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essence clause in Arizona

20 Arizona opinions name it 2 courts 1922–2026 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Arizona 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Wetzel v. Commercial Chair Companygreen
arizctapp · 1972 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1977–1987
2 sentences

1987See Wetzel v. Commercial Chair Company, 18 Ariz. App. 54 , 500 P.2d 314 (1972).

1987See Wetzel v. Commercial Chair Company, 18 Ariz. App. 54 , 500 P.2d 314 (1972).

22
Murdock-Bryant Construction, Inc. v. Pearsongreen
ariz · 1985 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See Wang Elec., 230 Ariz. at 318 ¶ 10; see also Murdock-Bryant, 146 Ariz. at 53 (describing the essence of the inquiry as whether, under the facts, the defendant received a benefit that is unjust to retain without compensating the plaintiff for the value received).

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American Outdoorsman, Inc. v. Pella Products, Inc.green
kanctapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009Restatement § 242 and cmt. d; see also Am. Outdoorsman, Inc. v. Pella Prods., Inc., 144 P.3d 81 , 2006 WL 3000779, **8-9 (Kan.App.2006) (non-breaching party must give the other a reasonable time to cure a material breach, citing Restatement § 242 and Farnsworth); Frazier v. Mellowitz, 804 N.E.2d 796, 803-05 (Ind.App.2004) (fact issues concerning material breach and cure period prevented summary judgment).

2009Restatement § 242 and cmt. d; see also Am. Outdoorsman, Inc. v. Pella Prods., Inc., 144 P.3d 81 , 2006 WL 3000779, **8-9 (Kan.App.2006) (non-breaching party must give the other a reasonable time to cure a material breach, citing Restatement § 242 and Farnsworth); Frazier v. Mellowitz, 804 N.E.2d 796, 803-05 (Ind.App.2004) (fact issues concerning material breach and cure period prevented summary judgment).

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Frazier v. Mellowitzgreen
indctapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009Restatement § 242 and cmt. d; see also Am. Outdoorsman, Inc. v. Pella Prods., Inc., 144 P.3d 81 , 2006 WL 3000779, **8-9 (Kan.App.2006) (non-breaching party must give the other a reasonable time to cure a material breach, citing Restatement § 242 and Farnsworth); Frazier v. Mellowitz, 804 N.E.2d 796, 803-05 (Ind.App.2004) (fact issues concerning material breach and cure period prevented summary judgment).

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Unruh v. Truck Insurance Exchangegreen
cal · 1972 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
2 sentences

1977See, e. g., Unruh v. Truck Insurance Exchange, 7 Cal.3d 616 , 102 Cal.Rptr. 815 , 498 P.2d 1063 (1972). *215 But where the essence of the claim is the alleged wrongful deprivation of benefits, the Industrial Commission has the exclusive jurisdiction to adjudicate that controversy.

1977See, e. g., Unruh v. Truck Insurance Exchange, 7 Cal.3d 616 , 102 Cal.Rptr. 815 , 498 P.2d 1063 (1972). *215 But where the essence of the claim is the alleged wrongful deprivation of benefits, the Industrial Commission has the exclusive jurisdiction to adjudicate that controversy.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (23)

CaseCitedYears
Arizona Title Guarantee & Trust, Co. v. Modern Homes, Inc. green
ariz · 1958
2 sentences

1967The ‘time is of the essence’ clause would have to be reinstated by notice of intention to require strict performance and the purchaser is not in default until he fails to comply within a reasonable time (to be stated in the notice) after receipt of such notice. * * * [T]he result is necessarily that the purchaser must be allowed the statutory time provided in section 33-741 supra, calculated from the expiration of a reasonable time subsequent to the notice that strict compliance will be required, and notice of forfeiture cannot be given until the expiration of such statutory time.” 84 Ariz. at

1967The `time is of the essence' clause would have to be reinstated by notice of intention to require strict performance and the purchaser is not in default until he fails to comply within a reasonable time (to be stated in the notice) after receipt of such notice. * * * [T]he result is necessarily that the purchaser must be allowed the statutory time provided in section 33-741 supra, calculated from the expiration of a reasonable time subsequent to the notice that strict compliance will be required, and notice of forfeiture cannot be given until the expiration of such statutory time." 84 Ariz. at

21967–1967
Monson v. Bragdon green
ill · 1895
2 sentences

1933Andrews v. Karl, 42 Cal. App. 513 , 183 Pac. 838 ; Gray v. Pelton, 67 Or. 239, 135 Pac. 755 ; Monson v. Bragdon, 159 Ill. 61 , 42 N. E. 383 ; Keator v. Ferguson, 20 S. D. 473, 129 Am.

