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minimum standard in Mississippi

28 Mississippi opinions name it 2 courts 1967–2020 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Mississippi 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 (16)

CaseFollowedCited
Downey v. Stategreen
miss · 2014 · cited in 6 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2015–2020
2 sentences

2020Const. art. 3, § 26; see also Downey v. State, 144 So. 3d 146, 152 (¶9) (Miss. 2014) (“Davis does not require Mississippi to follow the minimum standard that the federal government has set for itself.

2019Four years later, however, our Supreme Court stated that the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in “Davis does not require Mississippi to follow the minimum standard that the federal government has set for itself.” Downey v. State, 144 So. 3d 146, 151 (¶9) (Miss. 2014).

66
Kelley v. Fredericgreen
miss · 1990 · cited in 4 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1993–2010
2 sentences

2010And, as discussed in more detail in 6 Drummond v. Buckley, 627 So. 2d 264, 268 (Miss. 1993) (citing Kelley v. Frederic, 573 So. 2d 1385, 1387 (Miss. 1990); Palmer v. Biloxi Reg'l Med.

2005Kelley v. Frederic, 573 So.2d 1385, 1387 (Miss.1990); Palmer v. Biloxi Reg'l Med.

44
State v. Quitman Countygreen
miss · 2001 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2003–2005
2 sentences

2005See State v. Quitman County, 807 So.2d 401, 408-09 (Miss.2001) ( "Quitman I" ).

2003See State v. Quitman County, 807 So.2d 401, 408-09 (Miss. 2001) (“Quitman I”).

22
In Re Koestler for Benefit of Koestlergreen
miss · 1992 · cited in 3 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1994–1997
2 sentences

1997The Act but reinforces the point when it empowers the parties to contract for coverage `over the minimum requirement.'" Koestler, 608 So.2d at 1263 .

1994The Act but reinforces the point when it empowers the parties to contract for coverage "over the minimum requirement." Koestler, 608 So.2d at 1263 .

13
Drummond v. Buckleygreen
miss · 1993 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1997–2010
2 sentences

2010And, as discussed in more detail in 6 Drummond v. Buckley, 627 So. 2d 264, 268 (Miss. 1993) (citing Kelley v. Frederic, 573 So. 2d 1385, 1387 (Miss. 1990); Palmer v. Biloxi Reg'l Med.

1997Id. at 268 . ¶38.

12
Phillips by and Through Phillips v. Hullgreen
miss · 1987 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1993–2003
2 sentences

2003Kelley v. Frederic, 573 So.2d 1385, 1387 (Miss.1990); Palmer v. Biloxi Regional Medical Center, Inc., 564 So.2d 1346, 1354-55 (Miss.1990); Phillips By and Through Phillips v. Hull, 516 So.2d 488, 491 (Miss.1987); Cole v. Wiggins, 487 So.2d 203, 205 (Miss.1986). "[I]n a medical malpractice action, negligence cannot be established without medical testimony that the defendant failed to use ordinary skill and care." Hull, 516 So.2d at 491 ; see also Walker v. Skiwski, 529 So.2d 184, 187 (Miss.1988) ("Our general rule is that *439 the negligence of a physician may be established only by expert medi

2003Kelley v. Frederic, 573 So.2d 1385, 1387 (Miss.1990); Palmer v. Biloxi Regional Medical Center, Inc., 564 So.2d 1346, 1354-55 (Miss.1990); Phillips By and Through Phillips v. Hull, 516 So.2d 488, 491 (Miss.1987); Cole v. Wiggins, 487 So.2d 203, 205 (Miss.1986). "[I]n a medical malpractice action, negligence cannot be established without medical testimony that the defendant failed to use ordinary skill and care." Hull, 516 So.2d at 491 ; see also Walker v. Skiwski, 529 So.2d 184, 187 (Miss.1988) ("Our general rule is that *439 the negligence of a physician may be established only by expert medi

12
Palmer v. Biloxi Regional Medical Center, Inc.green
miss · 1990 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1993–2003
2 sentences

