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21 West Virginia opinions name it 1 courts 1924–2024 1 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by West Virginia 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 |
|---|---|---|
Anselm Holman v. Thomas Page, Menard Correctional Centergreen2 sentences2003But even wide sentencing discretion in the abstract is not a violation of due process or equal protection. [T]he issue is the appropriateness of the sentence given the defendant’s crime: ‘Discretion, even if it ends in grossly unequal treatment according to culpability, does not entitle a guilty defendant to avoid a sentence appropriate to his own crime.’ Recht, 213 W.Va. at 519 , 583 S.E.2d at 816 , quoting Holman v. Page, 95 F.3d 481, 486 (7th Cir.1996) (citation omitted). 2003But even wide sentencing discretion in the abstract is not a violation of due process or equal protection. [T]he issue is the appropriateness of the sentence given the defendant's crime: `Discretion, even if it ends in grossly unequal treatment according to culpability, does not entitle a guilty defendant to avoid a sentence appropriate to his own crime.' Recht, 213 W.Va. at 519 , 583 S.E.2d at 816 , quoting Holman v. Page, 95 F.3d 481, 486 (7th Cir.1996) (citation omitted). | 2 | 2 |
State v. Gangwergreen2 sentences1988This error, however, does not require a new trial under the general rule stated in Syllabus Point 7 of State v. Gangwer, 169 W.Va. 177 , 286 S.E.2d 389 (1982): “It is not reversible error for a trial court to give an abstract instruction where the instruction is not misleading or inapplicable to the case.” Furthermore, the record reveals that only a general objection to the instruction was made at trial. 1988This error, however, does not require a new trial under the general rule stated in Syllabus Point 7 of State v. Gangwer, 169 W.Va. 177 , 286 S.E.2d 389 (1982): “It is not reversible error for a trial court to give an abstract instruction where the instruction is not misleading or inapplicable to the case.” Furthermore, the record reveals that only a general objection to the instruction was made at trial. | 1 | 2 |
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|---|---|---|
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State v. Whitt
green
2 sentences1971In State v. Whitt, 96 W.Va. 268 , 122 S. E. 742 (1924), this is the third syllabus point, insofar as is material: Where the facts and circumstances of a homicide case are such that they may, in the minds of the jurors, rebut a mere inference of malice on the part of the accused, an abstract instruction to the effect that * * * deliberation, wilfulness, and malice may be inferred from the use of a deadly weapon, and which omits to mention any of the various circumstances tending to rebut such inference, is erroneous. 1971In State v. Whitt, 96 W.Va. 268 , 122 S. E. 742 (1924), this is the third syllabus point, insofar as is material: Where the facts and circumstances of a homicide case are such that they may, in the minds of the jurors, rebut a mere inference of malice on the part of the accused, an abstract instruction to the effect that * * * deliberation, wilfulness, and malice may be inferred from the use of a deadly weapon, and which omits to mention any of the various circumstances tending to rebut such inference, is erroneous. | 3 | 1924–1971 |
State Ex Rel. Appleby v. Recht
green
2 sentences2003But even wide sentencing discretion in the abstract is not a violation of due process or equal protection. [T]he issue is the appropriateness of the sentence given the defendant's crime: `Discretion, even if it ends in grossly unequal treatment according to culpability, does not entitle a guilty defendant to avoid a sentence appropriate to his own crime.' Recht, 213 W.Va. at 519 , 583 S.E.2d at 816 , quoting Holman v. Page, 95 F.3d 481, 486 (7th Cir.1996) (citation omitted). 2003But even wide sentencing discretion in the abstract is not a violation of due process or equal protection. [T]he issue is the appropriateness of the sentence given the defendant's crime: `Discretion, even if it ends in grossly unequal treatment according to culpability, does not entitle a guilty defendant to avoid a sentence appropriate to his own crime.' Recht, 213 W.Va. at 519 , 583 S.E.2d at 816 , quoting Holman v. Page, 95 F.3d 481, 486 (7th Cir.1996) (citation omitted). | 2 | 2003–2024 |
