stare decisis doctrine (Arkansas) · Go Syfert
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stare decisis doctrine in Arkansas

27 Arkansas opinions name it 2 courts 1893–2021 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Arkansas 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Parish v. Pittsred
ark · 1968 · cited in 5 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 1998–2006
2 sentences

2006Today's decision effectively changes what the law has been for thirteen years under Davlin v. State, supra , and does so without any reference to the doctrine of stare decisis. and the threshold inquiry that must precede a decision to overturn precedent: "[P]recedent governs until it gives a result patently wrong, so manifestly unjust, that a break becomes unavoidable." Zinger v. Terrell, 336 Ark. 423, 430 , 985 S.W.2d 737, 741 (1999); see McGhee v. State, 334 Ark. 543 , 975 S.W.2d 834 (1989) (citing Parish v. Pitts, 244 Ark. 1239 , 429 S.W.2d 45 (1968)).

2006Today's decision effectively changes what the law has been for thirteen years under Davlin v. State, supra , and does so without any reference to the doctrine of stare decisis. and the threshold inquiry that must precede a decision to overturn precedent: "[P]recedent governs until it gives a result patently wrong, so manifestly unjust, that a break becomes unavoidable." Zinger v. Terrell, 336 Ark. 423, 430 , 985 S.W.2d 737, 741 (1999); see McGhee v. State, 334 Ark. 543 , 975 S.W.2d 834 (1989) (citing Parish v. Pitts, 244 Ark. 1239 , 429 S.W.2d 45 (1968)).

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Chamberlin v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurancegreen
ark · 2001 · cited in 2 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2018
2 sentences

2018In Chamberlin v. State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Company, 343 Ark. 392 , 36 S.W.3d 281 (2001), this court described the dictates of stare decisis as follows: Under the doctrine of stare decisis, we are bound to follow prior case law.

2018In Chamberlin v. State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Company, 343 Ark. 392 , 36 S.W.3d 281 (2001), this court described the dictates of stare decisis as follows: Under the doctrine of stare decisis, we are bound to follow prior case law.

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Davis v. Parhamgreen
ark · 2005 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See Davis v. Parham, 362 Ark. 352 , 208 S.W.3d 162 (2005). 11 Cite as 2013 Ark. 499 [t]he purpose of the Tennessee HELP Program is to provide efficient response to highway incidents that impede traffic flow along the urban freeways in the State’s larger urban areas.

2013See Davis v. Parham, 362 Ark. 352 , 208 S.W.3d 162 (2005). 11 Cite as 2013 Ark. 499 [t]he purpose of the Tennessee HELP Program is to provide efficient response to highway incidents that impede traffic flow along the urban freeways in the State’s larger urban areas.

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Nowicki v. Piguegreen
ark · 2013 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013See Davis v. Parham, 362 Ark. 352 , 208 S.W.3d 162 (2005). 11 Cite as 2013 Ark. 499 [t]he purpose of the Tennessee HELP Program is to provide efficient response to highway incidents that impede traffic flow along the urban freeways in the State’s larger urban areas.

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Cluck v. Stategreen
ark · 2006 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See Cluck v. State, 365 Ark. 166, 179 , 226 S.W.3d 780, 790 (2006) NOTES [1] The circuit court had earlier denied the same motion regarding Rule 403 and Rule 404(b) prior to a mistrial of the first trial that occurred during voir dire.

2009See Cluck v. State, 365 Ark. 166, 179 , 226 S.W.3d 780, 790 (2006) NOTES [1] The circuit court had earlier denied the same motion regarding Rule 403 and Rule 404(b) prior to a mistrial of the first trial that occurred during voir dire.

