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burden-shifting presumption in Kansas

22 Kansas opinions name it 2 courts 1979–2024 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Kansas 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)

CaseFollowedCited
Robinson v. Wilson Concrete Co.green
ksd · 1996 · cited in 3 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2001
2 sentences

2001Robinson v. Wilson Concrete Co., 913 F. Supp. 1476, 1483 (D.

2000O’Connor of the United States District Court for the District of Kansas has concluded that Kansas would utilize the burden-shifting analysis in workers compensation discharge cases. *110 Robinson v. Wilson Concrete Co., 913 F. Supp. 1476, 1483 (D.

33
Jones v. North Carolina Prisoners' Labor Union, Inc.green
scotus · 1977 · cited in 2 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See Jones, 433 U.S. at 125 .

2019See Jones, 433 U.S. at 125 .

22
Bausman v. Interstate Brands Corp.green
ca10 · 2001 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004In Bausman v. Interstate Brands Corp., 252 F.3d 1111, 1115 (10th Cir. 2001) (applying Kansas law), the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals applied the burden-shifting analysis to a retaliatory discharge claim and considered the meaning of Coleman in that context.

11
Texas Department of Community Affairs v. Burdinegreen
scotus · 1981 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Ed. 2d 105 (2000) (citations omitted) (quoting Texas Dept. of Community Affairs v. Burdine, 450 U.S. 248, 255, n. 10 , 101 S. Ct. 1089 , 67 L.

2004Ed. 2d 105 (2000) (citations omitted) (quoting Texas Dept. of Community Affairs v. Burdine, 450 U.S. 248, 255, n. 10 , 101 S. Ct. 1089 , 67 L.

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United States v. Ronald Robinsongreen
ca2 · 1976 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
1 sentence

1979The Second Circuit in United States v. Robinson, 545 F.2d 301, 306 (2d Cir. 1976), examined a “natural and probable consequence” instruction that contained the phrase “unless the contrary appears from the evidence” and held it to be a burden-shifting instruction and reversed the conviction because it was unable to say the instruction was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (18)

CaseCitedYears
Sandstrom v. Montana green
scotus · 1979
2 sentences

1986The court reasoned that this instruction might be interpreted by the jury as creating either a conclusive presumption or a burden-shifting presumption. 442 U.S. at 524 .

1981This presumption is overcome if you are persuaded by the evidence that the contrary is true.” The latter instruction was approved in State v. Egbert, 227 Kan. 266, 267 , 606 P.2d 1022 , cert denied 449 U.S. 965 (1980), amid claims similar to those presented here that the instruction created “either a conclusive presumption on the issue of intent, or as a burden-shifting presumption, in violation of the rationale of Sandstrom v. Montana, 442 U.S. 510 , 61 L.Ed.2d 39 , 99 S.Ct. 2450 (1979).” That instruction was later revised pursuant to the call for improvement voiced by the Court of Appeals in

41980–1986
Batson v. Kentucky green
scotus · 1986
2 sentences

2021Finally, Brown argues Kansas' criminal restitution scheme violates his jury trial rights under section 5 and the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution because the scheme authorizes a district court judge to determine restitution damages. 4 After a thorough review of these issues, we conclude that Brown failed to carry his burden to prove intentional discrimination in the State's exercise of peremptory challenges, as required under the burden-shifting framework established in Batson v. Kentucky, 476 U.S. 79 , 106 S. Ct. 1712 , 90 L.

2021Finally, Brown argues Kansas' criminal restitution scheme violates his jury trial rights under section 5 and the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution because the scheme authorizes a district court judge to determine restitution damages. 4 After a thorough review of these issues, we conclude that Brown failed to carry his burden to prove intentional discrimination in the State's exercise of peremptory challenges, as required under the burden-shifting framework established in Batson v. Kentucky, 476 U.S. 79 , 106 S. Ct. 1712 , 90 L.

22017–2021
McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green green
scotus · 1973
2 sentences

2003The Kansas Supreme Court has adopted the burden-shifting framework set forth in McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green, 411 U.S. 792 , 36 L.

2003The Kansas Supreme Court has adopted the burden-shifting framework set forth in McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green, 411 U.S. 792 , 36 L.

