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fact-specific inquiry in Arizona

25 Arizona opinions name it 2 courts 1992–2026 13 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Arizona 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 (21)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Fulminantegreen
ariz · 1999 · cited in 4 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2022–2025
2 sentences

2025State v. Fulminante, 193 Ariz. 485, ¶ 50 (1999).

2025A fact-specific inquiry is necessary to determine whether an error is harmless, State v. Poyson, 198 Ariz. 70, ¶ 21 (2000), and it must be evaluated within the context of properly admitted evidence, State v. Fulminante, 193 Ariz. 485, ¶ 50 (1999).

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State v. Poysongreen
ariz · 2000 · cited in 3 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2022–2025
2 sentences

2025A fact-specific inquiry is necessary to determine whether an error is harmless, State v. Poyson, 198 Ariz. 70, ¶ 21 (2000), and it must be evaluated within the context of properly admitted evidence, State v. Fulminante, 193 Ariz. 485, ¶ 50 (1999).

2022State v. Fulminante, 193 Ariz. 485, ¶ 50 (1999); State v. Poyson, 198 Ariz. 70, ¶ 21 (2000).

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Robinson v. Herringgreen
ariz · 1953 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023Robinson v. Herring, 75 Ariz. 166, 169 (1953) (looking to surrounding circumstances).

2023Robinson v. Herring, 75 Ariz. 166, 169 (1953) (looking to surrounding circumstances).

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Michael J. v. Arizona Department of Economic Securitygreen
ariz · 2000 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2019–2020
2 sentences

2020Michael J., 196 Ariz. at 251-52, ¶ 29 . “[T]here is no threshold level under each individual factor in Michael J. that either compels, or forbids, severance.” Ariz. Dep’t of Econ.

2019Michael J., 196 Ariz. at 251, ¶ 29 .

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State v. Biblegreen
ariz · 1993 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2000–2025
2 sentences

2025An error is harmless if “the guilty verdict actually rendered in this trial was surely unattributable to the error.” Bible, 175 Ariz. at 588 (quoting Sullivan v. Louisiana, 508 U.S. 275, 279 (1993)). ¶16 The trial court instructed the jury that a defendant is justified in using physical force in self-defense if: “A reasonable person in the situation would have believed that physical force was immediately necessary to protect against another’s use . . . of unlawful physical force and the defendant used . . . no more physical force than what appeared necessary to a reasonable person in the situa

2000See State v. Bible, 175 Ariz. 549, 588 , 858 P.2d 1152, 1191 (1993). ¶ 22 Assuming, arguendo, that the trial court should not have admitted the palm print, we nevertheless conclude that the error was harmless.

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Gipson v. Kaseygreen
ariz · 2007 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2015–2024
2 sentences

2015Gipson, 214 Ariz. at 143 ¶ 9, 150 P.3d at 230 . ¶ 11 Recognizing that the existence of duty is a legal, not a factual, matter, Gipson cautioned against “a fact-specific analysis of the relationship between the parties” in determining whether a duty of care exists.

2015Gipson, 214 Ariz. at 143 ¶ 9, 150 P.3d at 230 . ¶ 11 Recognizing that the existence of duty is a legal, not a factual, matter, Gipson cautioned against “a fact-specific analysis of the relationship between the parties” in determining whether a duty of care exists.

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Demetrius L. v. Joshlynn F./d.L.green
ariz · 2016 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Demetrius L. v. Joshlynn F., 239 Ariz. 1, 4-5, ¶¶ 13, 16-17 (2016).

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Sullivan v. Louisianagreen
scotus · 1993 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025An error is harmless if “the guilty verdict actually rendered in this trial was surely unattributable to the error.” Bible, 175 Ariz. at 588 (quoting Sullivan v. Louisiana, 508 U.S. 275, 279 (1993)). ¶16 The trial court instructed the jury that a defendant is justified in using physical force in self-defense if: “A reasonable person in the situation would have believed that physical force was immediately necessary to protect against another’s use . . . of unlawful physical force and the defendant used . . . no more physical force than what appeared necessary to a reasonable person in the situa

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State v. Aguilargreen
ariz · 2004 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023Aguilar, 209 Ariz. at 49, ¶ 29 ; see also State v. Harrison, 195 Ariz. 28, 33, ¶ 21 (App. 1998). ¶27 We agree that Long’s performing oral sex on a teenager, forcing his son to masturbate in front of him, and organizing incestual acts between his wife and son, were relevant to show his “aberrant propensity” to commit the charged offenses.

