Missouri Case Commentaries

Permanent Injury Damages Require Clear and Definite Evidence: Insights from Adelsberger v. Sheehey

Date: Apr 21, 1933

Permanent Injury Damages Require Clear and Definite Evidence: Insights from Adelsberger v. Sheehey Introduction Adelsberger v. Sheehey is a landmark decision rendered by the Supreme Court of Missouri...

LESLIE V. FREEMAN: Redefining Humanitarian Negligence and Witness Eligibility Standards

Date: Apr 21, 1933

LESLIE V. FREEMAN: Redefining Humanitarian Negligence and Witness Eligibility Standards Introduction The case of LeSlie v. Freeman (332 Mo. 831) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Missouri in April...

McDonald v. Kansas City Gas Company: Jurisdictional Principles and Evaluation of Negligence Evidence Upholding Legal Standards

Date: Mar 17, 1933

McDonald v. Kansas City Gas Company: Jurisdictional Principles and Evaluation of Negligence Evidence Upholding Legal Standards Introduction The case of Fern McDonald, represented by her next friend,...

Res Ipsa Loquitur and the Burden of Proof: A Landmark Missouri Supreme Court Decision

Date: Feb 7, 1932

Res Ipsa Loquitur and the Burden of Proof: A Landmark Missouri Supreme Court Decision Introduction The case of Edward McCloskey, an Infant, by Leo McCloskey, His Next Friend, v. Harry Koplar and Sam...

Establishment of Humanitarian Rule and Rejection of Contributory Negligence as a Barrier to Recovery: Smith v. Kansas City Public Service Company

Date: Nov 18, 1931

Establishment of Humanitarian Rule and Rejection of Contributory Negligence as a Barrier to Recovery Smith v. Kansas City Public Service Company, 328 Mo. 979 (1931) Introduction In the landmark case...

Erroneous Jury Instructions and Co-Defendants' Rights: Insights from Frances Barr v. Nafziger Baking Company (1931)

Date: Jul 29, 1931

Erroneous Jury Instructions and Co-Defendants' Rights: Insights from Frances Barr v. Nafziger Baking Company (1931) Introduction The case of Frances Barr v. Nafziger Baking Company, Appellant....

Reassessment of Evidence Credibility in Collision Liability: Cluck v. Abe

Date: Jun 25, 1931

Reassessment of Evidence Credibility in Collision Liability: Cluck v. Abe Introduction The case of John P. Cluck v. Albert C. Abe, decided by the Supreme Court of Missouri, Division One, on June 24,...

Liability Under the Missouri Compensation Act: Leilich v. Chevrolet Motor Company

Date: Jun 25, 1931

Liability Under the Missouri Compensation Act: Leilich v. Chevrolet Motor Company Introduction Leilich v. Chevrolet Motor Company is a seminal case decided by the Supreme Court of Missouri, Division...

Establishing the Limitations of Res Ipsa Loquitur in Negligence Cases

Date: Sep 5, 1930

Establishing the Limitations of Res Ipsa Loquitur in Negligence Cases Introduction The case of Wilbur E. Conduitt, Executor of Estate of M. Jessie Conduitt, v. Trenton Gas Electric Company delineates...

State v. Nasello: Affirmation of Felony Murder and Conspirator Liability Standards

Date: Jun 12, 1930

State v. Nasello: Affirmation of Felony Murder and Conspirator Liability Standards Introduction Parties Involved: Appellant: Carl Nasello Respondent: The State of Missouri Court: Supreme Court of...

Estoppel and Statute of Limitations in Curatorial Actions: Insights from Scanlon v. Kansas City

Date: May 16, 1930

Estoppel and Statute of Limitations in Curatorial Actions: Insights from Scanlon v. Kansas City Introduction Scanlon v. Kansas City, 325 Mo. 125 (1930), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Missouri,...

Agents Cannot Self-Purchase: Clarifying Specific Performance in Jewell Realty Co. v. Dierks

Date: May 26, 1929

Agents Cannot Self-Purchase: Clarifying Specific Performance in Jewell Realty Co. v. Dierks (1929) Introduction The case of Jewell Realty Company v. DeVere Dierks and Dierks Investment Company (322...

Clarifying Appellate Jurisdiction in Homestead Sales: Insights from Nettleton Bank v. Estate of McGauhey

Date: Feb 5, 1928

Clarifying Appellate Jurisdiction in Homestead Sales: Insights from Nettleton Bank v. Estate of McGauhey Introduction The case of Nettleton Bank v. Estate of George W. McGauhey (318 Mo. 948)...

Strict Construction of Insurance Clauses in Aeronautic Accidents: Wendorff v. Missouri State Life Insurance Company

Date: Dec 8, 1927

Strict Construction of Insurance Clauses in Aeronautic Accidents: Wendorff v. Missouri State Life Insurance Company Introduction The case of John D. Wendorff, Administrator of Estate of Gladys T....

Application of the Humanitarian Rule in Railway Negligence: Blanche Chawkley v. Wabash Railway Company

Date: Jun 28, 1927

Application of the Humanitarian Rule in Railway Negligence Blanche Chawkley v. Wabash Railway Company and Soper J. Taul, Administrator of Estate of W.H. Long, Appellants (317 Mo. 782) Supreme Court...

Mandate Finality and Collateral Attacks: Insights from Gary Realty Company v. E.F. Swinney

Date: Jun 28, 1927

Mandate Finality and Collateral Attacks: Insights from Gary Realty Company v. E.F. Swinney Introduction The case of Gary Realty Company v. E.F. Swinney, decided by the Supreme Court of Missouri in...

Res Ipsa Loquitur Doctrine Affirmed in Bond v. St. Louis-San Francisco Railway Co.

Date: Oct 12, 1926

Res Ipsa Loquitur Doctrine Affirmed in Bond v. St. Louis-San Francisco Railway Co. Introduction Robert Bond v. St. Louis-San Francisco Railway Company is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Reaffirming the Bounds of Expert Testimony and Jury Instructions: Insights from John O'Leary v. Scullin Steel Co.

Date: Mar 23, 1924

Reaffirming the Bounds of Expert Testimony and Jury Instructions: Insights from John O'Leary v. Scullin Steel Co. Introduction John O'Leary v. Scullin Steel Company, decided on March 22, 1924, by the...

Admissibility of Contraband Evidence: THE STATE v. ALFRED OWENS (1924)

Date: Feb 12, 1924

Admissibility of Contraband Evidence: THE STATE v. ALFRED OWENS (1924) Introduction In the landmark case of THE STATE v. ALFRED OWENS, decided by the Supreme Court of Missouri, In Banc on February...

Establishing the Humanitarian Rule in Negligence: Lottie Banks v. Morris Company

Date: Jan 5, 1924

Establishing the Humanitarian Rule in Negligence: LOTTIE BANKS v. MORRIS COMPANY Introduction LOTTIE BANKS v. MORRIS COMPANY is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of Missouri on January 4,...