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24 Puerto Rico opinions name it 2 courts 1925–2013 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Puerto Rico 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 (18)

CaseFollowedCited
Gromer v. Standard Dredging Co.green
scotus · 1912 · cited in 2 Puerto Rico opinions naming this issue, 1946–1961
2 sentences

1961Gromer v. Standard Dredging Co., 224 U.S. 362 , 32 S. Ct. 499 , 56 L.Ed. 801 .

1961Gromer v. Standard Dredging Co., 224 U.S. 362 , 32 S. Ct. 499 , 56 L.Ed. 801 .

12
Mora v. Mejiasgreen
ca1 · 1953 · cited in 2 Puerto Rico opinions naming this issue, 1954–1958
2 sentences

1958Cf. Mora v. Mejías, 206 F.2d 377, 382 (C.A. 1, 1953) ; Stagg, Mather and Hough v. Descartes, 244 F.2d 578, 583 (C.A. 1, 1957).

1954In Mora v. Mejías, 206 F.2d 377 (C.A. 1, 1953), Chief Judge Magruder, speaking for the court, said at p. 382 that “...the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico contains a due process clause, which will be authoritatively interpreted and applied by the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico as a matter of local law ” (Italics ours).

12
School Committee v. Massachusetts Commission Against Discriminationgreen
mass · 1996 · cited in 1 Puerto Rico opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011Massachusetts Comm’n Against Discrimination, 423 Mass. 7, 15 (Í996) (“In administrative proceedings, hearsay evidence can be received and may constitute substantial evidence if it contains sufficient indicia of reliability and probative value”); State v. Wright, 456 N.W.2d 661, 665 (Iowa 1990); In re Kennedy, 472 A.2d 1317,1329 (Del. 1984) (“The Due Process clause has never been read to mean that the admission of hearsay evidence in an administrative type proceeding is a violation of that clause, and we decline to accept that reading today”).

11
In Re Kennedygreen
del · 1984 · cited in 1 Puerto Rico opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011Massachusetts Comm’n Against Discrimination, 423 Mass. 7, 15 (Í996) (“In administrative proceedings, hearsay evidence can be received and may constitute substantial evidence if it contains sufficient indicia of reliability and probative value”); State v. Wright, 456 N.W.2d 661, 665 (Iowa 1990); In re Kennedy, 472 A.2d 1317,1329 (Del. 1984) (“The Due Process clause has never been read to mean that the admission of hearsay evidence in an administrative type proceeding is a violation of that clause, and we decline to accept that reading today”).

11
State v. Wrightgreen
iowa · 1990 · cited in 1 Puerto Rico opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011Massachusetts Comm’n Against Discrimination, 423 Mass. 7, 15 (Í996) (“In administrative proceedings, hearsay evidence can be received and may constitute substantial evidence if it contains sufficient indicia of reliability and probative value”); State v. Wright, 456 N.W.2d 661, 665 (Iowa 1990); In re Kennedy, 472 A.2d 1317,1329 (Del. 1984) (“The Due Process clause has never been read to mean that the admission of hearsay evidence in an administrative type proceeding is a violation of that clause, and we decline to accept that reading today”).

11
United States v. Lovascogreen
scotus · 1977 · cited in 1 Puerto Rico opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
1 sentence

1993Sobre este particular, el Tribunal Supremo federal, en United States v. MacDonald, 456 U.S. 1, 7-8 (1982), señaló lo siguiente: Although delay prior to arrest or indictment may give rise to a due process claim under the Fifth Amendment, see United States v. Lovasco, 431 U.S. 783, 788-789 (1977), or to a claim under any aplicable statutes of limitations, no Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial arises until charges are pending.