2003Kelley v. Frederic, 573 So.2d 1385, 1387 (Miss.1990); Palmer v. Biloxi Regional Medical Center, Inc., 564 So.2d 1346, 1354-55 (Miss.1990); Phillips By and Through Phillips v. Hull, 516 So.2d 488, 491 (Miss.1987); Cole v. Wiggins, 487 So.2d 203, 205 (Miss.1986). "[I]n a medical malpractice action, negligence cannot be established without medical testimony that the defendant failed to use ordinary skill and care." Hull, 516 So.2d at 491 ; see also Walker v. Skiwski, 529 So.2d 184, 187 (Miss.1988) ("Our general rule is that *439 the negligence of a physician may be established only by expert medi

1993Kelley v. Frederic, 573 So.2d 1385, 1387 (Miss. 1990); Palmer, 564 So.2d at 1355 ; Phillips, 516 So.2d at 491 .

12
Harris Ex Rel. Harris v. McCraygreen
miss · 2003 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009Id. at 196(¶ 29) (McRae, P.J., dissenting).

11
Mississippi Dept. of Transp. v. Cargilegreen
miss · 2003 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007As in Jones , MDOT has a duty to warn of dangerous conditions if given notice, either actual or constructive, of a dangerous condition." Accordingly, "[i]mmunity for discretionary duties is granted only when ordinary care is used." Cargile, 847 So.2d at 269 (¶ 44) (citing Brewer v. Burdette, 768 So.2d 920 (Miss.2000)).

11
Walker by and Through Walker v. Skiwskigreen
miss · 1988 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003Kelley v. Frederic, 573 So.2d 1385, 1387 (Miss.1990); Palmer v. Biloxi Regional Medical Center, Inc., 564 So.2d 1346, 1354-55 (Miss.1990); Phillips By and Through Phillips v. Hull, 516 So.2d 488, 491 (Miss.1987); Cole v. Wiggins, 487 So.2d 203, 205 (Miss.1986). "[I]n a medical malpractice action, negligence cannot be established without medical testimony that the defendant failed to use ordinary skill and care." Hull, 516 So.2d at 491 ; see also Walker v. Skiwski, 529 So.2d 184, 187 (Miss.1988) ("Our general rule is that *439 the negligence of a physician may be established only by expert medi

11
Cole v. Wigginsgreen
miss · 1986 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003Kelley v. Frederic, 573 So.2d 1385, 1387 (Miss.1990); Palmer v. Biloxi Regional Medical Center, Inc., 564 So.2d 1346, 1354-55 (Miss.1990); Phillips By and Through Phillips v. Hull, 516 So.2d 488, 491 (Miss.1987); Cole v. Wiggins, 487 So.2d 203, 205 (Miss.1986). "[I]n a medical malpractice action, negligence cannot be established without medical testimony that the defendant failed to use ordinary skill and care." Hull, 516 So.2d at 491 ; see also Walker v. Skiwski, 529 So.2d 184, 187 (Miss.1988) ("Our general rule is that *439 the negligence of a physician may be established only by expert medi

11
Porter v. Shelter General Insurancegreen
mssd · 1988 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
1 sentence

1994See also Porter v. Shelter General Insurance Co., 678 F. Supp. 151, 152-53 (S.D.Miss. 1988); Williams v. Buckelew, 246 So.2d 58, 68 (La.

11
Williams v. Buckelewgreen
lactapp · 1971 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
1 sentence

1994See also Porter v. Shelter General Insurance Co., 678 F. Supp. 151, 152-53 (S.D.Miss. 1988); Williams v. Buckelew, 246 So.2d 58, 68 (La.

11
State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co. v. Acostagreen
miss · 1985 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
1 sentence

1992See, e.g., State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Acosta, 479 So.2d 1089 (Miss. 1985); State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Scitzs, 394 So.2d 1371, 1372-73 (Miss. 1981); see also, Tucker v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co., 609 F. Supp. 1574, 1580 (S.D.Miss. 1985).

