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1. Houston v. CriderCopy cite
   Houston v. Crider, 317 S.W.3d 178 (Mo. Ct. App. 2010)cited by 236
2. Richardson v. StateCopy cite
   Richardson v. State, 719 S.W.2d 912 (Mo. Ct. App. 1986)cited by 212
3. Davis v. Research Medical CenterCopy cite
   Davis v. Research Med. Ctr., 903 S.W.2d 557 (Mo. Ct. App. 1995)cited by 167
4. Phillips v. Clean-TechCopy cite
   Phillips v. Clean-Tech, 34 S.W.3d 854 (Mo. Ct. App. 2000)cited by 164
5. In re the Marriage of PowersCopy cite
   In re the Marriage of Powers, 527 S.W.2d 949 (Mo. Ct. App. 1975)cited by 133
6. Benson v. StateCopy cite
   Benson v. State, 611 S.W.2d 538 (Mo. Ct. App. 1980)cited by 100
7. Boyle v. Vista Eyewear, Inc.Copy cite
   Boyle v. Vista Eyewear, Inc., 700 S.W.2d 859 (Mo. Ct. App. 1985)cited by 99
8. Nami Res. Co. v. Asher Land & Mineral, Ltd.Copy cite
   Nami Res. Co. v. Asher Land & Mineral, Ltd., 554 S.W.3d 323 (Mo. Ct. App. 2018)cited by 99
9. Porter v. Crawford & Co.Copy cite
   Porter v. Crawford & Co., 611 S.W.2d 265 (Mo. Ct. App. 1980)cited by 97
10. Conrad v. BowersCopy cite
    Conrad v. Bowers, 533 S.W.2d 614 (Mo. Ct. App. 1975)cited by 97
11. Brueggemann v. BrueggemannCopy cite
    Brueggemann v. Brueggemann, 551 S.W.2d 853 (Mo. Ct. App. 1977)cited by 97
12. Williams v. Trans States Airlines, Inc.Copy cite
    Williams v. Trans States Airlines, Inc., 281 S.W.3d 854 (Mo. Ct. App. 2009)cited by 91
13. Corder v. CorderCopy cite
    Corder v. Corder, 546 S.W.2d 798 (Mo. Ct. App. 1977)cited by 90
14. Superior Steel, Inc. v. Ascent at Roebling's Bridge, LLCCopy cite
    Superior Steel, Inc. v. Ascent at Roebling's Bridge, LLC, 540 S.W.3d 770 (Mo. Ct. App. 2017)cited by 87
15. Osterberger v. Hites Construction Co.Copy cite
    Osterberger v. Hites Constr. Co., 599 S.W.2d 221 (Mo. Ct. App. 1980)cited by 86
16. State v. RoperCopy cite
    State v. Roper, 136 S.W.3d 891 (Mo. Ct. App. 2004)cited by 86
17. State ex rel. Wesolich v. GoekeCopy cite
    State ex rel. Wesolich v. Goeke, 794 S.W.2d 692 (Mo. Ct. App. 1990)cited by 85
18. State v. JohnsonCopy cite
    State v. Johnson, 539 S.W.2d 493 (Mo. Ct. App. 1976)cited by 84
19. Niederkorn v. NiederkornCopy cite
    Niederkorn v. Niederkorn, 616 S.W.2d 529 (Mo. Ct. App. 1981)cited by 83
20. Juvenile Officer v. L.L.J.Copy cite
    Juvenile Officer v. L.L.J., 24 S.W.3d 771 (Mo. Ct. App. 2000)cited by 82
21. Truck Insurance Exchange v. Prairie Framing, LLCCopy cite
    Truck Ins. Exch. v. Prairie Framing, LLC, 162 S.W.3d 64 (Mo. Ct. App. 2005)cited by 81
22. In re Marriage of VanetCopy cite
    In re Marriage of Vanet, 544 S.W.2d 236 (Mo. Ct. App. 1976)cited by 81
23. Armour v. StateCopy cite
    Armour v. State, 741 S.W.2d 683 (Mo. Ct. App. 1987)cited by 79
24. Scott v. KingCopy cite
    Scott v. King, 510 S.W.3d 887 (Mo. Ct. App. 2017)cited by 78
25. Hoover v. Community Blood CenterCopy cite
    Hoover v. Cmty. Blood Ctr., 153 S.W.3d 9 (Mo. Ct. App. 2005)cited by 78
26. Alhalabi v. Missouri Department of Natural ResourcesCopy cite
