

Date: Jul 11, 1967

Admissibility of Extraneous Evidence in Concealed Weapon Cases: Insights from State v. Holbert Introduction The case of State of Missouri v. Bertrand J. Holbert, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

National Rejectors v. Trieman: Limiting Trade Secret Claims in the Absence of Protective Measures

Date: Dec 13, 1966

National Rejectors v. Trieman: Limiting Trade Secret Claims in the Absence of Protective Measures Introduction National Rejectors, Inc., a Missouri corporation engaged in the manufacture and sale of...

Admissibility of Concealed Recordings and Hearsay Exceptions in Missouri Criminal Cases: State v. Spica, Jr.

Date: Apr 13, 1965

Admissibility of Concealed Recordings and Hearsay Exceptions in Missouri Criminal Cases: State v. Spica, Jr. Introduction In the landmark case State of Missouri v. John Paul Spica, Jr., the Supreme...

Affirmative Participation Required for Aiding and Abetting: Analysis of State v. Castaldi

Date: Feb 9, 1965

Affirmative Participation Required for Aiding and Abetting: Analysis of State of Missouri v. Castaldi Introduction State of Missouri v. Alphonse Vincent Castaldi, 386 S.W.2d 392 (Supreme Court of...

Trustee Investment Powers and Fiduciary Duty: Insights from Hyde v. The First National Bank of Kansas City

Date: Jan 15, 1963

Trustee Investment Powers and Fiduciary Duty: Insights from Hyde v. The First National Bank of Kansas City Introduction The case of Hyde v. The First National Bank of Kansas City (363 S.W.2d 647)...

Missouri Supreme Court Establishes Authority for Reserve Adjustments in Insurance Rehabilitations

Date: Feb 14, 1961

Missouri Supreme Court Establishes Authority for Reserve Adjustments in Insurance Rehabilitations Introduction In the landmark case of C. Lawrence Leggett v. Missouri State Life Insurance Company et...

Insurer's Unauthorized Settlements and Ratification: Insights from FAUGHT v. WASHAM

Date: Dec 15, 1959

Insurer's Unauthorized Settlements and Ratification: Insights from FAUGHT v. WASHAM Introduction The case Alfred Eugene Faught, by Next Friend George Faught, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. William Warner...

Affirming Proper Jury Instructions on Contributory Negligence: Moore v. Ready Mixed Concrete Co.

Date: Nov 13, 1959

Affirming Proper Jury Instructions on Contributory Negligence: Moore v. Ready Mixed Concrete Co. Introduction Moore v. Ready Mixed Concrete Company and James Calvin Wohlgemuth, decided by the Supreme...