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error error in Minnesota

25 Minnesota opinions name it 2 courts 1921–2025 3 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 (15)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Grillergreen
minn · 1998 · cited in 5 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2002–2015
2 sentences

2008State v. Griller, 583 N.W.2d 736, 740 (Minn.1998) (citing Johnson v. United States, 520 U.S. 461, 469-70 , 117 S.Ct. 1544 , 137 L.Ed.2d 718 (1997) (explaining that a court may exercise its discretion to correct the error only if the error seriously affected the fairness, integrity, or public reputation of the judicial proceedings)).

2002See Griller, 583 N.W.2d at 740 (stating that before appellate court should engage in plain error analysis, it must first detect an error and that error must be plain).

45
State v. Rameygreen
minn · 2006 · cited in 4 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2016–2024
2 sentences

2024State v. Ramey, 721 N.W.2d 294, 302 (Minn. 2006).

2018See State v. Ramey , 721 N.W.2d 294 , 302 (Minn. 2006).

44
State v. Crowsbreastgreen
minn · 2001 · cited in 2 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2004–2005
2 sentences

2005If these three requirements are satisfied, the appellate court may correct the error only if the error "seriously affect[s] the fairness, integrity, or public reputation of judicial proceedings." State v. Crowsbreast, 629 N.W.2d 433, 437 (Minn.2001) (quoting Johnson, 520 U.S. at 467 , 117 S.Ct. 1544 ).

2005If these three requirements are satisfied, the appellate court may correct the error only if the error “seriously affect[s] the fairness, integrity, or public reputation of judicial proceedings.” State v. Crowsbreast, 629 N.W.2d 433, 437 (Minn.2001) (quoting Johnson, 520 U.S. at 467 , 117 S.Ct. 1544 ).

22
Smits v. E-Z Por Corp.green
minnctapp · 1985 · cited in 2 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1988–1989
2 sentences

1989In the absence of an objection, an error in the instruction may be assigned as ground for a new trial only if the error is one of "fundamental law or controlling principle." Smits v. E-Z Por Corp., 365 N.W.2d 352, 354 (Minn.Ct.App.1985) (citations omitted).

1989In the absence of an objection, an error in the instruction may be assigned as ground for a new trial only if the error is one of “fundamental law or controlling principle.” Smits v. E-Z Por Corp., 365 N.W.2d 352, 354 (Minn.Ct.App.1985) (citations omitted).

22
State of Minnesota v. Diamond Lee Jamal Griffingreen
minn · 2016 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025State v. Griffin, 887 N.W.2d 257, 262 (Minn. 2016).

2025State v. Griffin, 887 N.W.2d 257, 262 (Minn. 2016).

11
Chapman v. Californiared
scotus · 1967 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See State v. Juarez, 572 N.W.2d 286, 291 (Minn. 1997); Caulfield, 722 N.W.2d at 314 ; see also Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18, 24 (1967) (stating that “before a federal constitutional error can be held harmless, the court must be able to declare a belief that it was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt”).

11
State v. Juarezgreen
minn · 1997 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See State v. Juarez, 572 N.W.2d 286, 291 (Minn. 1997); Caulfield, 722 N.W.2d at 314 ; see also Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18, 24 (1967) (stating that “before a federal constitutional error can be held harmless, the court must be able to declare a belief that it was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt”).

11
State v. Mahkukgreen
minn · 2007 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See State v. Milton, 821 N.W.2d 789, 805 (Minn. 2012) (explaining that “element of ‘intentionally aiding’ embodies two important and necessary 5 principles: (1) that the defendant ‘knew that his alleged accomplices were going to commit a crime,’ and (2) that the defendant ‘intended his presence or actions to further the commission of that crime’”) (quoting State v. Mahkuk, 736 N.W.2d 675, 682 (Minn. 2007).

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State v. Matthewsgreen
minn · 2011 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016On the other hand, if all “three prongs are established, we will correct the error only if the error seriously affects the fairness, integrity, or the public reputation of judicial proceedings.” State v. Matthews, 800 N.W.2d 629, 634 (Minn. 2011).

11
State v. Miltongreen
minn · 2012 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See State v. Milton, 821 N.W.2d 789, 805 (Minn. 2012) (explaining that “element of ‘intentionally aiding’ embodies two important and necessary 5 principles: (1) that the defendant ‘knew that his alleged accomplices were going to commit a crime,’ and (2) that the defendant ‘intended his presence or actions to further the commission of that crime’”) (quoting State v. Mahkuk, 736 N.W.2d 675, 682 (Minn. 2007).

11
T.E.S. Construction, Inc. v. Chicilogreen
minnctapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013Constr., Inc. v. Chicilo, 784 N.W.2d 392, 398 (Minn.App.2010) (applying Minn. R.

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State v. Malaskigreen
minn · 1983 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
1 sentence

1989State v. Malaski, 330 N.W.2d 447, 451 (Minn.1983) (quoting in part Minn. R.Evid. 103(d)).

11
Wadena v. Bushgreen
minn · 1975 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985In the absence of an objection, an error in the instruction may be assigned as a ground for a new trial only if the error is one of “fundamental law or controlling principle.” Wadena v. Bush, 305 Minn. 134, 151 , 232 N.W.2d 753, 763 (1975). 1.

