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election of remedies doctrine in Arkansas

22 Arkansas opinions name it 2 courts 1958–2021 1 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Szego v. Kingsley Anyanwutakugreen
dc · 1994 · cited in 2 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2004
2 sentences

2004See id. citing Szego v. Anyanwutaku, 651 A.2d 315 (D.C.

2000Szego v. Anyanwutaku, 651 A.2d 315 (D.C.

12
Jones v. Raygreen
arkctapp · 1996 · cited in 2 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 1998–2000
2 sentences

2000Jones v. Ray, 54 Ark.

1998Cater v. Cater, 311 Ark. 627 , 846 S.W.2d 173 (1993); see also Jones v. Ray, 54 Ark.App. 336 , 925 S.W.2d 805 (1996).

12
Elliot v. Maverick Transportationgreen
arkctapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008See, e.g., Elliot v. Maverick Transp., 87 Ark.

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Coats v. Gardnergreen
ark · 1998 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007App. at 171-72 , 965 S.W.2d at 808 ; see also Coats v. Gardner, 333 Ark. 581 , 970 S.W.2d 802 (1998) (holding that the election-of-remedies doctrine barred claims against an employer after the injured employee received a settlement from the workers’ compensation carrier for the employee’s injuries).

2007App. at 171-72 , 965 S.W.2d at 808 ; see also Coats v. Gardner, 333 Ark. 581 , 970 S.W.2d 802 (1998) (holding that the election-of-remedies doctrine barred claims against an employer after the injured employee received a settlement from the workers’ compensation carrier for the employee’s injuries).

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Lively v. Libbey Memorial Physical Medical Center, Inc.green
ark · 1994 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997Lively v. Libbey Memorial Physical Medical Ctr., 317 Ark. 5, 9 , 875 S.W.2d 507, 509 (1994), citing Gentry v. Jett, 235 Ark. 20 , 365 S.W.2d 736 (1962).

1997Lively v. Libbey Memorial Physical Medical Ctr., 317 Ark. 5, 9 , 875 S.W.2d 507, 509 (1994), citing Gentry v. Jett, 235 Ark. 20 , 365 S.W.2d 736 (1962).

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Cady v. Rainwatergreen
ark · 1917 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
2 sentences

1986The doctrine of election of remedies “applies only between the parties to a transaction so that one party may seek cancellation and then sue a third party for procuring the transaction through fraud.” 12 S. Williston, A Treatise on the Law of Contracts § 1528 (3d ed. 1970); accord, Cady v.Rainwater, 129 Ark. 498 , 196 S.W. 125 (1917).

1986The doctrine of election of remedies “applies only between the parties to a transaction so that one party may seek cancellation and then sue a third party for procuring the transaction through fraud.” 12 S. Williston, A Treatise on the Law of Contracts § 1528 (3d ed. 1970); accord, Cady v.Rainwater, 129 Ark. 498 , 196 S.W. 125 (1917).

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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 (24)

CaseCitedYears
Smith v. Walt Bennett Ford, Inc. green
ark · 1993
2 sentences

2021Pennington v. Harvest Foods, Inc., 326 Ark. 704 , 934 S.W.2d 485 (1996); Smith v. Walt Bennett Ford, Inc., 314 Ark. 591 , 864 S.W.2d 817 (1993).

2021Pennington v. Harvest Foods, Inc., 326 Ark. 704 , 934 S.W.2d 485 (1996); Smith v. Walt Bennett Ford, Inc., 314 Ark. 591 , 864 S.W.2d 817 (1993).

32005–2021
Pennington v. Harvest Foods, Inc. green
ark · 1996
2 sentences

2021Pennington v. Harvest Foods, Inc., 326 Ark. 704 , 934 S.W.2d 485 (1996); Smith v. Walt Bennett Ford, Inc., 314 Ark. 591 , 864 S.W.2d 817 (1993).

2021Pennington v. Harvest Foods, Inc., 326 Ark. 704 , 934 S.W.2d 485 (1996); Smith v. Walt Bennett Ford, Inc., 314 Ark. 591 , 864 S.W.2d 817 (1993).

32005–2021
Wilson v. Fullerton green
ark · 1998
2 sentences

2004Wilson v. Fullerton, 332 Ark. 111 , 964 S.W.2d 208 (1998).

2004Wilson v. Fullerton, 332 Ark. 111 , 964 S.W.2d 208 (1998).

22000–2004
Riverside Furniture Corp. v. Rogers neutral
ark · 1988
2 sentences

1997Lively v. Libbey Memorial Physical Medical Ctr., supra; Riverside Furniture Co. v. Rodgers, 295 Ark. 452 , 749 S.W.2d 664 (1988).

1997Lively v. Libbey Memorial Physical Medical Ctr., supra; Riverside Furniture Co. v. Rodgers, 295 Ark. 452 , 749 S.W.2d 664 (1988).

