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burden of proving defense in Mississippi

24 Mississippi opinions name it 2 courts 1922–2023 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Mississippi 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Elias Gunn v. State of Mississippigreen
missctapp · 2018 · cited in 3 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2019–2020
2 sentences

2020However, “the movant[] bears the burden of proving an exception applies to the UPCCRA’s procedural bars.” Gunn, 248 So. 3d at 942 (¶19).

2019Ct. App. 2010)). “[T]he movant[] bears the burden of proving an exception applies to the UPCCRA’s procedural bars.” Gunn v. State, 248 So. 3d 937, 942 (¶19) (Miss.

33
Norwest Financial Miss., Inc. v. McDonaldgreen
miss · 2005 · cited in 3 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2011–2020
2 sentences

2020Miss., Inc. v. McDonald, 905 So. 2d 1187, 1193 (Miss. 2005) (citing Green Tree Fin.

2014Miss., Inc. v. McDonald,, 905 So.2d 1187, 1193 (¶ 11) (Miss.2005) (citing Green Tree Fin.

33
Leatherwood v. Stategreen
miss · 1985 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2000–2005
2 sentences

2005The defendant bears the burden of proving a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel "to show that counsel's performance was deficient and that the deficient performance prejudiced the defense." Leatherwood v. State, 473 So.2d 964, 968 (Miss. 1985).

2000The defendant bears the burden of proving a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel “to show that counsel’s performance was deficient and that the deficient performance prejudiced the defense.” Leatherwood v. State, 473 So.2d 964, 968 (Miss. 1985).

22
Tenneco Resins, Inc., and Tenn-Uss Chemicals Co. v. Davy International, Ag And/or Davy McKee International, Aggreen
ca5 · 1985 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2001–2003
2 sentences

2003Tenneco Resins, Inc. v. Davy Int'l, AG, 770 F.2d 416, 420 (5th Cir.1985) (quoting Southwest Indus.

2001Tenneco Resins, Inc. v. Davy Int'l, AG, 770 F.2d 416, 420 (5th Cir. 1985) (quoting Southwest Indus.

22
Alexander v. Stategreen
miss · 1995 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1996–1999
2 sentences

1999On the contrary, the State bears the burden in parole revocation proceedings: “[b]efore one released on parole may be returned to custody, it must be shown that he has violated the terms and conditions of parole.” Alexander v. State, 667 So.2d 1, 4-5 (Miss.1995) (quoting Moore v. State, 587 So.2d 1193, 1196 (Miss.1991)); Miss.Code Ann. § 47-7-27 (Supp.1998).

1996On the contrary, the State bears the burden in parole revocation proceedings: "[b]efore one released on parole may be returned to custody, it must be shown that he has violated the terms and conditions of parole." Alexander v. State, 667 So. 2d 1, 4-5 (Miss. 1995) (quoting Moore v. State, 587 So. 2d 1193, 1196 (Miss. 1991)); Miss.

22
Moore v. Stategreen
miss · 1991 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1996–1999
2 sentences

1999On the contrary, the State bears the burden in parole revocation proceedings: “[b]efore one released on parole may be returned to custody, it must be shown that he has violated the terms and conditions of parole.” Alexander v. State, 667 So.2d 1, 4-5 (Miss.1995) (quoting Moore v. State, 587 So.2d 1193, 1196 (Miss.1991)); Miss.Code Ann. § 47-7-27 (Supp.1998).

1996On the contrary, the State bears the burden in parole revocation proceedings: "[b]efore one released on parole may be returned to custody, it must be shown that he has violated the terms and conditions of parole." Alexander v. State, 667 So. 2d 1, 4-5 (Miss. 1995) (quoting Moore v. State, 587 So. 2d 1193, 1196 (Miss. 1991)); Miss.

22
Curtis Ray McCarty, Jr. v. Arthur Wood, IIIgreen
missctapp · 2018 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023Moreover, “[t]he proponent of a defense of res judicata . . . bears the burden of proving the defense.” McCarty v. Wood, 249 So. 3d 425, 435 (¶33) (Miss.

11
Hinton v. McKeegreen
miss · 1976 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009Hinton v. McKee, 329 So.2d 519, 520-21 (Miss.1976).

11
Graham v. Pughgreen
miss · 1982 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
1 sentence

1988See McWilliams v. Watkins, 430 So.2d 854, 857 (Miss. 1983); Graham v. Pugh, 417 So.2d 536, 540-41 (Miss. 1982).

