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district court committed reversible error in Nevada

25 Nevada opinions name it 2 courts 1999–2022 3 in the last five years

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Followed or applied (27)

CaseFollowedCited
Azbill v. Stategreen
nev · 1972 · cited in 2 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019As a follow-up to Ford asking the eyewitness to the shooting about her proximity to it, the district court asked the witness to describe where Ford and the victim were "at the time that [Ford] shot [the victim]." "A trial judge has the right to examine witnesses for the purpose of establishing the truth or clarifying testimony, but in doing so he must not become an advocate for either party, nor conduct himself in such a manner as to give the jury an impression of his feelings." Azbill v. State, 88 Nev. 240, 249 , 495 P.2d 1064, 1070 (1972).

2019As a follow-up to Ford asking the eyewitness to the shooting about her proximity to it, the district court asked the witness to describe where Ford and the victim were "at the time that [Ford] shot [the victim]." "A trial judge has the right to examine witnesses for the purpose of establishing the truth or clarifying testimony, but in doing so he must not become an advocate for either party, nor conduct himself in such a manner as to give the jury an impression of his feelings." Azbill v. State, 88 Nev. 240, 249 , 495 P.2d 1064, 1070 (1972).

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Summitt v. Stategreen
nev · 1985 · cited in 5 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2014–2015
2 sentences

2015In Summitt, the Nevada Supreme Court addressed this exception, holding a district court committed reversible error by denying a defendant's motion to admit evidence of the six-year-old victim's prior sexual knowledge. 101 Nev. at 160, 697 P.2d at 1375.

2015In Summitt, the Nevada Supreme Court addressed this exception, holding a district court committed reversible error by denying a defendant's motion to admit evidence of the six-year-old victim's prior sexual knowledge. 101 Nev. at 160, 697 P.2d at 1375.

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Charles C.L.A. v. State Division of Child & Family Services, Department of Health & Human Resourcesgreen
nev · 2012 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See In re Parental Rights as to C.C.A., 128 Nev. 166, 170 , 273 P.3d 852 , 854- 55 (2012) (requiring the district court to identify the factual bases for finding that the statutory grounds for termination existed).

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In Re Parental Rights as to Ccagreen
nev · 2012 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See In re Parental Rights as to C.C.A., 128 Nev. 166, 170 , 273 P.3d 852 , 854- 55 (2012) (requiring the district court to identify the factual bases for finding that the statutory grounds for termination existed).

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NOLM, LLC v. County of Clarkgreen
nev · 2004 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022See id. at 729, 121 P.3d at 1029 (reviewing de novo the district court's decision to grant summary judgment); see also Senjab v. Alhulaibi, 137 Nev., Adv.

2022See id. at 729, 121 P.3d at 1029 (reviewing de novo the district court's decision to grant summary judgment); see also Senjab v. Alhulaibi, 137 Nev., Adv.

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Wood v. Safeway, Inc.green
nev · 2005 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022See id. at 729, 121 P.3d at 1029 (reviewing de novo the district court's decision to grant summary judgment); see also Senjab v. Alhulaibi, 137 Nev., Adv.

2022See id. at 729, 121 P.3d at 1029 (reviewing de novo the district court's decision to grant summary judgment); see also Senjab v. Alhulaibi, 137 Nev., Adv.

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Landmark Hotel & Casino, Inc. v. Mooregreen
nev · 1988 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021Because appellant did not object to the district court's decision to conduct the initial Batson discussion off the record, we review appellant's argument for plain error.3 See Jerernias v. State, 134 Nev. 46, 50-51, 412 P.3d 43, 49 (2018) (recognizing that even alleged structural errors must be objected to in district court in order to properly preserve them for appellate review); see also Landmark Hotel & Casino, Inc. v. Moore, 104 Nev. 297, 299-300, 757 P.2d 361, 362-63 (1988) (holding that a failure to object in district court precludes appellate review absent "plain error," which is an err