1933Andrews v. Karl, 42 Cal. App. 513 , 183 Pac. 838 ; Gray v. Pelton, 67 Or. 239, 135 Pac. 755 ; Monson v. Bragdon, 159 Ill. 61 , 42 N. E. 383 ; Keator v. Ferguson, 20 S. D. 473, 129 Am.

21922–1933
Gray v. Pelton green
or · 1913
2 sentences

1933Andrews v. Karl, 42 Cal. App. 513 , 183 Pac. 838 ; Gray v. Pelton, 67 Or. 239, 135 Pac. 755 ; Monson v. Bragdon, 159 Ill. 61 , 42 N. E. 383 ; Keator v. Ferguson, 20 S. D. 473, 129 Am.

1933Andrews v. Karl, 42 Cal. App. 513 , 183 Pac. 838 ; Gray v. Pelton, 67 Or. 239, 135 Pac. 755 ; Monson v. Bragdon, 159 Ill. 61 , 42 N. E. 383 ; Keator v. Ferguson, 20 S. D. 473, 129 Am.

21922–1933
Burmester v. Horn neutral
calctapp · 1917
2 sentences

1933Douglas v. Hanbury, supra; Boone v. Templeman, supra; Burmester v. Horn, 35 Cal. App. 549 , 170 Pac. 674 .

1933Douglas v. Hanbury, supra; Boone v. Templeman, supra; Burmester v. Horn, 35 Cal. App. 549 , 170 Pac. 674 .

21922–1933
Andrews v. Karl green
calctapp · 1919
2 sentences

1933Andrews v. Karl, 42 Cal. App. 513 , 183 Pac. 838 ; Gray v. Pelton, 67 Or. 239, 135 Pac. 755 ; Monson v. Bragdon, 159 Ill. 61 , 42 N. E. 383 ; Keator v. Ferguson, 20 S. D. 473, 129 Am.

1933Andrews v. Karl, 42 Cal. App. 513 , 183 Pac. 838 ; Gray v. Pelton, 67 Or. 239, 135 Pac. 755 ; Monson v. Bragdon, 159 Ill. 61 , 42 N. E. 383 ; Keator v. Ferguson, 20 S. D. 473, 129 Am.

21922–1933
Collins v. Miller & Miller, Ltd. green
arizctapp · 1996
2 sentences

2007Keonjian attempts in her opening brief to create an issue of nonperformance by too narrowly circumscribing Olcott’s duties: “to draft a deed that reflected her wishes and capital contributions and . . . to advise her as to the significance and potential effect of the Gift Letter.” However, the fact that Olcott did perform is not disputed; regardless of how Keonjian attempts to frame it, the essence of her claim is that Olcott performed negligently, 1 We note the court in Collins also declined to hold that “a failure to follow a client’s instructions, issued subsequent to and separate from a cr

2007Keonjian attempts in her opening brief to create an issue of nonperformance by too narrowly circumscribing Olcott’s duties: “to draft a deed that reflected her wishes and capital contributions and . . . to advise her as to the significance and potential effect of the Gift Letter.” However, the fact that Olcott did perform is not disputed; regardless of how Keonjian attempts to frame it, the essence of her claim is that Olcott performed negligently, 1 We note the court in Collins also declined to hold that “a failure to follow a client’s instructions, issued subsequent to and separate from a cr

12007–2007
Miller v. Uhrick green
arizctapp · 1985
1 sentence

1988Those facts are not remotely similar to the facts in the present case. 146 Ariz. at 414-15, 706 P.2d at 740-41 .

