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last clear chance doctrine in Iowa

26 Iowa opinions name it 1 courts 1916–1994 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Iowa 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
Menke v. Peterschmidtgreen
iowa · 1955 · cited in 4 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1957–1966
2 sentences

1957Although Menke v. Peterschmidt, supra, 246 Iowa 722, 733 , 69 N.W.2d 65, 72 , involved a collision between two motor vehicles at an intersection, it is clear a holding the last clear chance doctrine applies here would conflict with the cited decision.

1957Although Menke v. Peterschmidt, supra, 246 Iowa 722, 733 , 69 N.W.2d 65, 72 , involved a collision between two motor vehicles at an intersection, it is clear a holding the last clear chance doctrine applies here would conflict with the cited decision.

14
Vreugdenhil v. Kunkelgreen
iowa · 1964 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1972–1991
2 sentences

1991Id.

1972He argues that if the evidence is viewed in the light most favorable to plaintiff, Vruegdenhil v. Kunkel, 256 Iowa 460, 462 , 127 N.W.2d 630, 632 (1964), a jury question on this issue has been generated.

12
Ackerman Ex Rel. Ackerman v. Jamesgreen
iowa · 1972 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1979–1991
2 sentences

1991Ackerman v. James, 200 N.W.2d 818, 829 (Iowa 1972).

1979In any event, the railroad, which prevailed on that issue, was not prejudiced by it. *293 Clarification of our position should be made with regard to the doctrine of last clear chance, following our decision in Ackerman v. James, 200 N.W.2d 818 (Iowa 1972).

12
Rosenau Ex Rel. Rosenau v. City of Esthervillegreen
iowa · 1972 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
1 sentence

1994In Rosenau v. City of Estherville, 199 N.W.2d 125, 133 (Iowa 1972), we stated: We have recognized that instructions should not give undue emphasis to any phase of the case favorable to either side, and even correct statements of the law, if repeated to the point of undue emphasis, may constitute reversible error.

11
Bokhoven v. Klinkergreen
iowa · 1991 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994In Bokhoven v. Klinker, 474 N.W.2d 553, 556-57 (Iowa 1991), we held “the doctrine of last clear chance, even when considered a part of proximate cause, has no further function to perform where contributory negligence is no longer a complete bar to plaintiffs recovery.” The doctrine’s chief *50 purpose was to ameliorate the harsh effects of the doctrine of contributory negligence.

1994Id. at 556 ; see also W.

11
Schwennen v. Abellgreen
iowa · 1988 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
1 sentence

1994They refer to our decision in Schwennen v. Abell, 430 N.W.2d 98, 101-03 (Iowa 1988).

11
Reynolds v. Allergreen
iowa · 1939 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1959–1959
11
James v. Winifred Coal Co.green
iowa · 1918 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1934–1934
11
Clemens v. Chicaco, Rock Island & Pac. Ry. Co.green
iowa · 1913 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1933–1933
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (47)

CaseCitedYears
Steele v. Brada neutral
iowa · 1931
2 sentences

1934Under specific allegations of negligence in the original petition, the doctrine of the last clear chance could not have been relied upon unless the pleader had alleged “the facts giving rise to such doctrine.” Phelan v. Foutz, 200 Iowa 267 , 204 *468 N. W. 240; Steele v. Brada, 213 Iowa 708 , 239 N. W. 538 .

1934Under specific allegations of negligence in the original petition, the doctrine of the last clear chance could not have been relied upon unless the pleader had alleged “the facts giving rise to such doctrine.” Phelan v. Foutz, 200 Iowa 267 , 204 *468 N. W. 240; Steele v. Brada, 213 Iowa 708 , 239 N. W. 538 .

41933–1934
Phelan v. Foutz green
iowa · 1925
2 sentences

1935However, we do find in Phelan v. Foutz, 200 Iowa 267 , 204 N. W, 240, the following principle reaffirmed, that the last clear chance doctrine has no applicability until the party who is accused of coming within the doctrine actually discovers the danger to the other party.

1934Under specific allegations of negligence in the original petition, the doctrine of the last clear chance could not have been relied upon unless the pleader had alleged “the facts giving rise to such doctrine.” Phelan v. Foutz, 200 Iowa 267 , 204 *468 N. W. 240; Steele v. Brada, 213 Iowa 708 , 239 N. W. 538 .

