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motion for a peremptory instruction in Kentucky

41 Kentucky opinions name it 3 courts 1911–2025 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Kentucky courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Cox v. City of Louisvillegreen
kyctapp · 1969 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See Newell v. Commonwealth, 549 S.W.2d 89, 91 (Ky. 1977) ("Proof that a defendant was over the age of eighteen at the time of the commission of the prior felony offense is an essential element of the persistent felony offender statute, but a failure of such proof may be waived by not directing the attention of the trial court to the omission by appropriate objections."); Cox v. City of Louisville, 439 S.W.2d 51, 54 (Ky. 1969) (holding failure to move for directed verdict on issue of liability waived issue because "A party waives the insufficiency of his adversary's 9 evidence when he fails to

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Newell v. Commonwealthgreen
ky · 1977 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See Newell v. Commonwealth, 549 S.W.2d 89, 91 (Ky. 1977) ("Proof that a defendant was over the age of eighteen at the time of the commission of the prior felony offense is an essential element of the persistent felony offender statute, but a failure of such proof may be waived by not directing the attention of the trial court to the omission by appropriate objections."); Cox v. City of Louisville, 439 S.W.2d 51, 54 (Ky. 1969) (holding failure to move for directed verdict on issue of liability waived issue because "A party waives the insufficiency of his adversary's 9 evidence when he fails to

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New York Indemnity Company v. Ewengreen
kyctapphigh · 1927 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 1946–1946
2 sentences

1946See New York Indemnity Co. v. Ewen, 221 Ky. 114 , 298 S. W. 182 .

1946See New York Indemnity Co. v. Ewen, 221 Ky. 114 , 298 S. W. 182 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (55)

CaseCitedYears
Mullins v. Commonwealth neutral
kyctapp · 1924
2 sentences

1928It is true, as is insisted by the commonwealth, that ordinarily a motion for a peremptory instruction does not present the question of the competency or incompetency of the testimony or of the witness, but only the sufficiency of such testimony to sustain the verdict, and which was so held by us in the cases of Mullins v. Commonwealth, 204 Ky. 445 , 264 S. W. 1048 ; Scott v. Commonwealth, 206 Ky. 286 , 267 S. W. 159 ; and Wiggins v. Commonwealth, 221 Ky 287, 298 S. W. 686 .

1928It is true, as is insisted by the commonwealth, that ordinarily a motion for a peremptory instruction does not present the question of the competency or incompetency of the testimony or of the witness, but only the sufficiency of such testimony to sustain the verdict, and which was so held by us in the cases of Mullins v. Commonwealth, 204 Ky. 445 , 264 S. W. 1048 ; Scott v. Commonwealth, 206 Ky. 286 , 267 S. W. 159 ; and Wiggins v. Commonwealth, 221 Ky 287, 298 S. W. 686 .

41927–1930
Scott v. Commonwealth neutral
kyctapp · 1924
2 sentences

1928It is true, as is insisted by the commonwealth, that ordinarily a motion for a peremptory instruction does not present the question of the competency or incompetency of the testimony or of the witness, but only the sufficiency of such testimony to sustain the verdict, and which was so held by us in the cases of Mullins v. Commonwealth, 204 Ky. 445 , 264 S. W. 1048 ; Scott v. Commonwealth, 206 Ky. 286 , 267 S. W. 159 ; and Wiggins v. Commonwealth, 221 Ky 287, 298 S. W. 686 .

1928It is true, as is insisted by the commonwealth, that ordinarily a motion for a peremptory instruction does not present the question of the competency or incompetency of the testimony or of the witness, but only the sufficiency of such testimony to sustain the verdict, and which was so held by us in the cases of Mullins v. Commonwealth, 204 Ky. 445 , 264 S. W. 1048 ; Scott v. Commonwealth, 206 Ky. 286 , 267 S. W. 159 ; and Wiggins v. Commonwealth, 221 Ky 287, 298 S. W. 686 .