11988–1988
Sandoval v. Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement & Power District green
arizctapp · 1977
2 sentences

1985But where the essence of the claim is the alleged wrongful deprivation of benefits, the Industrial Commission has the exclusive jurisdiction to adjudicate that controversy.” 117 Ariz. at 214-215 , 571 P.2d at 711-712 .

1985But where the essence of the claim is the alleged wrongful deprivation of benefits, the Industrial Commission has the exclusive jurisdiction to adjudicate that controversy.” 117 Ariz. at 214-215 , 571 P.2d at 711-712 .

11985–1985
Wenk v. Horizon Moving & Storage Co. green
ariz · 1982
2 sentences

1982The continued validity of this holding was cast in serious doubt by our decision in Wenk v. Horizon Moving & Storage Co., 131 Ariz. 131 , 639 P.2d 321 (1982).

1982The continued validity of this holding was cast in serious doubt by our decision in Wenk v. Horizon Moving & Storage Co., 131 Ariz. 131 , 639 P.2d 321 (1982).

11982–1982
Amphitheater Public Schools v. Eastman green
arizctapp · 1977
2 sentences

1982Regardless of the label on the second count, the essence of her claim is negligence, and the statute has no application." Id. at 560, 574 P.2d at 48 .

1982Regardless of the label on the second count, the essence of her claim is negligence, and the statute has no application.” Id. at 560, 574 P.2d at 48 .

11982–1982
Colonia Verde Homeowners Ass'n v. Kaufman green
arizctapp · 1979
2 sentences

1980The essence of the doctrine is that one who has obtained judicial relief by asserting one position, cannot subsequently assume an inconsistent position with reference to the same matter in another judicial proceeding. *132 Colonia Verde Homeowners Association v. Kaufman, 122 Ariz. 574 , 596 P.2d 712 (App. 1979).

1980The essence of the doctrine is that one who has obtained judicial relief by asserting one position, cannot subsequently assume an inconsistent position with reference to the same matter in another judicial proceeding. *132 Colonia Verde Homeowners Association v. Kaufman, 122 Ariz. 574 , 596 P.2d 712 (App. 1979).

11980–1980
Cole v. Cohen green
ariz · 1970
2 sentences

1979Mecham v. City of Glendale, 15 Ariz.App. 402 , 489 P.2d 65 (1971); In Re Estate of Cohen, 105 Ariz. 337 , 464 P.2d 620 (1970); Standage Ventures, Inc. v. State, 114 Ariz. 480 , 562 P.2d 360 (1977).

1979Mecham v. City of Glendale, 15 Ariz.App. 402 , 489 P.2d 65 (1971); In Re Estate of Cohen, 105 Ariz. 337 , 464 P.2d 620 (1970); Standage Ventures, Inc. v. State, 114 Ariz. 480 , 562 P.2d 360 (1977).

11979–1979
Mecham v. City of Glendale green
arizctapp · 1971
2 sentences

1979Mecham v. City of Glendale, 15 Ariz.App. 402 , 489 P.2d 65 (1971); In Re Estate of Cohen, 105 Ariz. 337 , 464 P.2d 620 (1970); Standage Ventures, Inc. v. State, 114 Ariz. 480 , 562 P.2d 360 (1977).

1979Mecham v. City of Glendale, 15 Ariz.App. 402 , 489 P.2d 65 (1971); In Re Estate of Cohen, 105 Ariz. 337 , 464 P.2d 620 (1970); Standage Ventures, Inc. v. State, 114 Ariz. 480 , 562 P.2d 360 (1977).

11979–1979
Standage Ventures, Inc. v. State green
ariz · 1977
2 sentences

1979Mecham v. City of Glendale, 15 Ariz.App. 402 , 489 P.2d 65 (1971); In Re Estate of Cohen, 105 Ariz. 337 , 464 P.2d 620 (1970); Standage Ventures, Inc. v. State, 114 Ariz. 480 , 562 P.2d 360 (1977).

1979Mecham v. City of Glendale, 15 Ariz.App. 402 , 489 P.2d 65 (1971); In Re Estate of Cohen, 105 Ariz. 337 , 464 P.2d 620 (1970); Standage Ventures, Inc. v. State, 114 Ariz. 480 , 562 P.2d 360 (1977).

