mechanical test in Indiana

22 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1946–2025 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Indiana 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 (5)

Case	Followed	Cited
Jenkins v. Stategreen ind · 2000 · cited in 8 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2001–2025 2 sentences 2025This “is not a mechanical test” and “turns on whether the statement was inherently reliable because the witness was under the stress of an event and unlikely to make deliberate falsifications.” Id. 2014“This is not a mechanical test; admissibility turns on whether the statement was inherently reliable because the witness was under the stress of the event and unlikely to make deliberate falsifications.” Id. (citing Jenkins v. State, 725 N.E.2d 66, 68 (Ind. 2000)).	4	8
Sandefur v. Stategreen indctapp · 2011 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2018 2 sentences 2018“This is not a mechanical test, and the admissibility of an allegedly excited utterance turns on whether the statement was inherently reliable because the witness was under the stress of the event and unlikely to make deliberate falsifications.” Sandefur v. State, 945 N.E.2d 785, 788 (Ind. Ct. App. 2011) (quoting Boatner v. State, 934 N.E.2d 184, 186 (Ind. Ct. App. 2010)). 2016Sandefur v. State, 945 N.E.2d 785, 788 (Ind. Ct. App. 2011).	2	2
Boatner v. Stategreen indctapp · 2010 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2017–2020 2 sentences 2020“This is not a mechanical test, and the admissibility of an allegedly excited utterance turns on whether the statement was inherently reliable because the witness was under the stress of the event and unlikely to make deliberate falsifications.” Id. at 186 . 2018“This is not a mechanical test, and the admissibility of an allegedly excited utterance turns on whether the statement was inherently reliable because the witness was under the stress of the event and unlikely to make deliberate falsifications.” Sandefur v. State, 945 N.E.2d 785, 788 (Ind. Ct. App. 2011) (quoting Boatner v. State, 934 N.E.2d 184, 186 (Ind. Ct. App. 2010)).	1	3
Arizona v. Washingtongreen scotus · 1978 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979 2 sentences 1979See Arizona v. Washington (1978), 434 U.S. 497 , 98 S.Ct. 824 , 54 L.Ed.2d 717 ; Illinois v. Somerville (1973), 410 U.S. 458 , 93 S.Ct. 1066 , 35 L.Ed.2d 425 ; United States v. Jorn (1971), 400 U.S. 470 , 91 S.Ct. 547 , 27 L.Ed.2d 543 ; Downum v. United States (1963), 372 U.S. 734 , 83 S.Ct. 1033 , 10 L.Ed.2d 100 ; Gori v. United States (1961), 367 U.S. 364 , 81 S.Ct. 1523 , 6 L.Ed.2d 901 . 1979See Arizona v. Washington (1978), 434 U.S. 497 , 98 S.Ct. 824 , 54 L.Ed.2d 717 ; Illinois v. Somerville (1973), 410 U.S. 458 , 93 S.Ct. 1066 , 35 L.Ed.2d 425 ; United States v. Jorn (1971), 400 U.S. 470 , 91 S.Ct. 547 , 27 L.Ed.2d 543 ; Downum v. United States (1963), 372 U.S. 734 , 83 S.Ct. 1033 , 10 L.Ed.2d 100 ; Gori v. United States (1961), 367 U.S. 364 , 81 S.Ct. 1523 , 6 L.Ed.2d 901 .	1	1
United States v. South-Eastern Underwriters Assn.red scotus · 1944 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1947–1947 2 sentences 1947United States v. South-Eastern Underwriters Association (1944), 322 U. S. 533, 546, 547 , 88 L. 1947United States v. South-Eastern Underwriters Association (1944), 322 U. S. 533, 546, 547 , 88 L.	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Indiana. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (15)

