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20 South Dakota opinions name it 1 courts 1965–2002 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by South Dakota 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 (11)

CaseFollowedCited
Lalley v. Safway Steel Scaffolds, Inc.green
sd · 1985 · cited in 5 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1989–1993
2 sentences

1993State v. Jacobson, 491 N.W.2d 455 (S.D.1992); Waddell v. Dewey County Bank, 471 N.W.2d 591 (S.D.1991); Lalley v. Safway Steel Scaffolds, Inc., 364 N.W.2d 139 (S.D.1985); Myers v. Lennox Co-op.

1993Waddell, 471 N.W.2d at 595, n. 3 (citations omitted); Lalley v. Safway Steel Scaffolds, Inc., 364 N.W.2d 139, 141 (S.D.1985); Swee v. Myrl & Roy's Paving, Inc., 283 N.W.2d 570, 572 (S.D.1979) (citation omitted).

35
Miller v. Stevensgreen
sd · 1934 · cited in 6 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1965–1992
2 sentences

1992Trammell, 473 N.W.2d at 463 ; Waddell v. Dewey County Bank, 471 N.W.2d 591 , 595 n. 3 (S.D.1991); Miller v. Stevens, 63 S.D. 10 , 256 N.W. 152, 155 (1934).

1992Trammell, 473 N.W.2d at 463 ; Waddell v. Dewey County Bank, 471 N.W.2d 591 , 595 n. 3 (S.D.1991); Miller v. Stevens, 63 S.D. 10 , 256 N.W. 152, 155 (1934).

26
Trammell v. Prairie States Insurance Co.green
sd · 1991 · cited in 3 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1992–1998
2 sentences

1998Co., 473 N.W.2d 460, 463 (S.D.1991).

1998Co., 473 NW2d 460, 463 (SD 1991).

23
Nelson v. WEB Water Development Ass'n, Inc.green
sd · 1993 · cited in 2 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1997–1999
2 sentences

1999Ass’n, Inc., 507 N.W.2d 691, 699 (S.D.1993)). [¶ 20.] We have said before that insurance policies must be subject to a reasonable interpretation and not one that amounts to the contrary.

1997Ass’n, Inc., 507 N.W.2d 691, 699 (S.D.1993).

22
Miller v. Lake Area Hospitalgreen
sd · 1996 · cited in 2 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999Miller v. Lake Area Hosp., 1996 SD 89 , ¶14, 551 NW2d 817, 820-21 (citing Bosse v. Quam, 537 NW2d 8, 12 (SD 1995); Tieszen v. John Morrell & Co., 528 NW2d 401, 406 (Amundson, J., dissenting) (citations omitted)).

1999Miller v. Lake Area Hosp., 1996 SD 89 , ¶14, 551 NW2d 817, 820-21 (citing Bosse v. Quam, 537 NW2d 8, 12 (SD 1995); Tieszen v. John Morrell & Co., 528 NW2d 401, 406 (Amundson, J., dissenting) (citations omitted)).

22
Tieszen v. John Morrell & Co.green
sd · 1995 · cited in 2 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999Miller v. Lake Area Hosp., 1996 SD 89 , ¶14, 551 NW2d 817, 820-21 (citing Bosse v. Quam, 537 NW2d 8, 12 (SD 1995); Tieszen v. John Morrell & Co., 528 NW2d 401, 406 (Amundson, J., dissenting) (citations omitted)).

1999Miller v. Lake Area Hosp., 1996 SD 89, ¶ 14 , 551 N.W.2d 817, 820-21 (citing Bosse v. Quani, 537 N.W.2d 8, 12 (S.D.1995); Tieszen v. John Morrell & Co., 528 N.W.2d 401, 406 (Amundson, L, dissenting) (citations omitted)).

22
Bosse v. Quamgreen
sd · 1995 · cited in 2 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999Miller v. Lake Area Hosp., 1996 SD 89 , ¶14, 551 NW2d 817, 820-21 (citing Bosse v. Quam, 537 NW2d 8, 12 (SD 1995); Tieszen v. John Morrell & Co., 528 NW2d 401, 406 (Amundson, J., dissenting) (citations omitted)).

1999Miller v. Lake Area Hosp., 1996 SD 89, ¶ 14 , 551 N.W.2d 817, 820-21 (citing Bosse v. Quani, 537 N.W.2d 8, 12 (S.D.1995); Tieszen v. John Morrell & Co., 528 N.W.2d 401, 406 (Amundson, L, dissenting) (citations omitted)).

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Waddell v. Dewey County Bankgreen
sd · 1991 · cited in 5 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1992–1993
2 sentences

1993State v. Jacobson, 491 N.W.2d 455 (S.D.1992); Waddell v. Dewey County Bank, 471 N.W.2d 591 (S.D.1991); Lalley v. Safway Steel Scaffolds, Inc., 364 N.W.2d 139 (S.D.1985); Myers v. Lennox Co-op.

