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words rule in Minnesota

5 Minnesota opinions name it 2 courts 1964–2015 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.

Followed or applied (6)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Dahlingreen
minn · 2008 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015State v. Dahlin, 753 N.W.2d 300, 305 (Minn.2008).

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State v. Trottgreen
minn · 1983 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999See, e.g., id. (three-foot-long board is dangerous weapon when used to repeatedly beat victim); State v. Moyer, 298 N.W.2d 768, 770 (Minn.1980) (gasoline is dangerous weapon when intentionally poured and lit in sole exit of apartment in attempt to kill occupants); State v. Mings, 289 N.W.2d 497, 498 (Minn.1980) (boot is dangerous weapon when used to kick victim repeatedly in head and chest). *448 Appellant, by launching the paintball out the car window, in the words of defense counsel, discharged the gun "in about as reckless a manner as possible." But defense counsel found the correct word—re

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State v. Mingsgreen
minn · 1980 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999See, e.g., id. (three-foot-long board is dangerous weapon when used to repeatedly beat victim); State v. Moyer, 298 N.W.2d 768, 770 (Minn.1980) (gasoline is dangerous weapon when intentionally poured and lit in sole exit of apartment in attempt to kill occupants); State v. Mings, 289 N.W.2d 497, 498 (Minn.1980) (boot is dangerous weapon when used to kick victim repeatedly in head and chest). *448 Appellant, by launching the paintball out the car window, in the words of defense counsel, discharged the gun "in about as reckless a manner as possible." But defense counsel found the correct word—re

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State v. Moyergreen
minn · 1980 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999See, e.g., id. (three-foot-long board is dangerous weapon when used to repeatedly beat victim); State v. Moyer, 298 N.W.2d 768, 770 (Minn.1980) (gasoline is dangerous weapon when intentionally poured and lit in sole exit of apartment in attempt to kill occupants); State v. Mings, 289 N.W.2d 497, 498 (Minn.1980) (boot is dangerous weapon when used to kick victim repeatedly in head and chest). *448 Appellant, by launching the paintball out the car window, in the words of defense counsel, discharged the gun "in about as reckless a manner as possible." But defense counsel found the correct word—re

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House v. Hansongreen
minn · 1955 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996See Tuma v. Commissioner of Economic Sec., 386 N.W.2d 702, 706 (Minn.1986) (when words in statute are clear and unambiguous, court must give effect to plain meaning of language); House v. Hanson, 245 Minn. 466, 473 , 72 N.W.2d 874, 878 (1955) (applying rule of statutory construction when construing civil procedure rule).

1996See Tuma v. Commissioner of Economic Sec., 386 N.W.2d 702, 706 (Minn.1986) (when words in statute are clear and unambiguous, court must give effect to plain meaning of language); House v. Hanson, 245 Minn. 466, 473 , 72 N.W.2d 874, 878 (1955) (applying rule of statutory construction when construing civil procedure rule).

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Tuma v. Commissioner of Economic Securitygreen
minn · 1986 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996See Tuma v. Commissioner of Economic Sec., 386 N.W.2d 702, 706 (Minn.1986) (when words in statute are clear and unambiguous, court must give effect to plain meaning of language); House v. Hanson, 245 Minn. 466, 473 , 72 N.W.2d 874, 878 (1955) (applying rule of statutory construction when construing civil procedure rule).

1996See Tuma v. Commissioner of Economic Sec., 386 N.W.2d 702, 706 (Minn.1986) (when words in statute are clear and unambiguous, court must give effect to plain meaning of language); House v. Hanson, 245 Minn. 466, 473 , 72 N.W.2d 874, 878 (1955) (applying rule of statutory construction when construing civil procedure rule).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Minnesota. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (2)

CaseCitedYears
Colten v. Kentucky green
scotus · 1972
2 sentences

1980A rule is unconstitutionally vague if the words of the rule are not “sufficiently specific to provide fair warning,” Colten v. Kentucky, 407 U.S. 104, 110 , 92 S.Ct. 1953, 1957 , 32 L.Ed.2d 584 (1972), of the type of conduct which is punishable under that rule.

1980A rule is unconstitutionally vague if the words of the rule are not “sufficiently specific to provide fair warning,” Colten v. Kentucky, 407 U.S. 104, 110 , 92 S.Ct. 1953, 1957 , 32 L.Ed.2d 584 (1972), of the type of conduct which is punishable under that rule.

11980–1980
Knox v. City of Granite Falls green
minn · 1955
2 sentences

1964To use reasonable care to warn the licensee of the danger or risk involved.” The words of the instruction relating to the knowledge of the licensee and to possible efficacy of a warning are obviously inapplicable where the licensee, as here, is only 2 Yz years of age. 2 See, Knox v. City of Granite Falls, 245 Minn. 11 , 72 N. W. (2d) 67 , 53 A. L.

1964To use reasonable care to warn the licensee of the danger or risk involved.” The words of the instruction relating to the knowledge of the licensee and to possible efficacy of a warning are obviously inapplicable where the licensee, as here, is only 2 Yz years of age. 2 See, Knox v. City of Granite Falls, 245 Minn. 11 , 72 N. W. (2d) 67 , 53 A. L.

11964–1964

Where else courts name it

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