Case	Cited	Years
Jones v. State green indctapp · 2003 2 sentences 2014“This is not a mechanical test; admissibility turns on whether the statement was inherently reliable because the witness was under the stress of the event and unlikely to make deliberate falsifications.” Id. (citing Jenkins v. State, 725 N.E.2d 66, 68 (Ind. 2000)). 2010Id. (citing Jenkins v. State, 725 N.E.2d 66, 68 (Ind.2000).	2	2010–2014
Davenport v. State green ind · 2001 2 sentences 2014However, this is “not a mechanical test.” Id. 2014At bottom, the analysis turns on whether the statement was “inherently reliable because the witness was under the stress of an event and unlikely to make deliberate falsifications.” Id.	1	2014–2014
International Shoe Co. v. Washington green scotus · 1945 1 sentence 2005Id.	1	2005–2005
Breneman v. Slusher green indctapp · 2002 2 sentences 2002Anthem, 730 N.E.2d at 1233 ; Broneman, 768 N.E.2d at 459 . 2002Anthem, 730 N.E.2d at 1233 ; Breneman, 768 N.E.2d at 459 .	1	2002–2002
Hanson v. Denckla green scotus · 1958 1 sentence 2002The Supreme Court added in Hanson that contacts are sufficient to establish personal jurisdiction only where there is "some act by which the defendant purposefully avails itself of the privilege of conducting activities within the forum state, thus invoking the benefits and protections of its laws." Hanson v. Dencekla, *460 857 U.S. at 2583, 78 S.Ct. 1228 .	1	2002–2002
Anthem Ins. Companies v. Tenet Healthcare Corp. green ind · 2000 2 sentences 2002Anthem, 730 N.E.2d at 1233 ; Broneman, 768 N.E.2d at 459 . 2002Anthem, 730 N.E.2d at 1233 ; Breneman, 768 N.E.2d at 459 .	1	2002–2002
In re the Estate of Casey green nyappdiv · 1988 1 sentence 1990Ms. Reilly cites In the Matter of Casey (1988), 145 A.D.2d 632 , 536 N.Y.S.2d 158 in support of her contention that the trial court constitutionally acquired jurisdiction over the Bank.	1	1990–1990
Brown v. State green indctapp · 1979 2 sentences 1989Id. 1989Id.	1	1989–1989
Turrell v. State green ind · 1943 1 sentence 1986The instruction given in Rentschler v. Hall (1946), 117 Ind.App. 255 , 69 N.E.24d 619, trans. den. (sitting in banc), and Turrell v. State (1948), 221 Ind. 668 , 51 N.E.2d 359 , both involved interpretation of statutory language governing the mechanical standard for automobile brakes. 5 That standard is not in question in the present case.	1	1986–1986
Rentschler v. Hall green indctapp · 1946 1 sentence 1986The instruction given in Rentschler v. Hall (1946), 117 Ind.App. 255 , 69 N.E.24d 619, trans. den. (sitting in banc), and Turrell v. State (1948), 221 Ind. 668 , 51 N.E.2d 359 , both involved interpretation of statutory language governing the mechanical standard for automobile brakes. 5 That standard is not in question in the present case.	1	1986–1986