21994–2003
State v. Egbert green
kan · 1980
2 sentences

1981This presumption is overcome if you are persuaded by the evidence that the contrary is true.” The latter instruction was approved in State v. Egbert, 227 Kan. 266, 267 , 606 P.2d 1022 , cert denied 449 U.S. 965 (1980), amid claims similar to those presented here that the instruction created “either a conclusive presumption on the issue of intent, or as a burden-shifting presumption, in violation of the rationale of Sandstrom v. Montana, 442 U.S. 510 , 61 L.Ed.2d 39 , 99 S.Ct. 2450 (1979).” That instruction was later revised pursuant to the call for improvement voiced by the Court of Appeals in

1981This presumption is overcome if you are persuaded by the evidence that the contrary is true.” The latter instruction was approved in State v. Egbert, 227 Kan. 266, 267 , 606 P.2d 1022 , cert denied 449 U.S. 965 (1980), amid claims similar to those presented here that the instruction created “either a conclusive presumption on the issue of intent, or as a burden-shifting presumption, in violation of the rationale of Sandstrom v. Montana, 442 U.S. 510 , 61 L.Ed.2d 39 , 99 S.Ct. 2450 (1979).” That instruction was later revised pursuant to the call for improvement voiced by the Court of Appeals in

21981–1984
Egbert v. Kansas green
scotus · 1980
2 sentences

1984State v. Robinson, Lloyd & Clark, 229 Kan. 301, 309 , 624 P.2d 964 (1981); State v. Egbert, 227 Kan. 266, 267 , 606 P.2d 1022 , cert. denied 449 U.S. 965 (1980).

1981This presumption is overcome if you are persuaded by the evidence that the contrary is true.” The latter instruction was approved in State v. Egbert, 227 Kan. 266, 267 , 606 P.2d 1022 , cert denied 449 U.S. 965 (1980), amid claims similar to those presented here that the instruction created “either a conclusive presumption on the issue of intent, or as a burden-shifting presumption, in violation of the rationale of Sandstrom v. Montana, 442 U.S. 510 , 61 L.Ed.2d 39 , 99 S.Ct. 2450 (1979).” That instruction was later revised pursuant to the call for improvement voiced by the Court of Appeals in

21981–1984
State v. Ward green
kan · 2011
2 sentences

2024Supporting their contention, the State cites State v. Ward, 292 Kan. 541, 568-69 , 256 P.3d 801 (2011), where our Supreme Court modified the burden shifting rule.

2024Supporting their contention, the State cites State v. Ward, 292 Kan. 541, 568-69 , 256 P.3d 801 (2011), where our Supreme Court modified the burden shifting rule.

12024–2024
Greer ex rel. Farbo v. Greer green
kanctapp · 2014
1 sentence

2023App. 2d 180 , 324 P.3d 310 (2014)." The court's findings, to which the parties agreed, resolved the first two steps of the KPA's burden-shifting framework.

12023–2023
Menaker v. Hofstra Univ. green
ca2 · 2019
1 sentence

2020A cat's paw case is a slight variation of a Title VII vicarious liability case. 935 F.3d at 30 .

12020–2020
Bracken v. Dixon Industries, Inc. green
kan · 2002
2 sentences

2019Bracken v. Dixon Industries, Inc., 272 Kan. 1272, 1276 , 38 P.3d 679 (2002).

2019Bracken v. Dixon Industries, Inc., 272 Kan. 1272, 1276 , 38 P.3d 679 (2002).

12019–2019
Allen Realty, Inc. v. City of Lawrence green
kanctapp · 1990
1 sentence

2013On appeal, the Allen Realty court rejected the district court’s burden-shifting framework as inappropriate. 14 Kan.

12013–2013
Reeves v. Sanderson Plumbing Products, Inc. green
scotus · 2000
2 sentences

2004Under the burden-shifting analysis, although the prima facie presumption of unlawful intent ‘ “drops out of the picture” once the defendant meets its burden of production, . . ., the trier of fact may still consider the evidence establishing the *439 plaintiffs prima facie case “and inferences properly drawn therefrom . . . on the issue of whether the defendant’s explanation is pretextual,” ’ Reeves v. Sanderson Plumbing Products, Inc., 530 U.S. 133, 143 , 120 S. Ct. 2097, 2106 , 147 L.

