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interpretation rule in Minnesota

37 Minnesota opinions name it 2 courts 1967–2026 2 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 (23)

CaseFollowedCited
Cable Communications Board v. Nor-West Cable Communications Partnershipgreen
minn · 1984 · cited in 7 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1985–2010
2 sentences

2010“Generally, if the agency’s interpretation of a rule corresponds with its plain meaning, or if the rule is ambiguous and the agency interpretation is a longstanding one, the agency is not deemed to have promulgated a new rule.” Id.

2004See Cable Communications Bd. v. Nor-West Cable Communications P'ship, 356 N.W.2d 658, 667 (Minn.1984) (if an agency's interpretation of a rule corresponds with its plain meaning, the agency is not deemed to have promulgated a new rule).

47
State v. Barrettgreen
minn · 2005 · cited in 3 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2010–2013
2 sentences

2013See State v. Barrett, 694 N.W.2d 783, 785 (Minn.2005); Niemi v. Girl Scouts of Minn. & Wis. Lakes & Pines, 768 N.W.2d 385, 387 (Minn.App.2009).

2012State v. Barrett, 694 N.W.2d 783, 785 (Minn.2005).

33
Laura L. Walsh v. U.S. Bank, N.A.green
minn · 2014 · cited in 2 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2016–2024
2 sentences

2024State v. Myhre, 875 N.W.2d 799, 803 (Minn. 2016). “[W]hen interpreting a rule, we look first to the plain language of the rule and its purpose.” State v. Gray, 987 N.W.2d 563 , 566 (Minn. 2023) (quoting Walsh v. U.S. Bank, N.A., 851 N.W.2d 598, 601 (Minn. 2014)).

2016See, e.g., Walsh v. U.S. Bank, N.A., 851 N.W.2d 598, 601 (Minn.2014).

22
White Bear Lake Care Center, Inc. v. Minnesota Department of Public Welfaregreen
minn · 1982 · cited in 3 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1984–1988
2 sentences

1988See White Bear Lake Care Center, Inc. v. Minnesota Department of Public Welfare, 319 N.W.2d 7 (Minn.1982) (failure to comply with necessary procedures results in invalidity of a rule).

1988Cable Communications Board v. Nor-West Cable Communications Partnership, 356 N.W.2d 658, 667 (Minn.1984) (citing White Bear Lake, 319 N.W.2d at 8 ).

13
State v. Whitleygreen
minnctapp · 2002 · cited in 2 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2004–2009
2 sentences

2009State v. Whitley, 649 N.W.2d 180, 183 (Minn.App.2002).

2004Whitley, 649 N.W.2d at 183 .

12
Ferdinand Leo Gams, Jr., Respondent/Cross-Appellant v. Steven Ronald Houghton, Appellant/Cross-Respondent.green
minn · 2016 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Gams v. Houghton, 884 N.W.2d 611, 616 (Minn. 2016). 6 The principles of statutory interpretation apply to court rules.

11
State of Minnesota v. Joshua Lee Myhregreen
minn · 2016 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024State v. Myhre, 875 N.W.2d 799, 803 (Minn. 2016). “[W]hen interpreting a rule, we look first to the plain language of the rule and its purpose.” State v. Gray, 987 N.W.2d 563 , 566 (Minn. 2023) (quoting Walsh v. U.S. Bank, N.A., 851 N.W.2d 598, 601 (Minn. 2014)).

11
Dereje v. Stategreen
minn · 2013 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Dereje v. State, 837 N.W.2d 714, 720 (Minn.2013), cert. denied, — U.S.-, 134 S.Ct: 1772, 188 L.Ed.2d 603 (2014); State v. Hugger, 640 N.W.2d 619, 621 (Minn.2002).

2016Dereje v. State, 837 N.W.2d 714, 720 (Minn. 2013), cert. denied, ___ U.S. ___, 134 S. Ct. 1772 (2014); State v. Hugger, 640 N.W.2d 619, 621 (Minn. 2002).

11
State v. Huggergreen
minn · 2002 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Dereje v. State, 837 N.W.2d 714, 720 (Minn.2013), cert. denied, — U.S.-, 134 S.Ct: 1772, 188 L.Ed.2d 603 (2014); State v. Hugger, 640 N.W.2d 619, 621 (Minn.2002).

2016Dereje v. State, 837 N.W.2d 714, 720 (Minn. 2013), cert. denied, ___ U.S. ___, 134 S. Ct. 1772 (2014); State v. Hugger, 640 N.W.2d 619, 621 (Minn. 2002).

