Section 18.31 Generally

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A. (§18.31) Generally

The general rules regarding the measure of damages are easy to state, but difficult to apply in specific cases. The particular facts and circumstances of each case dictate what measure of damages is appropriate. See:

· Guidry v. Charter Commc’ns, Inc., 269 S.W.3d 520, 532 (Mo. App. E.D. 2008)

· Wasson v. Schubert, 964 S.W.2d 520, 525 (Mo. App. W.D. 1998)

· Gee v. Payne, 939 S.W.2d 383, 385 (Mo. App. W.D. 1997)

Although comparing fair market value before and after the damage is the...