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clearly-erroneous standard in Arkansas

23 Arkansas opinions name it 2 courts 2003–2026 4 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Arkansas 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 (12)

CaseFollowedCited
James Winfield Wyatt v. Tyray Carr; Pulaski County Board of Election Commissioners; And John Thurston, in His Official Capacity as Secretary of Stategreen
ark · 2020 · cited in 3 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2026
2 sentences

2026See id. (citing Helena-W.

2026Wyatt v. Carr, 2020 Ark. 21 , 592 S.W.3d 656 .

13
Crawford v. Cashiongreen
ark · 2010 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017Crawford v. Cashion, 2010 Ark. 124, at 1 , 361 S.W.3d 268, 270 (per curiam). 5 However, appellate courts should Ifinot apply the clearly-erroneous standard if review of the underlying basis for the action is governed by another standard.

2017Crawford v. Cashion, 2010 Ark. 124, at 1 , 361 S.W.3d 268, 270 (per curiam). 5 However, appellate courts should Ifinot apply the clearly-erroneous standard if review of the underlying basis for the action is governed by another standard.

11
Steele v. Lyongreen
arkctapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See Steele, supra. Although our opinion states that there is significant and persuasive evidence to show that Danner did in fact authorize some charges, significant and persuasive is not the standard by which this court addresses sufficiency-of-evidence questions.

11
Hill v. Kellygreen
ark · 2006 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013See id.

11
Hall v. Hallgreen
ark · 2013 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013See id.

11
Potter v. Bryan Funeral Homegreen
ark · 1991 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See also Potter, 307 Ark. at 146 , 817 S.W.2d at 884-85 (affirming the trial court based on other evidence in the case, despite the court’s error in gathering evidence outside the courtroom).

2010See also Potter, 307 Ark. at 146 , 817 S.W.2d at 884-85 (affirming the trial court based on other evidence in the case, despite the court’s error in gathering evidence outside the courtroom).

11
REPUBLICAN PARTY OF GARLAND CTY. v. Johnsongreen
ark · 2004 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See also Republican Party of Garland Cnty. v. Johnson, 358 Ark. 443 , 193 S.W.3d 248 (2004); Pianalto v. Pianalto, 2010 Ark.

2010See also Republican Party of Garland Cnty. v. Johnson, 358 Ark. 443 , 193 S.W.3d 248 (2004); Pianalto v. Pianalto, 2010 Ark.

11
Bose Corp. v. Consumers Union of United States, Inc.green
scotus · 1984 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007See Bose Corp. v. Consumers Union of United States, Inc., 466 U.S. 485 (1984).

11
Evans v. Tillerygreen
ark · 2005 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See id.

2006See id.

11
Thurston v. Pinkstaffgreen
ark · 1987 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See, e.g., Thurston v. Pinkstaff, 292 Ark. 385 , 730 S.W.2d 239 (1987).

2005See, e.g., Thurston v. Pinkstaff, 292 Ark. 385 , 730 S.W.2d 239 (1987).

11
Burke v. Elmoregreen
ark · 2000 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See Burke v. Elmore, 341 Ark. 129 , 14 S.W.3d 872 (2000).

2004See Burke v. Elmore, 341 Ark. 129 , 14 S.W.3d 872 (2000).

11
Eaton v. Dixongreen
arkctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003Again, in Eaton v. Dixon, 69 Ark.App. 9 , 9 S.W.3d 535 (2000), we acknowledged that [a] judicial award of child custody should not be modified unless it is shown that there are changed conditions that demonstrate that a modification of the decree is in the best interest of the child, or when there is a showing of facts affecting the best interest of the child that were either not presented to the chancellor or were not known by the chancellor at the time the original custody order was entered. 69 Ark.App. at 11-12 , 9 S.W.3d at 537 (citations omitted) (emphasis provided).