2021Because appellant did not object to the district court's decision to conduct the initial Batson discussion off the record, we review appellant's argument for plain error.3 See Jerernias v. State, 134 Nev. 46, 50-51, 412 P.3d 43, 49 (2018) (recognizing that even alleged structural errors must be objected to in district court in order to properly preserve them for appellate review); see also Landmark Hotel & Casino, Inc. v. Moore, 104 Nev. 297, 299-300, 757 P.2d 361, 362-63 (1988) (holding that a failure to object in district court precludes appellate review absent "plain error," which is an err

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Jeremias v. Stategreen
nev · 2018 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021Because appellant did not object to the district court's decision to conduct the initial Batson discussion off the record, we review appellant's argument for plain error.3 See Jerernias v. State, 134 Nev. 46, 50-51, 412 P.3d 43, 49 (2018) (recognizing that even alleged structural errors must be objected to in district court in order to properly preserve them for appellate review); see also Landmark Hotel & Casino, Inc. v. Moore, 104 Nev. 297, 299-300, 757 P.2d 361, 362-63 (1988) (holding that a failure to object in district court precludes appellate review absent "plain error," which is an err

2021Because appellant did not object to the district court's decision to conduct the initial Batson discussion off the record, we review appellant's argument for plain error.3 See Jerernias v. State, 134 Nev. 46 , 50-51, 412 P.3d 43, 49 (2018) (recognizing that even alleged structural errors must be objected to in district court in order to properly preserve them for appellate review); see also Landmark Hotel & Casino, Inc. v. Moore, 104 Nev. 297, 299-300 , 757 P.2d 361, 362-63 (1988) (holding that a failure to object in district court precludes appellate review absent "plain error," which is an e

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McLellan v. Stategreen
nev · 2008 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020"We review a district court's decision to admit or exclude evidence for an abuse of discretion." Mclellan v. State, 124 Nev. 263, 267 , 182 P.3d 106, 109 (2008).

2020"We review a district court's decision to admit or exclude evidence for an abuse of discretion." Mclellan v. State, 124 Nev. 263, 267 , 182 P.3d 106, 109 (2008).

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Saavedra-Sandoval v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.green
nev · 2010 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020Saavedra-Sandoval v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 126 Nev. 592, 599 , 245 P.3d 1198, 1202 (2010) (recognizing that this court may affirm the district court on any ground supported by the record).

2020Saavedra-Sandoval v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 126 Nev. 592, 599 , 245 P.3d 1198, 1202 (2010) (recognizing that this court may affirm the district court on any ground supported by the record).

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Andrews v. Harley Davidson, Inc.green
nev · 1990 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020See Andrews v. Harley Davidson, Inc., 106 Nev. 533, 539 , 796 P.2d 1092, 1096 (1990) (explaining that rebuttal evidence is that which explains or contradicts new matters raised during the defendant's case-in-chief).

2020See Andrews v. Harley Davidson, Inc., 106 Nev. 533, 539 , 796 P.2d 1092, 1096 (1990) (explaining that rebuttal evidence is that which explains or contradicts new matters raised during the defendant's case-in-chief).

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McNair v. Stategreen
nev · 1992 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020See NRS 484E.010; McNair, 108 Nev. at 56 , 825 P.2d at 573 ([I]it is the jury's function, not that of the court, to assess the weight of the evidence and determine the credibility of witnesses."). 2 Admission of evidence McDermott argues that the district court committed reversible error in admitting irrelevant and highly prejudicial evidence.

2020See NRS 484E.010; McNair, 108 Nev. at 56 , 825 P.2d at 573 ([I]it is the jury's function, not that of the court, to assess the weight of the evidence and determine the credibility of witnesses."). 2 Admission of evidence McDermott argues that the district court committed reversible error in admitting irrelevant and highly prejudicial evidence.

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BOONSONG JITNAN v. Olivergreen
nev · 2011 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020See id. at 434 , 254 P.3d at 630 (rejecting an argument that the iFor this same reason, we reject appellants' argument that the district court committed reversible error by excluding Dr. Schapira's rebuttal opinions.