31931–1935
Nagel v. Bretthauer neutral
iowa · 1941
2 sentences

1966Nagel v. Bretthauer, 230 Iowa 707, 712 , 298 N.W. 852, 854 ; Menke v. Peterschmidt and Olson v. Truax, both supra; rule 344(f)5, Rules of Civil Procedure.

1966Nagel v. Bretthauer, 230 Iowa 707, 712 , 298 N.W. 852, 854 ; Menke v. Peterschmidt and Olson v. Truax, both supra; rule 344(f)5, Rules of Civil Procedure.

21959–1966
Hogan v. Nesbit green
iowa · 1933
2 sentences

1958Ryan v. Trenkle, 199 Iowa 636, 643 , 200 N.W. 318 ; Hogan v. Nesbit, 216 Iowa 75, 81 , 246 N.W. 270 ; Nagel v. Bretthauer; Menke v. Peterschmidt; Strom v. Des Moines & Central Iowa Ry.

1958Ryan v. Trenkle, 199 Iowa 636, 643 , 200 N.W. 318 ; Hogan v. Nesbit, 216 Iowa 75, 81 , 246 N.W. 270 ; Nagel v. Bretthauer; Menke v. Peterschmidt; Strom v. Des Moines & Central Iowa Ry.

21936–1958
Pettijohn v. Weede green
iowa · 1934
2 sentences

1955He asserts this court has incorporated the “pursuit” theory into the doctrine of last clear chance, by its holding in Pettijohn v. *734 Weede, supra, 219 Iowa 465 , 258 N.W. 72 .

1955He asserts this court has incorporated the “pursuit” theory into the doctrine of last clear chance, by its holding in Pettijohn v. *734 Weede, supra, 219 Iowa 465 , 258 N.W. 72 .

21935–1955
Stewart v. Madison green
iowa · 1979
1 sentence

1991In Stewart , we abolished last clear chance as a separate doctrine but provided “the elements previously applied as part of the last clear chance doctrine shall, in all cases where they are applicable, be submitted as issues of proximate cause.” Id. at 298 .

11991–1991
Goetzman v. Wichern green
iowa · 1982
1 sentence

1991Id. at 753 .

11991–1991
Lambrecht v. Archibald green
colo · 1949
11972–1972
Major v. Grieg green
ri · 1967
2 sentences

1972Justice Brennan, then a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court, said in Pangborn v. Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey, 18 N.J. 84, 101 , 112 A.2d 705 , 713: “The best considered decisions properly catalogue the alleged last clear chance doctrine as simply an application of the principle of proximate cause.” Among jurisdictions which have continued to apply the doctrine of last clear chance but construe the doctrine as merely an application of the law of proximate cause are: Yarbrough v. Hovis, 277 Ala. 516 , 172 So.2d 782, 783 ; Odekirk v. Austin, 90 Ariz. 97 , 366 P.2d 80, 81 ; Holman v. Vik

1972Justice Brennan, then a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court, said in Pangborn v. Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey, 18 N.J. 84, 101 , 112 A.2d 705 , 713: “The best considered decisions properly catalogue the alleged last clear chance doctrine as simply an application of the principle of proximate cause.” Among jurisdictions which have continued to apply the doctrine of last clear chance but construe the doctrine as merely an application of the law of proximate cause are: Yarbrough v. Hovis, 277 Ala. 516 , 172 So.2d 782, 783 ; Odekirk v. Austin, 90 Ariz. 97 , 366 P.2d 80, 81 ; Holman v. Vik

11972–1972
Yarbrough v. Hovis neutral
ala · 1965
2 sentences

1972Justice Brennan, then a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court, said in Pangborn v. Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey, 18 N.J. 84, 101 , 112 A.2d 705 , 713: “The best considered decisions properly catalogue the alleged last clear chance doctrine as simply an application of the principle of proximate cause.” Among jurisdictions which have continued to apply the doctrine of last clear chance but construe the doctrine as merely an application of the law of proximate cause are: Yarbrough v. Hovis, 277 Ala. 516 , 172 So.2d 782, 783 ; Odekirk v. Austin, 90 Ariz. 97 , 366 P.2d 80, 81 ; Holman v. Vik