41927–1930
Howard v. Commonwealth neutral
kyctapphigh · 1941
2 sentences

1945The allegation that the local option law is in force in the given territory is required by the statute of 1902 (section 2557b, Ky. Stats.) This necessary evidence was not adduced on the trial, and the motion for a peremptory instruction should have prevailed.” The present statute has been similarly construed in Howard v. Commonwealth, 285 Ky. 486 , 148 S. W. 2d 336 , and Burton v. Commonwealth, 274 Ky. 655 , 120 S. W. 2d 213 .

1945The allegation that the local option law is in force in the given territory is required by the statute of 1902 (section 2557b, Ky. Stats.) This necessary evidence was not adduced on the trial, and the motion for a peremptory instruction should have prevailed.” The present statute has been similarly construed in Howard v. Commonwealth, 285 Ky. 486 , 148 S. W. 2d 336 , and Burton v. Commonwealth, 274 Ky. 655 , 120 S. W. 2d 213 .

21941–1945
Louisville & Nashville Railroad v. Copas green
kyctapp · 1894
2 sentences

1941Co. v. Copas, 95 Ky. 460 , 26 S. W. 179 , 16 Ky. Law Rep. 14 , “* * * it has been uniformly held that an undenied plea of contributory negligence will be taken as true, that a motion for a peremptory instruction should be sustained on that ground, and that the failure to controvert this plea will not be deemed to have been waived.

1941Co. v. Copas, 95 Ky. 460 , 26 S. W. 179 , 16 Ky. Law Rep. 14 , “* * * it has been uniformly held that an undenied plea of contributory negligence will be taken as true, that a motion for a peremptory instruction should be sustained on that ground, and that the failure to controvert this plea will not be deemed to have been waived.

21941–1941
Minniard and Turner v. Commonwealth neutral
kyctapphigh · 1926
2 sentences

1931Minniard v. Com., 214 Ky. 641 , 283 S. W. 1001 ; Brittian v. Com., 200 Ky. 461 , 255 S. W. 59 ; Marcum v. Com., 201 Ky. 527 , 257 S. W. 714 ; Cardwell v. Com., 236 Ky. 676 , 33 S. W. (2d) 695 .

1931Minniard v. Com., 214 Ky. 641 , 283 S. W. 1001 ; Brittian v. Com., 200 Ky. 461 , 255 S. W. 59 ; Marcum v. Com., 201 Ky. 527 , 257 S. W. 714 ; Cardwell v. Com., 236 Ky. 676 , 33 S. W. (2d) 695 .

21931–1931
Cardwell v. Commonwealth neutral
kyctapphigh · 1930
2 sentences

1931Minniard v. Com., 214 Ky. 641 , 283 S. W. 1001 ; Brittian v. Com., 200 Ky. 461 , 255 S. W. 59 ; Marcum v. Com., 201 Ky. 527 , 257 S. W. 714 ; Cardwell v. Com., 236 Ky. 676 , 33 S. W. (2d) 695 .

1931Minniard v. Com., 214 Ky. 641 , 283 S. W. 1001 ; Brittian v. Com., 200 Ky. 461 , 255 S. W. 59 ; Marcum v. Com., 201 Ky. 527 , 257 S. W. 714 ; Cardwell v. Com., 236 Ky. 676 , 33 S. W. (2d) 695 .

21931–1931
Brittian v. Commonwealth green
kyctapp · 1923
2 sentences

1931Minniard v. Com., 214 Ky. 641 , 283 S. W. 1001 ; Brittian v. Com., 200 Ky. 461 , 255 S. W. 59 ; Marcum v. Com., 201 Ky. 527 , 257 S. W. 714 ; Cardwell v. Com., 236 Ky. 676 , 33 S. W. (2d) 695 .

1931Minniard v. Com., 214 Ky. 641 , 283 S. W. 1001 ; Brittian v. Com., 200 Ky. 461 , 255 S. W. 59 ; Marcum v. Com., 201 Ky. 527 , 257 S. W. 714 ; Cardwell v. Com., 236 Ky. 676 , 33 S. W. (2d) 695 .

21931–1931
Marcum v. Commonwealth green
kyctapp · 1924
2 sentences

1931Minniard v. Com., 214 Ky. 641 , 283 S. W. 1001 ; Brittian v. Com., 200 Ky. 461 , 255 S. W. 59 ; Marcum v. Com., 201 Ky. 527 , 257 S. W. 714 ; Cardwell v. Com., 236 Ky. 676 , 33 S. W. (2d) 695 .