2020See id. at 434 , 254 P.3d at 630 (rejecting an argument that the iFor this same reason, we reject appellants' argument that the district court committed reversible error by excluding Dr. Schapira's rebuttal opinions.

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Springfield Gas & Electric Co. v. City of Springfieldgreen
· 1920 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018Springfield Gas & Electric Co. v. City of Springfield, 126 N.E. 739, 744 (Ill. 1920)'s definition of "reasonable and just" or appellant's subjective definition of what is unduly discriminatory. 6 1n the absence of a specific statutory mandate, we are unable to conclude that appellant's due process rights were violated by being permitted to speak only for three minutes at the hearings or by respondent allegedly ignoring appellant's opinions that the rate structures were unjust and unreasonable as well as unduly discriminatory.

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Angle v. Stategreen
nev · 1997 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017See Origel-Candido v. State, 114 Nev. 378, 381 , 956 P.2d 1378, 1380 (1998) (stating sufficient evidence supports the jury's verdict if, "after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt" (internal quotation marks omitted)). sBecause we reverse Linda's convictions, "we need not consider her remaining issues on appeal." Angle, 113 Nev. at 763-64 , 942 P.2d at 182 .

2017See Origel-Candido v. State, 114 Nev. 378, 381 , 956 P.2d 1378, 1380 (1998) (stating sufficient evidence supports the jury's verdict if, "after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt" (internal quotation marks omitted)). sBecause we reverse Linda's convictions, "we need not consider her remaining issues on appeal." Angle, 113 Nev. at 763-64 , 942 P.2d at 182 .

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Origel-Candido v. Stategreen
nev · 1998 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017See Origel-Candido v. State, 114 Nev. 378, 381 , 956 P.2d 1378, 1380 (1998) (stating sufficient evidence supports the jury's verdict if, "after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt" (internal quotation marks omitted)). sBecause we reverse Linda's convictions, "we need not consider her remaining issues on appeal." Angle, 113 Nev. at 763-64 , 942 P.2d at 182 .

2017See Origel-Candido v. State, 114 Nev. 378, 381 , 956 P.2d 1378, 1380 (1998) (stating sufficient evidence supports the jury's verdict if, "after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt" (internal quotation marks omitted)). sBecause we reverse Linda's convictions, "we need not consider her remaining issues on appeal." Angle, 113 Nev. at 763-64 , 942 P.2d at 182 .

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State, Department of Motor Vehicles & Public Safety v. Rowlandgreen
nev · 1991 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Safety v. Rowland, 107 Nev. 475, 479 , 814 P.2d 80, 83 (1991).

2016Safety v. Rowland, 107 Nev. 475, 479 , 814 P.2d 80, 83 (1991).

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Brass v. Stategreen
nev · 2012 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See Brass v. State, 128 Nev. , 291 P.3d 145 (2012).

2014See Brass v. State, 128 Nev. , 291 P.3d 145 (2012).

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Jones v. United Statesgreen
dc · 1993 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003See, e.g., LeBlanc, 924 P.2d at 442 . 13 See, e.g., Jones v. U.S., 620 A.2d 249, 251-52 (D.C. 1993); State v. Powell, 608 A.2d 45, 46-47 (Vt. 1992); United States v. Jackson, 726 F.2d 1466, 1469-70 (9th Cir. 1984); United States v. Tsanas, 572 F.2d 340, 346-47 (2d Cir. 1978). 14 As noted, Green asserts that the district court committed reversible error in its use of the “acquittal first” approach.

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United States v. Cecil Lovell Jacksongreen
ca9 · 1984 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003See, e.g., LeBlanc, 924 P.2d at 442 . 13 See, e.g., Jones v. U.S., 620 A.2d 249, 251-52 (D.C. 1993); State v. Powell, 608 A.2d 45, 46-47 (Vt. 1992); United States v. Jackson, 726 F.2d 1466, 1469-70 (9th Cir. 1984); United States v. Tsanas, 572 F.2d 340, 346-47 (2d Cir. 1978). 14 As noted, Green asserts that the district court committed reversible error in its use of the “acquittal first” approach.