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Tharp v. Stategreen
arkctapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006NOTES [1] The parties stipulated to the fact that the search was lawful. [1] "We have, however, zealously guarded the rights of accused persons to have the State's evidence strictly confined to the issues surrounding the offense charged to insure that no one is convicted because he has committed offenses other than that for which he is on trial or because he is of bad character and addicted to crime." Akins v. State, 330 Ark. 228, 235 , 955 S.W.2d 483, 487 (1997) (citing Tarkington v. State, 250 Ark. 972 , 469 S.W.2d 93 (1971)). [2] See Swift v. State, 363 Ark. 496 , 215 S.W.3d 619 (2005) (Han

2006NOTES [1] The parties stipulated to the fact that the search was lawful. [1] "We have, however, zealously guarded the rights of accused persons to have the State's evidence strictly confined to the issues surrounding the offense charged to insure that no one is convicted because he has committed offenses other than that for which he is on trial or because he is of bad character and addicted to crime." Akins v. State, 330 Ark. 228, 235 , 955 S.W.2d 483, 487 (1997) (citing Tarkington v. State, 250 Ark. 972 , 469 S.W.2d 93 (1971)). [2] See Swift v. State, 363 Ark. 496 , 215 S.W.3d 619 (2005) (Han

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McGhee v. Stategreen
ark · 1998 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Today's decision effectively changes what the law has been for thirteen years under Davlin v. State, supra , and does so without any reference to the doctrine of stare decisis. and the threshold inquiry that must precede a decision to overturn precedent: "[P]recedent governs until it gives a result patently wrong, so manifestly unjust, that a break becomes unavoidable." Zinger v. Terrell, 336 Ark. 423, 430 , 985 S.W.2d 737, 741 (1999); see McGhee v. State, 334 Ark. 543 , 975 S.W.2d 834 (1989) (citing Parish v. Pitts, 244 Ark. 1239 , 429 S.W.2d 45 (1968)).

2006Today's decision effectively changes what the law has been for thirteen years under Davlin v. State, supra , and does so without any reference to the doctrine of stare decisis. and the threshold inquiry that must precede a decision to overturn precedent: "[P]recedent governs until it gives a result patently wrong, so manifestly unjust, that a break becomes unavoidable." Zinger v. Terrell, 336 Ark. 423, 430 , 985 S.W.2d 737, 741 (1999); see McGhee v. State, 334 Ark. 543 , 975 S.W.2d 834 (1989) (citing Parish v. Pitts, 244 Ark. 1239 , 429 S.W.2d 45 (1968)).

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Akins v. Stategreen
ark · 1997 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006“We have, however, zealously guarded the rights of accused persons to have the State’s evidence stricdy confined to the issues surrounding the offense charged to insure that no one is convicted because he has committed offenses other than that for which he is on trial or because he is of bad character and addicted to crime.” Akins v. State, 330 Ark. 228, 235 , 955 S.W.2d 483, 487 (1997) (citing Tarkington v. State, 250 Ark. 972 , 469 S.W.2d 93 (1971)).

2006“We have, however, zealously guarded the rights of accused persons to have the State’s evidence stricdy confined to the issues surrounding the offense charged to insure that no one is convicted because he has committed offenses other than that for which he is on trial or because he is of bad character and addicted to crime.” Akins v. State, 330 Ark. 228, 235 , 955 S.W.2d 483, 487 (1997) (citing Tarkington v. State, 250 Ark. 972 , 469 S.W.2d 93 (1971)).

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Zinger v. Terrellgreen
ark · 1999 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Today's decision effectively changes what the law has been for thirteen years under Davlin v. State, supra , and does so without any reference to the doctrine of stare decisis. and the threshold inquiry that must precede a decision to overturn precedent: "[P]recedent governs until it gives a result patently wrong, so manifestly unjust, that a break becomes unavoidable." Zinger v. Terrell, 336 Ark. 423, 430 , 985 S.W.2d 737, 741 (1999); see McGhee v. State, 334 Ark. 543 , 975 S.W.2d 834 (1989) (citing Parish v. Pitts, 244 Ark. 1239 , 429 S.W.2d 45 (1968)).

2006Today's decision effectively changes what the law has been for thirteen years under Davlin v. State, supra , and does so without any reference to the doctrine of stare decisis. and the threshold inquiry that must precede a decision to overturn precedent: "[P]recedent governs until it gives a result patently wrong, so manifestly unjust, that a break becomes unavoidable." Zinger v. Terrell, 336 Ark. 423, 430 , 985 S.W.2d 737, 741 (1999); see McGhee v. State, 334 Ark. 543 , 975 S.W.2d 834 (1989) (citing Parish v. Pitts, 244 Ark. 1239 , 429 S.W.2d 45 (1968)).