1972Justice Brennan, then a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court, said in Pangborn v. Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey, 18 N.J. 84, 101 , 112 A.2d 705 , 713: “The best considered decisions properly catalogue the alleged last clear chance doctrine as simply an application of the principle of proximate cause.” Among jurisdictions which have continued to apply the doctrine of last clear chance but construe the doctrine as merely an application of the law of proximate cause are: Yarbrough v. Hovis, 277 Ala. 516 , 172 So.2d 782, 783 ; Odekirk v. Austin, 90 Ariz. 97 , 366 P.2d 80, 81 ; Holman v. Vik

11972–1972
Spencer v. Fondry neutral
vt · 1960
2 sentences

1972Justice Brennan, then a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court, said in Pangborn v. Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey, 18 N.J. 84, 101 , 112 A.2d 705 , 713: “The best considered decisions properly catalogue the alleged last clear chance doctrine as simply an application of the principle of proximate cause.” Among jurisdictions which have continued to apply the doctrine of last clear chance but construe the doctrine as merely an application of the law of proximate cause are: Yarbrough v. Hovis, 277 Ala. 516 , 172 So.2d 782, 783 ; Odekirk v. Austin, 90 Ariz. 97 , 366 P.2d 80, 81 ; Holman v. Vik

1972Justice Brennan, then a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court, said in Pangborn v. Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey, 18 N.J. 84, 101 , 112 A.2d 705 , 713: “The best considered decisions properly catalogue the alleged last clear chance doctrine as simply an application of the principle of proximate cause.” Among jurisdictions which have continued to apply the doctrine of last clear chance but construe the doctrine as merely an application of the law of proximate cause are: Yarbrough v. Hovis, 277 Ala. 516 , 172 So.2d 782, 783 ; Odekirk v. Austin, 90 Ariz. 97 , 366 P.2d 80, 81 ; Holman v. Vik

11972–1972
Kuhn v. Dell green
idaho · 1965
11972–1972
Nehring v. Connecticut Co. green
conn · 1912
2 sentences

1972The court in Pangborn v. Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey, 18 N.J. at 101 , 112 A.2d at 714 , quoted at length from Nehring v. Connecticut Co., 86 Conn. 109 , 84 A. 301, 303 , 45 L.R.A.,N.S., 896, 898-899 (Sup.Ct.Err.1912), in articulating its analysis of the last clear chance doctrine.

1972The court in Pangborn v. Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey, 18 N.J. at 101 , 112 A.2d at 714 , quoted at length from Nehring v. Connecticut Co., 86 Conn. 109 , 84 A. 301, 303 , 45 L.R.A.,N.S., 896, 898-899 (Sup.Ct.Err.1912), in articulating its analysis of the last clear chance doctrine.

11972–1972
Rohr Ex Rel. Rohr v. Henderson green
kan · 1971
2 sentences

1972Justice Brennan, then a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court, said in Pangborn v. Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey, 18 N.J. 84, 101 , 112 A.2d 705 , 713: “The best considered decisions properly catalogue the alleged last clear chance doctrine as simply an application of the principle of proximate cause.” Among jurisdictions which have continued to apply the doctrine of last clear chance but construe the doctrine as merely an application of the law of proximate cause are: Yarbrough v. Hovis, 277 Ala. 516 , 172 So.2d 782, 783 ; Odekirk v. Austin, 90 Ariz. 97 , 366 P.2d 80, 81 ; Holman v. Vik

1972Justice Brennan, then a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court, said in Pangborn v. Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey, 18 N.J. 84, 101 , 112 A.2d 705 , 713: “The best considered decisions properly catalogue the alleged last clear chance doctrine as simply an application of the principle of proximate cause.” Among jurisdictions which have continued to apply the doctrine of last clear chance but construe the doctrine as merely an application of the law of proximate cause are: Yarbrough v. Hovis, 277 Ala. 516 , 172 So.2d 782, 783 ; Odekirk v. Austin, 90 Ariz. 97 , 366 P.2d 80, 81 ; Holman v. Vik

