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adequacy warning in Mississippi

20 Mississippi opinions name it 2 courts 1969–2017 0 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.

Followed or applied (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Smotherman v. Betogreen
txnd · 1967 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1969–1980
2 sentences

1980Stewart v. State, 229 So.2d 53, 55 (Miss. 1969) held that "where a prisoner is being tried for his life he is entitled to effective assistance of attorneys... ." In Stewart , Justice Rodgers quoted from Judge Taylor's opinion in Smotherman v. Beto, 276 F. Supp. 579, 586 (5th Cir.1967): When the adequacy of a defense rendered by an attorney is subjected to attack, the relevant consideration is not whether the case was lost where it could have been won, but whether counsel "stood still and did nothing, ..." to the extent that his representation failed to render reasonably effective assistance to

1969In a fine opinion written by Judge Taylor in the case of Smotherman v. Beto, 276 F. Supp. 579 at 586 (5th Cir.1967), the court said: "* * * When the adequacy of a defense rendered by an attorney is subjected to attack, the relevant consideration is not whether the case was lost where it could have been won, but whether counsel `stood still and did nothing,' * * * to the extent that his representation failed to render reasonably effective assistance to the accused. * * *" In the case of Brooks v. State, 209 Miss. 150 , 46 So.2d 94 , at page 96 (1950), the court said: "Appellant had employed a l

22
Wyeth Laboratories, Inc. v. Fortenberrygreen
miss · 1988 · cited in 6 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2003–2017
2 sentences

2014Thus, “[w]here the adequacy of the warning is not obvious to the ordinary layperson it is necessary to have expert testimony as to this issue.” Fortenberry, 530 So.2d at 692 . ¶ 36.

2012Thus, “[w]here the adequacy of the warning is not obvious to the ordinary layperson it is necessary to have expert testimony as to this issue.” Fortenberry, 530 So. 2d at 692 . ¶36.

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Ludlow Corp. v. Arkwright-Boston Mfrs. Mut. Ins. Co.green
miss · 1975 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
1 sentence

1983In Ludlow v. Arkwright-Boston Manufacturers Mutual Insurance Co., 317 So.2d 47, 49 (Miss. 1975), it was said, Significant here is the fact that witness Young first testified as an adverse witness called by appellant.

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Stewart v. Stategreen
miss · 1969 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
1 sentence

1980Stewart v. State, 229 So.2d 53, 55 (Miss. 1969) held that "where a prisoner is being tried for his life he is entitled to effective assistance of attorneys... ." In Stewart , Justice Rodgers quoted from Judge Taylor's opinion in Smotherman v. Beto, 276 F. Supp. 579, 586 (5th Cir.1967): When the adequacy of a defense rendered by an attorney is subjected to attack, the relevant consideration is not whether the case was lost where it could have been won, but whether counsel "stood still and did nothing, ..." to the extent that his representation failed to render reasonably effective assistance to

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
Norfolk Southern Railway Co. v. Shanklin green
scotus · 2000
2 sentences

2006The Court also held that, "Sections 646.214(b)(3) and (4) `cover the subject matter' of the adequacy of warning devices installed with the participation of federal funds." Id. at 358 , 120 S.Ct. 1467 .

2006The Court also held that, "Sections 646.214(b)(3) and (4) `cover the subject matter' of the adequacy of warning devices installed with the participation of federal funds." Id. at 358 , 120 S.Ct. 1467 .

41999–2006
Janssen Pharmaceutica, Inc. v. Bailey green
miss · 2004
2 sentences

2017Expert testimony was adduced in the Bailey trial regarding the adequacy of warnings. “[P]hysicians testifying for the Plaintiffs admitted that they never bothered to read the updated labels or ‘Dear Doctor’ letters because their family practices kept them too busy to keep abreast of the changes in the drugs which they were prescribing.” Id. at 58 .

2017Expert testimony was adduced in the Bailey trial regarding the adequacy of warnings. “[P]hysicians testifying for the Plaintiffs admitted that they never bothered to read the updated labels or ‘Dear Doctor’ letters because their family practices kept them too busy to keep abreast of the changes in the drugs which they were prescribing.” Id. at 58 .

22017–2017
James L. Hurley, Jr., Etc. v. Lederle Laboratories Division of American Cyanamid Co., Defendants green
ca5 · 1989
2 sentences

2002Hurley, 863 F.2d at 1178 . ¶ 56.

1998Hurley, 863 F.2d at 1178 . ¶56.

21998–2002
Jordan v. De George green
scotus · 1951
2 sentences

1991Yet, as held by the United States Supreme Court in Jordan v. DeGeorge, 341 U.S. 223, 231 , 71 S.Ct. 703, 707 , 95 L.Ed. 886 (1951), "The test is whether the language conveys sufficiently definite warning as to the proscribed conduct when measured by common understanding and practices." The Court then held that the phrase "moral turpitude" was constitutionally certain in meaning, stating that "doubt as to the adequacy of a standard in less obvious cases does not render that standard unconstitutional for vagueness." Id. at 232, 71 S.Ct. at 708 . *1283 B.

