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33 Indiana opinions name it 3 courts 1842–2019 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Indiana 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Stoneburner v. Fletchergreen
indctapp · 1980 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1992–2006
2 sentences

2006See Arlington State Bank v. Colvin (1989), Ind.App., 545 N.E .2d 572, 575, trans. denied; Goodwine v. Kelley et al. (1904), 33 Ind.App. 57, 61-62 , 70 N.E. 832, 834 ; see also Stoneburner v. Fletcher (1980), Ind.App., 408 N.E.2d 545, 551 (customary measure of damages as difference between contract price and market value found inapplicable because difference between contract price and market price was zero); Farmers’ & Citizens’ Building, Loan & Savings Association v. Rector (1899), 22 Ind.App. 101, 102-103 , 53 N.E. 297, 298 (difference between contract price and fair market value is measure o

2006See Arlington State Bank v. Colvin (1989), Ind.App., 545 N.E .2d 572, 575, trans. denied; Goodwine v. Kelley et al. (1904), 33 Ind.App. 57, 61-62 , 70 N.E. 832, 834 ; see also Stoneburner v. Fletcher (1980), Ind.App., 408 N.E.2d 545, 551 (customary measure of damages as difference between contract price and market value found inapplicable because difference between contract price and market price was zero); Farmers’ & Citizens’ Building, Loan & Savings Association v. Rector (1899), 22 Ind.App. 101, 102-103 , 53 N.E. 297, 298 (difference between contract price and fair market value is measure o

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Board of Commissioners v. Pershinggreen
indctapp · 1899 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1992–2006
2 sentences

2006See Arlington State Bank v. Colvin (1989), Ind.App., 545 N.E .2d 572, 575, trans. denied; Goodwine v. Kelley et al. (1904), 33 Ind.App. 57, 61-62 , 70 N.E. 832, 834 ; see also Stoneburner v. Fletcher (1980), Ind.App., 408 N.E.2d 545, 551 (customary measure of damages as difference between contract price and market value found inapplicable because difference between contract price and market price was zero); Farmers’ & Citizens’ Building, Loan & Savings Association v. Rector (1899), 22 Ind.App. 101, 102-103 , 53 N.E. 297, 298 (difference between contract price and fair market value is measure o

2006See Arlington State Bank v. Colvin (1989), Ind.App., 545 N.E .2d 572, 575, trans. denied; Goodwine v. Kelley et al. (1904), 33 Ind.App. 57, 61-62 , 70 N.E. 832, 834 ; see also Stoneburner v. Fletcher (1980), Ind.App., 408 N.E.2d 545, 551 (customary measure of damages as difference between contract price and market value found inapplicable because difference between contract price and market price was zero); Farmers’ & Citizens’ Building, Loan & Savings Association v. Rector (1899), 22 Ind.App. 101, 102-103 , 53 N.E. 297, 298 (difference between contract price and fair market value is measure o

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Farmers & Citizens Building, Loan Fund & Savings Ass'n v. Rectorgreen
indctapp · 1899 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1992–2006
2 sentences

2006See Arlington State Bank v. Colvin (1989), Ind.App., 545 N.E .2d 572, 575, trans. denied; Goodwine v. Kelley et al. (1904), 33 Ind.App. 57, 61-62 , 70 N.E. 832, 834 ; see also Stoneburner v. Fletcher (1980), Ind.App., 408 N.E.2d 545, 551 (customary measure of damages as difference between contract price and market value found inapplicable because difference between contract price and market price was zero); Farmers’ & Citizens’ Building, Loan & Savings Association v. Rector (1899), 22 Ind.App. 101, 102-103 , 53 N.E. 297, 298 (difference between contract price and fair market value is measure o

2006See Arlington State Bank v. Colvin (1989), Ind.App., 545 N.E .2d 572, 575, trans. denied; Goodwine v. Kelley et al. (1904), 33 Ind.App. 57, 61-62 , 70 N.E. 832, 834 ; see also Stoneburner v. Fletcher (1980), Ind.App., 408 N.E.2d 545, 551 (customary measure of damages as difference between contract price and market value found inapplicable because difference between contract price and market price was zero); Farmers’ & Citizens’ Building, Loan & Savings Association v. Rector (1899), 22 Ind.App. 101, 102-103 , 53 N.E. 297, 298 (difference between contract price and fair market value is measure o

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McClanahan v. Remington Freight Lines, Inc.green
ind · 1988 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006For a brief history of the development of the modern doctrine of at-will employment, see McClanahan v. Remington Freight Lines, Inc., 517 N.E.2d 390, 393-94 (Ind. 1988). 5 To establish a claim of defamation, a plaintiff must prove the existence of “a communication with defamatory imputation, malice, publication, and damages.” Davidson v. Perron, 716 N.E.2d 29, 37 (Ind. Ct. App. 1999).