11972–1972
Odekirk v. Austin green
ariz · 1961
2 sentences

1972Justice Brennan, then a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court, said in Pangborn v. Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey, 18 N.J. 84, 101 , 112 A.2d 705 , 713: “The best considered decisions properly catalogue the alleged last clear chance doctrine as simply an application of the principle of proximate cause.” Among jurisdictions which have continued to apply the doctrine of last clear chance but construe the doctrine as merely an application of the law of proximate cause are: Yarbrough v. Hovis, 277 Ala. 516 , 172 So.2d 782, 783 ; Odekirk v. Austin, 90 Ariz. 97 , 366 P.2d 80, 81 ; Holman v. Vik

1972Justice Brennan, then a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court, said in Pangborn v. Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey, 18 N.J. 84, 101 , 112 A.2d 705 , 713: “The best considered decisions properly catalogue the alleged last clear chance doctrine as simply an application of the principle of proximate cause.” Among jurisdictions which have continued to apply the doctrine of last clear chance but construe the doctrine as merely an application of the law of proximate cause are: Yarbrough v. Hovis, 277 Ala. 516 , 172 So.2d 782, 783 ; Odekirk v. Austin, 90 Ariz. 97 , 366 P.2d 80, 81 ; Holman v. Vik

11972–1972
Dunn v. City of Detroit green
mich · 1957
2 sentences

1972Justice Brennan, then a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court, said in Pangborn v. Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey, 18 N.J. 84, 101 , 112 A.2d 705 , 713: “The best considered decisions properly catalogue the alleged last clear chance doctrine as simply an application of the principle of proximate cause.” Among jurisdictions which have continued to apply the doctrine of last clear chance but construe the doctrine as merely an application of the law of proximate cause are: Yarbrough v. Hovis, 277 Ala. 516 , 172 So.2d 782, 783 ; Odekirk v. Austin, 90 Ariz. 97 , 366 P.2d 80, 81 ; Holman v. Vik

1972Justice Brennan, then a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court, said in Pangborn v. Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey, 18 N.J. 84, 101 , 112 A.2d 705 , 713: “The best considered decisions properly catalogue the alleged last clear chance doctrine as simply an application of the principle of proximate cause.” Among jurisdictions which have continued to apply the doctrine of last clear chance but construe the doctrine as merely an application of the law of proximate cause are: Yarbrough v. Hovis, 277 Ala. 516 , 172 So.2d 782, 783 ; Odekirk v. Austin, 90 Ariz. 97 , 366 P.2d 80, 81 ; Holman v. Vik

11972–1972
Borzea v. Anselmi green
wyo · 1953
2 sentences

1972Justice Brennan, then a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court, said in Pangborn v. Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey, 18 N.J. 84, 101 , 112 A.2d 705 , 713: “The best considered decisions properly catalogue the alleged last clear chance doctrine as simply an application of the principle of proximate cause.” Among jurisdictions which have continued to apply the doctrine of last clear chance but construe the doctrine as merely an application of the law of proximate cause are: Yarbrough v. Hovis, 277 Ala. 516 , 172 So.2d 782, 783 ; Odekirk v. Austin, 90 Ariz. 97 , 366 P.2d 80, 81 ; Holman v. Vik

1972Justice Brennan, then a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court, said in Pangborn v. Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey, 18 N.J. 84, 101 , 112 A.2d 705 , 713: “The best considered decisions properly catalogue the alleged last clear chance doctrine as simply an application of the principle of proximate cause.” Among jurisdictions which have continued to apply the doctrine of last clear chance but construe the doctrine as merely an application of the law of proximate cause are: Yarbrough v. Hovis, 277 Ala. 516 , 172 So.2d 782, 783 ; Odekirk v. Austin, 90 Ariz. 97 , 366 P.2d 80, 81 ; Holman v. Vik

11972–1972
Oddis v. Greene green
mdctspecapp · 1971
2 sentences

1972Justice Brennan, then a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court, said in Pangborn v. Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey, 18 N.J. 84, 101 , 112 A.2d 705 , 713: “The best considered decisions properly catalogue the alleged last clear chance doctrine as simply an application of the principle of proximate cause.” Among jurisdictions which have continued to apply the doctrine of last clear chance but construe the doctrine as merely an application of the law of proximate cause are: Yarbrough v. Hovis, 277 Ala. 516 , 172 So.2d 782, 783 ; Odekirk v. Austin, 90 Ariz. 97 , 366 P.2d 80, 81 ; Holman v. Vik