21994–1997
DLC Props. LLC v. Carmike Cinemas Inc. neutral
arkctapp · 2015
1 sentence

2015DLC also contends that the trial court erred by denying its motion for new trial because (1) the verdict violated the doctrine of election of remedies, (2) there was insufficient evidence to support a finding of damages on the conversion claim, and (3) there was insufficient evidence to support a finding of damages for the unlawful detainer and entry Cite as 2015 Ark.

12015–2015
Regions Bank v. Griffin green
ark · 2005
2 sentences

2011Regions Bank v. Griffin, 364 Ark. 193 , 217 S.W.3d 829 (2005); Pennington v. Harvest Foods, Inc., 326 Ark. 704 , 934 S.W.2d 485 (1996); Smith v. Walt Bennett Ford, Inc., 314 Ark. 591 , 864 S.W.2d 817 (1993).

2011Regions Bank v. Griffin, 364 Ark. 193 , 217 S.W.3d 829 (2005); Pennington v. Harvest Foods, Inc., 326 Ark. 704 , 934 S.W.2d 485 (1996); Smith v. Walt Bennett Ford, Inc., 314 Ark. 591 , 864 S.W.2d 817 (1993).

12011–2011
Haney v. Phillips green
arkctapp · 2000
1 sentence

2010App. 202 , 35 S.W.3d 373 (2000), that the trial court had erred in applying the election-of-remedies doctrine to bar a foreclosure action after the mortgagee had sued on the promissory note.

12010–2010
Zenith Insurance Co. v. VNE, Inc. neutral
arkctapp · 1998
1 sentence

2007App. at 171-72 , 965 S.W.2d at 808 ; see also Coats v. Gardner, 333 Ark. 581 , 970 S.W.2d 802 (1998) (holding that the election-of-remedies doctrine barred claims against an employer after the injured employee received a settlement from the workers’ compensation carrier for the employee’s injuries).

12007–2007
Gourley v. Crossett Public Schools green
ark · 1998
1 sentence

2005In Gourley, we stated that “Ms. Gourley’s claim for the intentional tort is barred by the doctrine of election of remedies because she has previously pursued workers’ compensation benefits to recovery for the same injuries.” Id. at 181 .

12005–2005
Biddle v. Smith & Campbell, Inc. neutral
arkctapp · 1989
1 sentence

2004App. 46 , 773 S.W.2d 840 (1989), the Towery court held that the election of remedies doctrine did not bar the appellant’s claim. “[Wjhether an election of remedies was made depends on whether the claimant actively initiated proceedings or knowingly received benefits pursuant to the laws of another state.” Towery, 75 Ark.

12004–2004
Towery v. Hi-Speed Electrical Co. neutral
arkctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2004Elliot argues that the Commission erred in finding that his claim was barred by the election of remedies doctrine because, although he received some workers’ compensation benefits from the Illinois claim, _he did not proceed to a hearing on the merits, “but instead the same were either dismissed for lack ofjurisdiction or voluntarily dismissed.” In Towery v. Hi-Speed Electrical Co., 75 Ark.

2004App. 167 , 56 S.W.3d 391 (2001), the employer-appellee in a workers’ compensation action argued that the appellant’s claim was barred by the election of remedies doctrine.

12004–2004
Eastburn v. Galyen green
ark · 1958
2 sentences

2002Eastburn v. Galyen, 229 Ark. 70 , 313 S.W.2d 794 (1958).

2002Eastburn v. Galyen, 229 Ark. 70 , 313 S.W.2d 794 (1958).

12002–2002
Sharpp v. Stodghill green
ark · 1935
1 sentence

2002Sharpp v. Stodghill, 191 Ark. 500 , 86 S.W.2d 934 (1935).

12002–2002
Cater v. Cater green
ark · 1993
2 sentences

1998Cater v. Cater, 311 Ark. 627 , 846 S.W.2d 173 (1993); see also Jones v. Ray, 54 Ark.App. 336 , 925 S.W.2d 805 (1996).

1998Cater v. Cater, 311 Ark. 627 , 846 S.W.2d 173 (1993); see also Jones v. Ray, 54 Ark.App. 336 , 925 S.W.2d 805 (1996).

11998–1998
Travelers Insurance v. Smith green
ark · 1997
2 sentences

1998Co. v. Smith, 329 Ark. 336 , 947 S.W.2d 382 (1997), in which the widow of an employee fatally injured in a trucking accident sued the employer and its insurance carrier, in circuit court for misrepresentation and outrage.

1998Co. v. Smith, 329 Ark. 336 , 947 S.W.2d 382 (1997), in which the widow of an employee fatally injured in a trucking accident sued the employer and its insurance carrier, in circuit court for misrepresentation and outrage.

