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bedrock principle in Maryland

33 Maryland opinions name it 2 courts 1993–2025 10 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Maryland 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 (27)

CaseFollowedCited
Silbersack v. ACandS, Inc.green
md · 2008 · cited in 4 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2008–2012
2 sentences

2012Notwithstanding, we must dismiss appellant’s appeal because the circuit court never addressed these issues. “[TJhere is a long-standing bedrock rule of appellate jurisdiction, practice, and procedure that, unless otherwise provided by law, the right to seek appellate review ... ordinarily must await the entry of a final judgment that disposes of all claims against all parties.” Silbersack v. AC & S, Inc., 402 Md. 673, 678 , 938 A.2d 855 (2008); see Md.Code (2006 RepLVol.), § 12-301 of the Courts & Judicial Proceedings Article (“C.J.”).

2012Notwithstanding, we must dismiss appellant’s appeal because the circuit court never addressed these issues. “[TJhere is a long-standing bedrock rule of appellate jurisdiction, practice, and procedure that, unless otherwise provided by law, the right to seek appellate review ... ordinarily must await the entry of a final judgment that disposes of all claims against all parties.” Silbersack v. AC & S, Inc., 402 Md. 673, 678 , 938 A.2d 855 (2008); see Md.Code (2006 RepLVol.), § 12-301 of the Courts & Judicial Proceedings Article (“C.J.”).

34
Haile v. Stategreen
md · 2013 · cited in 3 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025In that regard, we discern legislative intent starting with the text “on the tacit theory that the General Assembly is presumed to have meant what it said and said what it meant.” In re Emergency Remedy, 483 Md. 371, 404 (2023); see also Peterson v. State, 467 Md. 713, 727 (2020) (repeating the same phrase); Haile v. State, 431 Md. 448, 466 (2013) (same).

2025In that regard, we discern legislative intent starting with the text “on the tacit theory that the General Assembly is presumed to have meant what it said and said what it meant.” In re Emergency Remedy, 483 Md. 371, 404 (2023); see also Peterson v. State, 467 Md. 713, 727 (2020) (repeating the same phrase); Haile v. State, 431 Md. 448, 466 (2013) (same).

33
Emergency Remedy of Bd. of Electionsgreen
md · 2023 · cited in 3 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025In that regard, we discern legislative intent starting with the text “on the tacit theory that the General Assembly is presumed to have meant what it said and said what it meant.” In re Emergency Remedy, 483 Md. 371, 404 (2023); see also Peterson v. State, 467 Md. 713, 727 (2020) (repeating the same phrase); Haile v. State, 431 Md. 448, 466 (2013) (same).

2025In that regard, we discern legislative intent starting with the text “on the tacit theory that the General Assembly is presumed to have meant what it said and said what it meant.” In re Emergency Remedy, 483 Md. 371, 404 (2023); see also Peterson v. State, 467 Md. 713, 727 (2020) (repeating the same phrase); Haile v. State, 431 Md. 448, 466 (2013) (same).

33
Peterson v. Stategreen
md · 2020 · cited in 3 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025In that regard, we discern legislative intent starting with the text “on the tacit theory that the General Assembly is presumed to have meant what it said and said what it meant.” In re Emergency Remedy, 483 Md. 371, 404 (2023); see also Peterson v. State, 467 Md. 713, 727 (2020) (repeating the same phrase); Haile v. State, 431 Md. 448, 466 (2013) (same).

2025In that regard, we discern legislative intent starting with the text “on the tacit theory that the General Assembly is presumed to have meant what it said and said what it meant.” In re Emergency Remedy, 483 Md. 371, 404 (2023); see also Peterson v. State, 467 Md. 713, 727 (2020) (repeating the same phrase); Haile v. State, 431 Md. 448, 466 (2013) (same).

33
100 Investment Ltd. Partnership v. Columbia Town Center Title Co.green
md · 2013 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023Title Co., 430 Md. 197, 234 (2013)). 16 “As a bedrock principle of contract interpretation, Maryland courts consistently ‘strive to interpret contracts in accordance with common sense.’” Credible Behav.

