22 Kansas opinions name it 3 courts 1895–2022 1 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
State v. Huerta-Alvarezgreen2 sentences2016A prosecutor, however, "may explain the legitimate factors which a jury may consider in assessing witness credibility and may 14 argue why the factors present in the current case should lead to a compelling inference of truthfulness." State v. Scaife, 286 Kan. 614 , Syl. ¶ 5, 186 P.3d 755 (2008); see, e.g., State v. Huerta-Alvarez, 291 Kan. 247, 262 , 243 P.3d 326 (2010) (finding that prosecutor's remarks in closing regarding victim's credibility "were generally in the nature of reviewing what [the victim] said, asking the jury to assess the credibility of her statements, and querying the jury 2016A prosecutor, however, "may explain the legitimate factors which a jury may consider in assessing witness credibility and may 14 argue why the factors present in the current case should lead to a compelling inference of truthfulness." State v. Scaife, 286 Kan. 614 , Syl. ¶ 5, 186 P.3d 755 (2008); see, e.g., State v. Huerta-Alvarez, 291 Kan. 247, 262 , 243 P.3d 326 (2010) (finding that prosecutor's remarks in closing regarding victim's credibility "were generally in the nature of reviewing what [the victim] said, asking the jury to assess the credibility of her statements, and querying the jury | 3 | 3 |
Planned Parenthood of the Heartland and Jill Meadows v. Kimberly K. Reynolds ex rel. State of Iowa and Iowa Board of Medicinegreen2 sentences2019"From reading the majority opinion, one would scarcely be aware that many women . . . are pro-life and strongly support the same law the court concludes unconstitutionally discriminates against them." Planned Parenthood v. Reynolds ex rel., 915 N.W.2d 206, 246 (Iowa 2018) (Mansfield, J., dissenting). 2019"From reading the majority opinion, one would scarcely be aware that many women ... are pro-life and strongly support the same law the court concludes unconstitutionally discriminates against them." Planned Parenthood v. Reynolds ex rel. , 915 N.W.2d 206 , 246 (Iowa 2018) (Mansfield, J., dissenting). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Kansas. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Board of Regents of State Colleges v. Roth
green
2 sentences2013He must, instead, have a legitimate claim of entitlement to it.” Roth, 408 U.S. at 577 . 2006“To establish a property interest in a particular benefit, appellant must have a legitimate claim of entitlement to it.’ Board of Regents v. Roth, 408 U.S. at 577 . | 5 | 1984–2013 |
State v. Scaife
green
2 sentences2016A prosecutor, however, "may explain the legitimate factors which a jury may consider in assessing witness credibility and may 14 argue why the factors present in the current case should lead to a compelling inference of truthfulness." State v. Scaife, 286 Kan. 614 , Syl. ¶ 5, 186 P.3d 755 (2008); see, e.g., State v. Huerta-Alvarez, 291 Kan. 247, 262 , 243 P.3d 326 (2010) (finding that prosecutor's remarks in closing regarding victim's credibility "were generally in the nature of reviewing what [the victim] said, asking the jury to assess the credibility of her statements, and querying the jury 2016A prosecutor, however, "may explain the legitimate factors which a jury may consider in assessing witness credibility and may 14 argue why the factors present in the current case should lead to a compelling inference of truthfulness." State v. Scaife, 286 Kan. 614 , Syl. ¶ 5, 186 P.3d 755 (2008); see, e.g., State v. Huerta-Alvarez, 291 Kan. 247, 262 , 243 P.3d 326 (2010) (finding that prosecutor's remarks in closing regarding victim's credibility "were generally in the nature of reviewing what [the victim] said, asking the jury to assess the credibility of her statements, and querying the jury | 4 | 2011–2016 |
Kentucky Department of Corrections v. Thompson
green
2 sentences1995Protected liberty interests ‘may arise from two sources — the Due Process Clause itself and the laws of the States.’ [citation omitted.]” 490 U.S. at 460 . 1992Protected liberty interests ‘may arise from two sources — the Due Process Clause itself *411 and the laws of the States.’ [Citation omitted.]” Kentucky Dept. of Corrections v. Thompson, 490 U.S. at 460 . | 2 | 1992–1995 |
State v. Williams
green
2 sentences2022State v. Williams, 299 Kan. 911, 935-37 , 329 P.3d 400 (2014). 2022State v. Williams, 299 Kan. 911, 935-37 , 329 P.3d 400 (2014). | 1 | 2022–2022 |
Williams v. DesLauriers
green
1 sentence2020Williams v. DesLauriers, 38 Kan. | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Perry v. Sindermann
green
2 sentences2013A person s interest in a governmental benefit becomes a property interest for due process purposes “if there are rules or mutually explicit understandings that support his claim of entitlement to tire benefit and that he may invoke at a hearing.” Perry v. Sindermann, 408 U.S. 593, 601 , 92 S. Ct. 2694 , 33 L. 2013A person s interest in a governmental benefit becomes a property interest for due process purposes “if there are rules or mutually explicit understandings that support his claim of entitlement to tire benefit and that he may invoke at a hearing.” Perry v. Sindermann, 408 U.S. 593, 601 , 92 S. Ct. 2694 , 33 L. | 1 | 2013–2013 |
State v. Marx
green