11
State v. Aubolgreen
minn · 1976 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015State v. Aubol, 309 Minn. 323, 326 , 244 N.W.2d 636, 638 (1976) (footnote omitted).

2015State v. Aubol, 309 Minn. 323, 326 , 244 N.W.2d 636, 638 (1976) (footnote omitted).

11
State v. Underdahlgreen
minn · 2009 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Our task in interpreting procedural rules is to adopt the better interpretation of the rule’s text, see State v. Underdahl, 767 N.W.2d 677, 682 (Minn. 2009), whether or not the interpretation we adopt is more or less restrictive than a corresponding federal rule.

2014Our task in interpreting procedural rules is to adopt the better interpretation of the rule’s text, see State v. Underdahl, 767 N.W.2d 677, 682 (Minn.2009), whether or not the interpretation we adopt is more or less restrictive than a corresponding federal rule.

11
Niemi v. Girl Scouts of Minnesota & Wisconsin Lakes & Pinesgreen
minnctapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013See State v. Barrett, 694 N.W.2d 783, 785 (Minn.2005); Niemi v. Girl Scouts of Minn. & Wis. Lakes & Pines, 768 N.W.2d 385, 387 (Minn.App.2009).

11
Carlson v. Bloomington Housing Partners IIgreen
minn · 2009 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010In re Alexandria Lake Area Sanitary Dist., 763 N.W.2d 303, 310 (Minn.2009).

11
State v. Worthygreen
minn · 1998 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010See Worthy, 583 N.W.2d at 277-78 (concluding that a district court did not abuse its discretion by proceeding with trial despite the absence of the defendants).

11
Lennartson v. Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District No. 11green
minn · 2003 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009Id. at 126-27.

11
ILHC OF EAGAN, LLC v. County of Dakotagreen
minn · 2005 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007See ILHC of Eagan, 693 N.W.2d at 419 (noting that statutory provisions that exempt property from taxation should be strictly construed).

11
State v. Nerzgreen
minn · 1998 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001State v. Nerz, 587 N.W.2d 23, 24-26 (Minn.1998).

11
Casey v. Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen & Enginemengreen
minn · 1936 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997Casey v. Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen & Enginemen, 197 Minn. 189, 193 , 266 N.W. 737, 739 (1936); (3) the contractor’s interpretation of the waiver clause is inconsistent with the rule that absent a clear contractual intent of waiver, a negligent party should be held liable for its negligence.

1997Casey v. Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen & Enginemen, 197 Minn. 189, 193 , 266 N.W. 737, 739 (1936); (3) the contractor’s interpretation of the waiver clause is inconsistent with the rule that absent a clear contractual intent of waiver, a negligent party should be held liable for its negligence.

11
State v. Deckergreen
nd · 1970 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
1 sentence

1994State v. Decker, 181 N.W.2d 746, 748-51 (N.D.1970).

11
Sa-Ag, Inc. v. Minnesota Department of Transportationgreen
minnctapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
1 sentence

1991See Sa-Ag, Inc. v. Minnesota Dept. of Transp., 447 N.W.2d 1, 4 (Minn.App. 1989).

11
Reserve Mining Co. v. Herbstgreen
minn · 1977 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
1 sentence

1989An agency’s decision is accorded a “presumption of correctness.” Reserve Mining Co. v. Herbst, 256 N.W.2d 808, 824 (Minn.1977).

11
New London Nursing Home, Inc. v. Lindemangreen
minnctapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
1 sentence

1988See New London Nursing Home, Inc. v. Lindeman, Department of Economic Security, 382 N.W.2d 868, 871 (Minn.Ct.App.1986) (“differences imposed by a statute must not result in allowing one to escape a burden which has been imposed on another under substantially similar circumstances and conditions”).

11
Amerigo Padovani v. Honorable Walter Bruchhausengreen
ca2 · 1961 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
11

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 (11)

CaseCitedYears
In Re Disciplinary Action Against Aitken green
minn · 2010
2 sentences

2018In re Aitken , 787 N.W.2d 152 , 158 (Minn. 2010).

2018Aitken , 787 N.W.2d at 158 .

12018–2018
Kitts v. United States green
scotus · 2014
1 sentence

2016Dereje v. State, 837 N.W.2d 714, 720 (Minn. 2013), cert. denied, ___ U.S. ___, 134 S. Ct. 1772 (2014); State v. Hugger, 640 N.W.2d 619, 621 (Minn. 2002).

