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implied contract claim in New Mexico

5 New Mexico opinions name it 2 courts 1990–2006 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New Mexico 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 (7)

CaseFollowedCited
Sanchez v. the New Mexicangreen
nm · 1987 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See Sanchez v. The New Mexican, 106 N.M. 76, 79 , 738 P.2d 1321, 1324 (1987) (affirming the dismissal of an implied contract claim on grounds that “the handbook lacked specific contractual terms which might evidence the intent to form a contract ... [insofar as the] language is of a non-promissory nature and merely a declaration of defendant’s general approach”); Stieber v. Journal Publ’g Co., 120 N.M. 270, 274 , 901 P.2d 201, 205 (Ct.App.1995) (holding that general policy statements in a handbook are “insufficient to create an implied contract” because they are merely declarations of a genera

2006See Sanchez v. The New Mexican, 106 N.M. 76, 79 , 738 P.2d 1321, 1324 (1987) (affirming the dismissal of an implied contract claim on grounds that “the handbook lacked specific contractual terms which might evidence the intent to form a contract ... [insofar as the] language is of a non-promissory nature and merely a declaration of defendant’s general approach”); Stieber v. Journal Publ’g Co., 120 N.M. 270, 274 , 901 P.2d 201, 205 (Ct.App.1995) (holding that general policy statements in a handbook are “insufficient to create an implied contract” because they are merely declarations of a genera

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Stieber v. Journal Publishing Co.green
nmctapp · 1995 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See Sanchez v. The New Mexican, 106 N.M. 76, 79 , 738 P.2d 1321, 1324 (1987) (affirming the dismissal of an implied contract claim on grounds that “the handbook lacked specific contractual terms which might evidence the intent to form a contract ... [insofar as the] language is of a non-promissory nature and merely a declaration of defendant’s general approach”); Stieber v. Journal Publ’g Co., 120 N.M. 270, 274 , 901 P.2d 201, 205 (Ct.App.1995) (holding that general policy statements in a handbook are “insufficient to create an implied contract” because they are merely declarations of a genera

2006See Sanchez v. The New Mexican, 106 N.M. 76, 79 , 738 P.2d 1321, 1324 (1987) (affirming the dismissal of an implied contract claim on grounds that “the handbook lacked specific contractual terms which might evidence the intent to form a contract ... [insofar as the] language is of a non-promissory nature and merely a declaration of defendant’s general approach”); Stieber v. Journal Publ’g Co., 120 N.M. 270, 274 , 901 P.2d 201, 205 (Ct.App.1995) (holding that general policy statements in a handbook are “insufficient to create an implied contract” because they are merely declarations of a genera

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Goodman v. President and Trustees of Bowdoin Coll.green
med · 2001 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See Sanchez v. The New Mexican, 106 N.M. 76, 79 , 738 P.2d 1321, 1324 (1987) (affirming the dismissal of an implied contract claim on grounds that "the handbook lacked specific contractual terms which might evidence the intent to form a contract . . . [insofar as the] language is of a non-promissory nature and merely a declaration of defendant's general approach"); Stieber v. Journal Publ'g Co., 120 N.M. 270, 274 , 901 P.2d 201, 205 (Ct. App.1995) (holding that general policy statements in a handbook are "insufficient to create an implied contract" because they are merely declarations of a gen

2006See Sanchez v. The New Mexican, 106 N.M. 76, 79 , 738 P.2d 1321, 1324 (1987) (affirming the dismissal of an implied contract claim on grounds that “the handbook lacked specific contractual terms which might evidence the intent to form a contract ... [insofar as the] language is of a non-promissory nature and merely a declaration of defendant’s general approach”); Stieber v. Journal Publ’g Co., 120 N.M. 270, 274 , 901 P.2d 201, 205 (Ct.App.1995) (holding that general policy statements in a handbook are “insufficient to create an implied contract” because they are merely declarations of a genera