1993Waddell, 471 N.W.2d at 595, n. 3 (citations omitted); Lalley v. Safway Steel Scaffolds, Inc., 364 N.W.2d 139, 141 (S.D.1985); Swee v. Myrl & Roy's Paving, Inc., 283 N.W.2d 570, 572 (S.D.1979) (citation omitted).

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Swee v. Myrl & Roy's Paving, Inc.green
sd · 1979 · cited in 3 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1986–1993
2 sentences

1993Waddell, 471 N.W.2d at 595, n. 3 (citations omitted); Lalley v. Safway Steel Scaffolds, Inc., 364 N.W.2d 139, 141 (S.D.1985); Swee v. Myrl & Roy’s Paving, Inc., 283 N.W.2d 570, 572 (S.D.1979) (citation omitted).

1993Waddell, 471 N.W.2d at 595, n. 3 (citations omitted); Lalley v. Safway Steel Scaffolds, Inc., 364 N.W.2d 139, 141 (S.D.1985); Swee v. Myrl & Roy's Paving, Inc., 283 N.W.2d 570, 572 (S.D.1979) (citation omitted).

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Turner v. Webergreen
sd · 2001 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002Loewen v. Hyman Freightways, Inc., 1997 SD 2, ¶ 16 , 557 N.W.2d 764, 768 ; see also World Turner v. Weber, 2001 SD 125, ¶ 14 , 635 N.W.2d 587, 592 ; Vaughn v. John Morrell & Co., 2000 SD 31, ¶ 36 , 606 N.W.2d 919, 926 .

2002Loewen v. Hyman Freightways, Inc., 1997 SD 2, ¶ 16 , 557 N.W.2d 764, 768 ; see also World Turner v. Weber, 2001 SD 125, ¶ 14 , 635 N.W.2d 587, 592 ; Vaughn v. John Morrell & Co., 2000 SD 31, ¶ 36 , 606 N.W.2d 919, 926 .

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Kieser v. Southeast Propertiesgreen
sd · 1997 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999“It is settled law in this jurisdiction that a party cannot claim benefit of a version of the facts more favorable to his contentions than he gave in his own sworn testimony.” Kieser v. Southeast Properties, 1997 SD 87, ¶ 24 , 566 N.W.2d 833, 839 (citing Nelson v. WEB Water Dev.

1999“It is settled law in this jurisdiction that a party cannot claim benefit of a version of the facts more favorable to his contentions than he gave in his own sworn testimony.” Kieser v. Southeast Properties, 1997 SD 87, ¶ 24 , 566 N.W.2d 833, 839 (citing Nelson v. WEB Water Dev.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
Chord v. Reynolds green
sd · 1999
2 sentences

2001As we have often stated, “a party cannot claim benefit of a version of the facts more favorable to his contentions than he gave in his own sworn testimony.” Chord v. Reynolds, 1999 SD 1, ¶ 19 , 587 N.W.2d 729, 738 .

2001As we have often stated, “a party cannot claim benefit of a version of the facts more favorable to his contentions than he gave in his own sworn testimony.” Chord v. Reynolds, 1999 SD 1, ¶ 19 , 587 N.W.2d 729, 738 .

22000–2001
Drier v. Perfection, Inc. green
sd · 1977
2 sentences

1989Drier v. Perfection, Inc., 259 N.W.2d 496 (S.D.1977). ■ The decision of the trial court is affirmed.

1986Swee v. Myrl & Roy’s Paving, Inc., 283 N.W.2d 570 (S.D.1979); Connelly v. Sherwood, 268 N.W.2d 140 (S.D.1978); Drier v. Perfection, Inc., 259 N.W.2d 496 (S.D.1977); Miller v. Stevens, 63 S.D. 10 , 256 N.W. 152 (1934).

21986–1989
Loewen v. Hyman Freightways, Inc. green
sd · 1997
2 sentences

2002Loewen v. Hyman Freightways, Inc., 1997 SD 2, ¶ 16 , 557 N.W.2d 764, 768 ; see also World Turner v. Weber, 2001 SD 125, ¶ 14 , 635 N.W.2d 587, 592 ; Vaughn v. John Morrell & Co., 2000 SD 31, ¶ 36 , 606 N.W.2d 919, 926 .

2002Loewen v. Hyman Freightways, Inc., 1997 SD 2, ¶ 16 , 557 N.W.2d 764, 768 ; see also World Turner v. Weber, 2001 SD 125, ¶ 14 , 635 N.W.2d 587, 592 ; Vaughn v. John Morrell & Co., 2000 SD 31, ¶ 36 , 606 N.W.2d 919, 926 .

12002–2002
Vaughn v. John Morrell & Co. green
sd · 2000
2 sentences

2002Loewen v. Hyman Freightways, Inc., 1997 SD 2, ¶ 16 , 557 N.W.2d 764, 768 ; see also World Turner v. Weber, 2001 SD 125, ¶ 14 , 635 N.W.2d 587, 592 ; Vaughn v. John Morrell & Co., 2000 SD 31, ¶ 36 , 606 N.W.2d 919, 926 .