2006For a brief history of the development of the modern doctrine of at-will employment, see McClanahan v. Remington Freight Lines, Inc., 517 N.E.2d 390, 393-94 (Ind. 1988). 5 To establish a claim of defamation, a plaintiff must prove the existence of “a communication with defamatory imputation, malice, publication, and damages.” Davidson v. Perron, 716 N.E.2d 29, 37 (Ind. Ct. App. 1999).

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Davidson v. Perrongreen
indctapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006For a brief history of the development of the modern doctrine of at-will employment, see McClanahan v. Remington Freight Lines, Inc., 517 N.E.2d 390, 393-94 (Ind. 1988). 5 To establish a claim of defamation, a plaintiff must prove the existence of “a communication with defamatory imputation, malice, publication, and damages.” Davidson v. Perron, 716 N.E.2d 29, 37 (Ind. Ct. App. 1999).

2006For a brief history of the development of the modern doctrine of at-will employment, see McClanahan v. Remington Freight Lines, Inc., 517 N.E.2d 390, 393-94 (Ind. 1988). 5 To establish a claim of defamation, a plaintiff must prove the existence of “a communication with defamatory imputation, malice, publication, and damages.” Davidson v. Perron, 716 N.E.2d 29, 37 (Ind. Ct. App. 1999).

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Arlington State Bank v. Colvingreen
indctapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992See Arlington State Bank v. Colvin (1989), Ind.App., 545 N.E.2d 572, 575 , trans. denied; Goodwine v. Kelley et al. (1904), 33 Ind.App. 57, 61-62 , 70 N.E. 832, 834 ; see also Stoneburner v. Fletcher (1980), Ind.App., 408 N.E.2d 545, 551 (customary measure of damages as difference between contract price and market value found inapplicable because difference between contract price and market price was zero) Farmers' & Citizens' Building, Loan & Savings Association v. Rector (1899), 22 Ind.App. 101, 102-103 , 53 N.E. 297, 298 (difference between contract price and fair market value is measure of

1992See Arlington State Bank v. Colvin (1989), Ind.App., 545 N.E.2d 572, 575 , trans. denied; Goodwine v. Kelley et al. (1904), 33 Ind.App. 57, 61-62 , 70 N.E. 832, 834 ; see also Stoneburner v. Fletcher (1980), Ind.App., 408 N.E.2d 545, 551 (customary measure of damages as difference between contract price and market value found inapplicable because difference between contract price and market price was zero) Farmers' & Citizens' Building, Loan & Savings Association v. Rector (1899), 22 Ind.App. 101, 102-103 , 53 N.E. 297, 298 (difference between contract price and fair market value is measure of

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Parnar v. Americana Hotels, Inc.green
haw · 1982 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988By the mid-nineteenth century, however, "[elmerg-ing notions of the freedom of contract and of the value of economic growth contributed to the evolution of the at-will doe-trine. ..." Parnar v. Americana Hotels, 65 Hawaii 370 , 652 P.2d 625, 628 (1982) (citing *1 W.

1988By the mid-nineteenth century, however, "[elmerg-ing notions of the freedom of contract and of the value of economic growth contributed to the evolution of the at-will doe-trine. ..." Parnar v. Americana Hotels, 65 Hawaii 370 , 652 P.2d 625, 628 (1982) (citing *1 W.

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Brady v. Richardsongreen
ind · 1862 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1878–1878
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Clark v. Spraguegreen
ind · 1840 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1861–1861
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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (2)

CaseNegativeCited
Large v. Gregorygreen
indctapp · 1981 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1992–2006
2 sentences

2006See Arlington State Bank v. Colvin (1989), Ind.App., 545 N.E .2d 572, 575, trans. denied; Goodwine v. Kelley et al. (1904), 33 Ind.App. 57, 61-62 , 70 N.E. 832, 834 ; see also Stoneburner v. Fletcher (1980), Ind.App., 408 N.E.2d 545, 551 (customary measure of damages as difference between contract price and market value found inapplicable because difference between contract price and market price was zero); Farmers’ & Citizens’ Building, Loan & Savings Association v. Rector (1899), 22 Ind.App. 101, 102-103 , 53 N.E. 297, 298 (difference between contract price and fair market value is measure o