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Leikvold v. Valley View Community Hospitalred
ariz · 1984 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990See Wagenseller v. Scottsdale Memorial Hosp., 147 Ariz. 370, 381-83 , 710 P.2d 1025, 1037-38 (1985) (en banc) (specific promissory language not essential; parties’ intent to be discerned from totality of statements and actions; contractual provision may be enforced without showing reliance) (citing Leikvold v. Valley View Comm. Hosp., 141 Ariz. 544, 548 , 688 P.2d 170, 174 (1984)); Pugh v. See’s Candies, Inc., 116 Cal.App.3d 311, 324-29 , 171 Cal.Rptr. 917, 924-927 (1981) (“independent consideration” not necessary to support promise of continued employment; rendition of services over time, tog

1990See Wagenseller v. Scottsdale Memorial Hosp., 147 Ariz. 370, 381-83 , 710 P.2d 1025, 1037-38 (1985) (en banc) (specific promissory language not essential; parties’ intent to be discerned from totality of statements and actions; contractual provision may be enforced without showing reliance) (citing Leikvold v. Valley View Comm. Hosp., 141 Ariz. 544, 548 , 688 P.2d 170, 174 (1984)); Pugh v. See’s Candies, Inc., 116 Cal.App.3d 311, 324-29 , 171 Cal.Rptr. 917, 924-927 (1981) (“independent consideration” not necessary to support promise of continued employment; rendition of services over time, tog

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Toussaint v. Blue Cross & Blue Shieldgreen
mich · 1980 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990See Wagenseller v. Scottsdale Memorial Hosp., 147 Ariz. 370, 381-83 , 710 P.2d 1025, 1037-38 (1985) (en banc) (specific promissory language not essential; parties’ intent to be discerned from totality of statements and actions; contractual provision may be enforced without showing reliance) (citing Leikvold v. Valley View Comm. Hosp., 141 Ariz. 544, 548 , 688 P.2d 170, 174 (1984)); Pugh v. See’s Candies, Inc., 116 Cal.App.3d 311, 324-29 , 171 Cal.Rptr. 917, 924-927 (1981) (“independent consideration” not necessary to support promise of continued employment; rendition of services over time, tog

1990See Wagenseller v. Scottsdale Memorial Hosp., 147 Ariz. 370, 381-83 , 710 P.2d 1025, 1037-38 (1985) (en banc) (specific promissory language not essential; parties’ intent to be discerned from totality of statements and actions; contractual provision may be enforced without showing reliance) (citing Leikvold v. Valley View Comm. Hosp., 141 Ariz. 544, 548 , 688 P.2d 170, 174 (1984)); Pugh v. See’s Candies, Inc., 116 Cal.App.3d 311, 324-29 , 171 Cal.Rptr. 917, 924-927 (1981) (“independent consideration” not necessary to support promise of continued employment; rendition of services over time, tog

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Pugh v. See's Candies, Inc.green
calctapp · 1981 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990See Wagenseller v. Scottsdale Memorial Hosp., 147 Ariz. 370, 381-83 , 710 P.2d 1025, 1037-38 (1985) (en banc) (specific promissory language not essential; parties’ intent to be discerned from totality of statements and actions; contractual provision may be enforced without showing reliance) (citing Leikvold v. Valley View Comm. Hosp., 141 Ariz. 544, 548 , 688 P.2d 170, 174 (1984)); Pugh v. See’s Candies, Inc., 116 Cal.App.3d 311, 324-29 , 171 Cal.Rptr. 917, 924-927 (1981) (“independent consideration” not necessary to support promise of continued employment; rendition of services over time, tog

