25 Arizona opinions name it 2 courts 1976–2024 4 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Sommerfield v. Sommerfieldgreen2 sentences2024In doing so, the court noted the presumption that “any property acquired by either spouse during marriage is community property, unless demonstrated otherwise by clear and convincing evidence.” See Sommerfield v. Sommerfield, 121 Ariz. 575, 577 (1979). 2023Citing Toth v. Toth, 190 Ariz. 218, 221 (1997), the court noted the case did not “present a unique set of facts or circumstances,” meaning “an equal division of community property is appropriate to achieve equity.” Citing Sommerfield v. Sommerfield, 121 Ariz. 575, 578 (1979), the court noted the presumption that “any property acquired by either spouse during marriage is community property, unless demonstrated otherwise by clear and convincing evidence.” As applied, the court found that the house was acquired during the marriage, that Husband’s petition listed the house as community property an | 2 | 2 |
Toth v. Tothgreen1 sentence2023Citing Toth v. Toth, 190 Ariz. 218, 221 (1997), the court noted the case did not “present a unique set of facts or circumstances,” meaning “an equal division of community property is appropriate to achieve equity.” Citing Sommerfield v. Sommerfield, 121 Ariz. 575, 578 (1979), the court noted the presumption that “any property acquired by either spouse during marriage is community property, unless demonstrated otherwise by clear and convincing evidence.” As applied, the court found that the house was acquired during the marriage, that Husband’s petition listed the house as community property an | 1 | 1 |
Gibson v. Gunschgreen1 sentence2021Waiver. ¶29 "A properly filed motion in limine preserves appellant's objections on appeal without need for further objection if it sets forth specific grounds for the objections." Gibson v. Gunsch, 148 Ariz. 416, 417 (App. 1985). | 1 | 1 |
State v. Tschilargreen1 sentence2016At sentencing, the court noted defense counsel’s renewed objection that the use of a dangerous weapon was encompassed within the aggravated assault charge, but found the aggravating factors outweighed the mitigating factors and imposed a slightly aggravated sentence. ¶25 “An element of an offense may be used as an aggravating factor if the legislature has specified that it may be so used.” Tschilar, 200 Ariz. at 435, ¶ 33 . | 1 | 1 |
State v. Ayersgreen2 sentences2003In so ruling, however, the court noted that error may be found harmless if the defendant’s absence has been only “ ‘from some minor portion of the selection process,’ rather than from the whole thing.” Id. at 148, ¶ 17 , 953 P.2d at 540 (quoting State v. Ayers, 133 Ariz. 570, 571 , 653 P.2d 27, 28 (App.1982)). *575 ¶ 68 In the case before us, Dann was present for the selection process and able to see the jurors and assist his counsel. 2003In so ruling, however, the court noted that error may be found harmless if the defendant’s absence has been only “ ‘from some minor portion of the selection process,’ rather than from the whole thing.” Id. at 148, ¶ 17 , 953 P.2d at 540 (quoting State v. Ayers, 133 Ariz. 570, 571 , 653 P.2d 27, 28 (App.1982)). *575 ¶ 68 In the case before us, Dann was present for the selection process and able to see the jurors and assist his counsel. | 1 | 1 |
Campbell v. Chatwingreen2 sentences1999Relying upon our opinion in Campbell v. Chatwin, 102 Ariz. 251, 257 , 428 P.2d 108, 114 (1967), the court noted that the doctrine of exhaustion of administrative remedies does not apply where the remedy is permissive. 1999Relying upon our opinion in Campbell v. Chatwin, 102 Ariz. 251, 257 , 428 P.2d 108, 114 (1967), the court noted that the doctrine of exhaustion of administrative remedies does not apply where the remedy is permissive. | 1 | 1 |