2006See Arlington State Bank v. Colvin (1989), Ind.App., 545 N.E .2d 572, 575, trans. denied; Goodwine v. Kelley et al. (1904), 33 Ind.App. 57, 61-62 , 70 N.E. 832, 834 ; see also Stoneburner v. Fletcher (1980), Ind.App., 408 N.E.2d 545, 551 (customary measure of damages as difference between contract price and market value found inapplicable because difference between contract price and market price was zero); Farmers’ & Citizens’ Building, Loan & Savings Association v. Rector (1899), 22 Ind.App. 101, 102-103 , 53 N.E. 297, 298 (difference between contract price and fair market value is measure o

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Judith Justice v. Csx Transportation, Incorporatedgreen
ca7 · 1990 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991Id.; but cf. Justice v. CSX Trans., Inc. (7th Cir.1990), 908 F.2d 119 , reh. denied (under Indiana law, landowner’s duty of care in tort extends to avoiding creation of visual obstacles that unreasonably imperil users of adjacent ways, even if obstacle is wholly on landowner’s property and merely blocks the view across it).

1991Id.; but cf. Justice v. CSX Trans., Inc. (7th Cir.1990), 908 F.2d 119 , reh. denied (under Indiana law, landowner’s duty of care in tort extends to avoiding creation of visual obstacles that unreasonably imperil users of adjacent ways, even if obstacle is wholly on landowner’s property and merely blocks the view across it).

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Also cited on this issue (46)

CaseCitedYears
Goodwine v. Kelley neutral
indctapp · 1904
2 sentences

2006See Arlington State Bank v. Colvin (1989), Ind.App., 545 N.E .2d 572, 575, trans. denied; Goodwine v. Kelley et al. (1904), 33 Ind.App. 57, 61-62 , 70 N.E. 832, 834 ; see also Stoneburner v. Fletcher (1980), Ind.App., 408 N.E.2d 545, 551 (customary measure of damages as difference between contract price and market value found inapplicable because difference between contract price and market price was zero); Farmers’ & Citizens’ Building, Loan & Savings Association v. Rector (1899), 22 Ind.App. 101, 102-103 , 53 N.E. 297, 298 (difference between contract price and fair market value is measure o

2006See Arlington State Bank v. Colvin (1989), Ind.App., 545 N.E .2d 572, 575, trans. denied; Goodwine v. Kelley et al. (1904), 33 Ind.App. 57, 61-62 , 70 N.E. 832, 834 ; see also Stoneburner v. Fletcher (1980), Ind.App., 408 N.E.2d 545, 551 (customary measure of damages as difference between contract price and market value found inapplicable because difference between contract price and market price was zero); Farmers’ & Citizens’ Building, Loan & Savings Association v. Rector (1899), 22 Ind.App. 101, 102-103 , 53 N.E. 297, 298 (difference between contract price and fair market value is measure o

21992–2006
Woodfill v. Patton green
ind · 1881
2 sentences

1972On the margin of the first page was the word “Void,” beneath which were the initials' “C.H.T;” Our Supreme Court, in Tinsley , discussed the English rule and our rule, and discussed the case of Woodfill, et al. v. Patton, et al. (1881), 76 Ind. 575 , 40 Am.

1972On the margin of the first page was the word “Void,” beneath which were the initials' “C.H.T;” Our Supreme Court, in Tinsley , discussed the English rule and our rule, and discussed the case of Woodfill, et al. v. Patton, et al. (1881), 76 Ind. 575 , 40 Am.

21937–1972
State Board of Tax Commissioners v. Town of St. John green
ind · 2001
2 sentences

2019John , 751 N.E.2d 657 , 658 (Ind. 2001).

2019John , 751 N.E.2d 657 , 658 (Ind. 2001).

12019–2019
Metropolitan Utilities District v. Merritt Beach Co. green
neb · 1966
2 sentences

1982Metropolitan Utilities Dist. v. Merritt Beach Co., (1966) 179 Neb. 783 , 140 N.W.2d 626, 637 .

1982Metropolitan Utilities Dist. v. Merritt Beach Co., (1966) 179 Neb. 783 , 140 N.W.2d 626, 637 .