    Alhalabi v. Mo. Dep't of Natural Res., 300 S.W.3d 518 (Mo. Ct. App. 2009)cited by 78
27. Howard v. TurnbullCopy cite
    Howard v. Turnbull, 316 S.W.3d 431 (Mo. Ct. App. 2010)cited by 78
28. Ware v. WareCopy cite
    Ware v. Ware, 647 S.W.2d 582 (Mo. Ct. App. 1983)cited by 77
29. Travelers Indemnity Company v. ChumbleyCopy cite
    Travelers Indem. Co. v. Chumbley, 394 S.W.2d 418 (Mo. Ct. App. 1965)cited by 76
30. Wulfing v. Kansas City Southern Industries, Inc.Copy cite
    Wulfing v. Kan. City Southern Indus., 842 S.W.2d 133 (Mo. Ct. App. 1992)cited by 75
31. Phon v. Com. of Ky.Copy cite
    Phon v. Com. of Ky., 545 S.W.3d 284 (Mo. Ct. App. 2018)cited by 75
32. Teson v. VasquezCopy cite
    Teson v. Vasquez, 561 S.W.2d 119 (Mo. Ct. App. 1977)cited by 74
33. State ex rel. O'Blennis v. AdolfCopy cite
    State ex rel. O'Blennis v. Adolf, 691 S.W.2d 498 (Mo. Ct. App. 1985)cited by 73
34. State v. HeinrichCopy cite
    State v. Heinrich, 492 S.W.2d 109 (Mo. Ct. App. 1973)cited by 73
35. Foglesong v. Modern Brotherhood of AmericaCopy cite
    Foglesong v. Modern Bhd. of Am., 97 S.W. 240 (Mo. Ct. App. 1906)cited by 73
36. State v. NelsonCopy cite
    State v. Nelson, 818 S.W.2d 285 (Mo. Ct. App. 1991)cited by 73
37. Commonwealth v. SextonCopy cite
    Commonwealth v. Sexton, 566 S.W.3d 185 (Mo. Ct. App. 2018)cited by 73
38. State ex rel. Badami v. GaertnerCopy cite
    State ex rel. Badami v. Gaertner, 630 S.W.2d 175 (Mo. Ct. App. 1982)cited by 71
39. Hurlock v. Park Lane Medical Center, Inc.Copy cite
    Hurlock v. Park Lane Med. Ctr., Inc., 709 S.W.2d 872 (Mo. Ct. App. 1986)cited by 71
40. Mills v. MurrayCopy cite
    Mills v. Murray, 472 S.W.2d 6 (Mo. Ct. App. 1971)cited by 70
41. Niswonger v. Farm Bureau Town & Country Insurance Co. of MissouriCopy cite
    Niswonger v. Farm Bureau Town & Country Ins. Co. of Mo., 992 S.W.2d 308 (Mo. Ct. App. 1999)cited by 70
42. Stokes v. StateCopy cite
    Stokes v. State, 688 S.W.2d 19 (Mo. Ct. App. 1985)cited by 70
43. King v. MooreheadCopy cite
    King v. Moorehead, 495 S.W.2d 65 (Mo. Ct. App. 1973)cited by 69
44. Hildreth v. KeyCopy cite
    Hildreth v. Key, 341 S.W.2d 601 (Mo. Ct. App. 1960)cited by 69
45. Blue v. Harrah's North Kansas City, LLCCopy cite
    Blue v. Harrah's North Kan. City, LLC, 170 S.W.3d 466 (Mo. Ct. App. 2005)cited by 69
46. Chubb Group of Insurance Companies v. C.F. Murphy & Associates, Inc.Copy cite
    Chubb Group of Ins. Companies v. C.F. Murphy & Associates, Inc., 656 S.W.2d 766 (Mo. Ct. App. 1983)cited by 69
47. Twellman v. Lindell Trust Co.Copy cite
    Twellman v. Lindell Trust Co., 534 S.W.2d 83 (Mo. Ct. App. 1976)cited by 69
48. In re the Marriage of LaffertyCopy cite
    In re the Marriage of Lafferty, 788 S.W.2d 359 (Mo. Ct. App. 1990)cited by 69
49. Business Men's Assurance Co. of America v. GrahamCopy cite
    Bus. Men's Assurance Co. of Am. v. Graham, 891 S.W.2d 438 (Mo. Ct. App. 1994)cited by 68
50. Daily v. MaxwellCopy cite
    Daily v. Maxwell, 133 S.W. 351 (Mo. Ct. App. 1911)cited by 68