11979–1979
Manchester Gardens, Inc. v. Great West Life Assur. Co. Great West Life Assur. Co. v. Manchester Gardens, Inc green
cadc · 1953
2 sentences

1976The controversy concerning the use of impoundment funds by banks and savings and loan associations has been the subject of litigation in a number of jurisdictions: Manchester Gardens, Inc. v. Great West Life Assurance Co., 205 F.2d 872 (D.C.

1976The controversy concerning the use of impoundment funds by banks and savings and loan associations has been the subject of litigation in a number of jurisdictions: Manchester Gardens, Inc. v. Great West Life Assurance Co., 205 F.2d 872 (D.C.

11976–1976
People v. Gingles green
calctapp · 1973
2 sentences

1974In People v. Gingles, 32 Cal.App.3d 1030 , 108 Cal.Rptr. 744 (1973), the California Court of Appeals in considering statutes practically identical to Arizona’s §§ 13-1074B and 13-1075, rejected the appellant’s contention that he must be prosecuted under the misdemeanor statute (same as Arizona’s § 13-1075) rather than the felony statute (same as Arizona’s § 13-1074B).

1974In People v. Gingles, 32 Cal.App.3d 1030 , 108 Cal.Rptr. 744 (1973), the California Court of Appeals in considering statutes practically identical to Arizona’s §§ 13-1074B and 13-1075, rejected the appellant’s contention that he must be prosecuted under the misdemeanor statute (same as Arizona’s § 13-1075) rather than the felony statute (same as Arizona’s § 13-1074B).

11974–1974
Orozco v. Texas green
scotus · 1969
2 sentences

1970It applies where he has been “deprived of his freedom of action in any significant way.” In Orozco v. Texas, 394 U.S. 324 , 89 S.Ct. 1095 , 22 L.Ed.2d 311 (1969), where four officers entered defendant’s bedroom and began to question him and where from the moment he gave his name, he was not free to go, but was under arrest, it was held that the Miranda warnings were required.

1970It applies where he has been “deprived of his freedom of action in any significant way.” In Orozco v. Texas, 394 U.S. 324 , 89 S.Ct. 1095 , 22 L.Ed.2d 311 (1969), where four officers entered defendant’s bedroom and began to question him and where from the moment he gave his name, he was not free to go, but was under arrest, it was held that the Miranda warnings were required.

11970–1970
Miranda v. Arizona green
scotus · 1966
2 sentences

1970THE MIRANDA WARNING The essence of the warnings required by Miranda v. State of Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 (1966), is “custodial interrogation.” This does not mean, however, that the Miranda warnings are required only before the interrogation of an arrested suspect at the police station.

1970THE MIRANDA WARNING The essence of the warnings required by Miranda v. State of Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 (1966), is “custodial interrogation.” This does not mean, however, that the Miranda warnings are required only before the interrogation of an arrested suspect at the police station.

11970–1970
Marbury v. Madison green
scotus · 1803
2 sentences

1966The essence of the doctrine of judicial review, which was made one of the cornerstones of the fundamental law of this country by Chief Justice John Marshall in *160 Marbury v. Madison, 1 Cranch 137 , 2 L.Ed. 60 (1803), does not countenance a violation of the Constitution by act of Congress.

1966The essence of the doctrine of judicial review, which was made one of the cornerstones of the fundamental law of this country by Chief Justice John Marshall in *160 Marbury v. Madison, 1 Cranch 137 , 2 L.Ed. 60 (1803), does not countenance a violation of the Constitution by act of Congress.