State v. Welch
green
2 sentences1966In State v. Whitt, 96 W.Va. 268 , 122 S.E. 742 , the Court states in the third syllabus point which, insofar as is material, says: "Where the facts and circumstances of a homicide case are such that they may, in the minds of the jurors, rebut a mere inference of malice on the part of the accused, an abstract instruction to the effect that deliberation, wilfulness, and malice may be inferred from the use of a deadly weapon, and which omits to mention any of the various circumstances tending to rebut such inference, is erroneous." Incidentally, that instruction was taken from State v. Welch, 36 1966Va. 268 , 122 S. E. 742 , the Court states in the third syllabus point which, insofar as is material, says: “Where the facts and circumstances of a homicide case are such that they may in the minds of the jurors rebut a mere inference of malice on the part of the accused, an abstract instruction to the effect that deliberation, wilfulness and malice may be inferred from the use of a deadly weapon; and which omits to mention any of the various circumstances tending to rebut such inference, is erroneous.” Incidentally, that instruction was taken from State v. Welch, 36 W. | 2 | 1966–1971 |
Wilson v. Edwards
green
2 sentences1966Wilson v. Edwards, 138 W.Va. 613 , 77 S.E.2d 164 ; Underwood v. Goff, 131 W.Va. 662 , 48 S.E.2d 860 . 1966Wilson v. Edwards, 138 W.Va. 613 , 77 S.E.2d 164 ; Underwood v. Goff, 131 W.Va. 662 , 48 S.E.2d 860 . | 2 | 1966–1966 |
Mulroy v. Co-Operative Transit Company
green
2 sentences1966It is true that the instruction is abstract in form but this Court has held that though it is not reversible error to refuse to give an abstract instruction, Payne v. Kinder, 147 W.Va. 352 , 127 S.E.2d 726 ; Mulroy v. Co-Operative Transit Company, 142 W.Va. 165 , 95 S.E.2d 63 , and the numerous cases cited in the opinion in the Mulroy case, and that though an abstract instruction ordinarily should be refused, it is not necessarily reversible error to give an abstract instruction. 1966It is true that the instruction is abstract in form but this Court has held that though it is not reversible error to refuse to give an abstract instruction, Payne v. Kinder, 147 W.Va. 352 , 127 S.E.2d 726 ; Mulroy v. Co-Operative Transit Company, 142 W.Va. 165 , 95 S.E.2d 63 , and the numerous cases cited in the opinion in the Mulroy case, and that though an abstract instruction ordinarily should be refused, it is not necessarily reversible error to give an abstract instruction. | 2 | 1966–1966 |
Underwood v. Goff
neutral
2 sentences1966Wilson v. Edwards, 138 W.Va. 613 , 77 S.E.2d 164 ; Underwood v. Goff, 131 W.Va. 662 , 48 S.E.2d 860 . 1953Underwood v. Goff, 131 W. | 2 | 1953–1966 |
Payne v. Kinder
green
2 sentences1966It is true that the instruction is abstract in form but this Court has held that though it is not reversible error to refuse to give an abstract instruction, Payne v. Kinder, 147 W.Va. 352 , 127 S.E.2d 726 ; Mulroy v. Co-Operative Transit Company, 142 W.Va. 165 , 95 S.E.2d 63 , and the numerous cases cited in the opinion in the Mulroy case, and that though an abstract instruction ordinarily should be refused, it is not necessarily reversible error to give an abstract instruction. 1966It is true that the instruction is abstract in form but this Court has held that though it is not reversible error to refuse to give an abstract instruction, Payne v. Kinder, 147 W.Va. 352 , 127 S.E.2d 726 ; Mulroy v. Co-Operative Transit Company, 142 W.Va. 165 , 95 S.E.2d 63 , and the numerous cases cited in the opinion in the Mulroy case, and that though an abstract instruction ordinarily should be refused, it is not necessarily reversible error to give an abstract instruction. | 2 | 1966–1966 |
Thrasher v. Amere Gas Utilities Co.