1 sentence2009Ironically, that burden-shifting contradicts the panel’s subsequent observation that even if Desiree had presented proof of “a legitimate defense for moving from her lane of traffic, such as to avoid an obstacle in the road, this would not invalidate the stop as long as Doudican reasonably believed in good faith that a traffic violation had occurred.” 38 Kan. | 1 | 2009–2009 |
Morrissey v. Brewer
green
1 sentence2000It is a purpose of the ancient institution of property to protect those claims upon which people rely in their daily lives, reliance that must not be arbitrarily undermined. . . .' [ 408 U.S. at 577 .] "Clearly, it is only a vested right which cannot be taken away except by due process of law. (16 Am.Jur.2d § 365, p. 694.) "Kansas law clearly establishes the incumbent to a public office enjoys no property or vested interest in public office." 3 "[T]he tenure of any office not provided for in the constitution may be declared by statute, and when not so declared such office shall be held at the | 1 | 2000–2000 |
State v. Irons
green
2 sentences1998While it is true that a motion in limine may not be used to choke off a legitimate defense, State v. Irons, 250 Kan. 302, 309 , 827 P.2d 722 (1992), a defendant has no legal right to present a defense that is without merit. 1998While it is true that a motion in limine may not be used to choke off a legitimate defense, State v. Irons, 250 Kan. 302, 309 , 827 P.2d 722 (1992), a defendant has no legal right to present a defense that is without merit. | 1 | 1998–1998 |
Curtis Ambulance of Florida, Inc. v. Board of County Commissioners of the County of Shawnee, Kansas, and Medevac Midamerica, Inc.
green
1 sentence1989Since the appellant could point neither to any state law or mutually explicit understandings giving rise to a legitimate claim of entitlement to an award of the contract, nor to any local or state rules “which sufficiently circumscribe the Board’s authority to award the contract in dispute,” Curtis had only a “unilateral expectation” of receiving the ambulance contract. 811 F.2d at 1384-85 . | 1 | 1989–1989 |
Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division v. Craft
green
2 sentences1981In Memphis Light, Gas & Water Div. v. Craft, 436 U.S. 1 , plaintiffs’ gas and electric services were terminated for nonpayment, despite plaintiffs’ attempts to contest the amount of their bills. 1981In Memphis Light, Gas & Water Div. v. Craft, 436 U.S. 1 , plaintiffs' gas and electric services were terminated for nonpayment, despite plaintiffs' attempts to contest the amount of their bills. | 1 | 1981–1981 |
Geraldine Sterling v. Village of Maywood
green
2 sentences1981Pa. 1976) (water user has a legitimate claim of entitlement to continued water service); contra, Sterling v. Village of Maywood, 579 F.2d 1350 (7th Cir. 1978). 1981Pa. 1976) (water user has a legitimate claim of entitlement to continued water service); contra, Sterling v. Village of Maywood, 579 F.2d 1350 (7th Cir.1978). | 1 | 1981–1981 |
Molina v. Rodríguez
neutral
1 sentence1933In State v. Conway, 55 Kan. 323 , 40 Pac. 661 , it was said: “It [an alibi] is a legitimate defense, and the instructions requested to the effect that the accused is not required to establish the defense beyond a reasonable doubt, or even by a preponderance of the testimony, to entitle him to an acquittal, correctly stated the law. . . . and if, by reason of the evidence relating to that question, the jury should doubt the guilt of the accused, he is entitled to an acquittal. . . . the defendant is not obliged to absolutely show the truth of the claim, nor are the jury required to believe that | 1 | 1933–1933 |
State v. Conway
neutral
1 sentence1933In State v. Conway, 55 Kan. 323 , 40 Pac. 661 , it was said: “It [an alibi] is a legitimate defense, and the instructions requested to the effect that the accused is not required to establish the defense beyond a reasonable doubt, or even by a preponderance of the testimony, to entitle him to an acquittal, correctly stated the law. . . . and if, by reason of the evidence relating to that question, the jury should doubt the guilt of the accused, he is entitled to an acquittal. . . . the defendant is not obliged to absolutely show the truth of the claim, nor are the jury required to believe that | 1 | 1933–1933 |
Barker v. Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railway Co.
green
2 sentences1917Assumption of risk is a legitimate defense in such actions (Barker v. Raihoay Co., 88 Kan. 767 , 129 Pac. 1151 ), but we can not, in the face of the record, assume or take judicial notice that the danger of obeying the order received was apparent and so appreciated or realized by the injured workman that he should fail of recovery because of the risk assumed by such obedience. 1917Assumption of risk is a legitimate defense in such actions (Barker v. Raihoay Co., 88 Kan. 767 , 129 Pac. 1151 ), but we can not, in the face of the record, assume or take judicial notice that the danger of obeying the order received was apparent and so appreciated or realized by the injured workman that he should fail of recovery because of the risk assumed by such obedience. | 1 | 1917–1917 |
State v. Johnson
green
1 sentence1895(The State v. Johnson, 40 Kas. 266 .) It is a legitimate defense, and the instructions requested to the effect that the accused is not required to establish the defense beyond a reasonable doubt, or even by a preponderance of the testimony, to entitle him to an acquittal, correctly stated the law. | 1 | 1895–1895 |
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.
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.