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5 Utah opinions name it 2 courts 1987–2025 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Utah 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. Luceroyellow
utah · 2014 · cited in 3 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017See State v. Lucero, 2014 UT 15, ¶ 32 , 328 P.3d 841 . 52 .

2017See State v. Lucero, 2014 UT 15, ¶ 32 , 328 P.3d 841 . 52 .

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State v. Cuttlergreen
utah · 2015 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017See State v. Lucero, 2014 UT 15, ¶ 32 , 328 P.3d 841 . 52 Labrum, 2014 UT App 5, ¶ 28 . 53 Lowther, 2015 UT App 180, ¶ 25 (“Thus, we will now consider the trial court’s rule 403 analysis under the Verde factors[.]”). 54 See State v. Cuttler, 2015 UT 95, ¶ 18 , 367 P.3d 981 (“[T]he Shickles factors should not limit the considerations of a court when making a determination of evidence’s admissibility under rule 403.

2017See State v. Lucero, 2014 UT 15, ¶ 32 , 328 P.3d 841 . 52 Labrum, 2014 UT App 5, ¶ 28 . 53 Lowther, 2015 UT App 180, ¶ 25 (“Thus, we will now consider the trial court’s rule 403 analysis under the Verde factors[.]”). 54 See State v. Cuttler, 2015 UT 95, ¶ 18 , 367 P.3d 981 (“[T]he Shickles factors should not limit the considerations of a court when making a determination of evidence’s admissibility under rule 403.

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State v. Lowthergreen
utahctapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017See State v. Lucero, 2014 UT 15, ¶ 32 , 328 P.3d 841 . 52 Labrum, 2014 UT App 5, ¶ 28 . 53 Lowther, 2015 UT App 180, ¶ 25 (“Thus, we will now consider the trial court’s rule 403 analysis under the Verde factors[.]”). 54 See State v. Cuttler, 2015 UT 95, ¶ 18 , 367 P.3d 981 (“[T]he Shickles factors should not limit the considerations of a court when making a determination of evidence’s admissibility under rule 403.

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State v. Labrumgreen
utahctapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017See State v. Lucero, 2014 UT 15, ¶ 32 , 328 P.3d 841 . 52 Labrum, 2014 UT App 5, ¶ 28 . 53 Lowther, 2015 UT App 180, ¶ 25 (“Thus, we will now consider the trial court’s rule 403 analysis under the Verde factors[.]”). 54 See State v. Cuttler, 2015 UT 95, ¶ 18 , 367 P.3d 981 (“[T]he Shickles factors should not limit the considerations of a court when making a determination of evidence’s admissibility under rule 403.

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Farmer v. Christensengreen
utah · 1919 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
2 sentences

1987See Wallick v. Vance, 76 Utah 209 , 289 P. 103 (1930); Farmer v. Christensen, 55 Utah 1, 5 , 183 P. 328, 330 (1919); Hummel v. Parrish, 43 Utah 373 , 134 P. 898 (1913) (quoted in Kurtz v. Christensen, 61 Utah 1 , 209 P. 340 (1922)); Stanford v. Gray, 42 Utah 228 , 129 P. 423 (1912) (quoting Legate v. Legate, 87 Tex. 248 , 28 S.W. 281 (1912)).

1987See Wallick v. Vance, 76 Utah 209 , 289 P. 103 (1930); Farmer v. Christensen, 55 Utah 1, 5 , 183 P. 328, 330 (1919); Hummel v. Parrish, 43 Utah 373 , 134 P. 898 (1913) (quoted in Kurtz v. Christensen, 61 Utah 1 , 209 P. 340 (1922)); Stanford v. Gray, 42 Utah 228 , 129 P. 423 (1912) (quoting Legate v. Legate, 87 Tex. 248 , 28 S.W. 281 (1912)).

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Wallick v. Vancegreen
utah · 1930 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
2 sentences

1987See Wallick v. Vance, 76 Utah 209 , 289 P. 103 (1930); Farmer v. Christensen, 55 Utah 1, 5 , 183 P. 328, 330 (1919); Hummel v. Parrish, 43 Utah 373 , 134 P. 898 (1913) (quoted in Kurtz v. Christensen, 61 Utah 1 , 209 P. 340 (1922)); Stanford v. Gray, 42 Utah 228 , 129 P. 423 (1912) (quoting Legate v. Legate, 87 Tex. 248 , 28 S.W. 281 (1912)).

1987See Wallick v. Vance, 76 Utah 209 , 289 P. 103 (1930); Farmer v. Christensen, 55 Utah 1, 5 , 183 P. 328, 330 (1919); Hummel v. Parrish, 43 Utah 373 , 134 P. 898 (1913) (quoted in Kurtz v. Christensen, 61 Utah 1 , 209 P. 340 (1922)); Stanford v. Gray, 42 Utah 228 , 129 P. 423 (1912) (quoting Legate v. Legate, 87 Tex. 248 , 28 S.W. 281 (1912)).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Green green
utah · 2023
2 sentences

2025In State v. Lowther, 2017 UT 34 , 398 P.3d 1032 , abrogated on other grounds by State v. Green, 2023 UT 10 , 532 P.3d 930 , the court held that a mechanical application of these factors is error.

2025In State v. Lowther, 2017 UT 34 , 398 P.3d 1032 , abrogated on other grounds by State v. Green, 2023 UT 10 , 532 P.3d 930 , the court held that a mechanical application of these factors is error.