12016–2016
Watson v. United States green
scotus · 2014
1 sentence

2016Dereje v. State, 837 N.W.2d 714, 720 (Minn.2013), cert. denied, — U.S.-, 134 S.Ct: 1772, 188 L.Ed.2d 603 (2014); State v. Hugger, 640 N.W.2d 619, 621 (Minn.2002).

12016–2016
cluster 772969 green
ca8 · 2001
1 sentence

2002IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the announce clause of Canon 5(A)(3)(d)® shall be enforced in accordance with the interpretation of that clause by the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in Republican Party of Minnesota v. Kelly, 247 F.3d 854 (8th Cir.2001).

12002–2002
Mold v. Iofredo green
minn · 1954
2 sentences

1997Appellant relies on Kenzie v. Dalco Corp., 309 Minn. 495 , 245 N.W.2d 207 (1976), and In re Estate of Iofredo, 241 Minn. 335 , 63 N.W.2d 19 (1954).

1997Appellant relies on Kenzie v. Dalco Corp., 309 Minn. 495 , 245 N.W.2d 207 (1976), and In re Estate of Iofredo, 241 Minn. 335 , 63 N.W.2d 19 (1954).

11997–1997
Kenzie v. Dalco Corp. green
minn · 1976
2 sentences

1997Appellant relies on Kenzie v. Dalco Corp., 309 Minn. 495 , 245 N.W.2d 207 (1976), and In re Estate of Iofredo, 241 Minn. 335 , 63 N.W.2d 19 (1954).

1997Appellant relies on Kenzie v. Dalco Corp., 309 Minn. 495 , 245 N.W.2d 207 (1976), and In re Estate of Iofredo, 241 Minn. 335 , 63 N.W.2d 19 (1954).

11997–1997
Independent School District No. 877 v. Loberg Plumbing & Heating Co. green
minn · 1963
1 sentence

1997Independent School District No. 877, 123 N.W.2d at 799 ; (4) the contractor is not a co-insured under the owner’s preexisting insurance policy with the owner and there is no clear intent to waive all rights for damages caused by fire to non-work property; and (5) as a policy matter, the contractor’s position does not encourage the contractor to exercise due care in its operations to avoid damages to the non-work property. *535 The contractor further argues that this case is controlled by Independent Sch.

11997–1997
Application of Peoples Natural Gas Co. green
minn · 1986
1 sentence

1989Respondent cites In re Peoples Natural Gas Co., 389 N.W.2d 903 (Minn.1986), for the proposition that the improper promulgation of a rule does not render a correct interpretation of that rule incorrect.

11989–1989
Anderson v. Commissioner of Highways green
minn · 1964
11987–1987
Heat Pump Equipment Co. v. Glen Alden Corp. green
ariz · 1963
11969–1969
Berryhill v. Sepp green
minn · 1909
11967–1967

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MN § Minn. Stat. § 14.69 (8) MN § Minn. Stat. § 14.02 (7) MN § Minn. Stat. § 256B.431 (4) MN § Minn. Stat. § 14.57 (3) MN § Minn. Stat. § 645.16 (3)

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

TX 117 (1913–2025) IL 109 (1877–2026) CA 93 (1912–2026) UT 83 (1988–2026) FL 81 (1959–2025) MI 68 (1949–2025) OR 67 (1893–2026) PA 65 (1897–2025) NY 48 (1896–2022) CO 45 (1952–2026) OH 45 (1926–2025) IA 37 (1941–2024) MN 37 (1967–2026) WI 35 (1923–2024) AR 35 (1929–2025) WA 34 (1918–2019) MD 34 (1943–2023) MO 32 (1899–2020) AZ 31 (1946–2024) CT 29 (1955–2023) NJ 28 (1869–2020) HI 28 (1978–2022) MA 28 (1863–2026) IN 26 (1941–2023) WV 25 (1913–2024) MS 22 (1895–2023) LA 21 (1937–2019) NC 20 (1912–2020) AL 19 (1885–2008) NM 18 (1939–2019) GA 16 (1909–2024) MT 16 (1890–2023) TN 15 (1942–2022) ND 15 (1974–2023) DC 14 (1975–2024) VT 14 (1915–2023) AK 12 (1975–2018) RI 10 (1968–2018) SD 10 (1897–2015) VA 10 (1962–2026) ID 10 (1975–2024) KS 10 (1904–2023) NH 7 (1978–2021) OK 7 (1919–2011) DE 7 (1920–2015) WY 7 (1933–2009) NE 7 (1922–2013) NV 6 (1971–2018) KY 5 (1917–2009) ME 5 (1958–2020) SC 4 (1936–2009) PR 4 (1930–1967)

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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