11
United States v. MacDonaldgreen
scotus · 1982 · cited in 1 Puerto Rico opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
1 sentence

1993Sobre este particular, el Tribunal Supremo federal, en United States v. MacDonald, 456 U.S. 1, 7-8 (1982), señaló lo siguiente: Although delay prior to arrest or indictment may give rise to a due process claim under the Fifth Amendment, see United States v. Lovasco, 431 U.S. 783, 788-789 (1977), or to a claim under any aplicable statutes of limitations, no Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial arises until charges are pending.

11
National Labor Relations Board v. MacKay Radio & Telegraph Co.green
scotus · 1938 · cited in 1 Puerto Rico opinions naming this issue, 1967–1967
1 sentence

1967Even before the adoption of the provision contained in Regulations of the National Labor Relations Board on the substitution of examiners after the hearing is held, it was determined that said substitution did “not injure the provisions of the due process in violation of the Federal Constitution or of the National Labor Relations Act.” Nevertheless, after said provision on substitution was adopted, the power to substitute the examiner who heard the evidence, when he is unavailable, has been limited to those situations “where the credibility evaluation is such that it can be said that it is not

11
United States v. Santoregreen
ca2 · 1960 · cited in 1 Puerto Rico opinions naming this issue, 1965–1965
1 sentence

1965See United States v. Santore, supra; United States v. Gregory, 309 F.2d 536 (1962).

11
Stagg, Mather & Hough v. Sol Luis Descartes, Secretary of the Treasury of Puerto Ricogreen
ca1 · 1957 · cited in 1 Puerto Rico opinions naming this issue, 1958–1958
1 sentence

1958Cf. Mora v. Mejías, 206 F.2d 377, 382 (C.A. 1, 1953) ; Stagg, Mather and Hough v. Descartes, 244 F.2d 578, 583 (C.A. 1, 1957).

11
Buscaglia v. Ballestergreen
ca1 · 1947 · cited in 1 Puerto Rico opinions naming this issue, 1957–1957
1 sentence

1957See Ballester Hermanos v. Tax Court, 66 P.R.R. 531 , 536, footnote 3, reversed on other grounds in 162 F. 2d 805 (C.

11
Ashcraft v. Tennesseegreen
scotus · 1946 · cited in 1 Puerto Rico opinions naming this issue, 1954–1954
1 sentence

1954Compare Stein v. New York, supra, pp. 162-3, footnote 5, and People v. Rodríguez, 65 P.R.R. 498 , with Ashcraft v. Tennessee, 327 U.S. 274 ; see Morgan, supra, Vol. II, 245, 249, Dession, etc., Drug-Induced Revelation and Criminal Investigation, 62 Yale L.J. 315 , 336.

11
Rochin v. Californiagreen
scotus · 1952 · cited in 1 Puerto Rico opinions naming this issue, 1954–1954
1 sentence

1954See Rochin v. California, 342 U.S. 165, 173 , footnote 6; Batalla v. District Court, supra; 60 Yale L.

11
Heiner v. Donnangreen
scotus · 1932 · cited in 1 Puerto Rico opinions naming this issue, 1948–1948
11
Sancho v. Humacao Shipping Corp.green
ca1 · 1939 · cited in 1 Puerto Rico opinions naming this issue, 1946–1946
11
San Juan Trading Co. v. Sanchogreen
ca1 · 1940 · cited in 1 Puerto Rico opinions naming this issue, 1946–1946
11
Buscaglia v. Bowiegreen
ca1 · 1943 · cited in 1 Puerto Rico opinions naming this issue, 1946–1946
11
St. Joseph Stock Yards Co. v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1936 · cited in 1 Puerto Rico opinions naming this issue, 1942–1942
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (35)

CaseCitedYears
Hawaii v. Mankichi green
· 1903
2 sentences

1961Hawaii v. Mankichi, 190 U.S. 197 ; Balzac v. Puerto Rico, supra. It would be absurd to contend that, after the enactment of Act 600, the Vth Amendment requires a trial by jury in the criminal cases prosecuted in Puerto Rican courts and also an unanimous verdict.