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State v. Powellgreen
vt · 1992 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003See, e.g., LeBlanc, 924 P.2d at 442 . 13 See, e.g., Jones v. U.S., 620 A.2d 249, 251-52 (D.C. 1993); State v. Powell, 608 A.2d 45, 46-47 (Vt. 1992); United States v. Jackson, 726 F.2d 1466, 1469-70 (9th Cir. 1984); United States v. Tsanas, 572 F.2d 340, 346-47 (2d Cir. 1978). 14 As noted, Green asserts that the district court committed reversible error in its use of the “acquittal first” approach.

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United States v. Andrew Tsanasgreen
ca2 · 1978 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003See, e.g., LeBlanc, 924 P.2d at 442 . 13 See, e.g., Jones v. U.S., 620 A.2d 249, 251-52 (D.C. 1993); State v. Powell, 608 A.2d 45, 46-47 (Vt. 1992); United States v. Jackson, 726 F.2d 1466, 1469-70 (9th Cir. 1984); United States v. Tsanas, 572 F.2d 340, 346-47 (2d Cir. 1978). 14 As noted, Green asserts that the district court committed reversible error in its use of the “acquittal first” approach.

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State v. LeBlancgreen
ariz · 1996 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003See, e.g., LeBlanc, 924 P.2d at 442 . 13 See, e.g., Jones v. U.S., 620 A.2d 249, 251-52 (D.C. 1993); State v. Powell, 608 A.2d 45, 46-47 (Vt. 1992); United States v. Jackson, 726 F.2d 1466, 1469-70 (9th Cir. 1984); United States v. Tsanas, 572 F.2d 340, 346-47 (2d Cir. 1978). 14 As noted, Green asserts that the district court committed reversible error in its use of the “acquittal first” approach.

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Tinch v. Stategreen
nev · 1997 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000In the context of a criminal case, we have held that, prior to the admission of evidence of other wrongs, the district court must conduct a hearing on the record outside the presence of the jury and determine: “(1) that the evidence is relevant to the crime charged; (2) that the other act is proven by clear and convincing evidence; and (3) that the probative value of the other act is not substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice.” Qualls v. State, 114 Nev. 900, 902 , 961 P.2d 765, 766 (1998) (citing Tinch v. State, 113 Nev. 1170, 1176 , 946 P.2d 1061, 1064-65 (1997); Armstrong

2000In the context of a criminal case, we have held that, prior to the admission of evidence of other wrongs, the district court must conduct a hearing on the record outside the presence of the jury and determine: “(1) that the evidence is relevant to the crime charged; (2) that the other act is proven by clear and convincing evidence; and (3) that the probative value of the other act is not substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice.” Qualls v. State, 114 Nev. 900, 902 , 961 P.2d 765, 766 (1998) (citing Tinch v. State, 113 Nev. 1170, 1176 , 946 P.2d 1061, 1064-65 (1997); Armstrong

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Qualls v. Stategreen
nev · 1998 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000In the context of a criminal case, we have held that, prior to the admission of evidence of other wrongs, the district court must conduct a hearing on the record outside the presence of the jury and determine: “(1) that the evidence is relevant to the crime charged; (2) that the other act is proven by clear and convincing evidence; and (3) that the probative value of the other act is not substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice.” Qualls v. State, 114 Nev. 900, 902 , 961 P.2d 765, 766 (1998) (citing Tinch v. State, 113 Nev. 1170, 1176 , 946 P.2d 1061, 1064-65 (1997); Armstrong

2000In the context of a criminal case, we have held that, prior to the admission of evidence of other wrongs, the district court must conduct a hearing on the record outside the presence of the jury and determine: “(1) that the evidence is relevant to the crime charged; (2) that the other act is proven by clear and convincing evidence; and (3) that the probative value of the other act is not substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice.” Qualls v. State, 114 Nev. 900, 902 , 961 P.2d 765, 766 (1998) (citing Tinch v. State, 113 Nev. 1170, 1176 , 946 P.2d 1061, 1064-65 (1997); Armstrong

