Section 9.29 Application of Public Duty Doctrine

• Library: Local Government Deskbook (2017 Ed.)

B. (§9.29) Application of Public Duty Doctrine

The following are examples of duties owed to the public at large:

A sheriff’s duty to enforce gambling laws, Parker v. Sherman, 456 S.W.2d 577 (Mo. 1970)

A duty to provide police protection, Berger v. City of University City, 676 S.W.2d 39 (Mo. App. E.D. 1984)

A duty to inspect a day care center, Jamierson v. Dale, 670 S.W.2d 195 (Mo. App. W.D. 1984)

The duty of a fire department to suppress fires, Lawhon v. City of Smithville, 715 S.W.2d 300 (Mo. App. W.D. 1986)

A duty to enforce laws against drunk driving, Spotts v. City of Kansas...