2023Title Co., 430 Md. 197, 234 (2013)). 16 “As a bedrock principle of contract interpretation, Maryland courts consistently ‘strive to interpret contracts in accordance with common sense.’” Credible Behav.

22
Credible Behavioral Health v. Johnsongreen
md · 2019 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023Health, Inc. v. Johnson, 466 Md. 380, 397 (2019) (quoting Brethren Mut.

2023Health, Inc. v. Johnson, 466 Md. 380, 397 (2019) (quoting Brethren Mut.

22
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company v. BALTIMORE STEAM COMPANYgreen
md · 1999 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2008–2010
2 sentences

2010Assoc., Inc., 386 Md. 12, 21 , 871 A.2d 545, 550 (2005), quoting Shoemaker v. Smith, 353 Md. 143, 165 , 725 A.2d 549, 560 (1999); see also Silbersack v. AC and S, Inc., 402 Md. 673, 678 , 938 A.2d 855, 857-58 (2008); Rule 2-602(a). 9 In Silbersack , we discussed our “bedrock” principles of appellate jurisdiction: To set the context, there is a long-standing bedrock rule of appellate jurisdiction, practice, and procedure that, unless otherwise provided by law, the right to seek appellate review in this Court or the Court of Special Appeals ordinarily must await the entry of a final judgment tha

2008See Shoemaker v. Smith, 353 Md. 143, 165 , 725 A.2d 549, 560 (1999); Smith v. Lead, 386 Md. 12, 21 , 871 A.2d 545, 550 (2005); Rohrbeck v. Rohrbeck, 318 Md. 28, 41 , 566 A.2d 767, 773 (1989).

22
ARA Health Services, Inc. v. Department of Public Safety & Correctional Servicesgreen
md · 1996 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010Area Transit Auth., supra, 412 Md. 691, 709 , 990 A.2d 1048 (2010) (citing Bd. of Educ. v. Zimmer-Rubert, 409 Md. 200, 212 , 973 A.2d 233 (2009)); see also ARA Health Servs., 344 Md. at 92 , 685 A.2d 435 .

2010Area Transit Auth., supra, 412 Md. 691, 709 , 990 A.2d 1048 (2010) (citing Bd. of Educ. v. Zimmer-Rubert, 409 Md. 200, 212 , 973 A.2d 233 (2009)); see also ARA Health Servs., 344 Md. at 92 , 685 A.2d 435 .

22
Smith v. LEAD IND. ASS'N, INC.green
md · 2005 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2008–2010
2 sentences

2010Assoc., Inc., 386 Md. 12, 21 , 871 A.2d 545, 550 (2005), quoting Shoemaker v. Smith, 353 Md. 143, 165 , 725 A.2d 549, 560 (1999); see also Silbersack v. AC and S, Inc., 402 Md. 673, 678 , 938 A.2d 855, 857-58 (2008); Rule 2-602(a). 9 In Silbersack , we discussed our “bedrock” principles of appellate jurisdiction: To set the context, there is a long-standing bedrock rule of appellate jurisdiction, practice, and procedure that, unless otherwise provided by law, the right to seek appellate review in this Court or the Court of Special Appeals ordinarily must await the entry of a final judgment tha

2010Assoc., Inc., 386 Md. 12, 21 , 871 A.2d 545, 550 (2005), quoting Shoemaker v. Smith, 353 Md. 143, 165 , 725 A.2d 549, 560 (1999); see also Silbersack v. AC and S, Inc., 402 Md. 673, 678 , 938 A.2d 855, 857-58 (2008); Rule 2-602(a). 9 In Silbersack , we discussed our “bedrock” principles of appellate jurisdiction: To set the context, there is a long-standing bedrock rule of appellate jurisdiction, practice, and procedure that, unless otherwise provided by law, the right to seek appellate review in this Court or the Court of Special Appeals ordinarily must await the entry of a final judgment tha

22
Gillespie v. Gillespiegreen
mdctspecapp · 2012 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2013–2022
2 sentences

2022App. 282, 304 (2013) (citing Gillespie v. Gillespie, 206 Md.

