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22 Mississippi opinions name it 2 courts 1969–2024 2 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Mississippi 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 |
|---|---|---|
Trustmark National Bank v. Johnsongreen2 sentences2013Trustmark Nat’l Bank v. Johnson, 865 So.2d 1148, 1151 (Miss.2004). 2005This Court has held that the trial courts are "to look to the substance of the claim rather than the form of the case." Trustmark Nat'l Bank v. Johnson, 865 So.2d 1148, 1151 (Miss.2004). | 3 | 5 |
Jason Bozeman v. State of Mississippigreen2 sentences2022See Bozeman v. State, 208 So. 3d 1091, 1093 (¶6) (Miss. 2017See Bozeman v. State, 208 So.3d 1091, 1093 (¶ 6) (Miss. | 2 | 2 |
Roundtree v. Stategreen2 sentences2019See, e.g., Eatman v. State, 169 Miss. 295 , 153 So. 381, 381 (1934). 19 quality of the act he was doing or (2) if he did know it, that he did not know that what he was doing was wrong.”’ Hearn v. State, 3 So. 3d 722, 738 (Miss. 2008) (quoting Woodham v. State, 800 So. 2d 1148, 1158 (Miss. 2001) (quoting Roundtree v. State, 568 So. 2d 1173, 1181 (Miss.1990))). ¶38. 2019See, e.g., Eatman v. State, 169 Miss. 295 , 153 So. 381, 381 (1934). 19 quality of the act he was doing or (2) if he did know it, that he did not know that what he was doing was wrong.”’ Hearn v. State, 3 So. 3d 722, 738 (Miss. 2008) (quoting Woodham v. State, 800 So. 2d 1148, 1158 (Miss. 2001) (quoting Roundtree v. State, 568 So. 2d 1173, 1181 (Miss.1990))). ¶38. | 2 | 2 |
Eatman v. Stategreen2 sentences2019See, e.g. , Eatman v. State , 169 Miss. 295 , 153 So. 381 , 381 (1934). 2019See, e.g. , Eatman v. State , 169 Miss. 295 , 153 So. 381 , 381 (1934). | 2 | 2 |
Hearn v. Stategreen2 sentences2019See, e.g., Eatman v. State, 169 Miss. 295 , 153 So. 381, 381 (1934). 19 quality of the act he was doing or (2) if he did know it, that he did not know that what he was doing was wrong.”’ Hearn v. State, 3 So. 3d 722, 738 (Miss. 2008) (quoting Woodham v. State, 800 So. 2d 1148, 1158 (Miss. 2001) (quoting Roundtree v. State, 568 So. 2d 1173, 1181 (Miss.1990))). ¶38. 2019See, e.g., Eatman v. State, 169 Miss. 295 , 153 So. 381, 381 (1934). 19 quality of the act he was doing or (2) if he did know it, that he did not know that what he was doing was wrong.”’ Hearn v. State, 3 So. 3d 722, 738 (Miss. 2008) (quoting Woodham v. State, 800 So. 2d 1148, 1158 (Miss. 2001) (quoting Roundtree v. State, 568 So. 2d 1173, 1181 (Miss.1990))). ¶38. | 2 | 2 |
Woodham v. Stategreen2 sentences2019See, e.g., Eatman v. State, 169 Miss. 295 , 153 So. 381, 381 (1934). 19 quality of the act he was doing or (2) if he did know it, that he did not know that what he was doing was wrong.”’ Hearn v. State, 3 So. 3d 722, 738 (Miss. 2008) (quoting Woodham v. State, 800 So. 2d 1148, 1158 (Miss. 2001) (quoting Roundtree v. State, 568 So. 2d 1173, 1181 (Miss.1990))). ¶38. 2019See, e.g., Eatman v. State, 169 Miss. 295 , 153 So. 381, 381 (1934). 19 quality of the act he was doing or (2) if he did know it, that he did not know that what he was doing was wrong.”’ Hearn v. State, 3 So. 3d 722, 738 (Miss. 2008) (quoting Woodham v. State, 800 So. 2d 1148, 1158 (Miss. 2001) (quoting Roundtree v. State, 568 So. 2d 1173, 1181 (Miss.1990))). ¶38. | 2 | 2 |
Winters v. Stategreen2 sentences2005Winters v. State, 473 So.2d 452, 457 (Miss.1985). 2004Winters v. State, 473 So.2d 452, 457 (Miss. 1985). | 2 | 2 |