1958Hawaii v. Mankichi, 190 U.S. 197 ; Balzac v. Puerto Rico, supra. It would be absurd to contend that, after the enactment of Act 600, the Vth Amendment requires a trial by jury in the criminal cases prosecuted in Puerto Rican courts and also an unanimous verdict.

21958–1961
Balzac v. Porto Rico green
scotus · 1922
2 sentences

1961Hawaii v. Mankichi, 190 U.S. 197 ; Balzac v. Puerto Rico, supra. It would be absurd to contend that, after the enactment of Act 600, the Vth Amendment requires a trial by jury in the criminal cases prosecuted in Puerto Rican courts and also an unanimous verdict.

1958Hawaii v. Mankichi, 190 U.S. 197 ; Balzac v. Puerto Rico, supra. It would be absurd to contend that, after the enactment of Act 600, the Vth Amendment requires a trial by jury in the criminal cases prosecuted in Puerto Rican courts and also an unanimous verdict.

21958–1961
Madden v. Kentucky Ex Rel. Commissioner green
scotus · 1940
2 sentences

1954The burden is on the one attacking the legislative enactment to negative every conceivable basis which might support it.’ Madden v. Kentucky, 309 U. S. 83, 88 ; Rivera v. Buscaglia, 146 F.(2) 461, 465 (C.C.A. 1st., 1944).

1948The burden is on the one attacking the legislative enactment to negative every conceivable basis which might support it.” Madden v. Kentucky, 309 U.S. 83, 88 ; Rivera v. Buscaglia, 146 F. (2) 461, 465 (C.C.A. 1st, 1944).

21948–1954
Henry A. Knott Company v. The Chesapeake And Potomac Telephone Company Of West Virginia green
ca4 · 1985
1 sentence

2013Co., 772 F.2d 78 , 85 (4to Cir. 1985) (“A hearing de novo before a new successor master or before the district court must be conducted if the case requires the trier of fact to make credibility determinations concerning the testimony of witnesses; otherwise the parties [’] right to a full due process hearing would be severely undercut”).

12013–2013
Solesbee v. Balkcom green
scotus · 1950
1 sentence

1996Una década antes, otro ilustre jurista, el Juez Asociado Félix Frankfurter señaló en Solesbee v. Balkcom, 339 US 9 (1950) que: "It is now the settled doctrine of this Court that the due process clause embodies a system of rights based on moral principles so deeply imbeded in the traditions and feelings of our people as to deemed fundamentals to a civilized society as conceived by our whole history.

11996–1996
Morgan v. United States green
scotus · 1936
1 sentence

1967Even before the adoption of the provision contained in Regulations of the National Labor Relations Board on the substitution of examiners after the hearing is held, it was determined that said substitution did “not injure the provisions of the due process in violation of the Federal Constitution or of the National Labor Relations Act.” Nevertheless, after said provision on substitution was adopted, the power to substitute the examiner who heard the evidence, when he is unavailable, has been limited to those situations “where the credibility evaluation is such that it can be said that it is not

11967–1967
Yee Hem v. United States green
scotus · 1925
1 sentence

1965This evidentiary function of' the fact of the possession in these Statutes is what has ■ prompted the courts, as we shall forthwith see, to resort to fictions' and to ■ distinctions, at times subtle, in order to determine whether or not the presumptions established operate in particular cases.- In Yee Hem v. United States, 268 U.S. 178 (1925), the Federal Supreme Court, construing an opium provision which contained a similar presumption, upheld its validity,. warning that in order that a statutory presumption may be constitutionally valid — in the light of the due process clause and of the pri

11965–1965
United States v. William P. Gregory and Albert Sumpter green
ca2 · 1962
1 sentence

1965See United States v. Santore, supra; United States v. Gregory, 309 F.2d 536 (1962).