1972Justice Brennan, then a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court, said in Pangborn v. Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey, 18 N.J. 84, 101 , 112 A.2d 705 , 713: “The best considered decisions properly catalogue the alleged last clear chance doctrine as simply an application of the principle of proximate cause.” Among jurisdictions which have continued to apply the doctrine of last clear chance but construe the doctrine as merely an application of the law of proximate cause are: Yarbrough v. Hovis, 277 Ala. 516 , 172 So.2d 782, 783 ; Odekirk v. Austin, 90 Ariz. 97 , 366 P.2d 80, 81 ; Holman v. Vik

11972–1972
Silva v. Oishi green
haw · 1970
11972–1972
Albrecht v. Rausch green
iowa · 1972
2 sentences

1972Albrecht v. Rausch, 193 N.W.2d 492, 496-497 , decided after defendant’s brief and argument was filed in this matter, is adverse to the first aspect of defendant’s argument.

1972Albrecht v. Rausch, 193 N.W.2d 492, 496-497 , decided after defendant's brief and argument was filed in this matter, is adverse to the first aspect of defendant's argument.

11972–1972
Gustafson v. Northern Pacific Railway Company green
mont · 1960
2 sentences

1972Justice Brennan, then a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court, said in Pangborn v. Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey, 18 N.J. 84, 101 , 112 A.2d 705 , 713: “The best considered decisions properly catalogue the alleged last clear chance doctrine as simply an application of the principle of proximate cause.” Among jurisdictions which have continued to apply the doctrine of last clear chance but construe the doctrine as merely an application of the law of proximate cause are: Yarbrough v. Hovis, 277 Ala. 516 , 172 So.2d 782, 783 ; Odekirk v. Austin, 90 Ariz. 97 , 366 P.2d 80, 81 ; Holman v. Vik

1972Justice Brennan, then a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court, said in Pangborn v. Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey, 18 N.J. 84, 101 , 112 A.2d 705 , 713: “The best considered decisions properly catalogue the alleged last clear chance doctrine as simply an application of the principle of proximate cause.” Among jurisdictions which have continued to apply the doctrine of last clear chance but construe the doctrine as merely an application of the law of proximate cause are: Yarbrough v. Hovis, 277 Ala. 516 , 172 So.2d 782, 783 ; Odekirk v. Austin, 90 Ariz. 97 , 366 P.2d 80, 81 ; Holman v. Vik

11972–1972
Holman v. Viko green
calctapp · 1958
2 sentences

1972Justice Brennan, then a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court, said in Pangborn v. Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey, 18 N.J. 84, 101 , 112 A.2d 705 , 713: “The best considered decisions properly catalogue the alleged last clear chance doctrine as simply an application of the principle of proximate cause.” Among jurisdictions which have continued to apply the doctrine of last clear chance but construe the doctrine as merely an application of the law of proximate cause are: Yarbrough v. Hovis, 277 Ala. 516 , 172 So.2d 782, 783 ; Odekirk v. Austin, 90 Ariz. 97 , 366 P.2d 80, 81 ; Holman v. Vik

1972Justice Brennan, then a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court, said in Pangborn v. Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey, 18 N.J. 84, 101 , 112 A.2d 705 , 713: “The best considered decisions properly catalogue the alleged last clear chance doctrine as simply an application of the principle of proximate cause.” Among jurisdictions which have continued to apply the doctrine of last clear chance but construe the doctrine as merely an application of the law of proximate cause are: Yarbrough v. Hovis, 277 Ala. 516 , 172 So.2d 782, 783 ; Odekirk v. Austin, 90 Ariz. 97 , 366 P.2d 80, 81 ; Holman v. Vik

11972–1972
Vlach v. Wyman green
sd · 1960
2 sentences

1972Justice Brennan, then a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court, said in Pangborn v. Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey, 18 N.J. 84, 101 , 112 A.2d 705 , 713: “The best considered decisions properly catalogue the alleged last clear chance doctrine as simply an application of the principle of proximate cause.” Among jurisdictions which have continued to apply the doctrine of last clear chance but construe the doctrine as merely an application of the law of proximate cause are: Yarbrough v. Hovis, 277 Ala. 516 , 172 So.2d 782, 783 ; Odekirk v. Austin, 90 Ariz. 97 , 366 P.2d 80, 81 ; Holman v. Vik

