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substance rule in Oregon

40 Oregon opinions name it 3 courts 1928–2026 8 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Oregon 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 (21)

CaseFollowedCited
Hernandez v. Barbo MacHinery Co.green
or · 1998 · cited in 3 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 1999–2021
2 sentences

1999See Hernandez v. Barbo Machinery Co., 327 Or 99, 106 , 957 P2d 147 (1998) (a trial court does not err by refusing to give a requested instruction if the substance of that instruction “was covered fully by other jury instructions given by the trial court”).

1999See Hernandez v. Barbo Machinery Co., 327 Or 99, 106 , 957 P2d 147 (1998) (a trial court does not err by refusing to give a requested instruction if the substance of that instruction “was covered fully by other jury instructions given by the trial court”).

13
State v. Quinngreen
orctapp · 1992 · cited in 2 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2017–2026
2 sentences

2026“The substance of the warnings, not the exact words, determines whether the warnings are adequate.” State v. Quinn, 112 Or App 608, 616 , 831 P2d 48 , rev den, 313 Or 627 (1992).

2026“The substance of the warnings, not the exact words, determines whether the warnings are adequate.” State v. Quinn, 112 Or App 608, 616 , 831 P2d 48 , rev den, 313 Or 627 (1992).

12
Hills v. Shawgreen
or · 1913 · cited in 2 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 1928–2022
2 sentences

1928In Emerson v. Lumbermen’s Hospital Assn., 100 Or. 472 ( 198 Pac. 231 ), this court said: “The doctrine enunciated by the precedents is, that if a regularly licensed physician with reasonable diligence employs the skill of which he is possessed in treating a surgical case, he is not liable for an error of judgment, and the fact that an unfortunate result follows, is not in any way evidence of neglect.” In Lehman v. Knott, 100 Or. 59 ( 196 Pac. 476 ), this court said: “ * * Improper treatment by a surgeon might be due to an error in judgment of a skillful surgeon honestly and carefully exercised

1928In Emerson v. Lumbermen’s Hospital Assn., 100 Or. 472 ( 198 Pac. 231 ), this court said: “The doctrine enunciated by the precedents is, that if a regularly licensed physician with reasonable diligence employs the skill of which he is possessed in treating a surgical case, he is not liable for an error of judgment, and the fact that an unfortunate result follows, is not in any way evidence of neglect.” In Lehman v. Knott, 100 Or. 59 ( 196 Pac. 476 ), this court said: “ * * Improper treatment by a surgeon might be due to an error in judgment of a skillful surgeon honestly and carefully exercised

12
Planned Parenthood Ass'n v. Department of Human Resourcesgreen
or · 1984 · cited in 2 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 1992–2017
2 sentences

2017In assessing whether those rules exceeded the statutory authority of the director, we assess whether the substance of the rule, “though within the scope of the agency’s or official’s general authority, departed from a legal standard expressed or implied in the particular law being administered, or contravened some other applicable statute.” Planned Parenthood Assn. v. Dept. of Human Res., 297 Or 562, 565, 573 , 687 P2d 785 (1984); see also Garrison v. Dept. of Rev., 345 Or 544, 549 , 200 P3d 126 (2008) (“[A] rule created within a statutory scheme cannot amend, alter, enlarge upon, or limit sta

2017In assessing whether those rules exceeded the statutory authority of the director, we assess whether the substance of the rule, “though within the scope of the agency’s or official’s general authority, departed from a legal standard expressed or implied in the particular law being administered, or contravened some other applicable statute.” Planned Parenthood Assn. v. Dept. of Human Res., 297 Or 562, 565, 573 , 687 P2d 785 (1984); see also Garrison v. Dept. of Rev., 345 Or 544, 549 , 200 P3d 126 (2008) (“[A] rule created within a statutory scheme cannot amend, alter, enlarge upon, or limit sta

12
State v. Meyergreen
orctapp · 2002 · cited in 2 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See State v. Meyer, 183 Or App 536, 541-42 , 53 P3d 940 (2002) (concluding that “it is unnecessary to identify a particular procedural mechanism by which defendant was authorized or required to make his challenge” because defendant “fairly put before the trial court the substance of his challenge to the citation”).

2016See State v. Meyer, 183 Or App 536, 541-42 , 53 P3d 940 (2002) (concluding that “it is unnecessary to identify a particular procedural mechanism by which defendant was authorized or required to make his challenge” because defendant “fairly put before the trial court the substance of his challenge to the citation”).

