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5 Virgin Islands opinions name it 2 courts 1996–2024 1 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Virgin Islands 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 |
|---|---|---|
In Re the Appeal of Wengergreen1 sentence2015This reading is mandated by the Legislature’s instruction that “[w]ords . . . shall be construed according to the common and approved usage of the English language,” 1 V.I.C. § 42, as all authorities agree that “[t]he plain meaning of the word ‘jointly’ indicates that the decision be made by at least two persons acting in concert.” In re Wenger, 504 N.W.2d 794, 798 (Minn. Ct. App. 1993) (quoting Buchanan v. Ives, 793 F. Supp. 361, 366 (D. | 1 | 1 |
Buchanan v. Ivesgreen1 sentence2015This reading is mandated by the Legislature’s instruction that “[w]ords . . . shall be construed according to the common and approved usage of the English language,” 1 V.I.C. § 42, as all authorities agree that “[t]he plain meaning of the word ‘jointly’ indicates that the decision be made by at least two persons acting in concert.” In re Wenger, 504 N.W.2d 794, 798 (Minn. Ct. App. 1993) (quoting Buchanan v. Ives, 793 F. Supp. 361, 366 (D. | 1 | 1 |
United States v. McKiegreen1 sentence2013See also United States v. McKie, 112 F.3d 626, 630 , 36 V.I. 367 (3d Cir. 1997) (interpreting section 470(a) as requiring one to make a report “upon possession”). | 1 | 1 |
United States of America Government of the Virgin Islands v. Michael McKie at No. 96-7010, Jermaine Hall, at No. 96-7011, Guy M. Henry, at No. 96-7014green1 sentence2013See also United States v. McKie, 112 F.3d 626, 630 , 36 V.I. 367 (3d Cir. 1997) (interpreting section 470(a) as requiring one to make a report “upon possession”). | 1 | 1 |
Consumer Party of Pennsylvania v. Com.green2 sentences2006See, e.g., Luis v. Dennis, supra., (declaratory judgment that Act No. 4836 unconstitutional was issued against the Territory’s Fifteenth Legislature); Government of the V.I. v. Eleventh Legislature of the V.I., supra, (holding that the Legislature violated the Revised Organic Act by overriding the Governor’s line-item veto); See also Pataki v. New York State Assembly, 7 A.D.3d 74, 76 , 774 N.Y.S.2d 891 (2004) (declaring that the Court is “always available to resolve the scope of authority which is granted by the constitution to the other two branches of Government”), (quoting New York Bankers 2006See, e.g., Luis v. Dennis, supra., (declaratory judgment that Act No. 4836 unconstitutional was issued against the Territory’s Fifteenth Legislature); Government of the V.I. v. Eleventh Legislature of the V.I., supra, (holding that the Legislature violated the Revised Organic Act by overriding the Governor’s line-item veto); See also Pataki v. New York State Assembly, 7 A.D.3d 74, 76 , 774 N.Y.S.2d 891 (2004) (declaring that the Court is “always available to resolve the scope of authority which is granted by the constitution to the other two branches of Government”), (quoting New York Bankers | 1 | 1 |
Williams v. State Legislature of Idahogreen2 sentences2006See, e.g., Luis v. Dennis, supra., (declaratory judgment that Act No. 4836 unconstitutional was issued against the Territory’s Fifteenth Legislature); Government of the V.I. v. Eleventh Legislature of the V.I., supra, (holding that the Legislature violated the Revised Organic Act by overriding the Governor’s line-item veto); See also Pataki v. New York State Assembly, 7 A.D.3d 74, 76 , 774 N.Y.S.2d 891 (2004) (declaring that the Court is “always available to resolve the scope of authority which is granted by the constitution to the other two branches of Government”), (quoting New York Bankers 2006See, e.g., Luis v. Dennis, supra., (declaratory judgment that Act No. 4836 unconstitutional was issued against the Territory’s Fifteenth Legislature); Government of the V.I. v. Eleventh Legislature of the V.I., supra, (holding that the Legislature violated the Revised Organic Act by overriding the Governor’s line-item veto); See also Pataki v. New York State Assembly, 7 A.D.3d 74, 76 , 774 N.Y.S.2d 891 (2004) (declaring that the Court is “always available to resolve the scope of authority which is granted by the constitution to the other two branches of Government”), (quoting New York Bankers | 1 | 1 |
