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law of the case doctrine in Maine

18 Maine opinions name it 2 courts 1979–2021 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Maine 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 (21)

CaseFollowedCited
Blance v. Alleygreen
me · 1979 · cited in 6 Maine opinions naming this issue, 1989–2017
2 sentences

2017They contend it is settled law of the case and even if the Law Court was operating on an record that was subsequently discovered to be inaccurate, this court cannot revisit the merger issue with respect to Road A. The law of the case doctrine does not preclude, as is the case here, reconsideration of an issue that was decided on "essentially different facts." Blance v. Alley, 404 A.2d 587, 589 (Me. 1979) (holding "absent a showing of essentially different facts, the decision by an appellate court on a given issue is to be followed in the trial court once the case is remanded."); Raymond v. Ray

2017They contend it is settled law of the case and even if the Law Court was operating on an record that was subsequently discovered to be inaccurate, this court cannot revisit the merger issue with respect to Road A. The law of the case doctrine does not preclude, as is the case here, reconsideration of an issue that was decided on "essentially different facts." Blance v. Alley 404 A.2d 587, 589 (Me. 1979) (holding /Jabsent a showing of essentially different 1 facts, the decision by an appellate court on a given issue is to be followed in the trial court once the case is remanded. 1 '); Raymond v

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Grant v. City of Sacogreen
me · 1981 · cited in 5 Maine opinions naming this issue, 1982–2010
2 sentences

2010Id·., \Jr r-·a--t v fl, , City of Saco, 436 A.2d 403, 405 (Me. 1981); Sprague v. Washburn, 447 A.2d 784, 787 (Me. 1982).

1993The law of the case doctrine is based on “the sound policy that in the interests of finality and intra-court comity a Superior Court justice should not, in subsequent proceedings involving the same case, overrule or reconsider the decision of another justice.” Grant v. City of Saco, 436 A.2d 403, 405 (Me.1981).

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Sprague v. Washburngreen
me · 1982 · cited in 3 Maine opinions naming this issue, 1989–2010
2 sentences

2010The law of the case doctrine reflects the "wise policy that a judge should not in the same case overrule or reconsider the decision of another judge of coordinate jurisdiction." Blance v. Alley, 404 A.2d 587, 589 (Me. 1979) The doctrine serves a "practical judicial policy" that rulings on questions of law that are "clearly decided in the same action" should not be reopened by another judge in the same case except for "the most compelling reasons." Spragu~ v. Washburn, 447 A.2d 784, 787 (Me. 1982) The law of the case doctrine resembles but does not operate as res judicata; nor does it deprive a

2010Id·., \Jr r-·a--t v fl, , City of Saco, 436 A.2d 403, 405 (Me. 1981); Sprague v. Washburn, 447 A.2d 784, 787 (Me. 1982).

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Raymond v. Raymondgreen
me · 1984 · cited in 2 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2005–2017
2 sentences

2017They contend it is settled law of the case and even if the Law Court was operating on an record that was subsequently discovered to be inaccurate, this court cannot revisit the merger issue with respect to Road A. The law of the case doctrine does not preclude, as is the case here, reconsideration of an issue that was decided on "essentially different facts." Blance v. Alley, 404 A.2d 587, 589 (Me. 1979) (holding "absent a showing of essentially different facts, the decision by an appellate court on a given issue is to be followed in the trial court once the case is remanded."); Raymond v. Ray

2017They contend it is settled law of the case and even if the Law Court was operating on an record that was subsequently discovered to be inaccurate, this court cannot revisit the merger issue with respect to Road A. The law of the case doctrine does not preclude, as is the case here, reconsideration of an issue that was decided on "essentially different facts." Blance v. Alley 404 A.2d 587, 589 (Me. 1979) (holding /Jabsent a showing of essentially different 1 facts, the decision by an appellate court on a given issue is to be followed in the trial court once the case is remanded. 1 '); Raymond v

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Monopoly, Inc. v. Aldrichgreen
me · 1996 · cited in 2 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2007–2016
2 sentences

2016See Monopoly, Inc. v. Aldri h, 683 A.2d 506, 510 (Me. 1996).