12
Wills v. PETROSgreen
or · 1960 · cited in 2 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 1971–1976
2 sentences

1976From Wills v. Petros et al, 225 Or 122, 126 , 357 P2d 394 (1960) we quote the following: "The right of a litigant to have his theory of the case presented to the jury is unquestioned, but it is not error for the trial court to refuse to give a requested instruction even though the refused instruction constitutes an accurate statement of the law when the substance of the instruction given can be found in any other instructions given. * * *” We have carefully examined the other assignments of error and believe they are without merit and need no further comment in this opinion.

1976From Wills v. Petros et al, 225 Or 122, 126 , 357 P2d 394 (1960) we quote the following: "The right of a litigant to have his theory of the case presented to the jury is unquestioned, but it is not error for the trial court to refuse to give a requested instruction even though the refused instruction constitutes an accurate statement of the law when the substance of the instruction given can be found in any other instructions given. * * *” We have carefully examined the other assignments of error and believe they are without merit and need no further comment in this opinion.

12
Florida v. Powellgreen
scotus · 2010 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026It is not a “talismanic incantation.” California v. Prysock, 453 US 355, 359 , 101 S Ct 2806 , 69 L Ed 2d 696 (1981); see also Florida v. Powell, 559 US 50, 60 , 130 S Ct 1195 , 175 L Ed 2d 1009 (2010) (the Court “has not dictated the words in which the essential information must be conveyed”).

2026It is not a “talismanic incantation.” California v. Prysock, 453 US 355, 359 , 101 S Ct 2806 , 69 L Ed 2d 696 (1981); see also Florida v. Powell, 559 US 50, 60 , 130 S Ct 1195 , 175 L Ed 2d 1009 (2010) (the Court “has not dictated the words in which the essential information must be conveyed”).

11
Van Der Hout v. Johnsongreen
or · 1968 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See van der Hout, 251 Or at 438-39 .

11
State v. Lockwoodgreen
orctapp · 1979 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See Lockwood, 43 Or App at 646 (explaining that “it would be anomalous to hold that the justification statutes allow the application of physical force, but not the threat to apply such force”).

11
Duckworth v. Eagangreen
scotus · 1989 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017Rather, the inquiry is simply “whether the warnings reasonably convey to a suspect his rights as required by Miranda.” Duckworth, 492 US at 203 (internal quotation marks and brackets omitted); see also Quinn, 112 Or App at 616 (“The substance of the warnings, not the exact words, determines whether the warnings are adequate.”).

11
Garrison v. Department of Revenuegreen
or · 2008 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017In assessing whether those rules exceeded the statutory authority of the director, we assess whether the substance of the rule, “though within the scope of the agency’s or official’s general authority, departed from a legal standard expressed or implied in the particular law being administered, or contravened some other applicable statute.” Planned Parenthood Assn. v. Dept. of Human Res., 297 Or 562, 565, 573 , 687 P2d 785 (1984); see also Garrison v. Dept. of Rev., 345 Or 544, 549 , 200 P3d 126 (2008) (“[A] rule created within a statutory scheme cannot amend, alter, enlarge upon, or limit sta

2017In assessing whether those rules exceeded the statutory authority of the director, we assess whether the substance of the rule, “though within the scope of the agency’s or official’s general authority, departed from a legal standard expressed or implied in the particular law being administered, or contravened some other applicable statute.” Planned Parenthood Assn. v. Dept. of Human Res., 297 Or 562, 565, 573 , 687 P2d 785 (1984); see also Garrison v. Dept. of Rev., 345 Or 544, 549 , 200 P3d 126 (2008) (“[A] rule created within a statutory scheme cannot amend, alter, enlarge upon, or limit sta

11
Schlip v. Oregon Fish & Wildlife Commissiongreen
orctapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See Schlip, 75 Or App at 469 (“To begin exempting the specific business at which the challenged rules are directly aimed and which they are intended to regulate would be inconsistent with the purpose of the rule.”).

11
State v. Wyattgreen
or · 2000 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008Specifically, the “failure to object to the particular sanction imposed by the judge or, in the alternative, to argue for some other sanction, fails to preserve a claim on appeal that the judge erred in failing to consider the availability of a less onerous sanction.” Id. at 343 (footnote omitted).

11
Peiffer v. Hoytgreen
orctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005Id. at 499 (Wollheim, J. concurring).