1972Justice Brennan, then a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court, said in Pangborn v. Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey, 18 N.J. 84, 101 , 112 A.2d 705 , 713: “The best considered decisions properly catalogue the alleged last clear chance doctrine as simply an application of the principle of proximate cause.” Among jurisdictions which have continued to apply the doctrine of last clear chance but construe the doctrine as merely an application of the law of proximate cause are: Yarbrough v. Hovis, 277 Ala. 516 , 172 So.2d 782, 783 ; Odekirk v. Austin, 90 Ariz. 97 , 366 P.2d 80, 81 ; Holman v. Vik

11972–1972
Niday v. Tomasini green
or · 1965
11972–1972
Exum v. Boyles green
nc · 1968
2 sentences

1972Justice Brennan, then a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court, said in Pangborn v. Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey, 18 N.J. 84, 101 , 112 A.2d 705 , 713: “The best considered decisions properly catalogue the alleged last clear chance doctrine as simply an application of the principle of proximate cause.” Among jurisdictions which have continued to apply the doctrine of last clear chance but construe the doctrine as merely an application of the law of proximate cause are: Yarbrough v. Hovis, 277 Ala. 516 , 172 So.2d 782, 783 ; Odekirk v. Austin, 90 Ariz. 97 , 366 P.2d 80, 81 ; Holman v. Vik

1972Justice Brennan, then a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court, said in Pangborn v. Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey, 18 N.J. 84, 101 , 112 A.2d 705 , 713: “The best considered decisions properly catalogue the alleged last clear chance doctrine as simply an application of the principle of proximate cause.” Among jurisdictions which have continued to apply the doctrine of last clear chance but construe the doctrine as merely an application of the law of proximate cause are: Yarbrough v. Hovis, 277 Ala. 516 , 172 So.2d 782, 783 ; Odekirk v. Austin, 90 Ariz. 97 , 366 P.2d 80, 81 ; Holman v. Vik

11972–1972
Russell v. Pitts green
gactapp · 1961
2 sentences

1972Justice Brennan, then a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court, said in Pangborn v. Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey, 18 N.J. 84, 101 , 112 A.2d 705 , 713: “The best considered decisions properly catalogue the alleged last clear chance doctrine as simply an application of the principle of proximate cause.” Among jurisdictions which have continued to apply the doctrine of last clear chance but construe the doctrine as merely an application of the law of proximate cause are: Yarbrough v. Hovis, 277 Ala. 516 , 172 So.2d 782, 783 ; Odekirk v. Austin, 90 Ariz. 97 , 366 P.2d 80, 81 ; Holman v. Vik

1972Justice Brennan, then a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court, said in Pangborn v. Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey, 18 N.J. 84, 101 , 112 A.2d 705 , 713: “The best considered decisions properly catalogue the alleged last clear chance doctrine as simply an application of the principle of proximate cause.” Among jurisdictions which have continued to apply the doctrine of last clear chance but construe the doctrine as merely an application of the law of proximate cause are: Yarbrough v. Hovis, 277 Ala. 516 , 172 So.2d 782, 783 ; Odekirk v. Austin, 90 Ariz. 97 , 366 P.2d 80, 81 ; Holman v. Vik

11972–1972
Couture v. Lewis green
nh · 1963
11972–1972
Malcom v. Dox neutral
neb · 1960
11972–1972
Pangborn v. Central Railroad Co. of NJ green
nj · 1955
2 sentences

1972Justice Brennan, then a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court, said in Pangborn v. Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey, 18 N.J. 84, 101 , 112 A.2d 705 , 713: “The best considered decisions properly catalogue the alleged last clear chance doctrine as simply an application of the principle of proximate cause.” Among jurisdictions which have continued to apply the doctrine of last clear chance but construe the doctrine as merely an application of the law of proximate cause are: Yarbrough v. Hovis, 277 Ala. 516 , 172 So.2d 782, 783 ; Odekirk v. Austin, 90 Ariz. 97 , 366 P.2d 80, 81 ; Holman v. Vik

