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31 Maryland opinions name it 2 courts 1906–2026 4 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
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Felicia Dean v. Stephen McKinneygreen2 sentences2024As the Fourth Circuit has observed, “[s]ome things are so obviously unlawful that they don’t require detailed explanation[,] and sometimes the most obviously unlawful things happen so rarely that a case on point is itself an unusual thing.” Dean for & on behalf of Harkness v. McKinney, 976 F.3d 407, 417-18 (4th Cir. 2020) (citation omitted). 2024As the Fourth Circuit has observed, “[s]ome things are so obviously unlawful that they don’t require detailed explanation[,] and sometimes the most obviously unlawful things happen so rarely that a case on point is itself an unusual thing.” Dean for & on behalf of Harkness v. McKinney, 976 F.3d 407, 417-18 (4th Cir. 2020) (citation omitted). | 3 | 3 |
El Bey v. Moorish Science Temple of America, Inc.green2 sentences2006Temple of Am., 362 Md. 339, 354-55 , 765 A.2d 132, 140 (2001) (stating that while normally a trial court's decision to grant or deny injunctive relief is reviewed for an abuse of discretion, `no such deference [is given] when we find "an obvious error in the application of the principles of equity"') (quoting Western Md. 2006Temple of Am., 362 Md. 339, 354-55 , 765 A.2d 132, 140 (2001) (stating that while normally a trial court's decision to grant or deny injunctive relief is reviewed for an abuse of discretion, `no such deference [is given] when we find "an obvious error in the application of the principles of equity"') (quoting Western Md. | 3 | 3 |
Western Maryland Dairy, Inc. v. Chenowithgreen2 sentences2006Dairy, Inc. v. Chenowith, 180 Md. 236, 244 , 23 A.2d 660, 665 (1942)); Colandrea v. Wilde Lake Community Ass'n Inc., 361 Md. 371, 394 , 761 A.2d 899, 911 (2000)." Id. at 127, 803 A.2d at 534 . 2006Dairy, Inc. v. Chenowith, 180 Md. 236, 244 , 23 A.2d 660, 665 (1942)); Colandrea v. Wilde Lake Community Ass'n Inc., 361 Md. 371, 394 , 761 A.2d 899, 911 (2000)." Id. at 127, 803 A.2d at 534 . | 3 | 3 |
Colandrea v. Wilde Lake Community Ass'ngreen2 sentences2006Dairy, Inc. v. Chenowith, 180 Md. 236, 244 , 23 A.2d 660, 665 (1942)); Colandrea v. Wilde Lake Community Ass'n Inc., 361 Md. 371, 394 , 761 A.2d 899, 911 (2000)." Id. at 127, 803 A.2d at 534 . 2001We review the exercise of the trial court’s discretion to grant or deny a request for injunctive relief under an “abuse of discretion” standard (see Colandrea, 361 Md. at 394 , 761 A.2d *355 at 911 (citing State Dep’t of Health & Mental Hygiene v. Baltimore County, 281 Md. 548, 554 , 383 A.2d 51, 55 (1977))); however, we give no such deference when we find “an obvious error in the application of the principles of equity.” Western Md. | 2 | 3 |
Herod v. Stategreen2 sentences2001(Informant indicated that Lewis would travel to Tennessee for a “cook of PCP.” The police subsequently observed, among other things, Lewis keeping company with Jeff Malcolm, who had a prior Tennessee address and a history of PCP involvement.); see Potts, 300 Md. 567 , 479 A.2d 1335 (upholding search warrant based on a reliable informant’s tip and police corroboration); see also Herod v. State, 311 Md. 288, 295-96 , 534 A.2d 362 (1987) (discussing corroboration of informant’s tip); Shrout v. *334 State, 238 Md. 170 , 208 A.2d 585 (1965) (upholding search warrant based on tip of informant and po 2001(Informant indicated that Lewis would travel to Tennessee for a “cook of PCP.” The police subsequently observed, among other things, Lewis keeping company with Jeff Malcolm, who had a prior Tennessee address and a history of PCP involvement.); see Potts, 300 Md. 567 , 479 A.2d 1335 (upholding search warrant based on a reliable informant’s tip and police corroboration); see also Herod v. State, 311 Md. 288, 295-96 , 534 A.2d 362 (1987) (discussing corroboration of informant’s tip); Shrout v. *334 State, 238 Md. 170 , 208 A.2d 585 (1965) (upholding search warrant based on tip of informant and po | 2 | 2 |