1991Yet, as held by the United States Supreme Court in Jordan v. DeGeorge, 341 U.S. 223, 231 , 71 S.Ct. 703, 707 , 95 L.Ed. 886 (1951), "The test is whether the language conveys sufficiently definite warning as to the proscribed conduct when measured by common understanding and practices." The Court then held that the phrase "moral turpitude" was constitutionally certain in meaning, stating that "doubt as to the adequacy of a standard in less obvious cases does not render that standard unconstitutional for vagueness." Id. at 232, 71 S.Ct. at 708 . *1283 B.

21981–1991
Reyes v. Wyeth Laboratories green
ca5 · 1974
1 sentence

1988"Prescription drugs are likely to be complex medicines, esoteric in formula and varied in effect." Reyes, 498 F.2d at 1276 .

11988–1988
Roth v. United States green
scotus · 1957
2 sentences

1981Likewise in the case of Roth v. U.S., 354 U.S. 476 , 77 S.Ct. 1304 , 1 L.Ed.2d 1498 (1957), the words "obscene and indecent" were challenged as being unconstitutionally vague and uncertain.

1981Likewise in the case of Roth v. U.S., 354 U.S. 476 , 77 S.Ct. 1304 , 1 L.Ed.2d 1498 (1957), the words "obscene and indecent" were challenged as being unconstitutionally vague and uncertain.

11981–1981
Clemons v. State green
miss · 1975
1 sentence

1976Clemons v. State, 316 So.2d 252 (Miss.1975).

11976–1976
William Stanley Mayzak v. United States green
ca5 · 1968
1 sentence

1973The adequacy of the warning is not jeopardized by the absence of such imbellishments. ( 402 F.2d at 155 ).

11973–1973
Brooks v. State green
miss · 1950
2 sentences

1969In a fine opinion written by Judge Taylor in the case of Smotherman v. Beto, 276 F. Supp. 579 at 586 (5th Cir.1967), the court said: "* * * When the adequacy of a defense rendered by an attorney is subjected to attack, the relevant consideration is not whether the case was lost where it could have been won, but whether counsel `stood still and did nothing,' * * * to the extent that his representation failed to render reasonably effective assistance to the accused. * * *" In the case of Brooks v. State, 209 Miss. 150 , 46 So.2d 94 , at page 96 (1950), the court said: "Appellant had employed a l

1969In a fine opinion written by Judge Taylor in the case of Smotherman v. Beto, 276 F. Supp. 579 at 586 (5th Cir.1967), the court said: "* * * When the adequacy of a defense rendered by an attorney is subjected to attack, the relevant consideration is not whether the case was lost where it could have been won, but whether counsel `stood still and did nothing,' * * * to the extent that his representation failed to render reasonably effective assistance to the accused. * * *" In the case of Brooks v. State, 209 Miss. 150 , 46 So.2d 94 , at page 96 (1950), the court said: "Appellant had employed a l

11969–1969

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 11-1-63 (7) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 77-9-249 (4)

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

TX 172 (1935–2026) NY 130 (1953–2026) CA 78 (1954–2026) IL 57 (1970–2026) WA 48 (1968–2026) PA 46 (1971–2023) IN 43 (1979–2024) FL 43 (1972–2026) NJ 31 (1955–2025) LA 31 (1954–2024) MI 27 (1963–2022) MA 25 (1974–2025) OH 24 (1974–2026) MN 22 (1984–2024) OR 21 (1943–2024) NV 21 (1983–2022) MS 20 (1969–2017) CO 16 (1976–2021) WI 15 (1972–2026) MO 15 (1958–2019) CT 14 (1950–2016) AZ 14 (1947–2024) AL 13 (1983–2013) KS 13 (1984–2026) NM 13 (1975–2015) AR 12 (1992–2022) TN 11 (1985–2022) DC 11 (1968–2025) UT 11 (1989–2024) GA 10 (1982–2025) IA 10 (1986–2014) DE 9 (1985–2023) KY 9 (1968–2024) RI 9 (2000–2026) MD 8 (1968–2012) OK 7 (1975–2010) ID 6 (1979–2013) AK 6 (1973–2018) VA 5 (1985–2026) VT 5 (1990–2026) ND 5 (1909–1997) NC 4 (1975–2012) WY 4 (1992–2019) WV 4 (1979–2018) SC 4 (1973–2008) ME 3 (1981–2013) HI 3 (1999–2007) MT 3 (2000–2010) VI 2 (2002–2005)

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.

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