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5 Minnesota opinions name it 1 courts 1927–1977 0 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Minnesota 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Eckhardt v. Hansongreen2 sentences1977In Eckhardt v. Hanson, 196 Minn. 270, 272 , 264 N.W. 776, 777 , 107 A.L.R. 1, 2 (1936), the Illinois rule preferred by the dissenting opinion and the Massachusetts rule now in effect in this state were compared in this way: "* * * Under the so-called Illinois rule (which is analogous to the common-law rule with respect to the nonresponsibility of such young children for criminal acts), it is held that a child under seven is incapable of contributory negligence. * * * This rule has the merit of being easy to apply. 1977In Eckhardt v. Hanson, 196 Minn. 270, 272 , 264 N.W. 776, 777 , 107 A.L.R. 1, 2 (1936), the Illinois rule preferred by the dissenting opinion and the Massachusetts rule now in effect in this state were compared in this way: "* * * Under the so-called Illinois rule (which is analogous to the common-law rule with respect to the nonresponsibility of such young children for criminal acts), it is held that a child under seven is incapable of contributory negligence. * * * This rule has the merit of being easy to apply. | 1 | 2 |
Watts Ex Rel. Watts v. Ericksongreen2 sentences1977It is based upon an outworn historical rule of criminal law which refused to acknowledge any capacity on the part of any child under seven years of age to distinguish between right and wrong.” (Italics supplied.) In Squillace v. Village of Mountain Iron, 228 Minn. 8, 13 , 26 N. W. 2d 197, 201 (1946), this court approved the following instruction with respect to the contributory negligence of a 6-year-old child: “* * * Young people are not held to the same degree of care for their own safety as an adult person, but a child of six years of age is required to use some care for his own safety but 1977It is based upon an outworn historical rule of criminal law which refused to acknowledge any capacity on the part of any child under seven years of age to distinguish between right and wrong.” (Italics supplied.) In Squillace v. Village of Mountain Iron, 228 Minn. 8, 13 , 26 N. W. 2d 197, 201 (1946), this court approved the following instruction with respect to the contributory negligence of a 6-year-old child: “* * * Young people are not held to the same degree of care for their own safety as an adult person, but a child of six years of age is required to use some care for his own safety but | 1 | 1 |
Audette v. Lindahlgreen2 sentences1977It is based upon an outworn historical rule of criminal law which refused to acknowledge any capacity on the part of any child under seven years of age to distinguish between right and wrong.” (Italics supplied.) In Squillace v. Village of Mountain Iron, 228 Minn. 8, 13 , 26 N. W. 2d 197, 201 (1946), this court approved the following instruction with respect to the contributory negligence of a 6-year-old child: “* * * Young people are not held to the same degree of care for their own safety as an adult person, but a child of six years of age is required to use some care for his own safety but 1977It is based upon an outworn historical rule of criminal law which refused to acknowledge any capacity on the part of any child under seven years of age to distinguish between right and wrong.” (Italics supplied.) In Squillace v. Village of Mountain Iron, 228 Minn. 8, 13 , 26 N. W. 2d 197, 201 (1946), this court approved the following instruction with respect to the contributory negligence of a 6-year-old child: “* * * Young people are not held to the same degree of care for their own safety as an adult person, but a child of six years of age is required to use some care for his own safety but | 1 | 1 |
Squillace v. Village of Mountain Irongreen2 sentences1977It is based upon an outworn historical rule of criminal law which refused to acknowledge any capacity on the part of any child under seven years of age to distinguish between right and wrong.” (Italics supplied.) In Squillace v. Village of Mountain Iron, 228 Minn. 8, 13 , 26 N. W. 2d 197, 201 (1946), this court approved the following instruction with respect to the contributory negligence of a 6-year-old child: “* * * Young people are not held to the same degree of care for their own safety as an adult person, but a child of six years of age is required to use some care for his own safety but 1977It is based upon an outworn historical rule of criminal law which refused to acknowledge any capacity on the part of any child under seven years of age to distinguish between right and wrong.” (Italics supplied.) In Squillace v. Village of Mountain Iron, 228 Minn. 8, 13 , 26 N. W. 2d 197, 201 (1946), this court approved the following instruction with respect to the contributory negligence of a 6-year-old child: “* * * Young people are not held to the same degree of care for their own safety as an adult person, but a child of six years of age is required to use some care for his own safety but | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Minnesota. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Gulf Production Co. v. Quisenberry
green
2 sentences1977The opinion states ( 196 Minn. 274 , 264 N.W. 778 , 107 A.L.R. 4 ): "* * * Under present-day circumstances a child of six is permitted to assume many responsibilities. 1977The opinion states ( 196 Minn. 274 , 264 N.W. 778 , 107 A.L.R. 4 ): "* * * Under present-day circumstances a child of six is permitted to assume many responsibilities. | 1 | 1977–1977 |
Mayer v. City of Chicago
green
2 sentences1972Finally, in Mayer v. City of Chicago, 404 U. S. 189 , 92 S. Ct. 410 , 30 L. ed. 2d 372 (1971), a unanimous court held that an Illinois rule which prevented free transcripts for city ordinance violations and nonfelonies violated the Fourteenth Amendment. 1972Finally, in Mayer v. City of Chicago, 404 U. S. 189 , 92 S. Ct. 410 , 30 L. ed. 2d 372 (1971), a unanimous court held that an Illinois rule which prevented free transcripts for city ordinance violations and nonfelonies violated the Fourteenth Amendment. | 1 | 1972–1972 |
Smith v. Smith
neutral
2 sentences1942The Illinois court disapproved the Gable case in Smith v. Smith, 174 Ill. 52 , 50 N.E. 1083 , 43 L.R.A. 403 , because of its conflict with the Illinois rule, which is the same as ours, that a sale of realty under order of court does not convert it into personalty for purposes of distribution. 1942The Illinois court disapproved the Gable case in Smith v. Smith, 174 Ill. 52 , 50 N.E. 1083 , 43 L.R.A. 403 , because of its conflict with the Illinois rule, which is the same as ours, that a sale of realty under order of court does not convert it into personalty for purposes of distribution. | 1 | 1942–1942 |
Peacock v. PhilLips
neutral
2 sentences1927Be that as it may, here it is the Illinois rule of Peacock v. Phillips, 247 Ill. 467 , 93 N.E. 415 , 32 L.R.A.(N.S.) 42 , that must control. 1927Be that as it may, here it is the Illinois rule of Peacock v. Phillips, 247 Ill. 467 , 93 N.E. 415 , 32 L.R.A.(N.S.) 42 , that must control. | 1 | 1927–1927 |
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.