1985In the absence of an objection, an error in the instruction may be assigned as a ground for a new trial only if the error is one of “fundamental law or controlling principle.” Wadena v. Bush, 305 Minn. 134, 151 , 232 N.W.2d 753, 763 (1975). 1.

11
Walker v. Ruvelsongreen
minn · 1960 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975
2 sentences

1975See, Walker v. Ruvelson, 257 Minn. 391 , 102 N. W. 2d 19 (1960).

1975See, Walker v. Ruvelson, 257 Minn. 391 , 102 N. W. 2d 19 (1960).

11
Seward v. Minneapolis Street Railway Co.green
minn · 1946 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1949–1949
2 sentences

1949Co. 222 Minn. 454, 457, 459 , 25 N. W. (2d) 221, 223, 224 , in charging under the facts of that case that plaintiff’s act of parking a truck was as a matter of law a proximate cause of his injuries, we said: “The error in the instruction of the court below was emphasized by its use of the ‘material element or substantial factor’ theory in defining proximate cause, a theory wholly inadequate where issues *233 such as we have here are involved.

1949Co. 222 Minn. 454, 457, 459 , 25 N. W. (2d) 221, 223, 224 , in charging under the facts of that case that plaintiff’s act of parking a truck was as a matter of law a proximate cause of his injuries, we said: “The error in the instruction of the court below was emphasized by its use of the ‘material element or substantial factor’ theory in defining proximate cause, a theory wholly inadequate where issues *233 such as we have here are involved.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
Johnson v. United States green
scotus · 1997
2 sentences

2008State v. Griller, 583 N.W.2d 736, 740 (Minn.1998) (citing Johnson v. United States, 520 U.S. 461, 469-70 , 117 S.Ct. 1544 , 137 L.Ed.2d 718 (1997) (explaining that a court may exercise its discretion to correct the error only if the error seriously affected the fairness, integrity, or public reputation of the judicial proceedings)).

2008State v. Griller, 583 N.W.2d 736, 740 (Minn.1998) (citing Johnson v. United States, 520 U.S. 461, 469-70 , 117 S.Ct. 1544 , 137 L.Ed.2d 718 (1997) (explaining that a court may exercise its discretion to correct the error only if the error seriously affected the fairness, integrity, or public reputation of the judicial proceedings)).

22005–2008
State v. Caulfield green
minn · 2006
1 sentence

2024See State v. Juarez, 572 N.W.2d 286, 291 (Minn. 1997); Caulfield, 722 N.W.2d at 314 ; see also Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18, 24 (1967) (stating that “before a federal constitutional error can be held harmless, the court must be able to declare a belief that it was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt”).

12024–2024
Marriage of Kornberg v. Kornberg green
minn · 1996
1 sentence

2013This is because “an error in the standard of proof is only reversible error if it results in prejudice to the other party.” Kornberg v. Kornberg, 542 N.W.2d 379 , 387 n. 3 (Minn.1996); see also T.E.S.

12013–2013
Becker v. Alloy Hardfacing & Engineering Co. green
minn · 1987
2 sentences

1996Id. at 660 .

1996Id. at 660 .

11996–1996
Schmidt v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co. green
minnctapp · 1985
2 sentences

1993Co., 376 N.W.2d 237 (Minn.App.1985), then incorrectly cited Van De Loo for the proposition that it was not necessary to assign error in a new trial motion in order to preserve the error if the claim was on a question of law.

1993Id. at 239 .

11993–1993
Lindahl v. Morse neutral
minn · 1921
2 sentences

1921The place where this collision occurred emphasizes, to my mind, the error of the rule applied in Lindahl v. Morse, 148 Minn. 167 , 181 N. W. 323 .

1921The place where this collision occurred emphasizes, to my mind, the error of the rule applied in Lindahl v. Morse, 148 Minn. 167 , 181 N. W. 323 .

11921–1921

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MN § Minn. Stat. § 609.185 (7) MN § Minn. Stat. § 480A.08 (3) MN § Minn. Stat. § 609.035 (3) MN § Minn. Stat. § 609.19 (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 109 (1915–2026) CA 102 (1878–2026) MS 66 (1870–2026) IL 63 (1895–2026) MO 52 (1864–2020) WA 48 (1926–2025) IN 41 (1905–2024) OR 39 (1963–2026) FL 30 (1923–2019) OK 29 (1914–2024) LA 26 (1940–2024) MN 25 (1921–2025) KY 24 (1883–2023) MA 24 (1907–2018) NJ 23 (1912–2026) MI 22 (1894–2025) NM 20 (1923–2024) OH 19 (1927–2023) PA 18 (1914–2026) NC 17 (1913–2018) HI 17 (1992–2025) NE 16 (1882–2024) WI 15 (1975–2024) KS 14 (1887–2024) IA 14 (1859–2020) TN 13 (1927–2017) NY 12 (1885–2012) GA 12 (1935–2024) NV 12 (1914–2024) MD 10 (1978–2026) AL 9 (1884–2008) ND 9 (1900–2011) AR 9 (1892–1994) AZ 7 (1968–2016) CO 6 (1873–2026) SC 6 (1909–2022) VA 5 (1899–2024) VT 5 (1893–1993) DE 5 (2015–2018) ID 5 (1935–2003) UT 5 (1987–2020) ME 5 (1981–2014) WY 4 (1916–2017) WV 4 (1937–2025) DC 4 (1947–1992) AK 3 (1991–2018) VI 2 (2002–2009) MT 2 (1907–2011)

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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