2002Loewen v. Hyman Freightways, Inc., 1997 SD 2, ¶ 16 , 557 N.W.2d 764, 768 ; see also World Turner v. Weber, 2001 SD 125, ¶ 14 , 635 N.W.2d 587, 592 ; Vaughn v. John Morrell & Co., 2000 SD 31, ¶ 36 , 606 N.W.2d 919, 926 .

12002–2002
Dede v. Rushmore National Life Insurance Co. green
sd · 1991
2 sentences

2002Co., 470 N.W.2d 256 , 259 n. 2 (S.D.1991). [¶ 11.] MRA argues that a party cannot claim fraud where the alleged fraudulent misrepresentations are expressly contradicted by the terms of a signed written agreement.

2002Co., 470 N.W.2d 256 , 259 n. 2 (S.D. 1991). [¶ 11.] MRA argues that a party cannot claim fraud where the alleged fraudulent misrepresentations are expressly contradicted by the terms of a signed written agreement.

12002–2002
State v. Jacobson green
sd · 1992
2 sentences

1993State v. Jacobson, 491 N.W.2d 455 (S.D.1992); Waddell v. Dewey County Bank, 471 N.W.2d 591 (S.D.1991); Lalley v. Safway Steel Scaffolds, Inc., 364 N.W.2d 139 (S.D.1985); Myers v. Lennox Co-op.

1993State v. Jacobson, 491 N.W.2d 455 (S.D.1992); Waddell v. Dewey County Bank, 471 N.W.2d 591 (S.D.1991); Lalley v. Safway Steel Scaffolds, Inc., 364 N.W.2d 139 (S.D.1985); Myers v. Lennox Co-op.

11993–1993
Myers v. Lennox Co-Op. Ass'n green
sd · 1981
2 sentences

1992Waddell v. Dewey County Bank, 471 N.W.2d 591 (S.D.1991); Lalley v. Safway Steel Scaffolds, Inc., 364 N.W.2d 139 (S.D.1985); Myers v. Lennox Co-op Assn., 307 N.W.2d 863 (S.D.1981); Swee v. Myrl & Roy’s Paving, Inc., 283 N.W.2d 570 (S.D.1979); Miller v. Stevens, 63 S.D. 10 , 256 N.W. 152 (1934).

1992Waddell v. Dewey County Bank, 471 N.W.2d 591 (S.D.1991); Lalley v. Safway Steel Scaffolds, Inc., 364 N.W.2d 139 (S.D.1985); Myers v. Lennox Co-op Assn., 307 N.W.2d 863 (S.D.1981); Swee v. Myrl & Roy's Paving, Inc., 283 N.W.2d 570 (S.D. 1979); Miller v. Stevens, 63 S.D. 10 , 256 N.W. 152 (1934).

11992–1992
Connelly v. Sherwood green
sd · 1978
1 sentence

1986Swee v. Myrl & Roy’s Paving, Inc., 283 N.W.2d 570 (S.D.1979); Connelly v. Sherwood, 268 N.W.2d 140 (S.D.1978); Drier v. Perfection, Inc., 259 N.W.2d 496 (S.D.1977); Miller v. Stevens, 63 S.D. 10 , 256 N.W. 152 (1934).

11986–1986
Ford v. Robinson green
sd · 1957
2 sentences

1965Miller v. Stevens, 63 S.D. 10 , 256 N.W. 152 ; Ford v. Robinson, 76 S.D. 457 , 80 N.W.2d 471 .

1965Miller v. Stevens, 63 S.D. 10 , 256 N.W. 152 ; Ford v. Robinson, 76 S.D. 457 , 80 N.W.2d 471 .

11965–1965

Statutes the citing opinions construe

SD § S.D. Codified Laws § 15-6-56 (7) SD § S.D. Codified Laws § 21-1-4.1 (3) SD § S.D. Codified Laws § 60-4-4 (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

IL 34 (1904–2025) OH 24 (2000–2026) SD 20 (1965–2002) AL 18 (1987–2026) LA 16 (1912–2023) ND 13 (1968–2021) NY 13 (1977–2026) CA 13 (1900–2025) MS 12 (1971–2014) FL 11 (1985–2024) PA 10 (1941–2022) MO 10 (1982–2025) MI 10 (1938–2024) GA 10 (1988–2015) VA 9 (1951–2025) TX 8 (1952–2018) MT 8 (1976–1992) IN 8 (1960–2010) OR 7 (1872–2018) IA 6 (1882–2021) KS 5 (1998–2021) WA 5 (1914–2025) CO 5 (1981–2017) WY 5 (2016–2026) MN 4 (1940–2024) NM 4 (1983–2025) TN 4 (2003–2015) KY 3 (2005–2017) AZ 3 (2007–2016) CT 3 (1990–2009) NC 3 (1904–2001) NJ 3 (1990–2001) SC 2 (1986–2001) UT 2 (1947–2014) NV 2 (2023–2025) ME 2 (1967–1998) ID 2 (1953–2017) VT 2 (1983–2025) NE 2 (1974–1988)

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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