51. State v. ScurlockCopy cite
    State v. Scurlock, 998 S.W.2d 578 (Mo. Ct. App. 1999)cited by 68
52. Hester v. BarnettCopy cite
    Hester v. Barnett, 723 S.W.2d 544 (Mo. Ct. App. 1987)cited by 66
53. Iota Management Corp. v. Boulevard Investment Co.Copy cite
    Iota Mgmt. Corp. v. Boulevard Inv. Co., 731 S.W.2d 399 (Mo. Ct. App. 1987)cited by 66
54. Phipps v. School District of Kansas CityCopy cite
    Phipps v. Sch. Dist. of Kan. City, 645 S.W.2d 91 (Mo. Ct. App. 1982)cited by 65
55. State v. CampbellCopy cite
    State v. Campbell, 122 S.W.3d 736 (Mo. Ct. App. 2004)cited by 65
56. State v. ClarkCopy cite
    State v. Clark, 711 S.W.2d 928 (Mo. Ct. App. 1986)cited by 64
57. State v. CannadyCopy cite
    State v. Cannady, 660 S.W.2d 33 (Mo. Ct. App. 1983)cited by 64
58. State v. DowellCopy cite
    State v. Dowell, 25 S.W.3d 594 (Mo. Ct. App. 2000)cited by 64
59. Thomas v. StateCopy cite
    Thomas v. State, 736 S.W.2d 518 (Mo. Ct. App. 1987)cited by 64
60. Smith v. McGillCopy cite
    Smith v. McGill, 556 S.W.3d 552 (Mo. Ct. App. 2018)cited by 64
61. Racer v. UttermanCopy cite
    Racer v. Utterman, 629 S.W.2d 387 (Mo. Ct. App. 1981)cited by 63
62. Arie v. Intertherm, Inc.Copy cite
    Arie v. Intertherm, Inc., 648 S.W.2d 142 (Mo. Ct. App. 1983)cited by 63
63. Wallace v. Van PeltCopy cite
    Wallace v. Van Pelt, 969 S.W.2d 380 (Mo. Ct. App. 1998)cited by 63
64. Wood v. Safeco Insurance Co. of AmericaCopy cite
    Wood v. Safeco Ins. Co. of Am., 980 S.W.2d 43 (Mo. Ct. App. 1998)cited by 63
65. Jake C. Byers, Inc. v. J.B.C. InvestmentsCopy cite
    Jake C. Byers, Inc. v. J.B.C. Invs., 834 S.W.2d 806 (Mo. Ct. App. 1992)cited by 63
66. Brown v. Ameristar Casino Kansas City, Inc.Copy cite
    Brown v. Ameristar Casino Kan. City, Inc., 211 S.W.3d 145 (Mo. Ct. App. 2007)cited by 63
67. Edwards v. HeidelbaughCopy cite
    Edwards v. Heidelbaugh, 574 S.W.2d 25 (Mo. Ct. App. 1978)cited by 63
68. Morrow v. Hallmark Cards, Inc.Copy cite
    Morrow v. Hallmark Cards, Inc., 273 S.W.3d 15 (Mo. Ct. App. 2008)cited by 62
69. State v. GreerCopy cite
    State v. Greer, 609 S.W.2d 423 (Mo. Ct. App. 1980)cited by 62
70. Yoos v. Jewish Hospital of St. LouisCopy cite
    Yoos v. Jewish Hosp. of St. Louis, 645 S.W.2d 177 (Mo. Ct. App. 1982)cited by 62
71. Zipper v. Health MidwestCopy cite
    Zipper v. Health Midwest, 978 S.W.2d 398 (Mo. Ct. App. 1998)cited by 62
72. State v. WilliamsCopy cite
    State v. Williams, 858 S.W.2d 796 (Mo. Ct. App. 1993)cited by 62
73. Ravenscroft v. RavenscroftCopy cite
    Ravenscroft v. Ravenscroft, 585 S.W.2d 270 (Mo. Ct. App. 1979)cited by 62
74. State ex rel. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. CraigCopy cite
    State ex rel. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co. v. Craig, 364 S.W.2d 343 (Mo. Ct. App. 1963)cited by 61
75. Duke v. Gulf & Western Manufacturing Co.Copy cite
    Duke v. Gulf & Western Mfg. Co., 660 S.W.2d 404 (Mo. Ct. App. 1983)cited by 60
76. White v. SmithCopy cite
    White v. Smith, 440 S.W.2d 497 (Mo. Ct. App. 1969)cited by 60