11
Springfield Education Ass'n v. Springfield School District No. 19green
or · 1980 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
11
COST SECURITY v. Real Estate Agencygreen
or · 2000 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
11
Rogelis v. Pettisgreen
orctapp · 1980 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
11
Hendgen v. Forest Grove Community Hospitalgreen
orctapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
11
Arnold v. Mundygreen
nj · 1821 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
11
Butz v. Economougreen
scotus · 1978 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
11
Hotelling v. Walthergreen
or · 1944 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 1953–1953
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (40)

CaseCitedYears
Mears v. Nevada green
scotus · 1967
2 sentences

1969Camacho v. United States, 407 F2d 39 (9th Cir 1969); United States v. Vanterpool, 394 F2d 697 (2d Cir 1968); Tucker v. United States, 375 F2d 363, cert den 389 US 888 , 88 S Ct 128 , 19 L Ed2d 189 (8th Cir 1967).

1969Camacho v. United States, 407 F.2d 39 (9th Cir.1969); United States v. Vanterpool, 394 F.2d 697 (2d Cir.1968); Tucker v. United States, 375 F.2d 363 , cert. den. 389 U.S. 888 , 88 S.Ct. 128 , 19 L.Ed.2d 189 (8th Cir.1967).

21969–1969
California v. Prysock green
scotus · 1981
2 sentences

2026It is not a “talismanic incantation.” California v. Prysock, 453 US 355, 359 , 101 S Ct 2806 , 69 L Ed 2d 696 (1981); see also Florida v. Powell, 559 US 50, 60 , 130 S Ct 1195 , 175 L Ed 2d 1009 (2010) (the Court “has not dictated the words in which the essential information must be conveyed”).

2026It is not a “talismanic incantation.” California v. Prysock, 453 US 355, 359 , 101 S Ct 2806 , 69 L Ed 2d 696 (1981); see also Florida v. Powell, 559 US 50, 60 , 130 S Ct 1195 , 175 L Ed 2d 1009 (2010) (the Court “has not dictated the words in which the essential information must be conveyed”).

12026–2026
Loper v. Brakel green
orctapp · 2025
1 sentence

2025Cite as 343 Or App 445 (2025) 463 As for the substance of the instruction that was given, the parties do not appear to have been concerned with its specific wording—instead arguing over whether it was appropriate to give any instruction—and the Supreme Court similarly seems to have been concerned only with its gist.

12025–2025
State v. Barajas green
orctapp · 2011
2 sentences

2022Cf. State v. Barajas, 247 Or App 247, 251 , 268 P3d 732 (2011) (reasoning that for the purpose of preserva- tion we do not require a party to keep making an argument that the trial court has already rejected). 14 State v. Zielinski Proceeding to the substance of our analysis, in assessing harmlessness, we consider how the case was tried and the extent to which the disputed evidence was or was not emphasized by the parties and central to their theo- ries of the case.

2022Cf. State v. Barajas, 247 Or App 247, 251 , 268 P3d 732 (2011) (reasoning that for the purpose of preserva- tion we do not require a party to keep making an argument that the trial court has already rejected). 14 State v. Zielinski Proceeding to the substance of our analysis, in assessing harmlessness, we consider how the case was tried and the extent to which the disputed evidence was or was not emphasized by the parties and central to their theo- ries of the case.

12022–2022
State v. Simon green
orctapp · 2018
1 sentence

2022Simon, 294 Or App at 849 .

12022–2022
McNeil v. Geico Casualty Co., Inc. neutral
orctapp · 2022
1 sentence

2022Cite as 319 Or App 458 (2022) 461 the insurance contract and to fix a typographical error in the statutory claim.

12022–2022
Mitchell v. the Timbers green
orctapp · 1999
1 sentence

2021Second, because the plaintiff had served the original complaint on the registrant within the applicable two-year statute of limitations, Mitchell, 163 Or App at 314 , the correct defendant (the registrant) was on notice within the statute 210 Lemus v. Potter Our decision in Vergara is to the same effect.

12021–2021
State v. Warren green
or · 2018
1 sentence

2020Because an allegation of the basis for joinder is required, Carr, 6 Or at 134 ; Dale, 8 Or at 231 ; Warren, 364 Or 105, 121-22 , the failure to include such an allegation when charging multiple acts or crimes, is not a defect in form.

12020–2020
State v. Haji green
or · 2020
1 sentence

2020Similarly, Bouvier’s defines “form,” in part, as, “[t]he model of an instrument or legal proceeding, containing the substance and the principle terms to be used in accordance with the laws.” Cite as 366 Or 384 (2020) 449 allegations.

12020–2020
State v. Carr green
or · 1876
1 sentence

2020Because an allegation of the basis for joinder is required, Carr, 6 Or at 134 ; Dale, 8 Or at 231 ; Warren, 364 Or 105, 121-22 , the failure to include such an allegation when charging multiple acts or crimes, is not a defect in form.