green
2 sentences1962Thrasher v. Amere Gas Utilities Company, 138 W. 1956Thrasher v. Amere Gas Utilities Company, 138 W. | 2 | 1956–1962 |
State v. Cooper
green
2 sentences1988General objections are ordinarily not sufficient to preserve the error for appellate review, as is stated in Syllabus Point 3 of Gangwer : “The general rule is that a party may not assign as error the giving of an instruction unless he objects, stating distinctly the matters to which he objects and the grounds of his objection.” See State v. Cooper, 172 W.Va. 266 , 304 S.E.2d 851 (1983); Rule 30, W.Va.R.Cr.P. 1988General objections are ordinarily not sufficient to preserve the error for appellate review, as is stated in Syllabus Point 3 of Gangwer : “The general rule is that a party may not assign as error the giving of an instruction unless he objects, stating distinctly the matters to which he objects and the grounds of his objection.” See State v. Cooper, 172 W.Va. 266 , 304 S.E.2d 851 (1983); Rule 30, W.Va.R.Cr.P. | 1 | 1988–1988 |
State v. Starr
green
2 sentences1987E.g., State v. Harris, 169 W.Va. 150 , 286 S.E.2d 251 (1982); State v. Starr, 158 W.Va. 905 , 216 S.E.2d 242 (1975); State v. Cantor, 93 W.Va. 238 , 116 S.E. 396 (1923). 1987E.g., State v. Harris, 169 W.Va. 150 , 286 S.E.2d 251 (1982); State v. Starr, 158 W.Va. 905 , 216 S.E.2d 242 (1975); State v. Cantor, 93 W.Va. 238 , 116 S.E. 396 (1923). | 1 | 1987–1987 |
State v. Harris
green
2 sentences1987E.g., State v. Harris, 169 W.Va. 150 , 286 S.E.2d 251 (1982); State v. Starr, 158 W.Va. 905 , 216 S.E.2d 242 (1975); State v. Cantor, 93 W.Va. 238 , 116 S.E. 396 (1923). 1987E.g., State v. Harris, 169 W.Va. 150 , 286 S.E.2d 251 (1982); State v. Starr, 158 W.Va. 905 , 216 S.E.2d 242 (1975); State v. Cantor, 93 W.Va. 238 , 116 S.E. 396 (1923). | 1 | 1987–1987 |
State v. Cantor
neutral
2 sentences1987E.g., State v. Harris, 169 W.Va. 150 , 286 S.E.2d 251 (1982); State v. Starr, 158 W.Va. 905 , 216 S.E.2d 242 (1975); State v. Cantor, 93 W.Va. 238 , 116 S.E. 396 (1923). 1987E.g., State v. Harris, 169 W.Va. 150 , 286 S.E.2d 251 (1982); State v. Starr, 158 W.Va. 905 , 216 S.E.2d 242 (1975); State v. Cantor, 93 W.Va. 238 , 116 S.E. 396 (1923). | 1 | 1987–1987 |
State v. Porter
green
2 sentences1982State v. Porter, 98 W.Va. 390 , 127 S.E. 386 (1925). 1982State v. Porter, 98 W.Va. 390 , 127 S.E. 386 (1925). | 1 | 1982–1982 |
Smith v. State
green
1 sentence1966Wilson v. Edwards, 138 W.Va. 613 , 77 S.E.2d 164 ; Underwood v. Goff, 131 W.Va. 662 , 48 S.E.2d 860 . | 1 | 1966–1966 |
Matthews v. Cumberland & Allegheny Gas Co.
green
1 sentence1956Matthews v. Cumberland and Allegheny Gas Company, 138 W. | 1 | 1956–1956 |
Frampton v. Consolidated Bus Lines, Inc.