1931Minniard v. Com., 214 Ky. 641 , 283 S. W. 1001 ; Brittian v. Com., 200 Ky. 461 , 255 S. W. 59 ; Marcum v. Com., 201 Ky. 527 , 257 S. W. 714 ; Cardwell v. Com., 236 Ky. 676 , 33 S. W. (2d) 695 .

21931–1931
Claspell v. Brown green
kyctapphigh · 1960
1 sentence

1969Claspell v. Brown, Ky., 332 S.W.2d 851 .

11969–1969
Waddel's Administrator v. Brashear green
kyctapphigh · 1934
1 sentence

1966It follows that the motion for a peremptory instruction was properly overruled.” Id., Ky., 64 S.W.2d at 446 .

11966–1966
Louisville Water Co. v. Bowers neutral
kyctapphigh · 1933
1 sentence

1966It follows that the motion for a peremptory instruction was properly overruled.” Id., Ky., 64 S.W.2d at 446 .

11966–1966
Utterback's Administrator v. Quick green
kyctapphigh · 1929
2 sentences

1953Utterback’s Adm’r v. Quick, 230 Ky. 333 , 19 S.W.2d 980 .

1953Utterback’s Adm’r v. Quick, 230 Ky. 333 , 19 S.W.2d 980 .

11953–1953
Galloway Motor Co. v. Huffman's Adm'r green
kyctapphigh · 1939
2 sentences

1952Galloway Motor Co. v. Huffman’s Adm’r, 281 Ky. 841 , 137 S.W.2d 379 .

1952Galloway Motor Co. v. Huffman’s Adm’r, 281 Ky. 841 , 137 S.W.2d 379 .

11952–1952
Pegram v. Eaton neutral
kyctapp · 1951
1 sentence

1952In this connection appellants rely upon Interstate Acceptance Corp. v. Humphress, Ky., 240 S.W.2d 633 .

11952–1952
Aubrey's Adm'x v. Kent neutral
kyctapphigh · 1942
2 sentences

1951Aubrey’s Adm’x v. Kent, 292 Ky. 740 , 167 S.W.2d 831 .

1951Aubrey’s Adm’x v. Kent, 292 Ky. 740 , 167 S.W.2d 831 .

11951–1951
Burton v. Commonwealth green
kyctapphigh · 1938
2 sentences

1945The allegation that the local option law is in force in the given territory is required by the statute of 1902 (section 2557b, Ky. Stats.) This necessary evidence was not adduced on the trial, and the motion for a peremptory instruction should have prevailed.” The present statute has been similarly construed in Howard v. Commonwealth, 285 Ky. 486 , 148 S. W. 2d 336 , and Burton v. Commonwealth, 274 Ky. 655 , 120 S. W. 2d 213 .

1945The allegation that the local option law is in force in the given territory is required by the statute of 1902 (section 2557b, Ky. Stats.) This necessary evidence was not adduced on the trial, and the motion for a peremptory instruction should have prevailed.” The present statute has been similarly construed in Howard v. Commonwealth, 285 Ky. 486 , 148 S. W. 2d 336 , and Burton v. Commonwealth, 274 Ky. 655 , 120 S. W. 2d 213 .

11945–1945
Hendricks v. Johnson neutral
kyctapphigh · 1944
2 sentences

1944But in the case of Hendricks et al. v. Johnson, 297 Ky. 643 , 180 S. W. 2d 868, 871 , we said: “* * * where there is proof of circumstances casting suspicion upon the verity of testimony on which a motion for a peremptory instruction in favor of the party introducing the testimony is based; and means of directly contradicting such testimony do not exist, the court is not bound to sustain the motion but may properly submit the issue to the jury. ’ ’ And that there were circumstances casting at least some degree of suspicion upon the testimony of the Bowicks cannot be- denied.