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Tucker v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.green
mssd · 1985 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
1 sentence

1992See, e.g., State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Acosta, 479 So.2d 1089 (Miss. 1985); State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Scitzs, 394 So.2d 1371, 1372-73 (Miss. 1981); see also, Tucker v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co., 609 F. Supp. 1574, 1580 (S.D.Miss. 1985).

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State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co. v. Scitzsgreen
miss · 1981 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
1 sentence

1992See, e.g., State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Acosta, 479 So.2d 1089 (Miss. 1985); State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Scitzs, 394 So.2d 1371, 1372-73 (Miss. 1981); see also, Tucker v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co., 609 F. Supp. 1574, 1580 (S.D.Miss. 1985).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Mississippi. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
LW v. McComb Separate Mun. School Dist. green
miss · 1999
2 sentences

2003"Miss.Code Ann. § 11-46-9 requires a minimum standard of ordinary care." Jones, 744 So.2d at 263 (quoting L.W., 754 So.2d at 1141 ). [7] "[P]ublic schools have a responsibility to provide a safe environment for students; therefore ordinary care and reasonable steps must be taken to minimize risk to students....

2001Code Ann. § 11-46-9 requires a minimum standard of ordinary care." Jones, 744 So.2d at 263 (quoting L.W., 754 So.2d at 1141 ).7 "[P]ublic schools have a responsibility to provide a safe environment for students; therefore ordinary care and reasonable steps must be taken to minimize risk to students ....

22001–2003
Stewart Ex Rel. Womack v. City of Jackson green
miss · 2002
2 sentences

2003In other words, ordinary care must have been used before a school can use the statutory shield of immunity." Stewart, 804 So.2d at 1049 (quoting Pearl Pub.

2001In other words, ordinary care must have been used before a school can use the statutory shield of immunity." Stewart, 804 So.2d at 1049 (quoting Pearl Pub.

22001–2003
Jones v. Mississippi Dept. of Transp. green
miss · 1999
2 sentences

2003"Miss.Code Ann. § 11-46-9 requires a minimum standard of ordinary care." Jones, 744 So.2d at 263 (quoting L.W., 754 So.2d at 1141 ). [7] "[P]ublic schools have a responsibility to provide a safe environment for students; therefore ordinary care and reasonable steps must be taken to minimize risk to students....

2001Code Ann. § 11-46-9 requires a minimum standard of ordinary care." Jones, 744 So.2d at 263 (quoting L.W., 754 So.2d at 1141 ).7 "[P]ublic schools have a responsibility to provide a safe environment for students; therefore ordinary care and reasonable steps must be taken to minimize risk to students ....

22001–2003
Smith v. Robbins green
scotus · 2000
2 sentences

2001Regarding the procedure Hughes's counsel followed, the Fifth Circuit noted that [I]f Hughes's counsel followed a procedure that "afford[ed] adequate and effective appellate review to indigent defendants" and therefore "reasonably ensure[d] that an indigent's appeal [would] be resolved in a way that [was] related to the merit of that appeal," Robbins , 528 U.S. [259] at [276], 120 *1254 S.Ct. [746] at 758, [ 145 L.Ed.2d 756 ], he was not constructively denied appellate counsel.

1999Regarding the procedure Hughes's counsel followed, the Fifth Circuit noted that [I]f Hughes's counsel followed a procedure that "afford[ed] adequate and effective appellate review to indigent defendants" and therefore "reasonably ensure[d] that an indigent's appeal [would] be resolved in a way that [was] related to the merit of that appeal," Robbins, --- U.S. at ----, 120 S.Ct. at 758 , he was not constructively denied appellate counsel.