neutral
2 sentences1953Frampton v. Consolidated Bus Lines, 134 W. 1953Frampton v. Consolidated Bus Lines, W.Va., 62 S.E.2d 126 ; Wiseman, Adm'x v. Terry, 111 W.Va. 620 , 163 S.E. 425 ; Mercer Funeral Home v. Addison Brothers & Smith, 111 W.Va. 616 , 163 S.E. 439 ; Morrison v. Roush, 110 W.Va. 398 , 158 S.E. 514 ; Ross v. Lake & Export Coal Corporation, 92 W.Va. 229 , 116 S.E. 155 ; Frank v. Monongahela Valley Traction Company, 75 W.Va. 364 , 83 S.E. 1009 . | 1 | 1953–1953 |
Wiseman v. Terry
neutral
2 sentences1953Frampton v. Consolidated Bus Lines, W.Va., 62 S.E.2d 126 ; Wiseman, Adm'x v. Terry, 111 W.Va. 620 , 163 S.E. 425 ; Mercer Funeral Home v. Addison Brothers & Smith, 111 W.Va. 616 , 163 S.E. 439 ; Morrison v. Roush, 110 W.Va. 398 , 158 S.E. 514 ; Ross v. Lake & Export Coal Corporation, 92 W.Va. 229 , 116 S.E. 155 ; Frank v. Monongahela Valley Traction Company, 75 W.Va. 364 , 83 S.E. 1009 . 1953Frampton v. Consolidated Bus Lines, W.Va., 62 S.E.2d 126 ; Wiseman, Adm'x v. Terry, 111 W.Va. 620 , 163 S.E. 425 ; Mercer Funeral Home v. Addison Brothers & Smith, 111 W.Va. 616 , 163 S.E. 439 ; Morrison v. Roush, 110 W.Va. 398 , 158 S.E. 514 ; Ross v. Lake & Export Coal Corporation, 92 W.Va. 229 , 116 S.E. 155 ; Frank v. Monongahela Valley Traction Company, 75 W.Va. 364 , 83 S.E. 1009 . | 1 | 1953–1953 |
Mercer Funeral Home v. Addison Bros. & Smith
neutral
2 sentences1953Frampton v. Consolidated Bus Lines, W.Va., 62 S.E.2d 126 ; Wiseman, Adm'x v. Terry, 111 W.Va. 620 , 163 S.E. 425 ; Mercer Funeral Home v. Addison Brothers & Smith, 111 W.Va. 616 , 163 S.E. 439 ; Morrison v. Roush, 110 W.Va. 398 , 158 S.E. 514 ; Ross v. Lake & Export Coal Corporation, 92 W.Va. 229 , 116 S.E. 155 ; Frank v. Monongahela Valley Traction Company, 75 W.Va. 364 , 83 S.E. 1009 . 1953Frampton v. Consolidated Bus Lines, W.Va., 62 S.E.2d 126 ; Wiseman, Adm'x v. Terry, 111 W.Va. 620 , 163 S.E. 425 ; Mercer Funeral Home v. Addison Brothers & Smith, 111 W.Va. 616 , 163 S.E. 439 ; Morrison v. Roush, 110 W.Va. 398 , 158 S.E. 514 ; Ross v. Lake & Export Coal Corporation, 92 W.Va. 229 , 116 S.E. 155 ; Frank v. Monongahela Valley Traction Company, 75 W.Va. 364 , 83 S.E. 1009 . | 1 | 1953–1953 |
Morrison v. Roush
neutral
2 sentences1953Frampton v. Consolidated Bus Lines, W.Va., 62 S.E.2d 126 ; Wiseman, Adm'x v. Terry, 111 W.Va. 620 , 163 S.E. 425 ; Mercer Funeral Home v. Addison Brothers & Smith, 111 W.Va. 616 , 163 S.E. 439 ; Morrison v. Roush, 110 W.Va. 398 , 158 S.E. 514 ; Ross v. Lake & Export Coal Corporation, 92 W.Va. 229 , 116 S.E. 155 ; Frank v. Monongahela Valley Traction Company, 75 W.Va. 364 , 83 S.E. 1009 . 1953Frampton v. Consolidated Bus Lines, W.Va., 62 S.E.2d 126 ; Wiseman, Adm'x v. Terry, 111 W.Va. 620 , 163 S.E. 425 ; Mercer Funeral Home v. Addison Brothers & Smith, 111 W.Va. 616 , 163 S.E. 439 ; Morrison v. Roush, 110 W.Va. 398 , 158 S.E. 514 ; Ross v. Lake & Export Coal Corporation, 92 W.Va. 229 , 116 S.E. 155 ; Frank v. Monongahela Valley Traction Company, 75 W.Va. 364 , 83 S.E. 1009 . | 1 | 1953–1953 |
Frank v. Monongahela Valley Traction Co.