12025–2025
State v. Lowther green
utah · 2017
2 sentences

2025In State v. Lowther, 2017 UT 34 , 398 P.3d 1032 , abrogated on other grounds by State v. Green, 2023 UT 10 , 532 P.3d 930 , the court held that a mechanical application of these factors is error.

2025In State v. Lowther, 2017 UT 34 , 398 P.3d 1032 , abrogated on other grounds by State v. Green, 2023 UT 10 , 532 P.3d 930 , the court held that a mechanical application of these factors is error.

12025–2025
Hummel v. Parrish green
utah · 1913
2 sentences

1987See Wallick v. Vance, 76 Utah 209 , 289 P. 103 (1930); Farmer v. Christensen, 55 Utah 1, 5 , 183 P. 328, 330 (1919); Hummel v. Parrish, 43 Utah 373 , 134 P. 898 (1913) (quoted in Kurtz v. Christensen, 61 Utah 1 , 209 P. 340 (1922)); Stanford v. Gray, 42 Utah 228 , 129 P. 423 (1912) (quoting Legate v. Legate, 87 Tex. 248 , 28 S.W. 281 (1912)).

1987See Wallick v. Vance, 76 Utah 209 , 289 P. 103 (1930); Farmer v. Christensen, 55 Utah 1, 5 , 183 P. 328, 330 (1919); Hummel v. Parrish, 43 Utah 373 , 134 P. 898 (1913) (quoted in Kurtz v. Christensen, 61 Utah 1 , 209 P. 340 (1922)); Stanford v. Gray, 42 Utah 228 , 129 P. 423 (1912) (quoting Legate v. Legate, 87 Tex. 248 , 28 S.W. 281 (1912)).

11987–1987
Stanford v. Gray green
utah · 1912
2 sentences

1987See Wallick v. Vance, 76 Utah 209 , 289 P. 103 (1930); Farmer v. Christensen, 55 Utah 1, 5 , 183 P. 328, 330 (1919); Hummel v. Parrish, 43 Utah 373 , 134 P. 898 (1913) (quoted in Kurtz v. Christensen, 61 Utah 1 , 209 P. 340 (1922)); Stanford v. Gray, 42 Utah 228 , 129 P. 423 (1912) (quoting Legate v. Legate, 87 Tex. 248 , 28 S.W. 281 (1912)).

1987See Wallick v. Vance, 76 Utah 209 , 289 P. 103 (1930); Farmer v. Christensen, 55 Utah 1, 5 , 183 P. 328, 330 (1919); Hummel v. Parrish, 43 Utah 373 , 134 P. 898 (1913) (quoted in Kurtz v. Christensen, 61 Utah 1 , 209 P. 340 (1922)); Stanford v. Gray, 42 Utah 228 , 129 P. 423 (1912) (quoting Legate v. Legate, 87 Tex. 248 , 28 S.W. 281 (1912)).

11987–1987
Kurtz v. Christensen green
utah · 1922
2 sentences

1987See Wallick v. Vance, 76 Utah 209 , 289 P. 103 (1930); Farmer v. Christensen, 55 Utah 1, 5 , 183 P. 328, 330 (1919); Hummel v. Parrish, 43 Utah 373 , 134 P. 898 (1913) (quoted in Kurtz v. Christensen, 61 Utah 1 , 209 P. 340 (1922)); Stanford v. Gray, 42 Utah 228 , 129 P. 423 (1912) (quoting Legate v. Legate, 87 Tex. 248 , 28 S.W. 281 (1912)).

1987See Wallick v. Vance, 76 Utah 209 , 289 P. 103 (1930); Farmer v. Christensen, 55 Utah 1, 5 , 183 P. 328, 330 (1919); Hummel v. Parrish, 43 Utah 373 , 134 P. 898 (1913) (quoted in Kurtz v. Christensen, 61 Utah 1 , 209 P. 340 (1922)); Stanford v. Gray, 42 Utah 228 , 129 P. 423 (1912) (quoting Legate v. Legate, 87 Tex. 248 , 28 S.W. 281 (1912)).

11987–1987
Legate v. Legate green
tex · 1894
2 sentences

1987See Wallick v. Vance, 76 Utah 209 , 289 P. 103 (1930); Farmer v. Christensen, 55 Utah 1, 5 , 183 P. 328, 330 (1919); Hummel v. Parrish, 43 Utah 373 , 134 P. 898 (1913) (quoted in Kurtz v. Christensen, 61 Utah 1 , 209 P. 340 (1922)); Stanford v. Gray, 42 Utah 228 , 129 P. 423 (1912) (quoting Legate v. Legate, 87 Tex. 248 , 28 S.W. 281 (1912)).

1987See Wallick v. Vance, 76 Utah 209 , 289 P. 103 (1930); Farmer v. Christensen, 55 Utah 1, 5 , 183 P. 328, 330 (1919); Hummel v. Parrish, 43 Utah 373 , 134 P. 898 (1913) (quoted in Kurtz v. Christensen, 61 Utah 1 , 209 P. 340 (1922)); Stanford v. Gray, 42 Utah 228 , 129 P. 423 (1912) (quoting Legate v. Legate, 87 Tex. 248 , 28 S.W. 281 (1912)).

11987–1987

Where else courts name it

IL 7 (1952–2005) CA 6 (1952–2026) UT 5 (1987–2025) PA 4 (2000–2018) IN 3 (1987–2017) OR 2 (1986–1998) CT 2 (2020–2020) LA 2 (1981–1989) ME 2 (1979–1996) CO 2 (1986–2014)

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