2013Gillespie, 206 Md.App. at 173 , 47 A.3d 1018 (citations omitted).

12
Hardt v. Reliance Standard Life Insurancegreen
scotus · 2010 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017Co., 560 U.S. 242, 252-53 , 130 S.Ct. 2149 , 176 L.Ed.2d 998 (2010)).

2017Co., 560 U.S. 242, 252-53 , 130 S.Ct. 2149 , 176 L.Ed.2d 998 (2010)).

12
Baker Botts L.L.P. v. ASARCO LLCgreen
scotus · 2015 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017When attorney’s fees are sought by a party, then “[o]ur basic point of reference when considering the award ... is the bedrock principle known as the American Rule: Each litigant pays his own attorney’s fees, win or lose, unless a statute or contract provides otherwise.” Baker Botts L.L.P. v. ASARCO LLC, — U.S. -, 135 S.Ct. 2158, 2164 , 192 L.Ed.2d 208 (2015) (quoting Hardt v. Reliance Standard Life Ins.

2017When attorney’s fees are sought by a party, then “[o]ur basic point of reference when considering the award ... is the bedrock principle known as the American Rule: Each litigant pays his own attorney’s fees, win or lose, unless a statute or contract provides otherwise.” Baker Botts L.L.P. v. ASARCO LLC, — U.S. -, 135 S.Ct. 2158, 2164 , 192 L.Ed.2d 208 (2015) (quoting Hardt v. Reliance Standard Life Ins.

12
Shoemaker v. Smithgreen
md · 1999 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2008–2010
2 sentences

2010Assoc., Inc., 386 Md. 12, 21 , 871 A.2d 545, 550 (2005), quoting Shoemaker v. Smith, 353 Md. 143, 165 , 725 A.2d 549, 560 (1999); see also Silbersack v. AC and S, Inc., 402 Md. 673, 678 , 938 A.2d 855, 857-58 (2008); Rule 2-602(a). 9 In Silbersack , we discussed our “bedrock” principles of appellate jurisdiction: To set the context, there is a long-standing bedrock rule of appellate jurisdiction, practice, and procedure that, unless otherwise provided by law, the right to seek appellate review in this Court or the Court of Special Appeals ordinarily must await the entry of a final judgment tha

2008See Shoemaker v. Smith, 353 Md. 143, 165 , 725 A.2d 549, 560 (1999); Smith v. Lead, 386 Md. 12, 21 , 871 A.2d 545, 550 (2005); Rohrbeck v. Rohrbeck, 318 Md. 28, 41 , 566 A.2d 767, 773 (1989).

12
Potomac Abatement, Inc. v. Sanchezgreen
md · 2012 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Under this canon, statutory lists and qualifications carry their own internal limits: “a court will draw the negative inference that no other items may be added.” Potomac Abatement, Inc. v. Sanchez, 424 Md. 701, 712 (2012).

11
Adventist Healthcare v. Behramgreen
md · 2024 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Adventist Healthcare, Inc. v. Behram, 488 Md. 410, 432-34 (2024) (citation modified).

11
Griffin v. Lindseygreen
md · 2015 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Indeed, Maryland has long recognized the interpretive canon expressio unius est exclusio alterius – “the expression of one thing is the exclusion of another” – as a bedrock principle of statutory construction. 4 The majority disagrees with my characterization that it elevates the word “exclusive” into a “freestanding shield” and then, within the same paragraph, confirms that characterization. 15 See Griffin v. Lindsey, 444 Md. 278, 288 (2015).

11
Reichert v. Hornbeckgreen
mdctspecapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022In a child custody case, “[i]t is a bedrock principle that when the trial court makes a custody determination, it is required to evaluate each case on an individual basis in order to determine what is in the best interests of the child.” Reichert v. Hornbeck, 210 Md.