Potts v. Stategreen2 sentences2001(Informant indicated that Lewis would travel to Tennessee for a “cook of PCP.” The police subsequently observed, among other things, Lewis keeping company with Jeff Malcolm, who had a prior Tennessee address and a history of PCP involvement.); see Potts, 300 Md. 567 , 479 A.2d 1335 (upholding search warrant based on a reliable informant’s tip and police corroboration); see also Herod v. State, 311 Md. 288, 295-96 , 534 A.2d 362 (1987) (discussing corroboration of informant’s tip); Shrout v. *334 State, 238 Md. 170 , 208 A.2d 585 (1965) (upholding search warrant based on tip of informant and po 2001(Informant indicated that Lewis would travel to Tennessee for a “cook of PCP.” The police subsequently observed, among other things, Lewis keeping company with Jeff Malcolm, who had a prior Tennessee address and a history of PCP involvement.); see Potts, 300 Md. 567 , 479 A.2d 1335 (upholding search warrant based on a reliable informant’s tip and police corroboration); see also Herod v. State, 311 Md. 288, 295-96 , 534 A.2d 362 (1987) (discussing corroboration of informant’s tip); Shrout v. *334 State, 238 Md. 170 , 208 A.2d 585 (1965) (upholding search warrant based on tip of informant and po | 2 | 2 |
Coleman v. Stategreen1 sentence2026As Coleman reveals, counsel’s failure to object to opposing testimony can be 15 unreasonable if it involves some obvious legal error. 434 Md. at 338 (noting that the law is “clear that admitted evidence of post-arrest silence violates due process of law” and finding accordingly that “the failure to object to the State’s numerous references to [Mr.] Coleman’s silence is an obvious error . . . and a reasonably competent attorney . . . would have raised an objection” (quoting Alston v. Garrison, 720 F.2d 812, 817 (4th Cir. 1983))). | 1 | 1 |
George Smith Alston v. Samuel P. Garrison, Rufus Edmisten, Attorney General of N.C.green1 sentence2026As Coleman reveals, counsel’s failure to object to opposing testimony can be 15 unreasonable if it involves some obvious legal error. 434 Md. at 338 (noting that the law is “clear that admitted evidence of post-arrest silence violates due process of law” and finding accordingly that “the failure to object to the State’s numerous references to [Mr.] Coleman’s silence is an obvious error . . . and a reasonably competent attorney . . . would have raised an objection” (quoting Alston v. Garrison, 720 F.2d 812, 817 (4th Cir. 1983))). | 1 | 1 |
Ehrlich v. Perezgreen2 sentences2017Temple of Am., Inc., 362 Md. 339, 354-55 , 765 A.2d 132, 140 (2001) (citations and internal quotation marks omitted); see also City of Bowie v. MIE Props., Inc., 398 Md. 657, 677 , 922 A.2d 509, 521 (2007) (“We generally review the issuance of an injunction by a trial court for an abuse of discretion.” (Citation omitted)). “[E]ven with respect to a discretionary matter, [however,] a trial court must exercise its discretion in accordance with correct legal standards.” Ehrlich v. Perez, 394 Md. 691, 708 , 908 A.2d 1220, 1230 (2006) (citation and internal quotation marks omitted). 2017Temple of Am., Inc., 362 Md. 339, 354-55 , 765 A.2d 132, 140 (2001) (citations and internal quotation marks omitted); see also City of Bowie v. MIE Props., Inc., 398 Md. 657, 677 , 922 A.2d 509, 521 (2007) (“We generally review the issuance of an injunction by a trial court for an abuse of discretion.” (Citation omitted)). “[E]ven with respect to a discretionary matter, [however,] a trial court must exercise its discretion in accordance with correct legal standards.” Ehrlich v. Perez, 394 Md. 691, 708 , 908 A.2d 1220, 1230 (2006) (citation and internal quotation marks omitted). | 1 | 1 |