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Clark v. Clarkgreen
ariz · 1979 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See Clark v. Clark, 124 Ariz. 235, 237 (1979).

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State v. Harrisongreen
arizctapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023Aguilar, 209 Ariz. at 49, ¶ 29 ; see also State v. Harrison, 195 Ariz. 28, 33, ¶ 21 (App. 1998). ¶27 We agree that Long’s performing oral sex on a teenager, forcing his son to masturbate in front of him, and organizing incestual acts between his wife and son, were relevant to show his “aberrant propensity” to commit the charged offenses.

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Sanchez v. City of Tucsongreen
ariz · 1998 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See Sanchez, 191 Ariz. at 130–31, 172–73 ¶¶ 10, 22 (stating that the existence and extent of an assumed duty is a fact-specific determination); Tollenaar v. Chino Valley School Dist., 190 Ariz. 179, 181 (App. 1997) (same); see also Jefferson County School Dist.

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Tollenaar v. Chino Valley School Districtgreen
arizctapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See Sanchez, 191 Ariz. at 130–31, 172–73 ¶¶ 10, 22 (stating that the existence and extent of an assumed duty is a fact-specific determination); Tollenaar v. Chino Valley School Dist., 190 Ariz. 179, 181 (App. 1997) (same); see also Jefferson County School Dist.

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Boisson v. Arizona Board of Regentsgreen
arizctapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Boisson v. Ariz. Bd. of Regents, 236 Ariz. 619, 623, ¶ 11 , 343 P.3d 931, 935 (App. 2015).

2016Boisson v. Ariz. Bd. of Regents, 236 Ariz. 619, 623, ¶ 11 , 343 P.3d 931, 935 (App. 2015).

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State v. Jamesgreen
arizctapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016State v. James, 231 Ariz. 490, 493, ¶ 13 (App. 2013) (citation omitted).

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In Re Marriage of Johnstongreen
mont · 1986 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Davies, 880 P.2d at 1375 (“A discount for a minority interest is appropriate when the minority shareholder has no ability to control salaries, dividends, profit distribution, and day-to-day corporate operations.”); In re Marriage of Johnston, 223 Mont. 383, 387 , 726 P.2d 322, 325 (1986) (explaining that application of a minority discount may be applied when it “accurately reflect[s]” a minority shareholder’s lack of control); In re Marriage of Branscomb, 201 Or.App. 188, 195-96 , 117 P.3d 1051, 1056 (2005) (noting the application of a minority share discount is a fact-specific inquiry tha

2015See Davies, 880 P.2d at 1375 (“A discount for a minority interest is appropriate when the minority shareholder has no ability to control salaries, dividends, profit distribution, and day-to-day corporate operations.”); In re Marriage of Johnston, 223 Mont. 383, 387 , 726 P.2d 322, 325 (1986) (explaining that application of a minority discount may be applied when it “accurately reflect[s]” a minority shareholder’s lack of control); In re Marriage of Branscomb, 201 Or.App. 188, 195-96 , 117 P.3d 1051, 1056 (2005) (noting the application of a minority share discount is a fact-specific inquiry tha

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In Re the Marriage of Daviesgreen
mont · 1994 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See Davies, 880 P.2d at 1375 (“A discount for a minority interest is appropriate when the minority shareholder has no ability to control salaries, dividends, profit distribution, and day-to-day corporate operations.”); In re Marriage of Johnston, 223 Mont. 383, 387 , 726 P.2d 322, 325 (1986) (explaining that application of a minority discount may be applied when it “accurately reflect[s]” a minority shareholder’s lack of control); In re Marriage of Branscomb, 201 Or.App. 188, 195-96 , 117 P.3d 1051, 1056 (2005) (noting the application of a minority share discount is a fact-specific inquiry tha