Walker v. Stategreen2 sentences2003See Walker, 671 So.2d at 614-16 . 1991See Walker, 671 So.2d at 614-16 . | 2 | 2 |
Fulgham v. Stategreen1 sentence2024Archie argues that D-1 should have been granted because it was a correct statement of law and because “[n]o other instruction given fairly covered the substance of instruction D-1.” Archie acknowledges, however, that this Court’s case law holds “that a definition of reasonable doubt is not a proper instruction for the jury; ‘[r]easonable doubt defines itself.’” Fulgham v. State, 46 So. 3d 315, 332 (Miss. 2010) (alteration in original) (internal quotation marks omitted) (quoting Barnes v. State, 532 So. 2d 1231, 1235 (Miss. 1988) (“Reasonable doubt defines itself; it therefore needs no definiti | 1 | 1 |
Barnes v. Stategreen1 sentence2024Archie argues that D-1 should have been granted because it was a correct statement of law and because “[n]o other instruction given fairly covered the substance of instruction D-1.” Archie acknowledges, however, that this Court’s case law holds “that a definition of reasonable doubt is not a proper instruction for the jury; ‘[r]easonable doubt defines itself.’” Fulgham v. State, 46 So. 3d 315, 332 (Miss. 2010) (alteration in original) (internal quotation marks omitted) (quoting Barnes v. State, 532 So. 2d 1231, 1235 (Miss. 1988) (“Reasonable doubt defines itself; it therefore needs no definiti | 1 | 1 |
Lett v. Stategreen1 sentence2024Archie relies on persuasive case law to further argue that, although instruction D-1 did not attempt to define reasonable doubt for the jury, “[i]t is time for our state to come in line with the majority view, and to define reasonable doubt for our jurors.” Lett v. State, 902 So. 2d 630, 640 (Miss. | 1 | 1 |
Heidel v. Stategreen1 sentence2010Heidel v. State, 587 So.2d 835, 842 (Miss.1991). | 1 | 1 |
LAWRENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DIST. v. Bristergreen1 sentence2005See also Brister, 823 So.2d at 460 (citing McLean v. Green, 352 So.2d 1312, 1314 (Miss.1977))("Negligence actions should be brought in circuit court. | 1 | 1 |
McLean v. Greengreen1 sentence2005See also Brister, 823 So.2d at 460 (citing McLean v. Green, 352 So.2d 1312, 1314 (Miss.1977))("Negligence actions should be brought in circuit court. | 1 | 1 |
Purina Mills, Inc. v. Moakgreen1 sentence2002"Imperfections in particular instructions do not require reversal where all seen together fairly announce the primary rules applicable to the case." See, e.g., Flight Line, Inc. v. Tanksley, 608 So.2d 1149, 1157 (Miss.1992); Purina Mills, Inc. v. Moak, 575 So.2d 993, 996 (Miss.1990); Payne v. Rain Forest Nurseries, Inc., 540 So.2d 35, 40 (Miss.1989). ¶ 31. | 1 | 1 |
Flight Line, Inc. v. Tanksleygreen1 sentence2002"Imperfections in particular instructions do not require reversal where all seen together fairly announce the primary rules applicable to the case." See, e.g., Flight Line, Inc. v. Tanksley, 608 So.2d 1149, 1157 (Miss.1992); Purina Mills, Inc. v. Moak, 575 So.2d 993, 996 (Miss.1990); Payne v. Rain Forest Nurseries, Inc., 540 So.2d 35, 40 (Miss.1989). ¶ 31. | 1 | 1 |
Payne v. Rain Forest Nurseries, Inc.green1 sentence2002"Imperfections in particular instructions do not require reversal where all seen together fairly announce the primary rules applicable to the case." See, e.g., Flight Line, Inc. v. Tanksley, 608 So.2d 1149, 1157 (Miss.1992); Purina Mills, Inc. v. Moak, 575 So.2d 993, 996 (Miss.1990); Payne v. Rain Forest Nurseries, Inc., 540 So.2d 35, 40 (Miss.1989). ¶ 31. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Mississippi. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Weiss v. Weiss