1944But in the case of Hendricks et al. v. Johnson, 297 Ky. 643 , 180 S. W. 2d 868, 871 , we said: “* * * where there is proof of circumstances casting suspicion upon the verity of testimony on which a motion for a peremptory instruction in favor of the party introducing the testimony is based; and means of directly contradicting such testimony do not exist, the court is not bound to sustain the motion but may properly submit the issue to the jury. ’ ’ And that there were circumstances casting at least some degree of suspicion upon the testimony of the Bowicks cannot be- denied.

11944–1944
Brannon v. Scott neutral
kyctapphigh · 1941
2 sentences

1942Brannon v. Scott, 288 Ky. 334 , 156 S. W. (2d) 164 ; S. K.

1942Brannon v. Scott, 288 Ky. 334 , 156 S. W. (2d) 164 ; S. K.

11942–1942
City of Pineville v. Asher neutral
kyctapphigh · 1941
2 sentences

1941City of Pineville v. Asher, 287 Ky. 503 , 154 S. W. (2d) 545 ; Short v. Robinson, 280 Ky. 707 , 134 S. W. (2d) 594, 596 .

1941City of Pineville v. Asher, 287 Ky. 503 , 154 S. W. (2d) 545 ; Short v. Robinson, 280 Ky. 707 , 134 S. W. (2d) 594, 596 .

11941–1941
Neal v. Commonwealth green
kyctapphigh · 1927
2 sentences

1941Howard v. Commonwealth, 285 Ky. 486 , 148 S. W. (2d) 336 ; Neal v. Commonwealth, 221 Ky. 239 , 298 S. W. 704 ; Morgan v. Commonwealth, 202 Ky. 211 , 259 S. W. 46 ; Baker v. Commonwealth, 202 Ky. 181 , 259 S. W. 35 .

1941Howard v. Commonwealth, 285 Ky. 486 , 148 S. W. (2d) 336 ; Neal v. Commonwealth, 221 Ky. 239 , 298 S. W. 704 ; Morgan v. Commonwealth, 202 Ky. 211 , 259 S. W. 46 ; Baker v. Commonwealth, 202 Ky. 181 , 259 S. W. 35 .

11941–1941
Short v. Robinson green
kyctapphigh · 1939
2 sentences

1941City of Pineville v. Asher, 287 Ky. 503 , 154 S. W. (2d) 545 ; Short v. Robinson, 280 Ky. 707 , 134 S. W. (2d) 594, 596 .

1941City of Pineville v. Asher, 287 Ky. 503 , 154 S. W. (2d) 545 ; Short v. Robinson, 280 Ky. 707 , 134 S. W. (2d) 594, 596 .

11941–1941
City of Jackson v. Moody neutral
· 1917
2 sentences

1941Counsel for Mrs. Asher cite the case of City of Jackson v. Moody, 177 Ky. 844 , 198 S. W. 233, 235 , wherein it was said that, while it is the duty of the court to sustain a motion for a peremptory instruction where there has been a failure to controvert a plea of contributory negligence and to give judgment for the party entitled to it under the pleadings, counsel making such motion should not be permitted to withhold from the attention of the court the defect in the pleading, thus necessitating a new trial or a judgment, notwithstanding the verdict.

1941Counsel for Mrs. Asher cite the case of City of Jackson v. Moody, 177 Ky. 844 , 198 S. W. 233, 235 , wherein it was said that, while it is the duty of the court to sustain a motion for a peremptory instruction where there has been a failure to controvert a plea of contributory negligence and to give judgment for the party entitled to it under the pleadings, counsel making such motion should not be permitted to withhold from the attention of the court the defect in the pleading, thus necessitating a new trial or a judgment, notwithstanding the verdict.

11941–1941
Baker v. Commonwealth neutral
kyctapp · 1924
2 sentences

1941Howard v. Commonwealth, 285 Ky. 486 , 148 S. W. (2d) 336 ; Neal v. Commonwealth, 221 Ky. 239 , 298 S. W. 704 ; Morgan v. Commonwealth, 202 Ky. 211 , 259 S. W. 46 ; Baker v. Commonwealth, 202 Ky. 181 , 259 S. W. 35 .

