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rigid rule in Minnesota

26 Minnesota opinions name it 2 courts 1890–2024 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Minnesota 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 (17)

CaseFollowedCited
Carlton v. Stategreen
minn · 2012 · cited in 3 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2013–2016
2 sentences

2016Gassler v. State, 787 N.W.2d 575 , 586–87 (Minn. 2010) (citation omitted); see also Carlton v. State, 816 N.W.2d 590, 608 (Minn. 2012) (stating that “the factors identified in Gassler do not form a rigid test” and that “[d]ifferent factors may be dispositive in the unique circumstances of each case”).

2016Gassler v. State, 787 N.W.2d 575, 587 (Minn. 2010). “[T]he factors identified in Gassler do not form a rigid test,” and “[d]ifferent factors may be dispositive in the unique circumstances of each case.” Carlton v. State, 816 N.W.2d 590, 608 (Minn. 2012).

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Wolf v. BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATIONgreen
minn · 2010 · cited in 2 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Gassler v. State, 787 N.W.2d 575 , 586–87 (Minn. 2010) (citation omitted); see also Carlton v. State, 816 N.W.2d 590, 608 (Minn. 2012) (stating that “the factors identified in Gassler do not form a rigid test” and that “[d]ifferent factors may be dispositive in the unique circumstances of each case”).

2016Gassler v. State, 787 N.W.2d 575, 587 (Minn. 2010). “[T]he factors identified in Gassler do not form a rigid test,” and “[d]ifferent factors may be dispositive in the unique circumstances of each case.” Carlton v. State, 816 N.W.2d 590, 608 (Minn. 2012).

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In Re the Welfare of S.Z.green
minn · 1996 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024We decline to adopt this rigid rule, as it does not comport with the legislature’s direction that reasonable efforts should be “tailored to the individualized needs of the child and the child’s family.” Minn. Stat. § 260.012 (h)(2); see also In re Welfare of S.Z., 547 N.W.2d 886, 892 (Minn. 1996) (holding “[t]he nature of the services which constitute ‘reasonable efforts’ depends on the problem presented”).

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Levine v. Bayview Loan Servicing, LLCgreen
minnctapp · 2019 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See Hauschildt v. Beckingham, 686 N.W.2d 829, 837 (Minn. 2004) (“[N]either res judicata nor collateral estoppel is to be rigidly applied.”); Bode, 612 N.W.2d at 868 (analyzing a collateral attack according to “competing principles of finality and validity”); Loo v. Loo, 520 N.W.2d 740 , 744 n.1 (Minn. 1994) (explaining that law of the case is a “discretionary doctrine”); Levine v. Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, 926 N.W.2d 49, 56 (Minn. App. 2019) (explaining that “comity is a principle taken into account when addressing whether to apply the first-to-file rule,” which 7 is “not a rigid rule”). 2

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Bode v. Minnesota Department of Natural Resourcesgreen
minn · 2000 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See Hauschildt v. Beckingham, 686 N.W.2d 829, 837 (Minn. 2004) (“[N]either res judicata nor collateral estoppel is to be rigidly applied.”); Bode, 612 N.W.2d at 868 (analyzing a collateral attack according to “competing principles of finality and validity”); Loo v. Loo, 520 N.W.2d 740 , 744 n.1 (Minn. 1994) (explaining that law of the case is a “discretionary doctrine”); Levine v. Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, 926 N.W.2d 49, 56 (Minn. App. 2019) (explaining that “comity is a principle taken into account when addressing whether to apply the first-to-file rule,” which 7 is “not a rigid rule”). 2

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Hauschildt v. Beckinghamgreen
minn · 2004 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See Hauschildt v. Beckingham, 686 N.W.2d 829, 837 (Minn. 2004) (“[N]either res judicata nor collateral estoppel is to be rigidly applied.”); Bode, 612 N.W.2d at 868 (analyzing a collateral attack according to “competing principles of finality and validity”); Loo v. Loo, 520 N.W.2d 740 , 744 n.1 (Minn. 1994) (explaining that law of the case is a “discretionary doctrine”); Levine v. Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, 926 N.W.2d 49, 56 (Minn. App. 2019) (explaining that “comity is a principle taken into account when addressing whether to apply the first-to-file rule,” which 7 is “not a rigid rule”). 2

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Medtronic, Inc. v. Advanced Bionics Corp.green
minnctapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019The first-to-file rule is not a rigid rule, but a principle to be applied flexibly as "a blend of courtesy and expediency." Id. at 449 (quotation omitted).