11966–1966
Boyd v. United States red
scotus · 1886
2 sentences

1966In meeting the problem head-on, Carroll quotes with approval from the case of Boyd v. United States, 116 U.S. 616 , 6 S.Ct. 524, 528 , 29 L.Ed. 746 (1886), a part of which quotation seems to be significant to the problem of whether the Carroll decision is to be limited merely to contraband under the National Prohibition Act, or whether it has pertinency to a case such as now before this court, in which stolen goods are involved: “ ‘The search for and seizure of stolen or forfeited goods, or goods liable to duties and concealed to avoid the payment thereof, are totally different things from a s

1966In meeting the problem head-on, Carroll quotes with approval from the case of Boyd v. United States, 116 U.S. 616 , 6 S.Ct. 524, 528 , 29 L.Ed. 746 (1886), a part of which quotation seems to be significant to the problem of whether the Carroll decision is to be limited merely to contraband under the National Prohibition Act, or whether it has pertinency to a case such as now before this court, in which stolen goods are involved: “ ‘The search for and seizure of stolen or forfeited goods, or goods liable to duties and concealed to avoid the payment thereof, are totally different things from a s

11966–1966
Davis v. First National Bank green
ariz · 1924
2 sentences

1927“The essence clause having been waived, they were powerless to forfeit the contract for failure to meet the installments until it had again been made a part of that instrument, and this could only be done by appellants’ giving appellees notice that after a certain date, allowing a reasonable time, they would be required to meet the payments as called for in the agreement.” This contract was considered by us in Davis v. First National Bank of Oakland, 26 Ariz. 621 , 229 Pac. 391 , and we there said of the provision entitling the vendee to recover back from Post his notes given for the purchase

1927“The essence clause having been waived, they were powerless to forfeit the contract for failure to meet the installments until it had again been made a part of that instrument, and this could only be done by appellants’ giving appellees notice that after a certain date, allowing a reasonable time, they would be required to meet the payments as called for in the agreement.” This contract was considered by us in Davis v. First National Bank of Oakland, 26 Ariz. 621 , 229 Pac. 391 , and we there said of the provision entitling the vendee to recover back from Post his notes given for the purchase

11927–1927
Bennie v. Becker-Franz Co. green
ariz · 1913
2 sentences

1922Bennie v. Becker-Franz Co., 14 Ariz. 580 , 134 Pac. 280 ; 39 Cyc. 1345; Boone v. Templeman, 158 Cal. 290 , 139 Am.

1922Bennie v. Becker-Franz Co., 14 Ariz. 580 , 134 Pac. 280 ; 39 Cyc. 1345; Boone v. Templeman, 158 Cal. 290 , 139 Am.

11922–1922
Boone v. Templeman green
cal · 1910
1 sentence

1922Bennie v. Becker-Franz Co., 14 Ariz. 580 , 134 Pac. 280 ; 39 Cyc. 1345; Boone v. Templeman, 158 Cal. 290 , 139 Am.

11922–1922

Statutes the citing opinions construe

AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-341.01 (5) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 23-961 (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

PA 274 (1927–2026) CA 99 (1919–2026) IL 98 (1928–2026) NJ 95 (1937–2026) NY 84 (1898–2026) TX 75 (1941–2025) OH 48 (1901–2025) MI 42 (1936–2025) OR 38 (1899–2015) IN 34 (1932–2025) CT 34 (1933–2025) VA 32 (1896–2025) NC 32 (1931–2025) FL 32 (1961–2026) WA 30 (1913–2026) ME 26 (1995–2024) MD 25 (1968–2025) MA 24 (1960–2025) DC 22 (1977–2024) AZ 20 (1922–2026) MO 20 (1941–2024) NE 19 (1895–2024) WV 19 (1894–2024) WI 19 (1909–2025) NM 18 (1891–2016) GA 18 (1951–2016) AL 16 (1899–2004) NH 15 (1987–2026) CO 14 (1910–2026) IA 14 (1904–2023) LA 14 (1932–2015) DE 13 (1951–2024) KS 11 (1934–2026) MT 11 (1916–2005) KY 10 (1923–2025) TN 10 (1948–2022) VT 8 (1857–2023) RI 8 (1962–2026) ID 7 (1946–1991) AR 7 (1921–2005) AK 6 (1978–1997) MN 6 (1920–2019) OK 6 (1981–2013) SD 6 (1900–2011) WY 5 (1967–2007) HI 5 (1991–2009) MS 4 (1878–2019) PR 3 (1954–1957) NV 2 (1958–2021) SC 2 (2007–2007) UT 2 (1942–2015)

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