2007This doctrine applies to "proceedings involving the same case." Monopoly, Inc. v. Aldrich, 683 A.2d 506, 510 (Me. 1996) (quoting Grant v. City of Saco, 436 A.2d 403, 405 (Me. 1981)).

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Arn H. Pearson v. Mary Lou Wendellgreen
me · 2015 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021See Pearson v. Wendell, 2015 ME 136 , ,, 26­ 28, 125 A.3d 1149 .

2021See Pearson v. Wendell, 2015 ME 136 , ,, 26­ 28, 125 A.3d 1149 .

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United States v. Barry J. Griffingreen
ca1 · 1987 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008See State v. Brackett, 2000 ME 54, ¶¶ 6-7, 754 A.2d 337, 339 (recognizing that in limine rulings are normally not final until the evidence is offered at trial); Field & Murray, Maine Evidence § 103.7 at 25 (2000 ed.); United States v. Griffin, 818 F.2d 97, 104 (1st Cir.1987) (“[I]t is too great a handicap to bind a trial judge to a ruling on a subtle evidentiary question, requiring the most delicate balancing, outside a precise factual context.”). .

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State v. Brackettgreen
me · 2000 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See State v. Brackett, 2000 ME 54, ¶¶ 6-7, 754 A.2d 337, 339 (recognizing that in limine rulings are normally not final until the evidence is offered at trial); Field & Murray, Maine Evidence § 103.7 at 25 (2000 ed.); United States v. Griffin, 818 F.2d 97, 104 (1st Cir.1987) (“[I]t is too great a handicap to bind a trial judge to a ruling on a subtle evidentiary question, requiring the most delicate balancing, outside a precise factual context.”). .

2008See State v. Brackett, 2000 ME 54, ¶¶ 6-7, 754 A.2d 337, 339 (recognizing that in limine rulings are normally not final until the evidence is offered at trial); Field & Murray, Maine Evidence § 103.7 at 25 (2000 ed.); United States v. Griffin, 818 F.2d 97, 104 (1st Cir.1987) (“[I]t is too great a handicap to bind a trial judge to a ruling on a subtle evidentiary question, requiring the most delicate balancing, outside a precise factual context.”). .

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Calero-Colon v. Betancourt-Lebrongreen
ca1 · 1995 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004False Arrest (against the Windham Defendants) The elements of a false arrest claim are generally as follows: “(1) the defendant intended to confine the plaintiff; (2) the plaintiff was conscious of the confinement; (3) the plaintiff did not consent to the confinement; and (4) the defendant had no privilege to cause the confinement.” Calero-Colon v. Betancourt-Lebron, 68 F.3d 1, 8 (1st Cir. 1995) (citing Restatement (Second) Of Torts §§ 35, 118 cmt. b (1965)).

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Musso v. Hourigangreen
ca2 · 1988 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989See Musso v. Hourigan, 836 F.2d 736 , 741 (2d Cir.1988); see also Craft v. Wipf, 810 F.2d 170 , 173 (8th Cir.1987); Helton v. Clements, 787 F.2d 1016, 1017 (5th Cir. 1986).

1989See Musso v. Hourigan, 836 F.2d 736, 741 (2d Cir.1988); see also Craft v. Wipf 810 F.2d 170, 173 (8th Cir.1987); Helton v. Clements, 787 F.2d 1016, 1017 (5th Cir.1986).

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John J. Helton v. William P. Clements, Jr., Governor of Texasgreen
ca5 · 1986 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989See Musso v. Hourigan, 836 F.2d 736 , 741 (2d Cir.1988); see also Craft v. Wipf, 810 F.2d 170 , 173 (8th Cir.1987); Helton v. Clements, 787 F.2d 1016, 1017 (5th Cir. 1986).

1989See Musso v. Hourigan, 836 F.2d 736, 741 (2d Cir.1988); see also Craft v. Wipf 810 F.2d 170, 173 (8th Cir.1987); Helton v. Clements, 787 F.2d 1016, 1017 (5th Cir.1986).

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Craft v. Wipfgreen
ca8 · 1987 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989See Musso v. Hourigan, 836 F.2d 736 , 741 (2d Cir.1988); see also Craft v. Wipf, 810 F.2d 170 , 173 (8th Cir.1987); Helton v. Clements, 787 F.2d 1016, 1017 (5th Cir. 1986).