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In the Matter of Marriage of Tofte and Toftegreen
orctapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Davies, 880 P.2d at 1375 (“A discount for a minority interest is appropriate when the minority shareholder has no ability to control salaries, dividends, profit distribution, and day-to-day corporate operations.”); In re Marriage of Johnston, 223 Mont. 383, 387 , 726 P.2d 322, 325 (1986) (explaining that application of a minority discount may be applied when it “accurately reflect[s]” a minority shareholder’s lack of control); In re Marriage of Branscomb, 201 Or.App. 188, 195-96 , 117 P.3d 1051, 1056 (2005) (noting the application of a minority share discount is a fact-specific inquiry tha

2015See Davies, 880 P.2d at 1375 (“A discount for a minority interest is appropriate when the minority shareholder has no ability to control salaries, dividends, profit distribution, and day-to-day corporate operations.”); In re Marriage of Johnston, 223 Mont. 383, 387 , 726 P.2d 322, 325 (1986) (explaining that application of a minority discount may be applied when it “accurately reflect[s]” a minority shareholder’s lack of control); In re Marriage of Branscomb, 201 Or.App. 188, 195-96 , 117 P.3d 1051, 1056 (2005) (noting the application of a minority share discount is a fact-specific inquiry tha

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In re the Marriage of Branscombgreen
orctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Davies, 880 P.2d at 1375 (“A discount for a minority interest is appropriate when the minority shareholder has no ability to control salaries, dividends, profit distribution, and day-to-day corporate operations.”); In re Marriage of Johnston, 223 Mont. 383, 387 , 726 P.2d 322, 325 (1986) (explaining that application of a minority discount may be applied when it “accurately reflect[s]” a minority shareholder’s lack of control); In re Marriage of Branscomb, 201 Or.App. 188, 195-96 , 117 P.3d 1051, 1056 (2005) (noting the application of a minority share discount is a fact-specific inquiry tha

2015See Davies, 880 P.2d at 1375 (“A discount for a minority interest is appropriate when the minority shareholder has no ability to control salaries, dividends, profit distribution, and day-to-day corporate operations.”); In re Marriage of Johnston, 223 Mont. 383, 387 , 726 P.2d 322, 325 (1986) (explaining that application of a minority discount may be applied when it “accurately reflect[s]” a minority shareholder’s lack of control); In re Marriage of Branscomb, 201 Or.App. 188, 195-96 , 117 P.3d 1051, 1056 (2005) (noting the application of a minority share discount is a fact-specific inquiry tha

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Prince v. City of Apache Junctiongreen
arizctapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013Although this does not provide a clear legal standard for determining whether any particular fee is “nominal” for purposes of the recreational-use immunity statute, unless and until the legislature speaks more definitively in this area, the question can be answered only through a fact-specific inquiry that incorporates relevant factors from the definition of “nominal” as that word is commonly understood. 7 Whether the fee charged by the golf course in this case fit within the definition of “nominal” was disputed by the parties and, under the standard articulated above, is a mixed question of l

2013Although this does not provide a clear legal standard for determining whether any particular fee is “nominal” for purposes of the recreational-use immunity statute, unless and until the legislature speaks more definitively in this area, the question can be answered only through a fact-specific inquiry that incorporates relevant factors from the definition of “nominal” as that word is commonly understood. 7 Whether the fee charged by the golf course in this case fit within the definition of “nominal” was disputed by the parties and, under the standard articulated above, is a mixed question of l

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State v. Rogovichgreen
ariz · 1997 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Also, the official Comment accompanying the adoption of Rule 703 reveals that the rule was not intended to authorize the admission of facts or data that "should be excluded pursuant to an applicable constitutional provision, statute, rule or decision." [7] Our supreme court has also emphasized that if the expert "merely acts as a conduit for another non-testifying expert's opinion, the `expert opinion' is hearsay and is inadmissible, Rule 703 notwithstanding." Lundstrom, 161 Ariz. at 148 , 776 P.2d at 1074 ; see also Rogovich, 188 Ariz. at 42 n. 1, 932 P.2d at 798 n. 1. ¶ 16 Whether an expert