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Scamardo v. Jaggersgreen
ark · 2004 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (2)

CaseNegativeCited
Parish v. Pittsred
ark · 1968 · cited in 5 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 1998–2006
2 sentences

2006Today's decision effectively changes what the law has been for thirteen years under Davlin v. State, supra , and does so without any reference to the doctrine of stare decisis. and the threshold inquiry that must precede a decision to overturn precedent: "[P]recedent governs until it gives a result patently wrong, so manifestly unjust, that a break becomes unavoidable." Zinger v. Terrell, 336 Ark. 423, 430 , 985 S.W.2d 737, 741 (1999); see McGhee v. State, 334 Ark. 543 , 975 S.W.2d 834 (1989) (citing Parish v. Pitts, 244 Ark. 1239 , 429 S.W.2d 45 (1968)).

2006Today's decision effectively changes what the law has been for thirteen years under Davlin v. State, supra , and does so without any reference to the doctrine of stare decisis. and the threshold inquiry that must precede a decision to overturn precedent: "[P]recedent governs until it gives a result patently wrong, so manifestly unjust, that a break becomes unavoidable." Zinger v. Terrell, 336 Ark. 423, 430 , 985 S.W.2d 737, 741 (1999); see McGhee v. State, 334 Ark. 543 , 975 S.W.2d 834 (1989) (citing Parish v. Pitts, 244 Ark. 1239 , 429 S.W.2d 45 (1968)).

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State v. Mitchellred
ark · 1997 · cited in 4 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 1998–2001
2 sentences

2001State Office of Child Support Enforcem’t v. Mitchell, 330 Ark. 338, 343 , 954 S.W.2d 907 (1997) (citing Parish v. Pitts, 244 Ark. 1239, 1252 , 429 S.W.2d 45, 52 (1968) (superseded by statute on other grounds)).

2001State Office of Child Support Enforcem’t v. Mitchell, 330 Ark. 338, 343 , 954 S.W.2d 907 (1997) (citing Parish v. Pitts, 244 Ark. 1239, 1252 , 429 S.W.2d 45, 52 (1968) (superseded by statute on other grounds)).

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Also cited on this issue (37)

CaseCitedYears
Ward v. State.3 green
ark · 2015
2 sentences

2018"As a general rule, we are bound to follow prior case law under the doctrine of stare decisis, a policy designed to lend predictability and stability to the law." Ward VII , 2015 Ark 62 , at 5, 455 S.W.3d at 833.

2018Ward v. State , 2015 Ark 62 , at 5, 455 S.W.3d at 833 ." Ward v. State , 2018 Ark. 59 , 5, 539 S.W.3d 546 , 549.

22018–2018
Rice v. Ragsdale green
arkctapp · 2009
1 sentence

2021Id.

12021–2021
Arkansas State Highway Commission v. Nelson Bros. green
ark · 1935
2 sentences

2018Comm’n v. Nelson Bros., 191 Ark. 629 , 87 S.W.2d 394 (1935), Thus, subsequent to the adoption of our current constitution, the doctrine of sovereign immunity has been interpreted at least three different ways. 117Fifth, the majority states that “under the doctrine of stare decisis, we cannot ignore six decades of this court’s precedent prior to Staton.” However, the same can be said with regard to our over twenty-years of precedent set forth in Staton and Tedder.

2018Comm’n v. Nelson Bros., 191 Ark. 629 , 87 S.W.2d 394 (1935), Thus, subsequent to the adoption of our current constitution, the doctrine of sovereign immunity has been interpreted at least three different ways. 117Fifth, the majority states that “under the doctrine of stare decisis, we cannot ignore six decades of this court’s precedent prior to Staton.” However, the same can be said with regard to our over twenty-years of precedent set forth in Staton and Tedder.

12018–2018
Ward v. State green
ark · 2018
1 sentence

2018Ward v. State , 2015 Ark 62 , at 5, 455 S.W.3d at 833 ." Ward v. State , 2018 Ark. 59 , 5, 539 S.W.3d 546 , 549.