green
2 sentences2015There is nothing inherent in the substance of a claim for separate maintenance to prevent parties from implicitly or tacitly amending the complaint at trial to become a claim for alimony. 10 Id. (emphasis added). ¶22. 2004The Court answered both inquiries in the affirmative, holding that "there is nothing inherent in the substance of a claim for separate maintenance to prevent parties from implicitly or tacitly amending the complaint at trial to become a claim for alimony." Id. at 541 . ¶ 15. | 3 | 2001–2015 |
Boutwell v. State
green
1 sentence2024Archie argues that D-1 should have been granted because it was a correct statement of law and because “[n]o other instruction given fairly covered the substance of instruction D-1.” Archie acknowledges, however, that this Court’s case law holds “that a definition of reasonable doubt is not a proper instruction for the jury; ‘[r]easonable doubt defines itself.’” Fulgham v. State, 46 So. 3d 315, 332 (Miss. 2010) (alteration in original) (internal quotation marks omitted) (quoting Barnes v. State, 532 So. 2d 1231, 1235 (Miss. 1988) (“Reasonable doubt defines itself; it therefore needs no definiti | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Thornburg v. MAGNOLIA REG. HEALTH CENTER
green
2 sentences2009Id. 2009Id. | 1 | 2009–2009 |
Russell v. State
green
2 sentences1985Sharplin v. State, 330 So.2d 591 (Miss. 1976); Dunn v. State, 264 So.2d 823 (Miss. 1972); Russell v. State, 185 Miss. 464 , 189 So. 90 (1939). 1985Sharplin v. State, 330 So.2d 591 (Miss. 1976); Dunn v. State, 264 So.2d 823 (Miss. 1972); Russell v. State, 185 Miss. 464 , 189 So. 90 (1939). | 1 | 1985–1985 |
Dunn v. State
green
1 sentence1985Sharplin v. State, 330 So.2d 591 (Miss. 1976); Dunn v. State, 264 So.2d 823 (Miss. 1972); Russell v. State, 185 Miss. 464 , 189 So. 90 (1939). | 1 | 1985–1985 |
Sharplin v. State
green
1 sentence1985Sharplin v. State, 330 So.2d 591 (Miss. 1976); Dunn v. State, 264 So.2d 823 (Miss. 1972); Russell v. State, 185 Miss. 464 , 189 So. 90 (1939). | 1 | 1985–1985 |
Kline v. State
green
1 sentence1969Kline v. State, 44 Miss. 317 (1870), held that an indictment of a merchant for selling on Sunday was defective, because it did not also charge that he was not an apothecary druggist. | 1 | 1969–1969 |
Ladnier v. State
green
2 sentences1969It was said that an exception must be charged were it “is so incorporated with the substance of the clause defining the offense as to constitute a material part of the description of the act or omission which constitutes the offense.” Ladnier v. State, 155 Miss. 348 , 124 So. 432 (1929), held that an indictment averring manslaughter by destroying an unborn child did not charge the offense, where there was no allegation that destruction of the child was not advised by a physician. 1969It was said that an exception must be charged were it “is so incorporated with the substance of the clause defining the offense as to constitute a material part of the description of the act or omission which constitutes the offense.” Ladnier v. State, 155 Miss. 348 , 124 So. 432 (1929), held that an indictment averring manslaughter by destroying an unborn child did not charge the offense, where there was no allegation that destruction of the child was not advised by a physician. | 1 | 1969–1969 |
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.