Gori v. United States green scotus · 1961 2 sentences 1979See Arizona v. Washington (1978), 434 U.S. 497 , 98 S.Ct. 824 , 54 L.Ed.2d 717 ; Illinois v. Somerville (1973), 410 U.S. 458 , 93 S.Ct. 1066 , 35 L.Ed.2d 425 ; United States v. Jorn (1971), 400 U.S. 470 , 91 S.Ct. 547 , 27 L.Ed.2d 543 ; Downum v. United States (1963), 372 U.S. 734 , 83 S.Ct. 1033 , 10 L.Ed.2d 100 ; Gori v. United States (1961), 367 U.S. 364 , 81 S.Ct. 1523 , 6 L.Ed.2d 901 . 1979See Arizona v. Washington (1978), 434 U.S. 497 , 98 S.Ct. 824 , 54 L.Ed.2d 717 ; Illinois v. Somerville (1973), 410 U.S. 458 , 93 S.Ct. 1066 , 35 L.Ed.2d 425 ; United States v. Jorn (1971), 400 U.S. 470 , 91 S.Ct. 547 , 27 L.Ed.2d 543 ; Downum v. United States (1963), 372 U.S. 734 , 83 S.Ct. 1033 , 10 L.Ed.2d 100 ; Gori v. United States (1961), 367 U.S. 364 , 81 S.Ct. 1523 , 6 L.Ed.2d 901 .	1	1979–1979
Downum v. United States green scotus · 1963 2 sentences 1979See Arizona v. Washington (1978), 434 U.S. 497 , 98 S.Ct. 824 , 54 L.Ed.2d 717 ; Illinois v. Somerville (1973), 410 U.S. 458 , 93 S.Ct. 1066 , 35 L.Ed.2d 425 ; United States v. Jorn (1971), 400 U.S. 470 , 91 S.Ct. 547 , 27 L.Ed.2d 543 ; Downum v. United States (1963), 372 U.S. 734 , 83 S.Ct. 1033 , 10 L.Ed.2d 100 ; Gori v. United States (1961), 367 U.S. 364 , 81 S.Ct. 1523 , 6 L.Ed.2d 901 . 1979See Arizona v. Washington (1978), 434 U.S. 497 , 98 S.Ct. 824 , 54 L.Ed.2d 717 ; Illinois v. Somerville (1973), 410 U.S. 458 , 93 S.Ct. 1066 , 35 L.Ed.2d 425 ; United States v. Jorn (1971), 400 U.S. 470 , 91 S.Ct. 547 , 27 L.Ed.2d 543 ; Downum v. United States (1963), 372 U.S. 734 , 83 S.Ct. 1033 , 10 L.Ed.2d 100 ; Gori v. United States (1961), 367 U.S. 364 , 81 S.Ct. 1523 , 6 L.Ed.2d 901 .	1	1979–1979
Illinois v. Somerville green scotus · 1973 2 sentences 1979See Arizona v. Washington (1978), 434 U.S. 497 , 98 S.Ct. 824 , 54 L.Ed.2d 717 ; Illinois v. Somerville (1973), 410 U.S. 458 , 93 S.Ct. 1066 , 35 L.Ed.2d 425 ; United States v. Jorn (1971), 400 U.S. 470 , 91 S.Ct. 547 , 27 L.Ed.2d 543 ; Downum v. United States (1963), 372 U.S. 734 , 83 S.Ct. 1033 , 10 L.Ed.2d 100 ; Gori v. United States (1961), 367 U.S. 364 , 81 S.Ct. 1523 , 6 L.Ed.2d 901 . 1979See Arizona v. Washington (1978), 434 U.S. 497 , 98 S.Ct. 824 , 54 L.Ed.2d 717 ; Illinois v. Somerville (1973), 410 U.S. 458 , 93 S.Ct. 1066 , 35 L.Ed.2d 425 ; United States v. Jorn (1971), 400 U.S. 470 , 91 S.Ct. 547 , 27 L.Ed.2d 543 ; Downum v. United States (1963), 372 U.S. 734 , 83 S.Ct. 1033 , 10 L.Ed.2d 100 ; Gori v. United States (1961), 367 U.S. 364 , 81 S.Ct. 1523 , 6 L.Ed.2d 901 .	1	1979–1979
United States v. Jorn green scotus · 1971 2 sentences 1979See Arizona v. Washington (1978), 434 U.S. 497 , 98 S.Ct. 824 , 54 L.Ed.2d 717 ; Illinois v. Somerville (1973), 410 U.S. 458 , 93 S.Ct. 1066 , 35 L.Ed.2d 425 ; United States v. Jorn (1971), 400 U.S. 470 , 91 S.Ct. 547 , 27 L.Ed.2d 543 ; Downum v. United States (1963), 372 U.S. 734 , 83 S.Ct. 1033 , 10 L.Ed.2d 100 ; Gori v. United States (1961), 367 U.S. 364 , 81 S.Ct. 1523 , 6 L.Ed.2d 901 . 1979See Arizona v. Washington (1978), 434 U.S. 497 , 98 S.Ct. 824 , 54 L.Ed.2d 717 ; Illinois v. Somerville (1973), 410 U.S. 458 , 93 S.Ct. 1066 , 35 L.Ed.2d 425 ; United States v. Jorn (1971), 400 U.S. 470 , 91 S.Ct. 547 , 27 L.Ed.2d 543 ; Downum v. United States (1963), 372 U.S. 734 , 83 S.Ct. 1033 , 10 L.Ed.2d 100 ; Gori v. United States (1961), 367 U.S. 364 , 81 S.Ct. 1523 , 6 L.Ed.2d 901 .	1	1979–1979
Opple v. Ray green ind · 1935 2 sentences 1946Opple v. Ray (1935), 208 Ind. 450 , 195 N. E. 81 . 1946Opple v. Ray (1935), 208 Ind. 450 , 195 N. E. 81 .	1	1946–1946

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