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Armstrong v. Stategreen
nev · 1994 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000In the context of a criminal case, we have held that, prior to the admission of evidence of other wrongs, the district court must conduct a hearing on the record outside the presence of the jury and determine: “(1) that the evidence is relevant to the crime charged; (2) that the other act is proven by clear and convincing evidence; and (3) that the probative value of the other act is not substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice.” Qualls v. State, 114 Nev. 900, 902 , 961 P.2d 765, 766 (1998) (citing Tinch v. State, 113 Nev. 1170, 1176 , 946 P.2d 1061, 1064-65 (1997); Armstrong

2000In the context of a criminal case, we have held that, prior to the admission of evidence of other wrongs, the district court must conduct a hearing on the record outside the presence of the jury and determine: “(1) that the evidence is relevant to the crime charged; (2) that the other act is proven by clear and convincing evidence; and (3) that the probative value of the other act is not substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice.” Qualls v. State, 114 Nev. 900, 902 , 961 P.2d 765, 766 (1998) (citing Tinch v. State, 113 Nev. 1170, 1176 , 946 P.2d 1061, 1064-65 (1997); Armstrong

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Horvath v. Burtgreen
nev · 1982 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
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Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Holiday red
minnctapp · 1998
2 sentences

2016SUPREME COURT OF NEVADA 5 (0) 1947A en Holiday, 585 N.W.2d at 71 n.1, these cases are in the minority of jurisdictions, which is not enough to demonstrate that the district court committed reversible error.

2016While some cases have extended the overbreadth doctrine to intimate association, see, e.g., Holiday, 585 N.W.2d at 71 n.1, these cases are in the minority of jurisdictions, which is not enough to demonstrate that the district court committed reversible error.

22016–2016
Crawford v. State green
nev · 2005
1 sentence

2018Id. at 750 , 121 P.3d at SUPREME COURT OF NEVADA 10) I947A 2 586.

12018–2018
Batson v. Kentucky green
scotus · 1986
1 sentence

2012OPINION By the Court, Douglas, J.: In this appeal, we consider whether a district court committed reversible error by dismissing a prospective juror before conducting a hearing pursuant to Batson v. Kentucky, 476 U.S. 79 (1986), and whether there was sufficient evidence to support a kidnapping conviction.

12012–2012
Longoria v. State green
nev · 1983
2 sentences

2009In reversing the first-degree murder conviction in Longoria v. State, 99 Nev. 754 , 670 P.2d 939 (1983), this court held that the district court committed reversible error by permitting the prosecutor to cross-examine the defendant about his alleged commission of attempted murder in a prior incident.

2009In reversing the first-degree murder conviction in Longoria v. State, 99 Nev. 754 , 670 P.2d 939 (1983), this court held that the district court committed reversible error by permitting the prosecutor to cross-examine the defendant about his alleged commission of attempted murder in a prior incident.

12009–2009
Wheeler v. State ex rel. Department of Transportation green
nev · 1989
11999–1999

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 48.035 (7) NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 51.035 (6) NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 178.598 (5) NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 200.366 (5) NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 200.364 (4) NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 201.180 (4) NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 48.045 (4) NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 50.090 (4) NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 51.265 (4) NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 51.345 (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

MN 40 (1993–2026) MT 33 (1978–2025) NM 32 (1997–2025) NV 25 (1999–2022) KS 21 (1993–2025) ID 18 (1989–2024) ND 15 (1977–2026) NE 13 (1975–2022) IA 13 (1995–2024) UT 12 (2012–2025) WY 7 (1936–2019) LA 5 (1990–2023) TX 5 (1916–2011) OK 3 (1910–1925) CO 3 (1977–1992) MD 2 (1992–2011) NY 2 (2018–2022)

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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