City of Bowie v. MIE, Properties, Inc.green2 sentences2017Temple of Am., Inc., 362 Md. 339, 354-55 , 765 A.2d 132, 140 (2001) (citations and internal quotation marks omitted); see also City of Bowie v. MIE Props., Inc., 398 Md. 657, 677 , 922 A.2d 509, 521 (2007) (“We generally review the issuance of an injunction by a trial court for an abuse of discretion.” (Citation omitted)). “[E]ven with respect to a discretionary matter, [however,] a trial court must exercise its discretion in accordance with correct legal standards.” Ehrlich v. Perez, 394 Md. 691, 708 , 908 A.2d 1220, 1230 (2006) (citation and internal quotation marks omitted). 2017Temple of Am., Inc., 362 Md. 339, 354-55 , 765 A.2d 132, 140 (2001) (citations and internal quotation marks omitted); see also City of Bowie v. MIE Props., Inc., 398 Md. 657, 677 , 922 A.2d 509, 521 (2007) (“We generally review the issuance of an injunction by a trial court for an abuse of discretion.” (Citation omitted)). “[E]ven with respect to a discretionary matter, [however,] a trial court must exercise its discretion in accordance with correct legal standards.” Ehrlich v. Perez, 394 Md. 691, 708 , 908 A.2d 1220, 1230 (2006) (citation and internal quotation marks omitted). | 1 | 1 |
Central Cab Co. v. Clarkegreen2 sentences2010In Central Cab Company v. Clarke, 259 Md. 542, 551 , 270 A.2d 662, 667 (1970), for example, an attorney failed to notify his client that he had terminated representation of the client; the omission ultimately resulted in a default judgment against the client. 2010In Central Cab Company v. Clarke, 259 Md. 542, 551 , 270 A.2d 662, 667 (1970), for example, an attorney failed to notify his client that he had terminated representation of the client; the omission ultimately resulted in a default judgment against the client. | 1 | 1 |
State Department of Health & Mental Hygiene v. Baltimore Countygreen2 sentences2001We review the exercise of the trial court’s discretion to grant or deny a request for injunctive relief under an “abuse of discretion” standard (see Colandrea, 361 Md. at 394 , 761 A.2d *355 at 911 (citing State Dep’t of Health & Mental Hygiene v. Baltimore County, 281 Md. 548, 554 , 383 A.2d 51, 55 (1977))); however, we give no such deference when we find “an obvious error in the application of the principles of equity.” Western Md. 2001We review the exercise of the trial court’s discretion to grant or deny a request for injunctive relief under an “abuse of discretion” standard (see Colandrea, 361 Md. at 394 , 761 A.2d *355 at 911 (citing State Dep’t of Health & Mental Hygiene v. Baltimore County, 281 Md. 548, 554 , 383 A.2d 51, 55 (1977))); however, we give no such deference when we find “an obvious error in the application of the principles of equity.” Western Md. | 1 | 1 |
| Jones v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
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Paula McFarland v. Joan Yukinsgreen1 sentence2020But see McFarland v. Yukins, 356 F.3d 688, 707 (6th Cir. 2004) (finding adverse effect “where counsel fails to pursue a strong and obvious defense, when pursuit of that defense would have inculpated counsel’s other client, and where there is no countervailing benefit to the defendant from foregoing that defense or other explanation for counsel’s conduct”). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Frey v. Comptroller of the Treasury
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2 sentences2019Frey v. Comptroller , 422 Md. 111 , 187, 29 A.3d 475 , 519 (2011) (emphasis added). 2019The Court explained that, when the Tax Court reviews the Comptroller's decision declining to abate interest in an assessment, the court's review "is deferential to the tax collector's discretion[,]" and the court must consider whether "the [complaining] party has demonstrated with affirmative evidence that reasonable cause exists or that the tax collector's decision was an obvious error." Id. at 187, 29 A.3d 475 . | 2 | 2019–2019 |
Shrout v. State