77. Koger v. Hartford Life Insurance Co.Copy cite
    Koger v. Hartford Life Ins. Co., 28 S.W.3d 405 (Mo. Ct. App. 2000)cited by 60
78. Labor Discount Center, Inc. v. State Bank & Trust Co. of WellstonCopy cite
    Labor Disc. Ctr., Inc. v. State Bank & Trust Co. of Wellston, 526 S.W.2d 407 (Mo. Ct. App. 1975)cited by 60
79. Centerre Bank of Kansas City, N.A. v. Distributors, Inc.Copy cite
    Centerre Bank of Kan. City, N.A. v. Distributors, Inc., 705 S.W.2d 42 (Mo. Ct. App. 1985)cited by 60
80. Crull v. GlebCopy cite
    Crull v. Gleb, 382 S.W.2d 17 (Mo. Ct. App. 1964)cited by 59
81. State v. ToneyCopy cite
    State v. Toney, 680 S.W.2d 268 (Mo. Ct. App. 1984)cited by 59
82. Winters v. Sears, Roebuck and Co.Copy cite
    Winters v. Sears, Roebuck & Co., 554 S.W.2d 565 (Mo. Ct. App. 1977)cited by 58
83. Fust v. FrancoisCopy cite
    Fust v. Francois, 913 S.W.2d 38 (Mo. Ct. App. 1995)cited by 58
84. Hill v. Seaboard Fire & Marine Insurance CompanyCopy cite
    Hill v. Seaboard Fire & Marine Ins. Co., 374 S.W.2d 606 (Mo. Ct. App. 1963)cited by 58
85. Marriage of Cain v. CainCopy cite
    Marriage of Cain v. Cain, 536 S.W.2d 866 (Mo. Ct. App. 1976)cited by 58
86. Munden v. HarrisCopy cite
    Munden v. Harris, 134 S.W. 1076 (Mo. Ct. App. 1911)cited by 57
87. State v. JenningsCopy cite
    State v. Jennings, 815 S.W.2d 434 (Mo. Ct. App. 1991)cited by 57
88. Gabbert v. Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Co.Copy cite
    Gabbert v. Chicago, Rock Island & Pac. Ry. Co., 70 S.W. 891 (Mo. Ct. App. 1902)cited by 57
89. Jackson v. WilsonCopy cite
    Jackson v. Wilson, 581 S.W.2d 39 (Mo. Ct. App. 1979)cited by 57
90. Hyde v. City of ColumbiaCopy cite
    Hyde v. City of Columbia, 637 S.W.2d 251 (Mo. Ct. App. 1982)cited by 56
91. Sylcox v. National Lead Co.Copy cite
    Sylcox v. Nat'l Lead Co., 38 S.W.2d 497 (Mo. Ct. App. 1931)cited by 55
92. Whitney v. Alltel Communications, Inc.Copy cite
    Whitney v. Alltel Commc'ns, Inc., 173 S.W.3d 300 (Mo. Ct. App. 2005)cited by 54
93. Landie v. Century Indemnity CompanyCopy cite
    Landie v. Century Indem. Co., 390 S.W.2d 558 (Mo. Ct. App. 1965)cited by 54
94. Faheen ex rel. Hebron v. City Parking Corp.Copy cite
    Faheen ex rel. Hebron v. City Parking Corp., 734 S.W.2d 270 (Mo. Ct. App. 1987)cited by 53
95. State v. SinghCopy cite
    State v. Singh, 586 S.W.2d 410 (Mo. Ct. App. 1979)cited by 52
96. Jenks v. JenksCopy cite
    Jenks v. Jenks, 385 S.W.2d 370 (Mo. Ct. App. 1964)cited by 51
97. Gill Construction, Inc. v. 18th & Vine AuthorityCopy cite
    Gill Constr., Inc. v. 18th & Vine Auth., 157 S.W.3d 699 (Mo. Ct. App. 2005)cited by 49
98. Sampson v. W. F. Enterprises, Inc.Copy cite
    Sampson v. W. F. Enters., 611 S.W.2d 333 (Mo. Ct. App. 1980)cited by 49
99. Zakibe v. Ahrens & McCarron, Inc.Copy cite
    Zakibe v. Ahrens & McCarron, Inc., 28 S.W.3d 373 (Mo. Ct. App. 2000)cited by 46
100. Cone v. KenneyCopy cite
     Cone v. Kenney, 137 S.W.3d 487 (Mo. Ct. App. 2004)cited by 5

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