12020–2020
State v. Dale green
or · 1880
1 sentence

2020Because an allegation of the basis for joinder is required, Carr, 6 Or at 134 ; Dale, 8 Or at 231 ; Warren, 364 Or 105, 121-22 , the failure to include such an allegation when charging multiple acts or crimes, is not a defect in form.

12020–2020
Bernard v. Board of Dental Examiners green
orctapp · 1970
1 sentence

2018Bernard , 2 Or.

12018–2018
In Re Complaint as to the Conduct of Farris green
or · 1961
2 sentences

2018Kelly Farris , 229 Or. 209 , 219, 367 P.2d 387 (1961), as stating the substance of that standard.

2018Kelly Farris , 229 Or. 209 , 219, 367 P.2d 387 (1961), as stating the substance of that standard.

12018–2018
Miller v. Employment Division green
or · 1980
2 sentences

2017In assessing whether those rules exceeded the statutory authority of the director, we assess whether the substance of the rule, “though within the scope of the agency’s or official’s general authority, departed from a legal standard expressed or implied in the particular law being administered, or contravened some other applicable statute.” Planned Parenthood Assn. v. Dept. of Human Res., 297 Or 562, 565, 573 , 687 P2d 785 (1984); see also Garrison v. Dept. of Rev., 345 Or 544, 549 , 200 P3d 126 (2008) (“[A] rule created within a statutory scheme cannot amend, alter, enlarge upon, or limit sta

2017In assessing whether those rules exceeded the statutory authority of the director, we assess whether the substance of the rule, “though within the scope of the agency’s or official’s general authority, departed from a legal standard expressed or implied in the particular law being administered, or contravened some other applicable statute.” Planned Parenthood Assn. v. Dept. of Human Res., 297 Or 562, 565, 573 , 687 P2d 785 (1984); see also Garrison v. Dept. of Rev., 345 Or 544, 549 , 200 P3d 126 (2008) (“[A] rule created within a statutory scheme cannot amend, alter, enlarge upon, or limit sta

12017–2017
Managed Healthcare Northwest, Inc. v. Department of Consumer & Business Services neutral
or · 2005
2 sentences

2017Thus, where the issue is whether “an otherwise valid rule * * * conflicts with clearly stated statutory policy,” a court must “examine the applicable statutory wording in its context to determine the legislature’s intent.” Managed Healthcare Northwest v. DCBS, 338 Or 92, 95-96 , 106 P3d 624 (2005).

2017Thus, where the issue is whether “an otherwise valid rule * * * conflicts with clearly stated statutory policy,” a court must “examine the applicable statutory wording in its context to determine the legislature’s intent.” Managed Healthcare Northwest v. DCBS, 338 Or 92, 95-96 , 106 P3d 624 (2005).

12017–2017
Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts green
scotus · 2009
2 sentences

2009Id. at_, 129 S Ct at 2539 .

2009Id. at_, 129 S Ct at 2539 .

12009–2009
State v. Corona green
orctapp · 1982
11992–1992
Miller v. Grants Pass Irrigation District green
or · 1984
11987–1987
State v. Bopp neutral
orctapp · 1974
11982–1982
State v. Williams green
orctapp · 1969
11982–1982
State v. Williams green
orctapp · 1969
11982–1982
Freeman v. Hewit green
scotus · 1947
11979–1979
Complete Auto Transit, Inc. v. Brady green
scotus · 1977
11979–1979
State v. Dodson green
orctapp · 1976
11977–1977
Deaton v. State Accident Insurance Fund green
orctapp · 1973
11975–1975
State v. Woods neutral
orctapp · 1970
11972–1972
Criswell v. State green
nev · 1968
11972–1972
Benjamin George Tucker v. United States green
ca8 · 1967
11969–1969
United States v. Joseph Vanterpool green
ca2 · 1968
11969–1969
Robert Camacho v. United States green
ca9 · 1969
11969–1969
Hogan v. Mason Motor Co. green
or · 1930
11960–1960
Robbins v. Irwin green
or · 1947
11960–1960
Riley v. Good neutral
or · 1933
11960–1960
Williams v. Ragan green
or · 1944
11953–1953
Morgan v. Johns neutral
or · 1917
11935–1935
Barber v. Motor Investment Co. green
or · 1931
11935–1935
State Ex Rel. Stevenson v. Tufly green
nev · 1890
11928–1928
Emerson v. Lumbermen's Hospital Ass'n green
or · 1921
11928–1928
Lehman v. Knott green
· 1921
11928–1928
Langford v. Jones green
or · 1890
11928–1928

Statutes the citing opinions construe

OR § Or. Rev. Stat. § 183.482 (4)

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Where else courts name it

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