11
McWilliams v. Watkinsgreen
miss · 1983 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
1 sentence

1988See McWilliams v. Watkins, 430 So.2d 854, 857 (Miss. 1983); Graham v. Pugh, 417 So.2d 536, 540-41 (Miss. 1982).

11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
Brandon v. State green
missctapp · 2013
2 sentences

2019Further, “the movant[] bears the burden of proving an exception applies to the UPCCRA’s procedural bars.” Gunn, 248 So. 3d at 942 (¶19) (citing Brandon v. State, 108 So. 3d 999 , 1004 n.3, 1006 (¶¶12, 23) (Miss.

2018Brandon v. State , 108 So.3d 999 , 1004 n.3, 1006 (¶¶ 12, 23) (Miss.

32018–2019
Green Tree Financial Corp.-Alabama v. Randolph green
scotus · 2000
2 sentences

2005Green Tree Financial Corp.-Alabama v. Randolph, 531 U.S. 79, 92 , 121 S.Ct. 513, 522 , 148 L.Ed.2d 373 (2000). ¶ 12.

2005Green Tree Financial Corp.-Alabama v. Randolph, 531 U.S. 79, 92 , 121 S.Ct. 513, 522 , 148 L.Ed.2d 373 (2000). ¶ 12.

22002–2005
Strother v. State neutral
miss · 1896
2 sentences

1924Strother v. State, 74 Miss. 447 , 21 So. 147 ; Garland v. State, 130 Miss. 310 , 94 So. 210 .

1922Strother v. State, 74 Miss. 447 , 21 So. 147 .

21922–1924
Smith v. Mull neutral
miss · 2018
1 sentence

2023Ct. App. 2018), cert. denied, 250 So. 3d 1269 (Miss. 2018).

12023–2023
Neal v. State green
miss · 1984
2 sentences

2015Neal v. State, 451 So.2d at 753 .

2015Neal v. State, 451 So. 2d at 753 .

12015–2015
Moore v. State green
miss · 2006
1 sentence

2008Id. at (¶ 20). ¶ 18.

12008–2008
Flintkote Co. v. Jackson green
miss · 1966
2 sentences

1979In Flintkote Co. v. Jackson, 192 So.2d 395 (Miss. 1966), the Court said: "The burden of proving his claim beyond speculation and conjecture is on the claimant in workmen's compensation cases.

1979The statute requires that the injury be one which both arises out of and is sustained in, the course of employment, and the burden is on the claimant to establish both elements." 192 So.2d at 397 .

11979–1979
Robertson v. Southeastern Express Co. neutral
miss · 1922
1 sentence

1924Strother v. State, 74 Miss. 447 , 21 So. 147 ; Garland v. State, 130 Miss. 310 , 94 So. 210 .

11924–1924
Garland v. State neutral
miss · 1922
1 sentence

1924Strother v. State, 74 Miss. 447 , 21 So. 147 ; Garland v. State, 130 Miss. 310 , 94 So. 210 .

11924–1924

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 99-39-23 (4) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 99-39-5 (4)

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 223 (1908–2026) CA 185 (1920–2026) LA 167 (1939–2025) PA 140 (1919–2026) IN 101 (1922–2024) IL 94 (1907–2026) WA 86 (1942–2025) GA 81 (1940–2026) OH 79 (1957–2025) MO 66 (1929–2025) TN 61 (1985–2025) MI 57 (1948–2025) VA 54 (1918–2024) CT 53 (1982–2026) NY 46 (1882–2025) CO 46 (1938–2026) FL 37 (1944–2025) WV 37 (1919–2026) IA 34 (1902–2025) AZ 31 (1957–2023) NC 29 (1970–2026) AR 29 (1966–2023) WI 28 (1959–2025) MD 27 (2005–2024) AL 25 (1902–2016) MS 24 (1922–2023) NJ 23 (1951–2025) MA 22 (1908–2026) MN 21 (1979–2018) OR 21 (1896–2024) ID 18 (1944–2026) KS 17 (1918–2026) NM 17 (1971–2025) ND 17 (1915–2023) ME 14 (1969–2025) SC 12 (1917–2019) MT 12 (1969–2022) NE 11 (1876–2013) RI 11 (1978–2022) SD 10 (1929–2017) DE 10 (1977–2026) UT 10 (1896–2025) KY 9 (1951–2024) VT 8 (1960–2020) OK 7 (1912–1971) NH 6 (1967–2009) WY 6 (2004–2024) DC 5 (1990–2020) HI 5 (1981–2020) AK 4 (1983–1996) NV 3 (1982–2020) VI 2 (1977–2014)

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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