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State v. Watkinsgreen
minn · 2013 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See 840 N.W.2d at 29 .

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United States v. Ramirezgreen
scotus · 1998 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Later, in United States v. Ramirez, another case involving a “no-knock” entry, the Supreme Court stated, “The general touchstone of reasonableness which governs Fourth Amendment analysis governs the method of execution of the warrant.” 523 U.S. 65, 71 , 118 S. Ct. 992, 996 (1998) (citation omitted).

2015Later, in United States v. Ramirez, another case involving a “no-knock” entry, the Supreme Court stated, “The general touchstone of reasonableness which governs Fourth Amendment analysis governs the method of execution of the warrant.” 523 U.S. 65, 71 , 118 S. Ct. 992, 996 (1998) (citation omitted).

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State v. Wileygreen
minn · 1985 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See Wiley, 366 N.W.2d at 268 (“In reviewing the sufficiency of an affidavit under the totality of the circumstances test, courts must be careful not to review each component of the affidavit in isolation.

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Rickert v. Stategreen
minn · 2011 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013In Rickert v. State, 795 N.W.2d 236, 242 (Minn.2011), we considered “the degree of fault assigned to the party asserting the interests-of-justice claim.” The petitioner in Rickert was provided the transcripts needed to substantiate his postconviction claim just two business days before the expiration of the limitations period, even though he had requested the transcripts several months before the expiration of the limitations period.

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Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. v. Kiernangreen
ny · 1977 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Tea Co. v. Kiernan, 42 N.Y.2d 236 , 397 N.Y.S.2d 718 , 366 N.E.2d 808, 813 (1977) (holding that where evidence showed that market for large food processing plants was regional, appraisers could rely on comparable sales in other states, and noting that a rigid rule regarding political boundaries would “abandon the economic realism which should characterize valuation”).

2005Tea Co. v. Kiernan, 42 N.Y.2d 236 , 397 N.Y.S.2d 718 , 366 N.E.2d 808, 813 (1977) (holding that where evidence showed that market for large food processing plants was regional, appraisers could rely on comparable sales in other states, and noting that a rigid rule regarding political boundaries would “abandon the economic realism which should characterize valuation”).

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City of Bloomington v. Local 2828 of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employeesgreen
minn · 1980 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995See City of Bloomington v. Local 2828, AFSCME, 290 N.W.2d 598, 602 (Minn.1980) (“The proper role of judicial review in arbitration cases is solely to determine whether specific language in the agreement or submission precludes the arbitrator from deciding the case as he did.”).

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cluster 445698green
ca8 · 1985 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
1 sentence

1991See Pritchard-Keang Nam Corp. v. Jaworski, 751 F.2d 277 , 284 (8th Cir.1984), cert. dismissed, 472 U.S. 1022 , 105 S.Ct. 3491 , 87 L.Ed.2d 625 (1985).

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Cataldo v. Everettgreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991See Pritchard-Keang Nam Corp. v. Jaworski, 751 F.2d 277 , 284 (8th Cir.1984), cert. dismissed, 472 U.S. 1022 , 105 S.Ct. 3491 , 87 L.Ed.2d 625 (1985).

1991See Pritchard-Keang Nam Corp. v. Jaworski, 751 F.2d 277 , 284 (8th Cir.1984), cert. dismissed, 472 U.S. 1022 , 105 S.Ct. 3491 , 87 L.Ed.2d 625 (1985).

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K N Energy, Inc. v. Great Western Sugar Co.green
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
1 sentence

1991See Pritchard-Keang Nam Corp. v. Jaworski, 751 F.2d 277 , 284 (8th Cir.1984), cert. dismissed, 472 U.S. 1022 , 105 S.Ct. 3491 , 87 L.Ed.2d 625 (1985).