11998–1998
Heil v. Shriners' Hospital for Crippled Children green
moctapp · 1963
1 sentence

1997Lively v. Libbey Memorial Physical Medical Ctr., 317 Ark. 5, 9 , 875 S.W.2d 507, 509 (1994), citing Gentry v. Jett, 235 Ark. 20 , 365 S.W.2d 736 (1962).

11997–1997
Gentry v. Jett green
ark · 1962
1 sentence

1997Lively v. Libbey Memorial Physical Medical Ctr., 317 Ark. 5, 9 , 875 S.W.2d 507, 509 (1994), citing Gentry v. Jett, 235 Ark. 20 , 365 S.W.2d 736 (1962).

11997–1997
Bertig Bros. v. Independent Gin Co. green
ark · 1921
1 sentence

1992Quoting from Bertig Bros. v. Independent Gin Co., 147 Ark. 581 , 228 S.W.2d 392 (1921), we wrote in the Henderson case: [W]ithin the general doctrine of election of remedies, . . . it is the duty of the party, where he has two remedies, one of which is limited in scope and the other general in scope, to adopt, in the first instance, the remedy which will give complete relief; otherwise he is bound by his election to pursue the limited remedy.

11992–1992
Toney v. Haskins neutral
arkctapp · 1980
2 sentences

1989Toney v. Haskins, 111 Ark. 190 , 608 S.W.2d 28 (Ark.

1989Id. at 198, 608 S.W.2d at 32 .

11989–1989
Greenspan v. Miller green
ark · 1914
1 sentence

1989Toney v. Haskins, 111 Ark. 190 , 608 S.W.2d 28 (Ark.

11989–1989
Owens v. Bill & Tony's Liquor Store neutral
ark · 1975
2 sentences

1980Owens v. Bill and Tony’s Liquor Store, 258 Ark. 887 , 529 S.W. 2d 354 (1974).

1980Owens v. Bill and Tony’s Liquor Store, 258 Ark. 887 , 529 S.W. 2d 354 (1974).

11980–1980
H. E. McConnell & Son v. Sadle green
ark · 1970
2 sentences

1980Haskins also cites McConnell and Son v. Sadie, 248 Ark. 1182 , 455 S.W. 2d 880 (1970), saying an appeal will not be permitted where taken piecemeal resulting only in delay.

1980Haskins also cites McConnell and Son v. Sadie, 248 Ark. 1182 , 455 S.W. 2d 880 (1970), saying an appeal will not be permitted where taken piecemeal resulting only in delay.

11980–1980
Heskett v. Fisher Laundry & Cleaners Co. green
ark · 1950
2 sentences

1975ELECTION OF REMEDIES: The appellees, to sustain the trial court’s ruling that appellant is barred by the doctrine of election of remedies, point to the reasoning of this Court in Heskett v. Fisher Laundry & Cleaners Company, Inc., 217 Ark. 350 , 230 S.W. 2d 28 (1950).

1975ELECTION OF REMEDIES: The appellees, to sustain the trial court’s ruling that appellant is barred by the doctrine of election of remedies, point to the reasoning of this Court in Heskett v. Fisher Laundry & Cleaners Company, Inc., 217 Ark. 350 , 230 S.W. 2d 28 (1950).

11975–1975
Harris v. Whitworth, Administrator green
ark · 1948
2 sentences

1958Appellants stress the holding in Harris v. Whitworth, Admr., 213 Ark. 480 , 211 S. W. 2d 101 , and the cases cited therein.

1958Appellants stress the holding in Harris v. Whitworth, Admr., 213 Ark. 480 , 211 S. W. 2d 101 , and the cases cited therein.

11958–1958

Where else courts name it

TX 102 (1913–2025) IL 49 (1920–2025) NY 49 (1904–2026) FL 44 (1907–2024) CA 41 (1923–2025) TN 28 (1934–2025) MO 26 (1942–2025) AR 22 (1958–2021) IN 22 (1916–2010) MN 21 (1933–2019) MI 21 (1908–2026) NC 21 (1957–2025) PA 20 (1978–2024) NM 19 (1943–2021) WI 19 (1902–2021) RI 17 (1962–2026) IA 15 (1906–2015) WA 14 (1938–2025) SC 14 (1987–2021) NE 11 (1906–2025) CT 11 (1947–2024) MD 11 (1959–2024) UT 10 (1979–2026) OK 10 (1926–2020) MS 9 (1908–2012) GA 9 (1942–2017) AZ 9 (1975–2018) KY 9 (1932–2023) NJ 8 (1938–1985) OH 8 (1979–2023) KS 8 (1909–2021) DC 6 (1991–2023) DE 6 (1963–2020) SD 6 (1932–2018) ME 5 (1955–2012) ID 5 (1917–2026) HI 4 (1995–2008) OR 4 (1970–2022) WY 4 (1924–2012) LA 4 (1980–1993) AL 3 (1979–1989) MT 3 (1990–1993) ND 2 (1988–2015)

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