11
Ridley v. Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authoritygreen
ca1 · 2004 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Auth., 390 F.3d 65, 82 (1st Cir.2004) (“The bedrock principle of viewpoint neutrality demands that the state not suppress speech where the real rationale for the restriction is disagreement with the underlying ideology or perspective that the speech expresses.”).

11
Eid v. Dukegreen
md · 2003 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See Eid v. Duke, 373 Md. 2, 12 , 816 A.2d 844 (2003) (acknowledging Congress’ intention to create a broad preemption provision in the statute).

2013See Eid v. Duke, 373 Md. 2, 12 , 816 A.2d 844 (2003) (acknowledging Congress’ intention to create a broad preemption provision in the statute).

11
Attorney Grievance Commission v. Vanderlindegreen
md · 2001 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Because honesty is a bedrock standard for attorneys, this Court does not “attempt to distinguish between degrees of intentional dishonesty based upon convictions, testimonials or other factors.” Attorney Grievance Comm’n v. Vanderlinde, 364 Md. 376, 418 , 773 A.2d 463, 488 (2001).

2012Because honesty is a bedrock standard for attorneys, this Court does not “attempt to distinguish between degrees of intentional dishonesty based upon convictions, testimonials or other factors.” Attorney Grievance Comm’n v. Vanderlinde, 364 Md. 376, 418 , 773 A.2d 463, 488 (2001).

11
Attorney Grievance Commission v. Zdravkovichgreen
md · 2004 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Absent a showing of compelling extenuating circumstances justifying a lesser sanction, “[djisbarment ordinarily should be the sanction for intentional dishonest conduct.” Id.; see also Attorney Griev ance Comm’n v. Zdravkovich, 381 Md. 680, 704 , 852 A.2d 82, 96 (2004).

2012Absent a showing of compelling extenuating circumstances justifying a lesser sanction, “[djisbarment ordinarily should be the sanction for intentional dishonest conduct.” Id.; see also Attorney Griev ance Comm’n v. Zdravkovich, 381 Md. 680, 704 , 852 A.2d 82, 96 (2004).

11
Rohrbeck v. Rohrbeckgreen
md · 1989 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
Hudson v. Housing Authoritygreen
md · 2007 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
Cooley v. Stategreen
md · 2005 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11
Hensen v. Stategreen
mdctspecapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11
Oliver v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
11
Payton v. New Yorkgreen
scotus · 1980 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (15)

CaseCitedYears
Hof v. State green
md · 1995
2 sentences

2025Id. at 619-20 .

2023It is, therefore, a bedrock principle of our jurisprudence that “both the trial court and the jury must pass upon the voluntariness of a defendant’s confession.” Hof, 337 Md. at 604 .

22023–2025
Texas v. Johnson green
scotus · 1989
2 sentences

2016Indeed, the Bujno Court, quoting Texas v. Johnson, 491 U.S. 397, 414 , 109 S.Ct. 2533 , 105 L.Ed.2d 342 (1989), stated that "[i]f there is a bedrock principle underlying the First Amendment, it is that the government may not prohibit the expression of an idea simply because society finds the idea itself offensive or disagreeable.” Bujno, 86 Va. Cir. 32 .

2016Indeed, the Bujno Court, quoting Texas v. Johnson, 491 U.S. 397, 414 , 109 S.Ct. 2533 , 105 L.Ed.2d 342 (1989), stated that "[i]f there is a bedrock principle underlying the First Amendment, it is that the government may not prohibit the expression of an idea simply because society finds the idea itself offensive or disagreeable.” Bujno, 86 Va. Cir. 32 .

21993–2016
Proctor v. Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority green
md · 2010
2 sentences

2010Area Transit Auth., supra, 412 Md. 691, 709 , 990 A.2d 1048 (2010) (citing Bd. of Educ. v. Zimmer-Rubert, 409 Md. 200, 212 , 973 A.2d 233 (2009)); see also ARA Health Servs., 344 Md. at 92 , 685 A.2d 435 .