11982–1982
Montgomery v. Reily neutral
indctapp · 1970
2 sentences

1972We may also assume that because of that knowledge every lawyer would understand that “provided the driver’s negligence and not that of the injured person was the proximate cause of the injury” really means “that the injured person must extricate herself from her position of peril if she is aware of it and can extricate herself.” As we said in Montgomery v. Reily (1970), 148 Ind. App. 54 , 263 N. E. 2d 752, 756 , 23 Ind. Dec. 520 , 526, “[a] particularly astute jury, in the light of other instructions dealing with negligence, proximate cause, and contributory negligence, might be able to recogn

1972We may also assume that because of that knowledge every lawyer would understand that “provided the driver’s negligence and not that of the injured person was the proximate cause of the injury” really means “that the injured person must extricate herself from her position of peril if she is aware of it and can extricate herself.” As we said in Montgomery v. Reily (1970), 148 Ind. App. 54 , 263 N. E. 2d 752, 756 , 23 Ind. Dec. 520 , 526, “[a] particularly astute jury, in the light of other instructions dealing with negligence, proximate cause, and contributory negligence, might be able to recogn

11972–1972
McDonald v. Massachusetts General Hospital green
· 1876
2 sentences

1968The decision in McDonald, supra, was apparently based upon the English rule that: “To give damages out of a trust fund would not be .to apply it to those objects whom the author of the fund had in view, but would be to divert it to a completely different purpose.” Feoffees of Heriot’s Hospital v. Ross (1846), 12 Clark & Fin. 507, 513.

1968The decision in McDonald, supra, was apparently based upon the English rule that: “To give damages out of a trust fund would not be .to apply it to those objects whom the author of the fund had in view, but would be to divert it to a completely different purpose.” Feoffees of Heriot’s Hospital v. Ross (1846), 12 Clark & Fin. 507, 513.

11968–1968
Flagiello v. Pennsylvania Hospital green
pa · 1965
2 sentences

1968(McDonald v. Massachusetts General Hospital, [supra].) Justice PAXSON apparently did not know, when he lauded the English rule, that England had abandoned it, and apparently was unaware that the Massachusetts court built its decision on a foundation that did not exist.” Flagiello v. Pennsylvania Hospital (1965), 417 Pa. 486 .

1968(McDonald v. Massachusetts General Hospital, [supra].) Justice PAXSON apparently did not know, when he lauded the English rule, that England had abandoned it, and apparently was unaware that the Massachusetts court built its decision on a foundation that did not exist.” Flagiello v. Pennsylvania Hospital (1965), 417 Pa. 486 .

11968–1968
President & Directors of Georgetown College v. Hughes green
cadc · 1942
2 sentences

1968Likewise, Indiana apparently followed Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and other states, in adopting the doctrine of charitable immunity or “qualified charitable immunity.” In 1942 in President and Directors of Georgetown College v. Hughes, 130 F. 2d 810 , Justice Rutledge wrote extensively on the doctrine of charitable immunity and pointed out certain factual and legal fallacies in the doctrine.

1968Likewise, Indiana apparently followed Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and other states, in adopting the doctrine of charitable immunity or “qualified charitable immunity.” In 1942 in President and Directors of Georgetown College v. Hughes, 130 F. 2d 810 , Justice Rutledge wrote extensively on the doctrine of charitable immunity and pointed out certain factual and legal fallacies in the doctrine.

11968–1968
Helwig v. Jordan green
ind · 1876
2 sentences

1955In Helwig v. Jordan (1876), 53 Ind. 21 , the court adopted the following declaration in 1 Wilson Superior Court Rep. 447: “One who erects a nuisance and after-wards . . . leases his real estate, receiving rent therefor and knowing, or having reason to believe, that the use of the property for the purpose for which it is leased will prove to be injurious to the property of others, or become a nuisance, will be liable to an action for an injury resulting therefrom.” The admission made in Deller v. Hofferberth (1891), 127 Ind. 414 , 26 N. E. 889 , serves to further reveal the line of the court’s

1955In Helwig v. Jordan (1876), 53 Ind. 21 , the court adopted the following declaration in 1 Wilson Superior Court Rep. 447: “One who erects a nuisance and after-wards . . . leases his real estate, receiving rent therefor and knowing, or having reason to believe, that the use of the property for the purpose for which it is leased will prove to be injurious to the property of others, or become a nuisance, will be liable to an action for an injury resulting therefrom.” The admission made in Deller v. Hofferberth (1891), 127 Ind. 414 , 26 N. E. 889 , serves to further reveal the line of the court’s