12018–2018
Ford v. Arkansas Game & Fish Commission green
ark · 1998
2 sentences

2016But for this court’s decision in Ford v. Arkansas Game & Fish Comm’n, 335 Ark. 245 , 979 S.W.2d 897 (1998), I would -be writing a dissent. |inIt has been recited more than 800 times in Arkansas appellate court decisions that the first rule of statutory construction is to read the statute just as written, giving each word its customary meaning.

2016But for this court’s decision in Ford v. Arkansas Game & Fish Comm’n, 335 Ark. 245 , 979 S.W.2d 897 (1998), I would -be writing a dissent. |inIt has been recited more than 800 times in Arkansas appellate court decisions that the first rule of statutory construction is to read the statute just as written, giving each word its customary meaning.

12016–2016
Ahmad v. Beck green
ark · 2016
1 sentence

2016But for this court’s decision in Ford v. Arkansas Game & Fish Comm’n, 335 Ark. 245 , 979 S.W.2d 897 (1998), I would be writing a dissent. 9 Cite as 2016 Ark. 30 It has been recited more than 800 times in Arkansas appellate court decisions that the first rule of statutory construction is to read the statute just as written, giving each word its customary meaning.

12016–2016
Slocum v. State green
ark · 2013
1 sentence

2013We do not apply the doctrine of stare decisis because King and appellant were tried separately so that there is the potential that different evidence was introduced at their respective trials, they were tried in different years with the potential of new technologies available at King’s later trial, and they raised slightly different arguments with regard to the testing of fingerprint evidence. 4 Cite as 2013 Ark. 406 another person.3 Specifically, appellant referred to the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) and new DNA analysis methods.

12013–2013
Marlow v. United Sys. of Ark. Inc. green
ark · 2013
1 sentence

2013We will not ignore the well-established doctrine of stare decisis. 4 Cite as 2013 Ark. 460 For all the above-stated reasons, we affirm the circuit court’s award.

12013–2013
McCoy v. State green
ark · 2003
2 sentences

2006NOTES [1] The parties stipulated to the fact that the search was lawful. [1] "We have, however, zealously guarded the rights of accused persons to have the State's evidence strictly confined to the issues surrounding the offense charged to insure that no one is convicted because he has committed offenses other than that for which he is on trial or because he is of bad character and addicted to crime." Akins v. State, 330 Ark. 228, 235 , 955 S.W.2d 483, 487 (1997) (citing Tarkington v. State, 250 Ark. 972 , 469 S.W.2d 93 (1971)). [2] See Swift v. State, 363 Ark. 496 , 215 S.W.3d 619 (2005) (Han

2006NOTES [1] The parties stipulated to the fact that the search was lawful. [1] "We have, however, zealously guarded the rights of accused persons to have the State's evidence strictly confined to the issues surrounding the offense charged to insure that no one is convicted because he has committed offenses other than that for which he is on trial or because he is of bad character and addicted to crime." Akins v. State, 330 Ark. 228, 235 , 955 S.W.2d 483, 487 (1997) (citing Tarkington v. State, 250 Ark. 972 , 469 S.W.2d 93 (1971)). [2] See Swift v. State, 363 Ark. 496 , 215 S.W.3d 619 (2005) (Han

12006–2006
Alford v. State green
ark · 1954
2 sentences

2006NOTES [1] The parties stipulated to the fact that the search was lawful. [1] "We have, however, zealously guarded the rights of accused persons to have the State's evidence strictly confined to the issues surrounding the offense charged to insure that no one is convicted because he has committed offenses other than that for which he is on trial or because he is of bad character and addicted to crime." Akins v. State, 330 Ark. 228, 235 , 955 S.W.2d 483, 487 (1997) (citing Tarkington v. State, 250 Ark. 972 , 469 S.W.2d 93 (1971)). [2] See Swift v. State, 363 Ark. 496 , 215 S.W.3d 619 (2005) (Han

2006NOTES [1] The parties stipulated to the fact that the search was lawful. [1] "We have, however, zealously guarded the rights of accused persons to have the State's evidence strictly confined to the issues surrounding the offense charged to insure that no one is convicted because he has committed offenses other than that for which he is on trial or because he is of bad character and addicted to crime." Akins v. State, 330 Ark. 228, 235 , 955 S.W.2d 483, 487 (1997) (citing Tarkington v. State, 250 Ark. 972 , 469 S.W.2d 93 (1971)). [2] See Swift v. State, 363 Ark. 496 , 215 S.W.3d 619 (2005) (Han

