Cunningham v. Cunningham’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

8 state decisions

Most-quoted passages

The sentences later courts lift from this opinion, ranked by how many decisions quote each — the parts of the opinion doing the work. These counts are smaller than the citation total above because most of the 8 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. “A. Mother testified and presented a Parenting Plan requesting joint legal custody and sole physical custody. Father testified and presented a Parenting Plan requesting joint legal custody and joint physical custody with the primary residence at Father’s. B. Both parents have performed their functions of Mother and Father and both are now capable of continuing to do so. C. The Court finds that both parents are willing to allow the other frequent and meaningful contact with the other parent. D. Both parents suggested custody exchange at Fredericktown, Walmart and the Court DOES SO ORDER, unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Lalumondiere v. Lalumondiere

2. “The Court shall determine custody in accordance with the best interests of the child. The court shall consider all relevant factors including: [[Image here]] (6) The mental and physical health of all individuals involved, including any history of abuse of any individuals involved. If the court finds that a pattern of domestic violence has occurred, and, if the court also finds that awarding custody to the abusive parent is in the best interest of the child, then the court shall enter written findings of fact and conclusions of law.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Rader v. Anderson

3. “If the court finds that domestic violence or abuse, as defined in sections 455.010 and 455.501, RSMo, has occurred, the court shall make specific findings of fact to show that the custody or visitation arrangement ordered by the court best protects the child and the parent or other family or household member who is the victim of domestic violence or abuse, as defined in sections 455.010 and 455.501, RSMo, and any other children for whom such parent has custodial or visitation rights from any further harm.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Davis v. Schmidt