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2 sentences2001(Informant indicated that Lewis would travel to Tennessee for a “cook of PCP.” The police subsequently observed, among other things, Lewis keeping company with Jeff Malcolm, who had a prior Tennessee address and a history of PCP involvement.); see Potts, 300 Md. 567 , 479 A.2d 1335 (upholding search warrant based on a reliable informant’s tip and police corroboration); see also Herod v. State, 311 Md. 288, 295-96 , 534 A.2d 362 (1987) (discussing corroboration of informant’s tip); Shrout v. *334 State, 238 Md. 170 , 208 A.2d 585 (1965) (upholding search warrant based on tip of informant and po 2001(Informant indicated that Lewis would travel to Tennessee for a “cook of PCP.” The police subsequently observed, among other things, Lewis keeping company with Jeff Malcolm, who had a prior Tennessee address and a history of PCP involvement.); see Potts, 300 Md. 567 , 479 A.2d 1335 (upholding search warrant based on a reliable informant’s tip and police corroboration); see also Herod v. State, 311 Md. 288, 295-96 , 534 A.2d 362 (1987) (discussing corroboration of informant’s tip); Shrout v. *334 State, 238 Md. 170 , 208 A.2d 585 (1965) (upholding search warrant based on tip of informant and po | 2 | 1988–2001 |
Latrobe v. Dietrich
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2 sentences1976This requirement is founded upon an obvious principle of justice.” 114 Md. at 21 , 78 A. at 988 . 1976This requirement is founded upon an obvious principle of justice.” 114 Md. at 21 , 78 A. at 988 . | 2 | 1926–1976 |
Ray v. State
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2 sentences2017As the Court of Special Appeals noted: "The court reporter made an obvious error in transcription and wrote ‘un-executed incarceration' instead of ‘on executed incarceration.' All parties were in absolute agreement that the judge said ‘on executed incarceration,’ exactly as it was written in the formal Memorandum.” Ray v. State, 230 Md.App. 157 , 192 n.4, 146 A.3d 1157 , 1177 n.4 (2016). 2 . 2017As the Court of Special Appeals noted: "The court reporter made an obvious error in transcription and wrote ‘un-executed incarceration' instead of ‘on executed incarceration.' All parties were in absolute agreement that the judge said ‘on executed incarceration,’ exactly as it was written in the formal Memorandum.” Ray v. State, 230 Md.App. 157 , 192 n.4, 146 A.3d 1157 , 1177 n.4 (2016). 2 . | 1 | 2017–2017 |
State Commission on Human Relations v. Talbot County Detention Center
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2 sentences2006Dairy, Inc. v. Chenowith, 180 Md. 236, 244 , 23 A.2d 660, 665 (1942)); Colandrea v. Wilde Lake Community Ass’n Inc., 361 Md. 371, 394 , 761 A.2d 899, 911 (2000).” Id. at 127, 803 A.2d at 534 . 2006Dairy, Inc. v. Chenowith, 180 Md. 236, 244 , 23 A.2d 660, 665 (1942)); Colandrea v. Wilde Lake Community Ass'n Inc., 361 Md. 371, 394 , 761 A.2d 899, 911 (2000)." Id. at 127, 803 A.2d at 534 . | 1 | 2006–2006 |
Cecil v. Cecil
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2 sentences2004It is also a most obvious principle of justice, that no man ought to be bound by proceedings to which he was a stranger." Cecil v. Cecil, 19 Md. 72, 79 , 1862 WL 2345 , *5 (1862). 2004It is also a most obvious principle of justice, that no man ought to be bound by proceedings to which he was a stranger.” Cecil v. Cecil, 19 Md. 72, 79 , 1862 WL 2345 , *5 (1862). | 1 | 2004–2004 |
Parklane Hosiery Co. v. Shore
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2 sentences2004Thus, in its most rigid form, “the mutuality requirement provided a party who had litigated and lost in a previous action an opportunity to relitigate identical issues with new parties.” Parklane Hosiery, 439 U.S. at 327 , 99 S.Ct. at 649 , 58 L.Ed.2d at 559-560 . 2004Thus, in its most rigid form, “the mutuality requirement provided a party who had litigated and lost in a previous action an opportunity to relitigate identical issues with new parties.” Parklane Hosiery, 439 U.S. at 327 , 99 S.Ct. at 649 , 58 L.Ed.2d at 559-560 . | 1 | 2004–2004 |
Malcolm v. State