1990See Wagenseller v. Scottsdale Memorial Hosp., 147 Ariz. 370, 381-83 , 710 P.2d 1025, 1037-38 (1985) (en banc) (specific promissory language not essential; parties’ intent to be discerned from totality of statements and actions; contractual provision may be enforced without showing reliance) (citing Leikvold v. Valley View Comm. Hosp., 141 Ariz. 544, 548 , 688 P.2d 170, 174 (1984)); Pugh v. See’s Candies, Inc., 116 Cal.App.3d 311, 324-29 , 171 Cal.Rptr. 917, 924-927 (1981) (“independent consideration” not necessary to support promise of continued employment; rendition of services over time, tog

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Wagenseller v. Scottsdale Memorial Hospitalred
ariz · 1985 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990See Wagenseller v. Scottsdale Memorial Hosp., 147 Ariz. 370, 381-83 , 710 P.2d 1025, 1037-38 (1985) (en banc) (specific promissory language not essential; parties’ intent to be discerned from totality of statements and actions; contractual provision may be enforced without showing reliance) (citing Leikvold v. Valley View Comm. Hosp., 141 Ariz. 544, 548 , 688 P.2d 170, 174 (1984)); Pugh v. See’s Candies, Inc., 116 Cal.App.3d 311, 324-29 , 171 Cal.Rptr. 917, 924-927 (1981) (“independent consideration” not necessary to support promise of continued employment; rendition of services over time, tog

1990See Wagenseller v. Scottsdale Memorial Hosp., 147 Ariz. 370, 381-83 , 710 P.2d 1025, 1037-38 (1985) (en banc) (specific promissory language not essential; parties’ intent to be discerned from totality of statements and actions; contractual provision may be enforced without showing reliance) (citing Leikvold v. Valley View Comm. Hosp., 141 Ariz. 544, 548 , 688 P.2d 170, 174 (1984)); Pugh v. See’s Candies, Inc., 116 Cal.App.3d 311, 324-29 , 171 Cal.Rptr. 917, 924-927 (1981) (“independent consideration” not necessary to support promise of continued employment; rendition of services over time, tog

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (2)

CaseCitedYears
Campos De Suenos, Ltd. v. County of Bernalillo green
nmctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2004Id. ¶¶ 3,12. {16} Defendants argue that in Campos de Suenos, Ltd. v. County of Bernalillo, 2001-NMCA-043 , 130 N.M. 563 , 28 P.3d 1104 , this Court “expressly refused to extend the implied contract doctrine outside the scope of the narrow exception to the at-will doctrine recognized in Garcia.” Defendants misread our holding.

2004Id. ¶¶ 3,12. {16} Defendants argue that in Campos de Suenos, Ltd. v. County of Bernalillo, 2001-NMCA-043 , 130 N.M. 563 , 28 P.3d 1104 , this Court “expressly refused to extend the implied contract doctrine outside the scope of the narrow exception to the at-will doctrine recognized in Garcia.” Defendants misread our holding.

12004–2004
Trujillo v. Gonzales green
nm · 1987
2 sentences

1992Defendants argue that no reported decision has dealt with the “collision” between the implied contract doctrine in private employment and Section 37-l-23(A), though Trujillo v. Gonzales, 106 N.M. 620 , 747 P.2d 915 (1987), certainly comes close.

1992Defendants argue that no reported decision has dealt with the “collision” between the implied contract doctrine in private employment and Section 37-l-23(A), though Trujillo v. Gonzales, 106 N.M. 620 , 747 P.2d 915 (1987), certainly comes close.

11992–1992

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NM § N.M. Stat. § 37-1-23 (4)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

CA 11 (1951–2023) OH 8 (1993–2008) CT 7 (1913–2001) NY 6 (1918–2026) NC 6 (1988–2021) NJ 5 (1988–2013) NM 5 (1990–2006) HI 4 (1994–2026) KY 3 (1933–1960) WA 3 (1994–2016) TX 3 (1952–2022) ID 3 (1930–1994) CO 3 (1975–2018) DE 2 (2019–2022) MI 2 (2018–2018) VA 2 (1996–2024) KS 2 (1996–2002) MA 2 (1999–2005)

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.

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