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Smith v. Manngreen
minn · 1931 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
2 sentences

1987Respondent cites Smith v. Mann, 184 Minn. 485, 487-88 , 239 N.W. 223, 224 (1931) and several other cases following Smith for the proposition that release of one joint tortfeasor automatically discharges the others.

1987Respondent cites Smith v. Mann, 184 Minn. 485, 487-88 , 239 N.W. 223, 224 (1931) and several other cases following Smith for the proposition that release of one joint tortfeasor automatically discharges the others.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (13)

CaseCitedYears
Pennoyer v. Neff red
· 1878
2 sentences

1978In response to these changes, the requirements for personal jurisdiction over nonresidents have evolved from the rigid rule of Pennoyer v. Neff, 95 U.S. 714 , 24 L.Ed. 565 to the flexible standard of International Shoe Co. v. Washington, 326 U.S. 310 ; 66 S.Ct. 154 , 90 L.Ed. 95 .

1978In response to these changes, the requirements for personal jurisdiction over nonresidents have evolved from the rigid rule of Pennoyer v. Neff, 95 U.S. 714 , 24 L.Ed. 565 to the flexible standard of International Shoe Co. v. Washington, 326 U.S. 310 ; 66 S.Ct. 154 , 90 L.Ed. 95 .

41959–1978
International Shoe Co. v. Washington green
scotus · 1945
2 sentences

1978In response to these changes, the requirements for personal jurisdiction over nonresidents have evolved from the rigid rule of Pennoyer v. Neff, 95 U.S. 714 , 24 L.Ed. 565 to the flexible standard of International Shoe Co. v. Washington, 326 U.S. 310 ; 66 S.Ct. 154 , 90 L.Ed. 95 .

1978In response to these changes, the requirements for personal jurisdiction over nonresidents have evolved from the rigid rule of Pennoyer v. Neff, 95 U.S. 714 , 24 L.Ed. 565 to the flexible standard of International Shoe Co. v. Washington, 326 U.S. 310 ; 66 S.Ct. 154 , 90 L.Ed. 95 .

41959–1978
Jenkins v. American Express Financial Corp. green
minn · 2006
2 sentences

2016We noted that we “declined to adopt a rule that absenteeism resulting from incarceration was misconduct as a matter of law.” Jenkins, 721 N.W.2d at 290 .

2016We noted that we “declined to adopt a rule that absenteeism resulting from incarceration was misconduct as a matter of law.” Jenkins, 721 N.W.2d at 290 .

22016–2016
Loo v. Loo green
minn · 1994
1 sentence

2023See Hauschildt v. Beckingham, 686 N.W.2d 829, 837 (Minn. 2004) (“[N]either res judicata nor collateral estoppel is to be rigidly applied.”); Bode, 612 N.W.2d at 868 (analyzing a collateral attack according to “competing principles of finality and validity”); Loo v. Loo, 520 N.W.2d 740 , 744 n.1 (Minn. 1994) (explaining that law of the case is a “discretionary doctrine”); Levine v. Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, 926 N.W.2d 49, 56 (Minn. App. 2019) (explaining that “comity is a principle taken into account when addressing whether to apply the first-to-file rule,” which 7 is “not a rigid rule”). 2

12023–2023
Phillip Anthony Roberts v. State of Minnesota green
minnctapp · 2014
1 sentence

2016Spight argues that “[t]here is a fundamental unfairness that needs to be addressed in th[is] case, and the court must apply th[e interests-of-justice] exception in order to protect the fairness, integrity, and public reputation of judicial proceedings.” We rejected such arguments in Roberts, stating that petitioner was “at fault for his failure to discover the problems at the crime lab before he pleaded guilty” because he “had the opportunity to investigate the validity of the test results in his case, and he declined to do so.” 856 N.W.2d at 293 .

12016–2016
Atwater Creamery Co. v. Western National Mutual Insurance Co. green
minn · 1985
2 sentences

2008Id. at 277-78 .

2008Id. at 277-78 .

12008–2008
Ashford v. Interstate Trucking Corp. of America green
minnctapp · 1994
1 sentence

2004Such a rigid rule would not allow due consideration to the relevant circumstances surrounding either a discharge or a withdrawal.” 524 N.W.2d at 503 .