2004Under the burden-shifting analysis, although the prima facie presumption of unlawful intent ‘ “drops out of the picture” once the defendant meets its burden of production, . . ., the trier of fact may still consider the evidence establishing the *439 plaintiffs prima facie case “and inferences properly drawn therefrom . . . on the issue of whether the defendant’s explanation is pretextual,” ’ Reeves v. Sanderson Plumbing Products, Inc., 530 U.S. 133, 143 , 120 S. Ct. 2097, 2106 , 147 L.

12004–2004
Rebarchek v. FARMERS CO-OP ELEVATOR & MERCANTILE ASS'N OF DIGHTON green
kan · 2001
2 sentences

2004Rebarchek v. Farmers Co-op Elevator C Mercantile Ass'n, 272 Kan. 546, 553 , 35 P.3d 892 (2001).

2004Rebarchek v. Farmers Co-op Elevator C Mercantile Ass'n, 272 Kan. 546, 553 , 35 P.3d 892 (2001).

12004–2004
Parke v. Raley green
scotus · 1993
2 sentences

1997Summarizing its analysis, the Court stated that “neither our precedents nor historical or contemporary practice compel the conclusion that Kentucky’s burden-shifting rule violates due process.” 506 U.S. at 34 .

1997Thus, it held “that the Due Process Clause permits a State to impose a burden of production on a recidivism defendant who challenges the validity of a prior conviction under Boykin.” 506 U.S. at 34 . *489 Justice Blackmun wrote a separate concurring opinion in Parke for the purpose of pointing out the difference between use of a burden-shifting formula in a sentencing matter and in a substantive criminal prosecution where the government would have the burden of proof and retain it throughout.

11997–1997
State v. Johnson green
kan · 1983
2 sentences

1986We reiterated the Sandstrom requirements in State v. Johnson, 233 Kan. 981 , 666 P.2d 706 (1983), holding that: “It has long been recognized that any instruction which shifts the burden of proof or of persuasion to the defendant is unconstitutional and is clearly erroneous.

1986We reiterated the Sandstrom requirements in State v. Johnson, 233 Kan. 981 , 666 P.2d 706 (1983), holding that: “It has long been recognized that any instruction which shifts the burden of proof or of persuasion to the defendant is unconstitutional and is clearly erroneous.

11986–1986
State v. Robinson, Lloyd & Clark green
kan · 1981
2 sentences

1984State v. Robinson, Lloyd & Clark, 229 Kan. 301, 309 , 624 P.2d 964 (1981); State v. Egbert, 227 Kan. 266, 267 , 606 P.2d 1022 , cert. denied 449 U.S. 965 (1980).

1984State v. Robinson, Lloyd & Clark, 229 Kan. 301, 309 , 624 P.2d 964 (1981); State v. Egbert, 227 Kan. 266, 267 , 606 P.2d 1022 , cert. denied 449 U.S. 965 (1980).

11984–1984
State v. Acheson green
kanctapp · 1979
2 sentences

1981This presumption is overcome if you are persuaded by the evidence that the contrary is true.” The latter instruction was approved in State v. Egbert, 227 Kan. 266, 267 , 606 P.2d 1022 , cert denied 449 U.S. 965 (1980), amid claims similar to those presented here that the instruction created “either a conclusive presumption on the issue of intent, or as a burden-shifting presumption, in violation of the rationale of Sandstrom v. Montana, 442 U.S. 510 , 61 L.Ed.2d 39 , 99 S.Ct. 2450 (1979).” That instruction was later revised pursuant to the call for improvement voiced by the Court of Appeals in

1981App. 2d 705, 716 , 601 P.2d 375 , rev. denied 227 Kan. 927 (1979).

11981–1981
cluster 355284 green
ca3 · 1978
1 sentence

1979The Third Circuit considered a nearly identical instruction to that given in Robinson and reached the opposite conclusion in *715 United States v. Garrett, 574 F.2d 778 (3d Cir.), cert. denied 436 U.S. 919 (1978).

11979–1979
Woodson v. United States green
scotus · 1978
1 sentence

1979The Third Circuit considered a nearly identical instruction to that given in Robinson and reached the opposite conclusion in *715 United States v. Garrett, 574 F.2d 778 (3d Cir.), cert. denied 436 U.S. 919 (1978).

11979–1979

Statutes the citing opinions construe

KS § K.S.A. § 20-3018 (4) KS § K.S.A. § 60-2101 (4) KS § K.S.A. § 21-3205 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 44-1001 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 60-455 (3) USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (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

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