12006–2006
Davidson v. State neutral
ark · 2005
2 sentences

2006NOTES [1] The parties stipulated to the fact that the search was lawful. [1] "We have, however, zealously guarded the rights of accused persons to have the State's evidence strictly confined to the issues surrounding the offense charged to insure that no one is convicted because he has committed offenses other than that for which he is on trial or because he is of bad character and addicted to crime." Akins v. State, 330 Ark. 228, 235 , 955 S.W.2d 483, 487 (1997) (citing Tarkington v. State, 250 Ark. 972 , 469 S.W.2d 93 (1971)). [2] See Swift v. State, 363 Ark. 496 , 215 S.W.3d 619 (2005) (Han

2006NOTES [1] The parties stipulated to the fact that the search was lawful. [1] "We have, however, zealously guarded the rights of accused persons to have the State's evidence strictly confined to the issues surrounding the offense charged to insure that no one is convicted because he has committed offenses other than that for which he is on trial or because he is of bad character and addicted to crime." Akins v. State, 330 Ark. 228, 235 , 955 S.W.2d 483, 487 (1997) (citing Tarkington v. State, 250 Ark. 972 , 469 S.W.2d 93 (1971)). [2] See Swift v. State, 363 Ark. 496 , 215 S.W.3d 619 (2005) (Han

12006–2006
Fells v. State green
ark · 2005
2 sentences

2006NOTES [1] The parties stipulated to the fact that the search was lawful. [1] "We have, however, zealously guarded the rights of accused persons to have the State's evidence strictly confined to the issues surrounding the offense charged to insure that no one is convicted because he has committed offenses other than that for which he is on trial or because he is of bad character and addicted to crime." Akins v. State, 330 Ark. 228, 235 , 955 S.W.2d 483, 487 (1997) (citing Tarkington v. State, 250 Ark. 972 , 469 S.W.2d 93 (1971)). [2] See Swift v. State, 363 Ark. 496 , 215 S.W.3d 619 (2005) (Han

2006NOTES [1] The parties stipulated to the fact that the search was lawful. [1] "We have, however, zealously guarded the rights of accused persons to have the State's evidence strictly confined to the issues surrounding the offense charged to insure that no one is convicted because he has committed offenses other than that for which he is on trial or because he is of bad character and addicted to crime." Akins v. State, 330 Ark. 228, 235 , 955 S.W.2d 483, 487 (1997) (citing Tarkington v. State, 250 Ark. 972 , 469 S.W.2d 93 (1971)). [2] See Swift v. State, 363 Ark. 496 , 215 S.W.3d 619 (2005) (Han

12006–2006
Davis v. State green
ark · 2005
2 sentences

2006NOTES [1] The parties stipulated to the fact that the search was lawful. [1] "We have, however, zealously guarded the rights of accused persons to have the State's evidence strictly confined to the issues surrounding the offense charged to insure that no one is convicted because he has committed offenses other than that for which he is on trial or because he is of bad character and addicted to crime." Akins v. State, 330 Ark. 228, 235 , 955 S.W.2d 483, 487 (1997) (citing Tarkington v. State, 250 Ark. 972 , 469 S.W.2d 93 (1971)). [2] See Swift v. State, 363 Ark. 496 , 215 S.W.3d 619 (2005) (Han

2006NOTES [1] The parties stipulated to the fact that the search was lawful. [1] "We have, however, zealously guarded the rights of accused persons to have the State's evidence strictly confined to the issues surrounding the offense charged to insure that no one is convicted because he has committed offenses other than that for which he is on trial or because he is of bad character and addicted to crime." Akins v. State, 330 Ark. 228, 235 , 955 S.W.2d 483, 487 (1997) (citing Tarkington v. State, 250 Ark. 972 , 469 S.W.2d 93 (1971)). [2] See Swift v. State, 363 Ark. 496 , 215 S.W.3d 619 (2005) (Han