21999–2001
California Federal Savings & Loan Ass'n v. Guerra green
scotus · 1987
2 sentences

2015In some instances, depending on the provision, the United States Supreme Court’s interpretation of a constitutional right or standard can be considered as a floor, and our interpretation of a similar right under the Mississippi Constitution can create a ceiling, so long as it- does not pose a conflict.' See California Federal Savings & Loan Ass’n. v. Guerra, 479 U.S. 272, 280 , 107 S.Ct. 683, 689 , 93 L.Ed.2d 613 (1987) (holding that a a state’s pregnancy discrimination law can go beyond the requirements of the federal Title VII); Downey v. State, 144 So.3d 146, 151 (Miss.2014) (“[Supreme Cour

2015In some instances, depending on the provision, the United States Supreme Court’s interpretation of a constitutional right or standard can be considered as a floor, and our interpretation of a similar right under the Mississippi Constitution can create a ceiling, so long as it- does not pose a conflict.' See California Federal Savings & Loan Ass’n. v. Guerra, 479 U.S. 272, 280 , 107 S.Ct. 683, 689 , 93 L.Ed.2d 613 (1987) (holding that a a state’s pregnancy discrimination law can go beyond the requirements of the federal Title VII); Downey v. State, 144 So.3d 146, 151 (Miss.2014) (“[Supreme Cour

12015–2015
Gagnon v. Scarpelli red
scotus · 1973
2 sentences

2011First outlined by the Supreme Court in Gagnon, 411 U.S. at 790 , 93 S.Ct. 1756 , the Mississippi Supreme Court has held that there is no per se right to an appointed attorney at revocation hearings, but the appointment of an attorney is to be made on a case-by-case basis.

2011First outlined by the Supreme Court in Gagnon, 411 U.S. at 790 , 93 S.Ct. 1756 , the Mississippi Supreme Court has held that there is no per se right to an appointed attorney at revocation hearings, but the appointment of an attorney is to be made on a case-by-case basis.

12011–2011
Brewer v. Burdette green
miss · 2000
1 sentence

2007As in Jones , MDOT has a duty to warn of dangerous conditions if given notice, either actual or constructive, of a dangerous condition." Accordingly, "[i]mmunity for discretionary duties is granted only when ordinary care is used." Cargile, 847 So.2d at 269 (¶ 44) (citing Brewer v. Burdette, 768 So.2d 920 (Miss.2000)).

12007–2007
Rogers v. Rogers green
miss · 1995
1 sentence

2007Rogers, 662 So.2d at 1115 .

12007–2007
Geier v. American Honda Motor Co. green
scotus · 2000
1 sentence

2000Id. at 868-870 .

12000–2000
Freightliner Corp. v. Myrick green
scotus · 1995
2 sentences

1997Freightliner Corp. v. Myrick, 514 U.S. 280, 283-84 , 115 S.Ct. 1483, 1485-86 , 131 L.Ed.2d 385 (1995).

1997Freightliner Corp. v. Myrick, 514 U.S. 280, 283-84 , 115 S.Ct. 1483, 1485-86 , 131 L.Ed.2d 385 (1995).

11997–1997
Roberts v. Mississippi Power & Light Co. green
miss · 1942
2 sentences

1967Whereas a height of 13 1/2 feet from the ground was considered to be adequate for an electric line in 1942 (Roberts v. Mississippi *357 Power & Light Company, 193 Miss. 627 , 10 So.2d 542 (1942), the Legislature of Mississippi amended section 2778, Mississippi Code of 1942, by Chapter 418, Laws 1962, so as to require electric companies in all cases to construct lines so as to meet specifications of the National Electric Safety Code as a minimum requirement.

1967Whereas a height of 13 1/2 feet from the ground was considered to be adequate for an electric line in 1942 (Roberts v. Mississippi *357 Power & Light Company, 193 Miss. 627 , 10 So.2d 542 (1942), the Legislature of Mississippi amended section 2778, Mississippi Code of 1942, by Chapter 418, Laws 1962, so as to require electric companies in all cases to construct lines so as to meet specifications of the National Electric Safety Code as a minimum requirement.

11967–1967

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 11-46-9 (4) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 83-11-101 (4) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 11-46-1 (3) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 11-46-3 (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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