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Damages Allocation in Missouri

Missouri law allocates damages under a modified comparative fault rule set out in Mo. Rev. Stat. § 537.067, which bars a plaintiff from recovering any damages if their fault reaches or exceeds 51%. When the plaintiff’s fault is less than that threshold, the court reduces the total damages by the percentage of fault assigned to the plaintiff. The statute defines how the jury apportions fault among all parties, including settling tortfeasors. The worked example below demonstrates the reduction using the 51% bar. For a precise estimate of how this rule applies to a specific case, use the DocketMath calculator.

Governing authority

In Missouri, the damages allocation rule is set by Mo. Rev. Stat. § 537.067. The verified packet cites Mo. Rev. Stat. § 537.067 (https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=537.067).

Missouri damages allocation: the verified value is 51% under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 537.067. The verified packet cites Mo. Rev. Stat. § 537.067 (https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=537.067).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the damages allocation calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.