2010Area Transit Auth., supra, 412 Md. 691, 709 , 990 A.2d 1048 (2010) (citing Bd. of Educ. v. Zimmer-Rubert, 409 Md. 200, 212 , 973 A.2d 233 (2009)); see also ARA Health Servs., 344 Md. at 92 , 685 A.2d 435 .

22010–2010
BOARD OF ED. OF BALTIMORE CTY. v. Zimmer-Rubert green
md · 2009
2 sentences

2010Area Transit Auth., supra, 412 Md. 691, 709 , 990 A.2d 1048 (2010) (citing Bd. of Educ. v. Zimmer-Rubert, 409 Md. 200, 212 , 973 A.2d 233 (2009)); see also ARA Health Servs., 344 Md. at 92 , 685 A.2d 435 .

2010Area Transit Auth., supra, 412 Md. 691, 709 , 990 A.2d 1048 (2010) (citing Bd. of Educ. v. Zimmer-Rubert, 409 Md. 200, 212 , 973 A.2d 233 (2009)); see also ARA Health Servs., 344 Md. at 92 , 685 A.2d 435 .

22010–2010
Degren v. State green
md · 1999
2 sentences

2001In the case sub judice, the disputed comment did not “undermine[ ] the bedrock principle that a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty....” Degren, 352 Md. at 431 , 722 A.2d 887 .

2001In the case sub judice, the disputed comment did not “undermine[ ] the bedrock principle that a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty....” Degren, 352 Md. at 431 , 722 A.2d 887 .

22000–2001
Bujno v. Commonwealth neutral
vaccchesapeake · 2012
1 sentence

2016Indeed, the Bujno Court, quoting Texas v. Johnson, 491 U.S. 397, 414 , 109 S.Ct. 2533 , 105 L.Ed.2d 342 (1989), stated that "[i]f there is a bedrock principle underlying the First Amendment, it is that the government may not prohibit the expression of an idea simply because society finds the idea itself offensive or disagreeable.” Bujno, 86 Va. Cir. 32 .

12016–2016
Attorney Grievance Commission v. Kalin green
md · 2012
1 sentence

2013Gillespie, 206 Md.App. at 173 , 47 A.3d 1018 (citations omitted).

12013–2013
Arundel v. Whaley green
md · 2011
2 sentences

2013Armstead v. State, 195 Md.App. 599, 643 , 7 A.3d 169 (2010) (citation omitted), cert. denied, 418 Md. 191 , 13 A.3d 798 (2011).

2013Armstead v. State, 195 Md.App. 599, 643 , 7 A.3d 169 (2010) (citation omitted), cert. denied, 418 Md. 191 , 13 A.3d 798 (2011).

12013–2013
Armstead v. State green
mdctspecapp · 2010
2 sentences

2013Armstead v. State, 195 Md.App. 599, 643 , 7 A.3d 169 (2010) (citation omitted), cert. denied, 418 Md. 191 , 13 A.3d 798 (2011).

2013Armstead v. State, 195 Md.App. 599, 643 , 7 A.3d 169 (2010) (citation omitted), cert. denied, 418 Md. 191 , 13 A.3d 798 (2011).

12013–2013
CTY. COMMISSIONER FOR ST. MARY'S COUNTY v. Lacer green
md · 2006
12008–2008
Jacobs v. Flynn green
mdctspecapp · 2000
12007–2007
Bartholomee v. Casey green
mdctspecapp · 1994
12007–2007
Mayor of Baltimore City v. Valsamaki green
md · 2007
12007–2007
Ezenwa v. State green
mdctspecapp · 1990
12007–2007
Grimes v. Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc. green
md · 2001
12003–2003

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MD § Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 12-303 (4) MD § Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 3-602 (3) MD § Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 12-301 (3) MD § Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101 (3) MD § Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-108 (3) MD § Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-304 (3) MD § Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-518 (3) MD § Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. § 1-401 (3) MD § Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 14-120 (3) MD § Md. Code Ann., State Gov't § 12-104 (3) MD § Md. Code Ann., State Gov't § 12-106 (3) USC § 42u.s.c.9658 (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

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