12004–2004
Wilson v. Arkansas green
scotus · 1995
2 sentences

2000If adopted, the dissent’s analysis would “mandate a rigid rule of announcement that ignores countervailing law enforcement interests.” Wilson, 514 U.S. at 934 , 115 S.Ct. 1914 .

2000If adopted, the dissent’s analysis would “mandate a rigid rule of announcement that ignores countervailing law enforcement interests.” Wilson, 514 U.S. at 934 , 115 S.Ct. 1914 .

12000–2000
Aguilar v. Texas red
scotus · 1964
2 sentences

1990Under Aguilar v. Texas, 378 U.S. 108, 114-15 , 84 S.Ct. 1509, 1513-14 , 12 L.Ed.2d 723 (1964) the affidavit had to contain sufficient information establishing that the hearsay informant was credible and that the informant obtained his information in a reliable way.

1990Under Aguilar v. Texas, 378 U.S. 108, 114-15 , 84 S.Ct. 1509, 1513-14 , 12 L.Ed.2d 723 (1964) the affidavit had to contain sufficient information establishing that the hearsay informant was credible and that the informant obtained his information in a reliable way.

11990–1990
Illinois v. Gates green
scotus · 1983
2 sentences

1990In Illinois v. Gates, 462 U.S. 213, 238 , 103 S.Ct. 2317, 2332 , 76 L.Ed.2d 527 (1983), the United States Supreme Court abandoned the so-called “two-pronged Aguilar test” as a rigid test that must be satisfied in order to establish probable cause to search or arrest on the basis of hearsay information.

1990In Illinois v. Gates, 462 U.S. 213, 238 , 103 S.Ct. 2317, 2332 , 76 L.Ed.2d 527 (1983), the United States Supreme Court abandoned the so-called “two-pronged Aguilar test” as a rigid test that must be satisfied in order to establish probable cause to search or arrest on the basis of hearsay information.

11990–1990
State v. Lohnes green
minn · 1984
1 sentence

1988Similarly, we have recognized that a rigid test of exigent circumstances could lead to “an overly cautious attitude on the part of police.” Lohnes, 344 N.W.2d at 611 .

11988–1988
Iowa State Commerce Commission v. Northern Natural Gas Co. green
iowa · 1968
1 sentence

1980Id. at 116 .

11980–1980
Smith v. . Brady green
ny · 1858
1 sentence

1890Smith v. Brady, 17 N. Y. 173 .

11890–1890

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MN § Minn. Stat. § 480A.08 (4) MN § Minn. Stat. § 590.01 (3) MN § Minn. Stat. § 590.04 (3) MN § Minn. Stat. § 645.16 (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 107 (1881–2026) NY 88 (1862–2023) IL 78 (1868–2024) PA 73 (1846–2025) TX 64 (1887–2022) NJ 62 (1880–2022) TN 54 (1879–2026) OH 47 (1884–2024) MD 41 (1949–2023) FL 38 (1885–2018) MA 36 (1936–2023) MI 31 (1863–2021) WI 30 (1909–2023) WA 29 (1903–2020) MO 27 (1882–2017) MN 26 (1890–2024) GA 25 (1895–2020) DC 25 (1973–2024) WV 23 (1888–2020) AR 21 (1954–2020) OK 21 (1906–2016) OR 21 (1898–2019) LA 20 (1944–2012) ID 18 (1899–2024) CO 18 (1890–2025) IN 17 (1878–2015) NC 17 (1895–2019) UT 16 (1951–2022) AZ 15 (1923–2024) MT 15 (1933–2026) AK 13 (1974–2018) NE 13 (1902–2022) MS 13 (1929–2012) KS 13 (1872–2018) VA 13 (1837–2009) SD 12 (1956–2022) DE 12 (1958–2024) KY 12 (1925–2020) CT 12 (1959–2025) ND 11 (1898–2010) IA 11 (1951–2016) VT 10 (1848–2025) AL 10 (1893–2007) RI 10 (1996–2023) NM 9 (1962–2012) NH 9 (1979–2019) ME 8 (1936–2025) NV 7 (1909–2016) SC 7 (1966–2015) WY 5 (1966–2025) HI 5 (1960–2024)

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