2003Again, in Eaton v. Dixon, 69 Ark.App. 9 , 9 S.W.3d 535 (2000), we acknowledged that [a] judicial award of child custody should not be modified unless it is shown that there are changed conditions that demonstrate that a modification of the decree is in the best interest of the child, or when there is a showing of facts affecting the best interest of the child that were either not presented to the chancellor or were not known by the chancellor at the time the original custody order was entered. 69 Ark.App. at 11-12 , 9 S.W.3d at 537 (citations omitted) (emphasis provided).

11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
Poff v. Peedin green
ark · 2010
2 sentences

2023Poff v. Peedin, 2010 Ark. 136 , 366 S.W.3d 347 .

2023Poff v. Peedin, 2010 Ark. 136 , 366 S.W.3d 347 .

32014–2023
Davis v. Williamson green
ark · 2004
2 sentences

2017Davis v. Williamson, 359 Ark. 33 , 194 S.W.3d 197 (2004).

2017Davis v. Williamson, 359 Ark. 33 , 194 S.W.3d 197 (2004).

22006–2017
Stow v. State green
arkctapp · 2016
1 sentence

2026Stow v. State, 2016 Ark.

12026–2026
Haile v. Johnston green
ark · 2016
2 sentences

2026Haile v. Johnston, 2016 Ark. 52 , 482 S.W.3d 323 .

2026Haile v. Johnston, 2016 Ark. 52 , 482 S.W.3d 323 .

12026–2026
Skokos v. Skokos green
ark · 2001
2 sentences

2018Id. ; Skokos v. Skokos , 344 Ark. 420 , 40 S.W.3d 768 (2001).

2018Id. ; Skokos v. Skokos , 344 Ark. 420 , 40 S.W.3d 768 (2001).

12018–2018
Anderson v. Stewart green
ark · 2006
1 sentence

2018Id. ; Skokos v. Skokos , 344 Ark. 420 , 40 S.W.3d 768 (2001).

12018–2018
Fairpark, LLC v. Healthcare Essentials, Inc. green
arkctapp · 2011
1 sentence

2017Fairpark, LLC v. Healthcare Essentials, 2011 Ark.

12017–2017
Pianalto v. Pianalto neutral
arkctapp · 2010
1 sentence

2010See also Republican Party of Garland Cnty. v. Johnson, 358 Ark. 443 , 193 S.W.3d 248 (2004); Pianalto v. Pianalto, 2010 Ark.

12010–2010
Clark v. State green
ark · 2008
1 sentence

2009Id.

12009–2009
Harris v. City of Fort Smith green
ark · 2006
1 sentence

2007Id.

12007–2007
Huffman v. Fisher green
ark · 1999
2 sentences

2005In Huffman v. Fisher, 337 Ark. 58 , 987 S.W.2d 269 (1999) ( Huffman I ), our supreme court held that a circuit court's findings regarding a name-change petition are reviewed under the clearly-erroneous standard.

2005In Huffman v. Fisher, 337 Ark. 58 , 987 S.W.2d 269 (1999) ( Huffman I ), our supreme court held that a circuit court's findings regarding a name-change petition are reviewed under the clearly-erroneous standard.

12005–2005

Statutes the citing opinions construe

AR § Ark. Code Ann. § 20 (3) AR § Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-305 (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

IL 33 (2005–2025) MS 28 (2008–2026) AR 23 (2003–2026) GA 8 (1991–2025) NC 7 (2018–2023) MN 5 (1981–2015) TX 4 (1990–2025) CT 4 (2011–2015) IN 4 (2018–2023) CA 4 (1998–2020) MD 3 (1995–2020) SD 3 (1995–2024) MI 3 (1991–2021) KY 3 (2005–2019) AZ 3 (1998–2025) UT 2 (1991–1991) VT 2 (2008–2015) MO 2 (2016–2016) ND 2 (1989–1991) FL 2 (2021–2023) WA 2 (2013–2013)

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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