2007Also, the official Comment accompanying the adoption of Rule 703 reveals that the rule was not intended to authorize the admission of facts or data that "should be excluded pursuant to an applicable constitutional provision, statute, rule or decision." [7] Our supreme court has also emphasized that if the expert "merely acts as a conduit for another non-testifying expert's opinion, the `expert opinion' is hearsay and is inadmissible, Rule 703 notwithstanding." Lundstrom, 161 Ariz. at 148 , 776 P.2d at 1074 ; see also Rogovich, 188 Ariz. at 42 n. 1, 932 P.2d at 798 n. 1. ¶ 16 Whether an expert

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Bojorquez green
ariz · 1984
1 sentence

2025An error is harmless if “the guilty verdict actually rendered in this trial was surely unattributable to the error.” Bible, 175 Ariz. at 588 (quoting Sullivan v. Louisiana, 508 U.S. 275, 279 (1993)). ¶16 The trial court instructed the jury that a defendant is justified in using physical force in self-defense if: “A reasonable person in the situation would have believed that physical force was immediately necessary to protect against another’s use . . . of unlawful physical force and the defendant used . . . no more physical force than what appeared necessary to a reasonable person in the situa

12025–2025
State Ex Rel. Montgomery v. Miller green
arizctapp · 2014
1 sentence

2024Id. at ¶¶ 23–24.

12024–2024
Arizona Department of Revenue v. Blaze Construction Co. green
scotus · 1999
1 sentence

2023Relying on White Mountain Apache Tribe v. Bracker, 448 U.S. 136 (1980), the Appellants argue that the court should have engaged in a fact-specific inquiry and weighed the interests of the parties to determine whether federal law preempts Arizona’s taxing authority rather than finding the “bright-line” test for federal preemption enunciated in Arizona Department of Revenue v. Blaze Construction Co., Inc., 526 U.S. 32 (1999), dispositive. ¶9 In Bracker, the United States Supreme Court considered the extent of state authority to regulate and tax economic activities on Native American reservations

12023–2023
White Mountain Apache Tribe v. Bracker green
scotus · 1980
2 sentences

2023Relying on White Mountain Apache Tribe v. Bracker, 448 U.S. 136 (1980), the Appellants argue that the court should have engaged in a fact-specific inquiry and weighed the interests of the parties to determine whether federal law preempts Arizona’s taxing authority rather than finding the “bright-line” test for federal preemption enunciated in Arizona Department of Revenue v. Blaze Construction Co., Inc., 526 U.S. 32 (1999), dispositive. ¶9 In Bracker, the United States Supreme Court considered the extent of state authority to regulate and tax economic activities on Native American reservations

2023Relying on White Mountain Apache Tribe v. Bracker, 448 U.S. 136 (1980), the Appellants argue that the court should have engaged in a fact-specific inquiry and weighed the interests of the parties to determine whether federal law preempts Arizona’s taxing authority rather than finding the “bright-line” test for federal preemption enunciated in Arizona Department of Revenue v. Blaze Construction Co., Inc., 526 U.S. 32 (1999), dispositive. ¶9 In Bracker, the United States Supreme Court considered the extent of state authority to regulate and tax economic activities on Native American reservations

12023–2023
Miranda v. Arizona green
scotus · 1966
1 sentence

2016Determining whether an error is 2 Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 (1966). 3 Both parties admit Devorce’s BAC at the time of arrest was likely between .181 and .212. 3 STATE v. DEVORCE Decision of the Court fundamental is a fact specific inquiry.