1941Howard v. Commonwealth, 285 Ky. 486 , 148 S. W. (2d) 336 ; Neal v. Commonwealth, 221 Ky. 239 , 298 S. W. 704 ; Morgan v. Commonwealth, 202 Ky. 211 , 259 S. W. 46 ; Baker v. Commonwealth, 202 Ky. 181 , 259 S. W. 35 .

11941–1941
Morgan v. Commonwealth neutral
kyctapp · 1924
2 sentences

1941Howard v. Commonwealth, 285 Ky. 486 , 148 S. W. (2d) 336 ; Neal v. Commonwealth, 221 Ky. 239 , 298 S. W. 704 ; Morgan v. Commonwealth, 202 Ky. 211 , 259 S. W. 46 ; Baker v. Commonwealth, 202 Ky. 181 , 259 S. W. 35 .

1941Howard v. Commonwealth, 285 Ky. 486 , 148 S. W. (2d) 336 ; Neal v. Commonwealth, 221 Ky. 239 , 298 S. W. 704 ; Morgan v. Commonwealth, 202 Ky. 211 , 259 S. W. 46 ; Baker v. Commonwealth, 202 Ky. 181 , 259 S. W. 35 .

11941–1941
Commonwealth v. Hoover's Adm'r neutral
kyctapphigh · 1938
2 sentences

1940Defendants are correct that Commonwealth v. Hoover’s Adm’r, 274 Ky. 472 , 118 S. W. (2d) 741 , holds it was not error to refuse to allow the Attorney General to argue that the taxpayers would have to pay the jury’s verdict, as it was immaterial as to how,the judgment would be satisfied.

1940Defendants are correct that Commonwealth v. Hoover’s Adm’r, 274 Ky. 472 , 118 S. W. (2d) 741 , holds it was not error to refuse to allow the Attorney General to argue that the taxpayers would have to pay the jury’s verdict, as it was immaterial as to how,the judgment would be satisfied.

11940–1940
McLellan v. Brown green
kyctapphigh · 1938
2 sentences

1938This question has been decided adversely to appellee’s contention in the case of McLellan v. Brown, 275 Ky. 30 , 120 S. W. (2d) 742 , decided October 18, 1938, wherein a full discussion of this question is presented.

1938This question has been decided adversely to appellee’s contention in the case of McLellan v. Brown, 275 Ky. 30 , 120 S. W. (2d) 742 , decided October 18, 1938, wherein a full discussion of this question is presented.

11938–1938
Stevenson v. Yates neutral
kyctapp · 1919
2 sentences

1937Stevenson v. Yates, 183 Ky. 196 , 208 S. W. 820 ; Horton v. Louisville & N. R.

1937Stevenson v. Yates, 183 Ky. 196 , 208 S. W. 820 ; Horton v. Louisville & N. R.

11937–1937
Ulrich v. Commonwealth neutral
kyctapp · 1869
11935–1935
Terrell v. Commonwealth neutral
kyctapphigh · 1934
11934–1934
Glenn v. Glenn green
kyctapphigh · 1934
11934–1934
Duke v. Commonwealth neutral
kyctapphigh · 1934
11934–1934
Connecticut Fire Insurance v. Moore neutral
kyctapp · 1913
11934–1934
Nelson v. Black Diamond Mining Co. neutral
kyctapp · 1916
11933–1933
Postal Telegraph-Cable Co. v. Murrell neutral
kyctapp · 1918
11933–1933
Mullen & Haynes Co. v. Crisp neutral
kyctapp · 1925
11933–1933
Shepherd v. Commonwealth neutral
kyctapphigh · 1931
11931–1931
Winslow v. Emerson green
kyctapphigh · 1927
11931–1931
McDermott v. Byrley Supply Company neutral
kyctapphigh · 1930
11930–1930
Taylor v. Shields neutral
wyo · 1919
11930–1930
Ham v. Hord neutral
kyctapp · 1920
11929–1929

Where else courts name it

KY 41 (1911–2025) MS 27 (1919–2017) IL 9 (1901–1946) IN 6 (1905–1918) TX 4 (1934–1951) OR 3 (1998–2015) TN 3 (1925–1955) OK 3 (1913–1918) DC 2 (1943–1943) MI 2 (1913–1960)

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