11965–1965
Orient Insurance v. Daggs green
scotus · 1899
1 sentence

1961Hooper v. California, 155 U.S. 648 (1895); Orient Insurance Company v. Daggs, 172 U.S. 557 (1869); Nutting v. Massachusetts, 183 U.S. 553 (1902); Carroll v. Greenwich Insurance Co., 199 U.S. 401 (1905) ; Northwestern Life Ins.

11961–1961
Nutting v. Massachusetts green
· 1902
1 sentence

1961Hooper v. California, 155 U.S. 648 (1895); Orient Insurance Company v. Daggs, 172 U.S. 557 (1869); Nutting v. Massachusetts, 183 U.S. 553 (1902); Carroll v. Greenwich Insurance Co., 199 U.S. 401 (1905) ; Northwestern Life Ins.

11961–1961
Hooper v. California green
scotus · 1895
1 sentence

1961Hooper v. California, 155 U.S. 648 (1895); Orient Insurance Company v. Daggs, 172 U.S. 557 (1869); Nutting v. Massachusetts, 183 U.S. 553 (1902); Carroll v. Greenwich Insurance Co., 199 U.S. 401 (1905) ; Northwestern Life Ins.

11961–1961
Carroll v. Greenwich Ins. Co. of NY green
scotus · 1905
1 sentence

1961Hooper v. California, 155 U.S. 648 (1895); Orient Insurance Company v. Daggs, 172 U.S. 557 (1869); Nutting v. Massachusetts, 183 U.S. 553 (1902); Carroll v. Greenwich Insurance Co., 199 U.S. 401 (1905) ; Northwestern Life Ins.

11961–1961
Leyra v. Denno green
scotus · 1954
2 sentences

1954“The use in a state criminal trial of a defendant’s confession obtained by coercion — whether physical or mental —is forbidden by [the due process clause of] the Fourteenth Amendment.” Leyra v. Denno, 347 U.S. 556 , 98 L. ed. 631, 632-3, and cases cited in footnote 3; Watts v. Indiana, 338 U. S. 49 , and cases cited in footnote 3; Stein v. New York, supra, and cases cited; Batalla v. District Court, 74 P.R.R. 266 , 283-4, footnotes 4 and 5, and cases cited therein. 6 In this case the defendant contends that Exhibit 48 of the People was improperly admitted in evidence because it was a confessio

1954In Leyra v. Denno, supra, 98 L. ed. at 633, footnote 3, the opinion states: “Some members of the Court reach this conclusion [that coerced confessions cannot be admitted in evidence in state criminal trials] because of their belief that the Fourteenth Amendment makqs applicable to the states the Fifth Amendment’s ban against compulsory self-incrimination.” However, the majority of the Supreme Court are of a contrary view: They have held that only the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment applies in such cases.

11954–1954
Watts v. Indiana green
scotus · 1949
1 sentence

1954“The use in a state criminal trial of a defendant’s confession obtained by coercion — whether physical or mental —is forbidden by [the due process clause of] the Fourteenth Amendment.” Leyra v. Denno, 347 U.S. 556 , 98 L. ed. 631, 632-3, and cases cited in footnote 3; Watts v. Indiana, 338 U. S. 49 , and cases cited in footnote 3; Stein v. New York, supra, and cases cited; Batalla v. District Court, 74 P.R.R. 266 , 283-4, footnotes 4 and 5, and cases cited therein. 6 In this case the defendant contends that Exhibit 48 of the People was improperly admitted in evidence because it was a confessio

11954–1954
Stein v. New York red
scotus · 1953
1 sentence

1954“The use in a state criminal trial of a defendant’s confession obtained by coercion — whether physical or mental —is forbidden by [the due process clause of] the Fourteenth Amendment.” Leyra v. Denno, 347 U.S. 556 , 98 L. ed. 631, 632-3, and cases cited in footnote 3; Watts v. Indiana, 338 U. S. 49 , and cases cited in footnote 3; Stein v. New York, supra, and cases cited; Batalla v. District Court, 74 P.R.R. 266 , 283-4, footnotes 4 and 5, and cases cited therein. 6 In this case the defendant contends that Exhibit 48 of the People was improperly admitted in evidence because it was a confessio

11954–1954
Vidal v. Fernandez green
ca1 · 1939
1 sentence

1954The validity of this Act under the due process clause as applied to the operator of a particular mill was unsuccessfully challenged in Vidal v. Fernández, 104 F.2d 606 (C.A. 1, 1939) cert. denied, 308 U.S. 602 .