United States v. Baileygreen2 sentences1985We find no evidence to support the giving of such an instruction in light of the definition of necessity given in United States v. Bailey, 444 U.S. 394 at 410 , 100 S.Ct. 624 at 634 , 62 L.Ed.2d 575 at 590 (1980), as follows: “the defense of necessity, or choice of evils, traditionally covered the situation where physical forces beyond the actor's control rendered illegal conduct the lesser of two evils.” The Court noted the defense is not available “if there was a reasonable, legal alternative to violating the law, ‘a chance both to refuse to do the criminal act and also to avoid the threaten 1985We find no evidence to support the giving of such an instruction in light of the definition of necessity given in United States v. Bailey, 444 U.S. 394 at 410 , 100 S.Ct. 624 at 634 , 62 L.Ed.2d 575 at 590 (1980), as follows: “the defense of necessity, or choice of evils, traditionally covered the situation where physical forces beyond the actor's control rendered illegal conduct the lesser of two evils.” The Court noted the defense is not available “if there was a reasonable, legal alternative to violating the law, ‘a chance both to refuse to do the criminal act and also to avoid the threaten | 1 | 1 |
State v. Reidgreen2 sentences1983The court noted the factors upon which he based his decision on the record in compliance with the rule of State v. Reid, 114 Ariz. 16, 22 , 559 P.2d 136, 142 (1976), cert. denied 431 U.S. 921 , 97 S.Ct. 2191 , 53 L.Ed.2d 234 (1977). 1983The court noted the factors upon which he based his decision on the record in compliance with the rule of State v. Reid, 114 Ariz. 16, 22 , 559 P.2d 136, 142 (1976), cert. denied 431 U.S. 921 , 97 S.Ct. 2191 , 53 L.Ed.2d 234 (1977). | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Arizona. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Ayala v. Hill
green
2 sentences2009In Ayala Division One of this court noted that a rule promulgated by the Maricopa County Law Enforcement Officers Merit System Council provided that the Council’s decision would be “subject only to administrative review” under the ARA. 136 Ariz. at 92 , 664 P.2d at 242 . 2009In Ayala Division One of this court noted that a rule promulgated by the Maricopa County Law Enforcement Officers Merit System Council provided that the Council’s decision would be “subject only to administrative review” under the ARA. 136 Ariz. at 92 , 664 P.2d at 242 . | 2 | 2009–2009 |
Correll v. Ryan
green
1 sentence2024The court noted that defense counsel “could not recall what efforts he made to gather [his client’s] psychiatric records” and asked no specific questions of his witnesses, rendering his investigation “substantively worthless.” Id. at 945 . | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Camara v. Municipal Court of City and County of San Francisco
green
2 sentences2012The court noted a presumption exists that police have no right to enter a home without a warrant “because it is only in certain carefully defined circumstances that lack of a warrant is excused.” Id. (citing Camara v. Municipal Court, 387 U.S. 523, 528-29 , 87 S.Ct. 1727 , 18 L.Ed.2d 930 (1967)). 2012The court noted a presumption exists that police have no right to enter a home without a warrant “because it is only in certain carefully defined circumstances that lack of a warrant is excused.” Id. (citing Camara v. Municipal Court, 387 U.S. 523, 528-29 , 87 S.Ct. 1727 , 18 L.Ed.2d 930 (1967)). | 1 | 2012–2012 |
United States v. Saundra Prescott
green
1 sentence2012The court noted a presumption exists that police have no right to enter a home without a warrant “because it is only in certain carefully defined circumstances that lack of a warrant is excused.” Id. (citing Camara v. Municipal Court, 387 U.S. 523, 528-29 , 87 S.Ct. 1727 , 18 L.Ed.2d 930 (1967)). | 1 | 2012–2012 |
Sullivan v. Louisiana
green