11955–1955
Deller v. Hofferberth neutral
ind · 1891
2 sentences

1955In Helwig v. Jordan (1876), 53 Ind. 21 , the court adopted the following declaration in 1 Wilson Superior Court Rep. 447: “One who erects a nuisance and after-wards . . . leases his real estate, receiving rent therefor and knowing, or having reason to believe, that the use of the property for the purpose for which it is leased will prove to be injurious to the property of others, or become a nuisance, will be liable to an action for an injury resulting therefrom.” The admission made in Deller v. Hofferberth (1891), 127 Ind. 414 , 26 N. E. 889 , serves to further reveal the line of the court’s

1955In Helwig v. Jordan (1876), 53 Ind. 21 , the court adopted the following declaration in 1 Wilson Superior Court Rep. 447: “One who erects a nuisance and after-wards . . . leases his real estate, receiving rent therefor and knowing, or having reason to believe, that the use of the property for the purpose for which it is leased will prove to be injurious to the property of others, or become a nuisance, will be liable to an action for an injury resulting therefrom.” The admission made in Deller v. Hofferberth (1891), 127 Ind. 414 , 26 N. E. 889 , serves to further reveal the line of the court’s

11955–1955
Crompton v. Beach green
· 1892
2 sentences

1921In the case of Crompton v. Beach (1892), 62 Conn. 25 , 25 Atl. 446 , 18 L.

1921In the case of Crompton v. Beach (1892), 62 Conn. 25 , 25 Atl. 446 , 18 L.

11921–1921
University of Illinois v. Spalding green
nh · 1901
2 sentences

1919With this modification, we see no reason why this English rule may not be adopted in this state as a plain and just rule, to be followed in all such cases.” The same court in University, etc. v. Spalding (1901), 71 N. H. 163, 51 Atl. 731 , 62 L.

1919With this modification, we see no reason why this English rule may not be adopted in this state as a plain and just rule, to be followed in all such cases.” The same court in University, etc. v. Spalding (1901), 71 N. H. 163, 51 Atl. 731 , 62 L.

11919–1919
Herpolsheimer v. Christopher green
neb · 1906
2 sentences

1913“The theory of the English courts, and those of this country following their decisions, is that when a lease is made, the beginning of which is fixed at some future date, it is within the contemplation of the parties and a part of their understanding, without which the lease would not have been made, that when the time comes for the lessee to take possession, according to the lease, the lessor shall have the premises open to the entry of the lessee, and that the latter is not liable for rent until he is afforded an opportunity to enter, and is under no obligation to maintain an action against

1913“The theory of the English courts, and those of this country following their decisions, is that when a lease is made, the beginning of which is fixed at some future date, it is within the contemplation of the parties and a part of their understanding, without which the lease would not have been made, that when the time comes for the lessee to take possession, according to the lease, the lessor shall have the premises open to the entry of the lessee, and that the latter is not liable for rent until he is afforded an opportunity to enter, and is under no obligation to maintain an action against

11913–1913
Hammond v. Jones green
indctapp · 1908
2 sentences

1913Hammond v. Jones (1907), 41 Ind. App. 32 , 83 N. E. 257 .

1913Hammond v. Jones (1907), 41 Ind. App. 32 , 83 N. E. 257 .

11913–1913
Gulick v. New green
ind · 1860
2 sentences

1907In the case of Hoy v. State, ex rel. (1907), 168 Ind. 506 , we considered the basis upon which the English rule is founded, and said: “The cases of Gulick v. New [1860], 14 Ind. 93 , and Vogel v. State, ex rel. [1886], 107 Ind. 374 , accept and enforce the English rule.

1907In the case of Hoy v. State, ex rel. (1907), 168 Ind. 506 , we considered the basis upon which the English rule is founded, and said: “The cases of Gulick v. New [1860], 14 Ind. 93 , and Vogel v. State, ex rel. [1886], 107 Ind. 374 , accept and enforce the English rule.

11907–1907
Carson v. McPhetridge neutral
ind · 1860
2 sentences

1907The same rule was affirmed and followed in Carson v. McPhetridge (1860), 15 Ind. 327 .

1907The same rule was affirmed and followed in Carson v. McPhetridge (1860), 15 Ind. 327 .

11907–1907
Vogel v. State ex rel. Land green
alaskactapp · 1886
2 sentences

1907In the case of Hoy v. State, ex rel. (1907), 168 Ind. 506 , we considered the basis upon which the English rule is founded, and said: “The cases of Gulick v. New [1860], 14 Ind. 93 , and Vogel v. State, ex rel. [1886], 107 Ind. 374 , accept and enforce the English rule.