1989See Musso v. Hourigan, 836 F.2d 736, 741 (2d Cir.1988); see also Craft v. Wipf 810 F.2d 170, 173 (8th Cir.1987); Helton v. Clements, 787 F.2d 1016, 1017 (5th Cir.1986).

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State v. Halegreen
njsuperctappdiv · 1974 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
2 sentences

1979See United States v. Dovico, 261 F.Supp. 862, 869 (S.D.N.Y.1966), aff’d on other grounds, 380 F.2d 325 (2nd Cir.), cert. denied, 389 U.S. 944 , 88 S.Ct. 308 , 19 L.Ed.2d 302 (1967); State v. Hale, 127 N.J.Super. 407, 412 , 317 A.2d 731, 734 (App.Div.1974).

1979See United States v. Dovico, 261 F.Supp. 862, 869 (S.D.N.Y.1966), aff’d on other grounds, 380 F.2d 325 (2nd Cir.), cert. denied, 389 U.S. 944 , 88 S.Ct. 308 , 19 L.Ed.2d 302 (1967); State v. Hale, 127 N.J.Super. 407, 412 , 317 A.2d 731, 734 (App.Div.1974).

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State v. Duboisgreen
me · 1969 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
1 sentence

1979State v. Fitzherbert, Me., 361 A.2d 916, 918 (1976); Warren v. Waterville Urban Renewal Authority, Me., 259 A.2d 364, 367 (1969); State v. Dubois, Me., 258 A.2d 797, 798 (1969); Belanger v. Belanger, Me., 240 A.2d 743, 744 (1968).

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Belanger v. Belangergreen
me · 1968 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
1 sentence

1979State v. Fitzherbert, Me., 361 A.2d 916, 918 (1976); Warren v. Waterville Urban Renewal Authority, Me., 259 A.2d 364, 367 (1969); State v. Dubois, Me., 258 A.2d 797, 798 (1969); Belanger v. Belanger, Me., 240 A.2d 743, 744 (1968).

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United States v. Alfred Dovicogreen
ca2 · 1967 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
1 sentence

1979See United States v. Dovico, 261 F.Supp. 862, 869 (S.D.N.Y.1966), aff’d on other grounds, 380 F.2d 325 (2nd Cir.), cert. denied, 389 U.S. 944 , 88 S.Ct. 308 , 19 L.Ed.2d 302 (1967); State v. Hale, 127 N.J.Super. 407, 412 , 317 A.2d 731, 734 (App.Div.1974).

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Warren v. Waterville Urban Renewal Authoritygreen
me · 1969 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
1 sentence

1979State v. Fitzherbert, Me., 361 A.2d 916, 918 (1976); Warren v. Waterville Urban Renewal Authority, Me., 259 A.2d 364, 367 (1969); State v. Dubois, Me., 258 A.2d 797, 798 (1969); Belanger v. Belanger, Me., 240 A.2d 743, 744 (1968).

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Dento v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1967 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
1 sentence

1979See United States v. Dovico, 261 F.Supp. 862, 869 (S.D.N.Y.1966), aff’d on other grounds, 380 F.2d 325 (2nd Cir.), cert. denied, 389 U.S. 944 , 88 S.Ct. 308 , 19 L.Ed.2d 302 (1967); State v. Hale, 127 N.J.Super. 407, 412 , 317 A.2d 731, 734 (App.Div.1974).

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United States v. Dovicogreen
nysd · 1966 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
1 sentence

1979See United States v. Dovico, 261 F.Supp. 862, 869 (S.D.N.Y.1966), aff’d on other grounds, 380 F.2d 325 (2nd Cir.), cert. denied, 389 U.S. 944 , 88 S.Ct. 308 , 19 L.Ed.2d 302 (1967); State v. Hale, 127 N.J.Super. 407, 412 , 317 A.2d 731, 734 (App.Div.1974).

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State v. Fitzherbertgreen
me · 1976 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
1 sentence

1979State v. Fitzherbert, Me., 361 A.2d 916, 918 (1976); Warren v. Waterville Urban Renewal Authority, Me., 259 A.2d 364, 367 (1969); State v. Dubois, Me., 258 A.2d 797, 798 (1969); Belanger v. Belanger, Me., 240 A.2d 743, 744 (1968).