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2 sentences2001When one of these factors was lacking, the others were stronger, so that probable cause could be determined by “the totality of the circumstances.” In Malcolm v. State, 314 Md. 221, 232 , 550 A.2d 670 (1988), the Court of Appeals emphasized that “every aspect of the informant’s detailed tip was corroborated prior to the search, with the obvious exception of the drug distribution.” Id. 2001When one of these factors was lacking, the others were stronger, so that probable cause could be determined by “the totality of the circumstances.” In Malcolm v. State, 314 Md. 221, 232 , 550 A.2d 670 (1988), the Court of Appeals emphasized that “every aspect of the informant’s detailed tip was corroborated prior to the search, with the obvious exception of the drug distribution.” Id. | 1 | 2001–2001 |
Bartholomee v. Casey
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2 sentences2001The [trial] court properly struck the testimony and excluded any further surprise evidence from the paramedic on that subject.” “Maryland law is well settled that a trial court has broad discretion to fashion a remedy based on a party’s failure to abide by the rules of discovery.” Bartholomee v. Casey, 103 Md.App. 34, 48 , 651 A.2d 908 (1994)(citing Taliaferro v. State, 295 Md. 376, 398 , 456 A.2d 29 (1983)). 2001The [trial] court properly struck the testimony and excluded any further surprise evidence from the paramedic on that subject.” “Maryland law is well settled that a trial court has broad discretion to fashion a remedy based on a party’s failure to abide by the rules of discovery.” Bartholomee v. Casey, 103 Md.App. 34, 48 , 651 A.2d 908 (1994)(citing Taliaferro v. State, 295 Md. 376, 398 , 456 A.2d 29 (1983)). | 1 | 2001–2001 |
Taliaferro v. State
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2 sentences2001The [trial] court properly struck the testimony and excluded any further surprise evidence from the paramedic on that subject.” “Maryland law is well settled that a trial court has broad discretion to fashion a remedy based on a party’s failure to abide by the rules of discovery.” Bartholomee v. Casey, 103 Md.App. 34, 48 , 651 A.2d 908 (1994)(citing Taliaferro v. State, 295 Md. 376, 398 , 456 A.2d 29 (1983)). 2001The [trial] court properly struck the testimony and excluded any further surprise evidence from the paramedic on that subject.” “Maryland law is well settled that a trial court has broad discretion to fashion a remedy based on a party’s failure to abide by the rules of discovery.” Bartholomee v. Casey, 103 Md.App. 34, 48 , 651 A.2d 908 (1994)(citing Taliaferro v. State, 295 Md. 376, 398 , 456 A.2d 29 (1983)). | 1 | 2001–2001 |
Moon v. State
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2 sentences1993Relying on Moon v. State, 300 Md. 354 , 478 A.2d 695 (1984), cert. denied, 469 U.S. 1207 , 105 S.Ct. 1170 , 84 L.Ed.2d 321 (1985), Chapman argues that there was an obvious error on the face of the affidavit and, as such, it “cannot be said to have such indicia of reliability as would justify the abridgement of [his] right under the State and federal constitutions.” We disagree and reject his contention. 1993Relying on Moon v. State, 300 Md. 354 , 478 A.2d 695 (1984), cert. denied, 469 U.S. 1207 , 105 S.Ct. 1170 , 84 L.Ed.2d 321 (1985), Chapman argues that there was an obvious error on the face of the affidavit and, as such, it “cannot be said to have such indicia of reliability as would justify the abridgement of [his] right under the State and federal constitutions.” We disagree and reject his contention. | 1 | 1993–1993 |
United States v. Rojas-Contreras
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1 sentence1993Relying on Moon v. State, 300 Md. 354 , 478 A.2d 695 (1984), cert. denied, 469 U.S. 1207 , 105 S.Ct. 1170 , 84 L.Ed.2d 321 (1985), Chapman argues that there was an obvious error on the face of the affidavit and, as such, it “cannot be said to have such indicia of reliability as would justify the abridgement of [his] right under the State and federal constitutions.” We disagree and reject his contention. | 1 | 1993–1993 |