Pataki v. New York State Assemblygreen2 sentences2006See, e.g., Luis v. Dennis, supra., (declaratory judgment that Act No. 4836 unconstitutional was issued against the Territory’s Fifteenth Legislature); Government of the V.I. v. Eleventh Legislature of the V.I., supra, (holding that the Legislature violated the Revised Organic Act by overriding the Governor’s line-item veto); See also Pataki v. New York State Assembly, 7 A.D.3d 74, 76 , 774 N.Y.S.2d 891 (2004) (declaring that the Court is “always available to resolve the scope of authority which is granted by the constitution to the other two branches of Government”), (quoting New York Bankers 2006See, e.g., Luis v. Dennis, supra., (declaratory judgment that Act No. 4836 unconstitutional was issued against the Territory’s Fifteenth Legislature); Government of the V.I. v. Eleventh Legislature of the V.I., supra, (holding that the Legislature violated the Revised Organic Act by overriding the Governor’s line-item veto); See also Pataki v. New York State Assembly, 7 A.D.3d 74, 76 , 774 N.Y.S.2d 891 (2004) (declaring that the Court is “always available to resolve the scope of authority which is granted by the constitution to the other two branches of Government”), (quoting New York Bankers | 1 | 1 |
New York State Bankers Ass'n v. Wetzlergreen2 sentences2006See, e.g., Luis v. Dennis, supra., (declaratory judgment that Act No. 4836 unconstitutional was issued against the Territory’s Fifteenth Legislature); Government of the V.I. v. Eleventh Legislature of the V.I., supra, (holding that the Legislature violated the Revised Organic Act by overriding the Governor’s line-item veto); See also Pataki v. New York State Assembly, 7 A.D.3d 74, 76 , 774 N.Y.S.2d 891 (2004) (declaring that the Court is “always available to resolve the scope of authority which is granted by the constitution to the other two branches of Government”), (quoting New York Bankers 2006See, e.g., Luis v. Dennis, supra., (declaratory judgment that Act No. 4836 unconstitutional was issued against the Territory’s Fifteenth Legislature); Government of the V.I. v. Eleventh Legislature of the V.I., supra, (holding that the Legislature violated the Revised Organic Act by overriding the Governor’s line-item veto); See also Pataki v. New York State Assembly, 7 A.D.3d 74, 76 , 774 N.Y.S.2d 891 (2004) (declaring that the Court is “always available to resolve the scope of authority which is granted by the constitution to the other two branches of Government”), (quoting New York Bankers | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Virgin Islands. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Supreme Court of Virginia v. Consumers Union of the United States, Inc.
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2 sentences2024Thus, while we dismiss all claims against the Senate President, we deny the Legislature’s claim to immunity pursuant to the Speech or Debate Clause.5 5 In its reply brief, the Legislature cites to the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Supreme Court of Va. v. Consumers Union of the U.S., Inc., 446 U.S. 719 (1980), where it held that the Supreme Court of Virginia was immune from liability under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for promulgating the Virginia Code of Professional Responsibility because when it did so it acted in a legislative capacity. 2024The United States Supreme Court, however, granted immunity to the Virginia Supreme Court as an institution due to common-law legislative immunity, and not because it qualified for immunity under the federal Speech or Debate Clause or any equivalent Virginia provision. 446 U.S. at 732-33 . | 1 | 2024–2024 |
In Re: The 35th Legislature of V.I.