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American Type Founders Co. v. Greenwood Printing Co.green
sc · 1911 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
1 sentence

1979See United States v. Dovico, 261 F.Supp. 862, 869 (S.D.N.Y.1966), aff’d on other grounds, 380 F.2d 325 (2nd Cir.), cert. denied, 389 U.S. 944 , 88 S.Ct. 308 , 19 L.Ed.2d 302 (1967); State v. Hale, 127 N.J.Super. 407, 412 , 317 A.2d 731, 734 (App.Div.1974).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (3)

CaseCitedYears
Anderson v. O'Rourke green
me · 2008
2 sentences

2014First, the Court is not persuaded that the law of the case doctrine establishes that the pertinent contract language is ambiguous. 2 The law of the case doctrine "is an articulation of the sound policy that a trial judge should not in the same case overrule or reconsider the decision of another trial judge." Anderson v. O'Rourke, 2008 ME 42 , ~ 13 n.l, 942 A.2d 680, 684 .

2014First, the Court is not persuaded that the law of the case doctrine establishes that the pertinent contract language is ambiguous. 2 The law of the case doctrine "is an articulation of the sound policy that a trial judge should not in the same case overrule or reconsider the decision of another trial judge." Anderson v. O'Rourke, 2008 ME 42 , ~ 13 n.l, 942 A.2d 680, 684 .

12014–2014
Messenger v. Anderson green
scotus · 1912
2 sentences

2011As Mr. Justice Holmes stated for the United States Supreme Court, the phrase "law of the case" merely expresses "the practice of courts generally to refuse to reopen what has been decided, not a limit to their power." Messenger v. Anderson, 225 U.S. 436, 444 , 32 S. Ct. 739, 740 , 2 Additionally, even though '"[f]orum selection clauses are prima facie valid' and generally are enforceable unless the result would be unjust or would contradict the forum's public policy," see Clean Harbors Envtl.

2011As Mr. Justice Holmes stated for the United States Supreme Court, the phrase "law of the case" merely expresses "the practice of courts generally to refuse to reopen what has been decided, not a limit to their power." Messenger v. Anderson, 225 U.S. 436, 444 , 32 S. Ct. 739, 740 , 2 Additionally, even though '"[f]orum selection clauses are prima facie valid' and generally are enforceable unless the result would be unjust or would contradict the forum's public policy," see Clean Harbors Envtl.

12011–2011
Lord v. Murphy green
me · 1989
1 sentence

2010Id.

12010–2010

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (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

NY 833 (1923–2026) OH 682 (1924–2026) CA 564 (1910–2026) TX 449 (1970–2026) PA 419 (1938–2026) MI 399 (1972–2026) IL 388 (1939–2026) FL 309 (1947–2026) WA 301 (1946–2026) LA 282 (1961–2026) GA 186 (1921–2026) IN 168 (1967–2025) NV 150 (1968–2024) NJ 146 (1985–2026) TN 132 (1996–2026) AR 119 (1938–2025) CT 115 (1985–2026) MO 109 (1967–2025) KY 107 (1929–2026) CO 105 (1897–2026) UT 104 (1939–2025) AL 89 (1987–2026) NM 85 (1946–2025) NC 78 (1969–2025) VA 77 (1918–2026) AZ 77 (1956–2026) MD 70 (1985–2025) NE 68 (1910–2025) RI 67 (1951–2025) ND 63 (1987–2024) IA 63 (1945–2026) MT 61 (1972–2026) ID 61 (1978–2026) KS 58 (1991–2025) OR 57 (1924–2026) DE 56 (2000–2026) DC 56 (1963–2025) SC 52 (1995–2025) WI 52 (1986–2026) MS 43 (1917–2025) WV 42 (1934–2025) MN 40 (1933–2026) AK 33 (1966–2024) HI 31 (1914–2025) WY 27 (1986–2025) VT 19 (1977–2026) ME 18 (1979–2021) OK 17 (1947–2022) MA 16 (1994–2025) NH 15 (1990–2025) VI 13 (2009–2017) SD 12 (1967–2025)

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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