2 sentences2009The Court reasoned further that an inquiry into whether the error in the jury mechanism prejudiced the defendant beyond a reasonable doubt would not be sufficient because "[t]he Sixth Amendment requires more than appellate speculation about a hypothetical jury's action ...; it requires an actual jury finding of guilty." Id. at 280 , 113 S.Ct. 2078 . ¶ 62 Citing Fulminante , the Court also noted that error in the trial mechanism is not subject to the type of quantitative analysis that is required in a review for harmless error. 2009The Court reasoned further that an inquiry into whether the error in the jury mechanism prejudiced the defendant beyond a reasonable doubt would not be sufficient because "[t]he Sixth Amendment requires more than appellate speculation about a hypothetical jury's action ...; it requires an actual jury finding of guilty." Id. at 280 , 113 S.Ct. 2078 . ¶ 62 Citing Fulminante , the Court also noted that error in the trial mechanism is not subject to the type of quantitative analysis that is required in a review for harmless error. | 1 | 2009–2009 |
Arizona v. Fulminante
green
2 sentences2009Id. at 281-82 , 111 S.Ct. 1246 . 2009Id. at 281-82 , 111 S.Ct. 1246 . | 1 | 2009–2009 |
United States v. Jean Nebbia
green
2 sentences2009The court noted that this rule had been interpreted as requiring “more than the mere deposit of cash” and that “[i]t is not the sum of the bail bond that society asks for, but rather the presence of the defendant ----” Id. 3 In holding that the trial court had the authority to inquire into the source of bond funds, the court stated: [T]he mere deposit of cash bail is not sufficient to deprive the court of the right to inquire into other factors which might bear' on the question of the adequacy of the bail and stress the importance placed upon the ability of the surety to produce the defendant. 2009Id. | 1 | 2009–2009 |
Haight, Brown & Bonesteel v. Superior Court
green
2 sentences2006The court noted that the rule "simply provides that an attorney may not enter into an agreement to refrain from the practice of law." Id. 2006The court noted that the rule “simply provides that an attorney may not enter into an agreement to refrain from the practice of law.” Id. | 1 | 2006–2006 |
State v. Garcia-Contreras
green
1 sentence2003In so ruling, however, the court noted that error may be found harmless if the defendant’s absence has been only “ ‘from some minor portion of the selection process,’ rather than from the whole thing.” Id. at 148, ¶ 17 , 953 P.2d at 540 (quoting State v. Ayers, 133 Ariz. 570, 571 , 653 P.2d 27, 28 (App.1982)). *575 ¶ 68 In the case before us, Dann was present for the selection process and able to see the jurors and assist his counsel. | 1 | 2003–2003 |
Wickey v. Sparks
green
1 sentence2002In finding no duty, the court noted that the violation of school rules did not increase the risk of an accident; indeed, the risk existed regardless of any school rule: “With or without rules, neither [the school board nor the district] has any duty to members of the driving public to keep their student ... off the public highways with his automobile during school hours.” Id. at 921 . ¶24 The Indiana Court of Appeals followed Ange in Wickey v. Sparks, 642 N.E.2d 262 (Ind.Ct.App.1994). | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Illinois v. Gates
green
2 sentences2002Quoting Gates , the court noted that the standard of review is “ ‘whether the Magistrate had a substantial basis for finding that the ... evidence would be found at the place cited.’” Id. at 987, quoting Gates, 462 U.S. at 236 , 103 S.Ct. at 2331 , 76 L.Ed.2d at 547 . 2002Quoting Gates , the court noted that the standard of review is “ ‘whether the Magistrate had a substantial basis for finding that the ... evidence would be found at the place cited.’” Id. at 987, quoting Gates, 462 U.S. at 236 , 103 S.Ct. at 2331 , 76 L.Ed.2d at 547 . | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Thompson v. Ange
green
1 sentence2002In finding no duty, the court noted that the violation of school rules did not increase the risk of an accident; indeed, the risk existed regardless of any school rule: “With or without rules, neither [the school board nor the district] has any duty to members of the driving public to keep their student ... off the public highways with his automobile during school hours.” Id. at 921 . ¶24 The Indiana Court of Appeals followed Ange in Wickey v. Sparks, 642 N.E.2d 262 (Ind.Ct.App.1994). | 1 | 2002–2002 |
City of Los Angeles v. Shell Oil Co.