1907In the case of Hoy v. State, ex rel. (1907), 168 Ind. 506 , we considered the basis upon which the English rule is founded, and said: “The cases of Gulick v. New [1860], 14 Ind. 93 , and Vogel v. State, ex rel. [1886], 107 Ind. 374 , accept and enforce the English rule.

11907–1907
Hoy v. State, ex rel. Buchanan green
ind · 1907
2 sentences

1907In the case of Hoy v. State, ex rel. (1907), 168 Ind. 506 , we considered the basis upon which the English rule is founded, and said: “The cases of Gulick v. New [1860], 14 Ind. 93 , and Vogel v. State, ex rel. [1886], 107 Ind. 374 , accept and enforce the English rule.

1907In the case of Hoy v. State, ex rel. (1907), 168 Ind. 506 , we considered the basis upon which the English rule is founded, and said: “The cases of Gulick v. New [1860], 14 Ind. 93 , and Vogel v. State, ex rel. [1886], 107 Ind. 374 , accept and enforce the English rule.

11907–1907
Williams v. . Fitch green
ny · 1859
2 sentences

1899If the promise be made by a father to a son, the moral obligation is strengthened by reason of the existing relation, and the confidence which the one would naturally repose in the other.” The English doctrine declared in the foregoing cases has also been adopted and approved in the following cases: Williams v. Filch, 18 N. Y. 546 ; O’Hara v. Dudley, 95 N. Y. 403 , 47 Am.

1899If the promise be made by a father to a son, the moral obligation is strengthened by reason of the existing relation, and the confidence which the one would naturally repose in the other.” The English doctrine declared in the foregoing cases has also been adopted and approved in the following cases: Williams v. Filch, 18 N. Y. 546 ; O’Hara v. Dudley, 95 N. Y. 403 , 47 Am.

11899–1899
Matter of Will of O'Hara green
· 1884
2 sentences

1899If the promise be made by a father to a son, the moral obligation is strengthened by reason of the existing relation, and the confidence which the one would naturally repose in the other.” The English doctrine declared in the foregoing cases has also been adopted and approved in the following cases: Williams v. Filch, 18 N. Y. 546 ; O’Hara v. Dudley, 95 N. Y. 403 , 47 Am.

1899If the promise be made by a father to a son, the moral obligation is strengthened by reason of the existing relation, and the confidence which the one would naturally repose in the other.” The English doctrine declared in the foregoing cases has also been adopted and approved in the following cases: Williams v. Filch, 18 N. Y. 546 ; O’Hara v. Dudley, 95 N. Y. 403 , 47 Am.

11899–1899
Losee v. . Buchanan green
· 1873
1 sentence

1893In this country the severity of the English rule is still further relaxed: “If one builds a dam upon his own premises and thus holds back and accumulates the water for his benefit, or if he brings water upon his premises into a reservoir, in case the dam or the banks of the reservoir give away and the lands of a neighbor are thus flooded, he is not liable for the damage without proof of some fault or negligence on his part. ” Losee v. Buchanan, 51 N. Y. 476 , and authorities cited.

11893–1893
Warner v. Hale green
ill · 1872
11892–1892
Wheeler v. Frankenthal & Bro. green
ill · 1875
11892–1892
Creighton v. Sanders neutral
ill · 1878
11892–1892
Brownell v. Welch neutral
ill · 1878
11892–1892
Murphy v. State neutral
ind · 1849
11883–1883
Bricker v. Hughes green
ind · 1853
11883–1883
Doe ex dem. Gladney v. Deavors green
ga · 1852
11882–1882
Odell v. Hole green
ill · 1860
11882–1882
Hume v. Gossett neutral
ill · 1867
11882–1882
Loomis v. Gerson neutral
ill · 1871
11882–1882
State v. Geddis green
iowa · 1876
11882–1882
Parker & Edgarton v. Foote green
· 1838
11877–1877
Morrison v. Marquardt green
· 1867
11877–1877
Coffin v. Anderson green
ind · 1837
11876–1876
Chapin v. Merrill neutral
nysupct · 1830
11875–1875
Kingsley v. Balcome neutral
· 1848
11875–1875
Allen v. Wheatley green
ind · 1834
11875–1875
Pratt v. . Andrews neutral
· 1851
11873–1873
Houghtaling v. Kelderhouse neutral
· 1848
11873–1873

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