12016–2016
State v. Lundstrom green
ariz · 1989
2 sentences

2007Also, the official Comment accompanying the adoption of Rule 703 reveals that the rule was not intended to authorize the admission of facts or data that "should be excluded pursuant to an applicable constitutional provision, statute, rule or decision." [7] Our supreme court has also emphasized that if the expert "merely acts as a conduit for another non-testifying expert's opinion, the `expert opinion' is hearsay and is inadmissible, Rule 703 notwithstanding." Lundstrom, 161 Ariz. at 148 , 776 P.2d at 1074 ; see also Rogovich, 188 Ariz. at 42 n. 1, 932 P.2d at 798 n. 1. ¶ 16 Whether an expert

2007Also, the official Comment accompanying the adoption of Rule 703 reveals that the rule was not intended to authorize the admission of facts or data that "should be excluded pursuant to an applicable constitutional provision, statute, rule or decision." [7] Our supreme court has also emphasized that if the expert "merely acts as a conduit for another non-testifying expert's opinion, the `expert opinion' is hearsay and is inadmissible, Rule 703 notwithstanding." Lundstrom, 161 Ariz. at 148 , 776 P.2d at 1074 ; see also Rogovich, 188 Ariz. at 42 n. 1, 932 P.2d at 798 n. 1. ¶ 16 Whether an expert

12007–2007
Gipson v. Kasey green
arizctapp · 2006
2 sentences

2007In identifying this relationship as a factor supporting a finding of duty, the court of appeals noted that “[t]hey were co-workers and friends; they had socialized previously; [and] Followill had asked Kasey for pills in the past.” Gipson, 212 Ariz. at 239 ¶ 16, 129 P.3d at 961 . ¶ 21 A fact-specific analysis of the relationship between the parties is a problematic basis for determining if a duty of care exists.

2007In identifying this relationship as a factor supporting a finding of duty, the court of appeals noted that “[t]hey were co-workers and friends; they had socialized previously; [and] Followill had asked Kasey for pills in the past.” Gipson, 212 Ariz. at 239 ¶ 16, 129 P.3d at 961 . ¶ 21 A fact-specific analysis of the relationship between the parties is a problematic basis for determining if a duty of care exists.

12007–2007
State Ex Rel. Romley v. Gottsfield green
arizctapp · 1992
2 sentences

1995The same approach was used a few years later in State ex rel Romley v. Gottsfield, 171 Ariz. 195 , 829 P.2d 1241 (App.1992).

1995The same approach was used a few years later in State ex rel Romley v. Gottsfield, 171 Ariz. 195 , 829 P.2d 1241 (App.1992).

11995–1995
State v. Tober neutral
arizctapp · 1992
2 sentences

1992State v. Tober, 170 Ariz. 573 , 826 P.2d 1199 (App.1991).

1992State v. Tober, 170 Ariz. 573 , 826 P.2d 1199 (App.1991).

11992–1992

Statutes the citing opinions construe

AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-120.21 (7) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 8-533 (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

TX 117 (1994–2026) OR 106 (1991–2026) WA 79 (1992–2026) CA 74 (1995–2026) MI 68 (1999–2026) IL 63 (2002–2025) PA 60 (1993–2026) NY 59 (1995–2026) NJ 57 (1993–2026) CT 38 (1986–2025) NM 35 (1998–2025) TN 29 (1999–2024) NC 29 (2003–2025) LA 28 (1993–2022) ND 27 (2002–2021) VA 25 (2002–2026) AZ 25 (1992–2026) CO 25 (1989–2026) OH 24 (2003–2026) MA 22 (2002–2025) SC 21 (2000–2026) DC 20 (1991–2025) MD 20 (1995–2024) ME 20 (1997–2025) DE 16 (2015–2025) WI 15 (1994–2026) MO 14 (2001–2025) NV 14 (1991–2022) FL 13 (2005–2026) IA 13 (2000–2023) NH 12 (1990–2025) KS 11 (2000–2025) IN 9 (1998–2025) MN 9 (2001–2024) VT 9 (2000–2025) WV 8 (1984–2023) KY 8 (2008–2026) GA 8 (2014–2025) MT 7 (2006–2022) WY 6 (2010–2025) UT 6 (1997–2025) AL 6 (1998–2017) RI 5 (2004–2020) NE 5 (2016–2020) SD 5 (1998–2022) OK 5 (1998–2024) AK 4 (2009–2019) ID 4 (2013–2026)

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