green
2 sentences2002The court noted that the principle of fair apportionment of municipal taxes developed in federal case law under the Commerce Clause, but was adopted and applied to intrastate taxation in City of Los Angeles v. Shell Oil Co., 4 Cal.3d 108, 93 Cal.Rptr. 1 , 480 P.2d 953 (1971), as a matter of equal protection and the California constitutional prohibition against extraterritorial application of state law. 2002The court noted that the principle of fair apportionment of municipal taxes developed in federal case law under the Commerce Clause, but was adopted and applied to intrastate taxation in City of Los Angeles v. Shell Oil Co., 4 Cal.3d 108, 93 Cal.Rptr. 1 , 480 P.2d 953 (1971), as a matter of equal protection and the California constitutional prohibition against extraterritorial application of state law. | 1 | 2002–2002 |
City of Prescott v. Town of Chino Valley
green
2 sentences2002By analogy, and pursuant to the due process and equal privileges and immunities provisions of the Arizona Constitution, the Prescott court adopted the principle that "[o]ne municipality should not be permitted on the basis of fractional activity to reap an undue windfall at the expense of the taxpayer or another community.” 163 Ariz. at 619 , 790 P.2d at 274 . 2002By analogy, and pursuant to the due process and equal privileges and immunities provisions of the Arizona Constitution, the Prescott court adopted the principle that "[o]ne municipality should not be permitted on the basis of fractional activity to reap an undue windfall at the expense of the taxpayer or another community.” 163 Ariz. at 619 , 790 P.2d at 274 . | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Piner v. Superior Court in and for County of Maricopa
green
1 sentence2000The operative fact is simply that the conduct of each defendant was a cause and the result is indivisible damage.” Id. at 189, ¶27 , 962 P.2d at 916 . ¶ 25 Thus, once a plaintiff proves that the defendants’ conduct contributed to the plaintiffs damages, see Markiewicz, 118 Ariz. at 338 , 576 P.2d at 526 , the burden of proof shifts to the defendants to apportion damages. | 1 | 2000–2000 |
Markiewicz v. SALT RIVER VALLEY, ETC.
green
2 sentences2000The operative fact is simply that the conduct of each defendant was a cause and the result is indivisible damage.” Id. at 189, ¶27 , 962 P.2d at 916 . ¶ 25 Thus, once a plaintiff proves that the defendants’ conduct contributed to the plaintiffs damages, see Markiewicz, 118 Ariz. at 338 , 576 P.2d at 526 , the burden of proof shifts to the defendants to apportion damages. 2000The operative fact is simply that the conduct of each defendant was a cause and the result is indivisible damage.” Id. at 189, ¶27 , 962 P.2d at 916 . ¶ 25 Thus, once a plaintiff proves that the defendants’ conduct contributed to the plaintiffs damages, see Markiewicz, 118 Ariz. at 338 , 576 P.2d at 526 , the burden of proof shifts to the defendants to apportion damages. | 1 | 2000–2000 |
Southwestern Paint & Varnish Co. v. Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
green
2 sentences1999Southwestern Paint, 191 Ariz. at 42 , 951 P.2d at 1233 . 1999Southwestern Paint, 191 Ariz. at 42 , 951 P.2d at 1233 . | 1 | 1999–1999 |
Schoenberger v. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, ETC.
green
2 sentences1989In Schoenberger , the court noted that the doctrine of laches was the only restraint upon the time in which to file a special action. 124 Ariz. at 530 , 606 P.2d at 20 . 1989In Schoenberger , the court noted that the doctrine of laches was the only restraint upon the time in which to file a special action. 124 Ariz. at 530 , 606 P.2d at 20 . | 1 | 1989–1989 |
Mullaney v. Wilbur
green
2 sentences1986Id. at 700-701, 95 S.Ct. at 1890-91 . 1986Id. at 700-701, 95 S.Ct. at 1890-91 . | 1 | 1986–1986 |
Estes Co. v. Aztec Const., Inc.
green
1 sentence1986Id. | 1 | 1986–1986 |
People v. Craig
green
2 sentences1984Id. at 682 , 86 Cal.App.3d at 914 . 1984Id. at 682 , 86 Cal.App.3d at 914 . | 1 | 1984–1984 |
Johnson v. Ryan
green
2 sentences1983The court noted the factors upon which he based his decision on the record in compliance with the rule of State v. Reid, 114 Ariz. 16, 22 , 559 P.2d 136, 142 (1976), cert. denied 431 U.S. 921 , 97 S.Ct. 2191 , 53 L.Ed.2d 234 (1977). 1983The court noted the factors upon which he based his decision on the record in compliance with the rule of State v. Reid, 114 Ariz. 16, 22 , 559 P.2d 136, 142 (1976), cert. denied 431 U.S. 921 , 97 S.Ct. 2191 , 53 L.Ed.2d 234 (1977). | 1 | 1983–1983 |
| State v. Williams green | 1 | 1982–1982 |
| Kennerly v. District Court of the Ninth Judicial District of Montana green | 1 | 1976–1976 |
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.
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.