11954–1954
Frazie v. Orleans Dredging Co. neutral
scotus · 1939
1 sentence

1954The validity of this Act under the due process clause as applied to the operator of a particular mill was unsuccessfully challenged in Vidal v. Fernández, 104 F.2d 606 (C.A. 1, 1939) cert. denied, 308 U.S. 602 .

11954–1954
Brown v. Walker green
scotus · 1896
11953–1953
Twining v. New Jersey red
scotus · 1908
11953–1953
United States v. Murdock green
scotus · 1931
11953–1953
Palko v. Connecticut red
scotus · 1937
11953–1953
Milliken v. Meyer green
scotus · 1941
11953–1953
Adamson v. California green
scotus · 1947
11953–1953
Morton Salt Co. v. City of South Hutchinson green
ca10 · 1947
11953–1953
Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Co. v. Department of Revenue green
mich · 1950
11953–1953
Lanzetta v. New Jersey green
scotus · 1939
11950–1950
Winters v. New York green
scotus · 1948
11950–1950
Blake v. McClung green
scotus · 1898
11948–1948
United States v. Darby green
scotus · 1941
11948–1948
West Coast Hotel Co. v. Parrish green
scotus · 1937
11948–1948
Southern Pacific Co. v. Kentucky green
scotus · 1911
11946–1946
Union Refrigerator Transit Co. v. Kentucky green
· 1905
11946–1946
Northwest Airlines, Inc. v. Minnesota green
scotus · 1944
11946–1946
People of Puerto Rico v. Eastern Sugar Associates green
ca1 · 1946
11946–1946
Stockdale v. Insurance Companies green
scotus · 1874
11925–1925

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 48u.s.c.737 (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

CA 3925 (1912–2026) IL 2693 (1923–2026) TX 2253 (1911–2026) CT 1554 (1930–2026) WA 1458 (1914–2026) PA 1401 (1921–2026) OH 1063 (1908–2026) FL 985 (1906–2026) NY 943 (1907–2026) LA 755 (1923–2026) MI 709 (1920–2026) WI 661 (1924–2026) MA 628 (1916–2026) CO 563 (1923–2026) IA 555 (1932–2026) MO 555 (1924–2025) IN 549 (1912–2026) TN 541 (1914–2026) MD 513 (1930–2026) GA 504 (1913–2026) NJ 487 (1910–2026) KS 451 (1904–2026) AZ 439 (1927–2026) MN 439 (1926–2026) NC 399 (1926–2026) AL 395 (1915–2025) ID 383 (1932–2026) NM 375 (1932–2026) MS 338 (1911–2026) OR 316 (1926–2026) VA 314 (1906–2026) UT 279 (1933–2026) DC 278 (1933–2026) ME 270 (1956–2026) AK 267 (1967–2026) HI 260 (1928–2026) OK 258 (1920–2026) MT 254 (1931–2026) AR 227 (1907–2026) WV 220 (1898–2026) NH 219 (1951–2025) SC 214 (1905–2026) KY 205 (1914–2026) RI 195 (1925–2026) ND 183 (1935–2026) NE 181 (1932–2025) WY 178 (1935–2026) DE 168 (1933–2026) NV 160 (1913–2025) SD 155 (1933–2025) VT 142 (1934–2026) VI 64 (1978–2026) PR 24 (1925–2013) MP 6 (1989–2024) GU 2 (1978–2023)

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