12006–2006
Swift v. State green
ark · 2005
2 sentences

2006NOTES [1] The parties stipulated to the fact that the search was lawful. [1] "We have, however, zealously guarded the rights of accused persons to have the State's evidence strictly confined to the issues surrounding the offense charged to insure that no one is convicted because he has committed offenses other than that for which he is on trial or because he is of bad character and addicted to crime." Akins v. State, 330 Ark. 228, 235 , 955 S.W.2d 483, 487 (1997) (citing Tarkington v. State, 250 Ark. 972 , 469 S.W.2d 93 (1971)). [2] See Swift v. State, 363 Ark. 496 , 215 S.W.3d 619 (2005) (Han

2006NOTES [1] The parties stipulated to the fact that the search was lawful. [1] "We have, however, zealously guarded the rights of accused persons to have the State's evidence strictly confined to the issues surrounding the offense charged to insure that no one is convicted because he has committed offenses other than that for which he is on trial or because he is of bad character and addicted to crime." Akins v. State, 330 Ark. 228, 235 , 955 S.W.2d 483, 487 (1997) (citing Tarkington v. State, 250 Ark. 972 , 469 S.W.2d 93 (1971)). [2] See Swift v. State, 363 Ark. 496 , 215 S.W.3d 619 (2005) (Han

12006–2006
Tarkington v. State green
ark · 1971
2 sentences

2006“We have, however, zealously guarded the rights of accused persons to have the State’s evidence stricdy confined to the issues surrounding the offense charged to insure that no one is convicted because he has committed offenses other than that for which he is on trial or because he is of bad character and addicted to crime.” Akins v. State, 330 Ark. 228, 235 , 955 S.W.2d 483, 487 (1997) (citing Tarkington v. State, 250 Ark. 972 , 469 S.W.2d 93 (1971)).

2006“We have, however, zealously guarded the rights of accused persons to have the State’s evidence stricdy confined to the issues surrounding the offense charged to insure that no one is convicted because he has committed offenses other than that for which he is on trial or because he is of bad character and addicted to crime.” Akins v. State, 330 Ark. 228, 235 , 955 S.W.2d 483, 487 (1997) (citing Tarkington v. State, 250 Ark. 972 , 469 S.W.2d 93 (1971)).

12006–2006
Sanders v. County of Sebastian green
ark · 1996
2 sentences

2006We also said in Sanders v. County of Sebastian, 324 Ark. 433 , 922 S.W.2d 334 (1996): While we do have the power to, overrule a previous decision, it is necessary, as a matter of public policy, to uphold prior decisions unless a great injury or injustice would result.

2006We also said in Sanders v. County of Sebastian, 324 Ark. 433 , 922 S.W.2d 334 (1996): While we do have the power to, overrule a previous decision, it is necessary, as a matter of public policy, to uphold prior decisions unless a great injury or injustice would result.

12006–2006
Evans v. State red
ark · 1985
2 sentences

2006NOTES [1] The parties stipulated to the fact that the search was lawful. [1] "We have, however, zealously guarded the rights of accused persons to have the State's evidence strictly confined to the issues surrounding the offense charged to insure that no one is convicted because he has committed offenses other than that for which he is on trial or because he is of bad character and addicted to crime." Akins v. State, 330 Ark. 228, 235 , 955 S.W.2d 483, 487 (1997) (citing Tarkington v. State, 250 Ark. 972 , 469 S.W.2d 93 (1971)). [2] See Swift v. State, 363 Ark. 496 , 215 S.W.3d 619 (2005) (Han

2006NOTES [1] The parties stipulated to the fact that the search was lawful. [1] "We have, however, zealously guarded the rights of accused persons to have the State's evidence strictly confined to the issues surrounding the offense charged to insure that no one is convicted because he has committed offenses other than that for which he is on trial or because he is of bad character and addicted to crime." Akins v. State, 330 Ark. 228, 235 , 955 S.W.2d 483, 487 (1997) (citing Tarkington v. State, 250 Ark. 972 , 469 S.W.2d 93 (1971)). [2] See Swift v. State, 363 Ark. 496 , 215 S.W.3d 619 (2005) (Han