neutral
2 sentences1953Frampton v. Consolidated Bus Lines, W.Va., 62 S.E.2d 126 ; Wiseman, Adm'x v. Terry, 111 W.Va. 620 , 163 S.E. 425 ; Mercer Funeral Home v. Addison Brothers & Smith, 111 W.Va. 616 , 163 S.E. 439 ; Morrison v. Roush, 110 W.Va. 398 , 158 S.E. 514 ; Ross v. Lake & Export Coal Corporation, 92 W.Va. 229 , 116 S.E. 155 ; Frank v. Monongahela Valley Traction Company, 75 W.Va. 364 , 83 S.E. 1009 . 1953Frampton v. Consolidated Bus Lines, W.Va., 62 S.E.2d 126 ; Wiseman, Adm'x v. Terry, 111 W.Va. 620 , 163 S.E. 425 ; Mercer Funeral Home v. Addison Brothers & Smith, 111 W.Va. 616 , 163 S.E. 439 ; Morrison v. Roush, 110 W.Va. 398 , 158 S.E. 514 ; Ross v. Lake & Export Coal Corporation, 92 W.Va. 229 , 116 S.E. 155 ; Frank v. Monongahela Valley Traction Company, 75 W.Va. 364 , 83 S.E. 1009 . | 1 | 1953–1953 |
Ross v. Lake & Export Coal Corp.
neutral
2 sentences1953Frampton v. Consolidated Bus Lines, W.Va., 62 S.E.2d 126 ; Wiseman, Adm'x v. Terry, 111 W.Va. 620 , 163 S.E. 425 ; Mercer Funeral Home v. Addison Brothers & Smith, 111 W.Va. 616 , 163 S.E. 439 ; Morrison v. Roush, 110 W.Va. 398 , 158 S.E. 514 ; Ross v. Lake & Export Coal Corporation, 92 W.Va. 229 , 116 S.E. 155 ; Frank v. Monongahela Valley Traction Company, 75 W.Va. 364 , 83 S.E. 1009 . 1953Frampton v. Consolidated Bus Lines, W.Va., 62 S.E.2d 126 ; Wiseman, Adm'x v. Terry, 111 W.Va. 620 , 163 S.E. 425 ; Mercer Funeral Home v. Addison Brothers & Smith, 111 W.Va. 616 , 163 S.E. 439 ; Morrison v. Roush, 110 W.Va. 398 , 158 S.E. 514 ; Ross v. Lake & Export Coal Corporation, 92 W.Va. 229 , 116 S.E. 155 ; Frank v. Monongahela Valley Traction Company, 75 W.Va. 364 , 83 S.E. 1009 . | 1 | 1953–1953 |
Parker v. National Mutual Building & Loan Ass'n
green
1 sentence1935Parker v. Bldg. & Loan Ass’n., 55 W. | 1 | 1935–1935 |
State Road Commission v. County Court of Kanawha County
green
1 sentence1934Va. 98 , 163 S. E. 815 . *541 The facts there were different from the facts here, but the abstract principle involved in that case is identical with the one involved here. | 1 | 1934–1934 |
State v. Stafford
green
1 sentence1927State v. Stafford, 89 W. | 1 | 1927–1927 |
Guyandot Valley R'y Co. v. Buskirk
green
1 sentence1926Co. v. Buskirk, 57 W. | 1 | 1926–1926 |
Reed v. Commonwealth
neutral
1 sentence1924Read v. Com., 98 Va. 817 . | 1 | 1924–1924 |
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.