Maryland v. Moon
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1 sentence1993Relying on Moon v. State, 300 Md. 354 , 478 A.2d 695 (1984), cert. denied, 469 U.S. 1207 , 105 S.Ct. 1170 , 84 L.Ed.2d 321 (1985), Chapman argues that there was an obvious error on the face of the affidavit and, as such, it “cannot be said to have such indicia of reliability as would justify the abridgement of [his] right under the State and federal constitutions.” We disagree and reject his contention. | 1 | 1993–1993 |
Angel v. United States
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1 sentence1993Relying on Moon v. State, 300 Md. 354 , 478 A.2d 695 (1984), cert. denied, 469 U.S. 1207 , 105 S.Ct. 1170 , 84 L.Ed.2d 321 (1985), Chapman argues that there was an obvious error on the face of the affidavit and, as such, it “cannot be said to have such indicia of reliability as would justify the abridgement of [his] right under the State and federal constitutions.” We disagree and reject his contention. | 1 | 1993–1993 |
Reynolds v. State
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2 sentences1992In Reynolds v. State, 219 Md. 319, 324 , 149 A.2d 774 (1959), the Court of Appeals was faced with an instructional error that did not fully define or explain the very offenses with which the defendant had been charged. 1992In Reynolds v. State, 219 Md. 319, 324 , 149 A.2d 774 (1959), the Court of Appeals was faced with an instructional error that did not fully define or explain the very offenses with which the defendant had been charged. | 1 | 1992–1992 |
State v. Hutchinson
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2 sentences1991State v. Hutchinson, 287 Md. 198, 218 , 411 A.2d 1035 (1980) (Smith, J. dissenting). 1991State v. Hutchinson, 287 Md. 198, 218 , 411 A.2d 1035 (1980) (Smith, J. dissenting). | 1 | 1991–1991 |
Estelle v. Smith
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2 sentences1983The final sentencing authority rests with the trial judge. [3] It is important to note that one of the three questions the sentencing jury in Texas must answer affirmatively before imposing the death penalty is "`whether there is a probability that the defendant would commit criminal acts of violence that would constitute a continuing threat to society.'" Estelle v. Smith, 451 U.S. 454, 458 , 101 S.Ct. 1866 , 68 L.Ed.2d 359 (1981). [4] We pointed out in Bedford for the benefit of the generation of attorneys admitted to the bar in the last thirty years that it was long customary for counsel to 1983The final sentencing authority rests with the trial judge. [3] It is important to note that one of the three questions the sentencing jury in Texas must answer affirmatively before imposing the death penalty is "`whether there is a probability that the defendant would commit criminal acts of violence that would constitute a continuing threat to society.'" Estelle v. Smith, 451 U.S. 454, 458 , 101 S.Ct. 1866 , 68 L.Ed.2d 359 (1981). [4] We pointed out in Bedford for the benefit of the generation of attorneys admitted to the bar in the last thirty years that it was long customary for counsel to | 1 | 1983–1983 |
| Epps v. State green | 1 | 1977–1977 |
| State v. Lawless green | 1 | 1977–1977 |
| Gambrill v. Schooley green | 1 | 1973–1973 |
| Domchick v. Greenbelt Consumer Services, Inc. green | 1 | 1973–1973 |
| Peurifoy v. Congressional Motors, Inc. green | 1 | 1973–1973 |
| United States v. Marion green | 1 | 1973–1973 |
| State v. Hamilton green | 1 | 1973–1973 |
| Miranda v. Arizona green | 1 | 1972–1972 |
| Barnett v. State green | 1 | 1971–1971 |
| Baltimore & Ohio Railroad v. Breinig ex rel.Bitter green | 1 | 1934–1934 |
| Foley v. Crow green | 1 | 1926–1926 |
| Baltimore, Chesapeake & Atlantic Ry. Co. v. County Commissioners neutral | 1 | 1906–1906 |
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.
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.