12006–2006
Walker v. State green
ark · 1991
1 sentence

2006NOTES [1] The parties stipulated to the fact that the search was lawful. [1] "We have, however, zealously guarded the rights of accused persons to have the State's evidence strictly confined to the issues surrounding the offense charged to insure that no one is convicted because he has committed offenses other than that for which he is on trial or because he is of bad character and addicted to crime." Akins v. State, 330 Ark. 228, 235 , 955 S.W.2d 483, 487 (1997) (citing Tarkington v. State, 250 Ark. 972 , 469 S.W.2d 93 (1971)). [2] See Swift v. State, 363 Ark. 496 , 215 S.W.3d 619 (2005) (Han

12006–2006
Gavin v. State green
ark · 2003
2 sentences

2005Gavin v. State, 354 Ark. 425 , 125 S.W. 3d 189 (2003).

2005Gavin v. State, 354 Ark. 425 , 125 S.W. 3d 189 (2003).

12005–2005
Shannon v. Wilson green
ark · 1997
2 sentences

2005Shannon v. Wilson, 329 Ark. 143 , 947 S.W.2d 349 (1997).

2005Shannon v. Wilson, 329 Ark. 143 , 947 S.W.2d 349 (1997).

12005–2005
Rogers v. Tudor Insurance green
ark · 1996
12002–2002
AKA v. Jefferson Hosp. Ass'n, Inc. green
ark · 2001
12001–2001
Liberty Mutual Insurance v. Thomas green
ark · 1998
12000–2000
Bielski v. Schulze green
wis · 1962
11997–1997
Brigance v. Velvet Dove Restaurant, Inc. green
okla · 1986
11997–1997
Jackson v. Ozment green
ark · 1984
11992–1992
Merchants' Transfer & Warehouse Co. v. Gates green
ark · 1929
11968–1968
McGehee v. Mathis green
· 1860
11961–1961
Straub & Lohman v. Gordon neutral
ark · 1872
11961–1961
City of Little Rock v. Barton green
ark · 1878
11961–1961
City of Little Rock v. Board of Improvements neutral
ark · 1883
11961–1961
Baker v. State neutral
ark · 1884
11961–1961
State v. Washmood neutral
ark · 1894
11961–1961
Sims v. Ahrens green
ark · 1925
11961–1961
City of Cleveland v. Cleveland, C., C. & St. L. Ry. Co. neutral
circtndoh · 1899
11938–1938
Walker Patent Pivoted Bin Co. v. Miller & England neutral
circtedpa · 1904
11938–1938
Taliaferro v. Barnett green
ark · 1886
11893–1893

Statutes the citing opinions construe

AR § Ark. Code Ann. § 16 (3) AR § Ark. Code Ann. § 20 (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

CA 237 (1860–2026) IL 175 (1914–2026) MI 171 (1913–2025) TX 105 (1927–2025) NY 98 (1887–2026) PA 91 (1912–2026) UT 66 (1895–2025) AL 66 (1866–2026) WA 65 (1895–2025) FL 64 (1938–2026) WV 63 (1895–2026) GA 63 (1890–2024) MD 57 (1966–2025) NC 55 (1893–2024) OH 54 (1918–2026) NV 51 (1876–2024) WI 47 (1929–2024) KS 44 (1948–2025) VA 42 (1949–2025) MO 40 (1880–2025) TN 37 (1935–2025) OR 35 (1888–2024) CT 35 (1980–2025) KY 34 (1913–2025) IA 33 (1868–2025) WY 32 (1976–2025) MS 32 (1952–2025) HI 32 (1913–2025) MN 30 (1896–2025) IN 30 (1921–2024) AR 27 (1893–2021) CO 25 (1912–2026) AZ 24 (1916–2023) OK 20 (1912–2023) DE 19 (1961–2025) MT 19 (1872–2025) NJ 17 (1898–2022) NH 16 (2003–2025) ID 14 (1904–2024) LA 14 (1892–2014) AK 13 (1980–2023) NM 13 (1965–2025) VT 12 (1985–2026) ME 12 (1938–2025) MA 9 (1919–2016) NE 8 (1895–2026) RI 8 (2002–2018) SD 5 (1925–2025) SC 5 (1894–2022) DC 4 (1991–2013) VI 2 (2013–2024)

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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