green
1 sentence2024Payne v. 35th Legislature 2024 VI 13 S. Ct. Civ. | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Baines v. New Hampshire Senate President
green
2 sentences2006See, e.g., Luis v. Dennis, supra., (declaratory judgment that Act No. 4836 unconstitutional was issued against the Territory’s Fifteenth Legislature); Government of the V.I. v. Eleventh Legislature of the V.I., supra, (holding that the Legislature violated the Revised Organic Act by overriding the Governor’s line-item veto); See also Pataki v. New York State Assembly, 7 A.D.3d 74, 76 , 774 N.Y.S.2d 891 (2004) (declaring that the Court is “always available to resolve the scope of authority which is granted by the constitution to the other two branches of Government”), (quoting New York Bankers 2006See, e.g., Luis v. Dennis, supra., (declaratory judgment that Act No. 4836 unconstitutional was issued against the Territory’s Fifteenth Legislature); Government of the V.I. v. Eleventh Legislature of the V.I., supra, (holding that the Legislature violated the Revised Organic Act by overriding the Governor’s line-item veto); See also Pataki v. New York State Assembly, 7 A.D.3d 74, 76 , 774 N.Y.S.2d 891 (2004) (declaring that the Court is “always available to resolve the scope of authority which is granted by the constitution to the other two branches of Government”), (quoting New York Bankers | 1 | 2006–2006 |
Hughes v. Speaker of New Hampshire House of Representatives
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2 sentences2006See, e.g., Luis v. Dennis, supra., (declaratory judgment that Act No. 4836 unconstitutional was issued against the Territory’s Fifteenth Legislature); Government of the V.I. v. Eleventh Legislature of the V.I., supra, (holding that the Legislature violated the Revised Organic Act by overriding the Governor’s line-item veto); See also Pataki v. New York State Assembly, 7 A.D.3d 74, 76 , 774 N.Y.S.2d 891 (2004) (declaring that the Court is “always available to resolve the scope of authority which is granted by the constitution to the other two branches of Government”), (quoting New York Bankers 2006See, e.g., Luis v. Dennis, supra., (declaratory judgment that Act No. 4836 unconstitutional was issued against the Territory’s Fifteenth Legislature); Government of the V.I. v. Eleventh Legislature of the V.I., supra, (holding that the Legislature violated the Revised Organic Act by overriding the Governor’s line-item veto); See also Pataki v. New York State Assembly, 7 A.D.3d 74, 76 , 774 N.Y.S.2d 891 (2004) (declaring that the Court is “always available to resolve the scope of authority which is granted by the constitution to the other two branches of Government”), (quoting New York Bankers | 1 | 2006–2006 |
Governor v. Nevada State Legislature
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2 sentences2006See, e.g., Luis v. Dennis, supra., (declaratory judgment that Act No. 4836 unconstitutional was issued against the Territory’s Fifteenth Legislature); Government of the V.I. v. Eleventh Legislature of the V.I., supra, (holding that the Legislature violated the Revised Organic Act by overriding the Governor’s line-item veto); See also Pataki v. New York State Assembly, 7 A.D.3d 74, 76 , 774 N.Y.S.2d 891 (2004) (declaring that the Court is “always available to resolve the scope of authority which is granted by the constitution to the other two branches of Government”), (quoting New York Bankers 2006See, e.g., Luis v. Dennis, supra., (declaratory judgment that Act No. 4836 unconstitutional was issued against the Territory’s Fifteenth Legislature); Government of the V.I. v. Eleventh Legislature of the V.I., supra, (holding that the Legislature violated the Revised Organic Act by overriding the Governor’s line-item veto); See also Pataki v. New York State Assembly, 7 A.D.3d 74, 76 , 774 N.Y.S.2d 891 (2004) (declaring that the Court is “always available to resolve the scope of authority which is granted by the constitution to the other two branches of Government”), (quoting New York Bankers | 1 | 2006–2006 |
Leslie F. Huntt v. The Government of the Virgin Islands
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1 sentence1996Code Ann. tit. 2, § 102 and the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment; 4) The defendants' actions circumvented the will of the people of the Virgin Islands to be represented by Bryan for a full legislative term [pursuant to §6(a) of the Revised Organic Act]; and 5) Resolution 1578 was never approved by the governor and thus lacks the force of law pursuant to Hunt v. Government of the Virgin Islands, 382 F.2d 38 , 47 (3d Cir. 1967). | 1 | 1996–1996 |
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.