1972Justice Brennan, then a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court, said in Pangborn v. Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey, 18 N.J. 84, 101 , 112 A.2d 705 , 713: “The best considered decisions properly catalogue the alleged last clear chance doctrine as simply an application of the principle of proximate cause.” Among jurisdictions which have continued to apply the doctrine of last clear chance but construe the doctrine as merely an application of the law of proximate cause are: Yarbrough v. Hovis, 277 Ala. 516 , 172 So.2d 782, 783 ; Odekirk v. Austin, 90 Ariz. 97 , 366 P.2d 80, 81 ; Holman v. Vik

11972–1972
Jones v. Knutson neutral
utah · 1965
2 sentences

1972Justice Brennan, then a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court, said in Pangborn v. Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey, 18 N.J. 84, 101 , 112 A.2d 705 , 713: “The best considered decisions properly catalogue the alleged last clear chance doctrine as simply an application of the principle of proximate cause.” Among jurisdictions which have continued to apply the doctrine of last clear chance but construe the doctrine as merely an application of the law of proximate cause are: Yarbrough v. Hovis, 277 Ala. 516 , 172 So.2d 782, 783 ; Odekirk v. Austin, 90 Ariz. 97 , 366 P.2d 80, 81 ; Holman v. Vik

1972Justice Brennan, then a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court, said in Pangborn v. Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey, 18 N.J. 84, 101 , 112 A.2d 705 , 713: “The best considered decisions properly catalogue the alleged last clear chance doctrine as simply an application of the principle of proximate cause.” Among jurisdictions which have continued to apply the doctrine of last clear chance but construe the doctrine as merely an application of the law of proximate cause are: Yarbrough v. Hovis, 277 Ala. 516 , 172 So.2d 782, 783 ; Odekirk v. Austin, 90 Ariz. 97 , 366 P.2d 80, 81 ; Holman v. Vik

11972–1972
Dorcas v. Aikman green
iowa · 1966
11970–1970
Strom v. Des Moines & Central Iowa Railway Co. green
iowa · 1957
11962–1962
Ryan v. Trenkle green
iowa · 1924
11958–1958
Wilson v. Illinois Central Railroad green
iowa · 1911
11955–1955
Bridenstine v. Iowa City Electric Railway Co. green
iowa · 1917
11955–1955
Groves v. City of Webster City green
iowa · 1936
11946–1946
Sheridan v. Limbrecht green
iowa · 1928
11940–1940
Rutherford v. Gilchrist green
iowa · 1934
11936–1936
Jarvis v. Stone green
iowa · 1933
11936–1936
Welsh v. Tri-City Railway Co. green
iowa · 1910
11935–1935

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IA § Iowa Code § 619.17 (5)

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

LA 211 (1911–2024) CA 198 (1913–2013) NC 88 (1900–2024) KY 72 (1929–1985) WA 67 (1908–1975) FL 52 (1937–2013) VA 50 (1911–2018) MD 47 (1921–2013) IN 45 (1906–2020) GA 39 (1947–2012) NE 32 (1934–2000) CT 28 (1919–1978) AZ 28 (1946–2001) IA 26 (1916–1994) KS 26 (1911–1976) WV 24 (1928–2001) MI 23 (1929–1995) NY 22 (1930–1997) ID 20 (1928–1990) OK 19 (1908–1978) DC 19 (1953–2016) CO 17 (1914–1973) TN 16 (1925–2017) SC 15 (1951–2006) MO 14 (1906–2002) NM 13 (1937–1993) MT 13 (1919–1996) UT 12 (1919–1971) WY 11 (1939–1985) OR 10 (1914–1972) DE 9 (1938–2018) VT 9 (1915–1980) AR 7 (1933–1961) SD 7 (1941–1983) OH 7 (1919–2011) TX 7 (1944–2016) NV 6 (1915–1979) MA 6 (1939–1992) ME 5 (1939–1976) RI 5 (1937–1993) NJ 4 (1955–1985) HI 4 (1926–2011) IL 3 (1966–1987) AL 3 (1938–1994) ND 3 (1936–1973) MS 3 (1934–1962) NH 2 (1963–1970) PR 2 (1931–1948)

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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