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judicial estoppel doctrine in Idaho

17 Idaho opinions name it 2 courts 1982–2021 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Idaho 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 (8)

CaseFollowedCited
McKay v. Owensgreen
idaho · 1997 · cited in 7 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2004–2021
2 sentences

2012Cf. McKay v. Owens, 130 Idaho 148, 152 , 937 P.2d 1222, 1226 (1997) (discussing the doctrine of judicial estoppel).

2012Cf. McKay v. Owens, 130 Idaho 148, 152 , 937 P.2d 1222, 1226 (1997) (discussing the doctrine of judicial estoppel).

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Kathleen A. McCallister v. Gordon Dixon, MDgreen
idaho · 2013 · cited in 3 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2017–2021
2 sentences

2017It was never a legal one and Plaintiffs sworn affidavit did not make it a legal obligation.” “The doctrine of judicial estoppel ... is invoked at the discretion of the court.” McCallister v. Dixon, 154 Idaho 891, 894 , 303 P.3d 578, 581 (2012).

2017It was never a legal one and Plaintiffs sworn affidavit did not make it a legal obligation.” “The doctrine of judicial estoppel ... is invoked at the discretion of the court.” McCallister v. Dixon, 154 Idaho 891, 894 , 303 P.3d 578, 581 (2012).

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Heinze v. Bauergreen
idaho · 2008 · cited in 3 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2009–2021
2 sentences

2021“Judicial estoppel ‘precludes a party from gaining an advantage by taking one position, and then seeking a second advantage by taking an incompatible position.’ ” Heinze v. Bauer, 145 Idaho 232, 235 , 178 P.3d 597, 600 (2008) (quoting McKay v. Owens, 130 Idaho 148, 152 , 937 P.2d 1222, 1226 (1997)).

2021“Judicial estoppel ‘precludes a party from gaining an advantage by taking one position, and then seeking a second advantage by taking an incompatible position.’ ” Heinze v. Bauer, 145 Idaho 232, 235 , 178 P.3d 597, 600 (2008) (quoting McKay v. Owens, 130 Idaho 148, 152 , 937 P.2d 1222, 1226 (1997)).

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Loomis v. Churchgreen
idaho · 1954 · cited in 11 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 1982–2021
2 sentences

2021Idaho adopted the doctrine of judicial estoppel in Loomis v. Church, 76 Idaho 87 , 277 P.2d 561 (1954).

2021Idaho adopted the doctrine of judicial estoppel in Loomis v. Church, 76 Idaho 87 , 277 P.2d 561 (1954).

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Harriet Rissetto v. Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 343, a Business Entity, Form Unknown, Michael Beavers and Does 1-25, Inclusivegreen
ca9 · 1996 · cited in 2 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 1997–2004
2 sentences

2004Rissetto v. Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 343, 94 F.3d 597, 600 (9th Cir.1996).

1997Rissetto v. Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 343, 94 F.3d 597, 600 (9th Cir.1996).

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McGimpsey v. D&L Ventures, Inc.green
idaho · 2019 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021Judicial estoppel is a doctrine that “precludes a party from advantageously taking one position, then subsequently seeking a second position that is incompatible with the first.” McGimpsey v. D&L Ventures, Inc., 165 Idaho 205, 216 , 443 P.3d 219, 230 (2019) (quoting McCallister v. Dixon, 154 Idaho 891, 894 , 303 P.3d 578, 581 (2013)).

2021Judicial estoppel is a doctrine that “precludes a party from advantageously taking one position, then subsequently seeking a second position that is incompatible with the first.” McGimpsey v. D&L Ventures, Inc., 165 Idaho 205, 216 , 443 P.3d 219, 230 (2019) (quoting McCallister v. Dixon, 154 Idaho 891, 894 , 303 P.3d 578, 581 (2013)).

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A & J CONST. CO., INC. v. Woodgreen
idaho · 2005 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017Judicial estoppel precludes a party from advantageously taking one position, then subsequently seeking a second position that is incompatible with the first.” McCallister, 154 Idaho at 894 , 303 P.3d at 581 (quoting A & J Const. Co. v. Wood, 141 Idaho 682, 684 , 116 P.3d 12, 14 (2005)).

2017Judicial estoppel precludes a party from advantageously taking one position, then subsequently seeking a second position that is incompatible with the first.” McCallister, 154 Idaho at 894 , 303 P.3d at 581 (quoting A & J Const. Co. v. Wood, 141 Idaho 682, 684 , 116 P.3d 12, 14 (2005)).

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Robertson Supply, Inc. v. Nichollsgreen
idahoctapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Robertson Supply, Inc. v. Nicholls, 131 Idaho 99, 101 , 952 P.2d 914, 916 (Ct.App. *685 1998).

2005Robertson Supply, Inc. v. Nicholls, 131 Idaho 99, 101 , 952 P.2d 914, 916 (Ct.App. *685 1998).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (3)

CaseCitedYears
New Hampshire v. Maine green
scotus · 2001
2 sentences

2005At oral argument, A & J remarked that in New Hampshire v. Maine, 532 U.S. 742 , 121 S.Ct. 1808 , 149 L.Ed.2d 968 (2001), the United States Supreme Court laid out three factors courts may consider when determining whether to apply the doctrine of judicial estoppel.

2005At oral argument, A & J remarked that in New Hampshire v. Maine, 532 U.S. 742 , 121 S.Ct. 1808 , 149 L.Ed.2d 968 (2001), the United States Supreme Court laid out three factors courts may consider when determining whether to apply the doctrine of judicial estoppel.

12005–2005
Melton v. Anderson green
· 1948
2 sentences

1985To countenance such a situation would be to regard with complacency a violation of the sanctity of the oath, and bring our system into disrepute.” 222 S.W.2d at 669 .

1985To countenance such a situation would be to regard with complacency a violation of the sanctity of the oath, and bring our system into disrepute." 222 S.W.2d at 669 .

11985–1985
Suter v. Suter green
idaho · 1976
2 sentences

1982Suter v. Suter, 97 Idaho 461 , 546 P.2d 1169 (1976). .

1982Suter v. Suter, 97 Idaho 461 , 546 P.2d 1169 (1976). .

11982–1982

Statutes the citing opinions construe

ID § Idaho Code § 12-120 (8) ID § Idaho Code § 12-121 (6)

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 124 (1979–2026) IL 123 (1982–2026) CA 122 (1997–2026) TX 100 (1949–2026) AL 62 (1992–2025) MI 58 (1994–2025) NJ 45 (1990–2026) TN 45 (1924–2025) WA 43 (2000–2025) MS 36 (1979–2026) PA 35 (1990–2026) GA 32 (1996–2024) WI 29 (1996–2026) OH 29 (2000–2024) MA 25 (1993–2021) IA 23 (1991–2024) SC 22 (1997–2021) HI 20 (1998–2026) MD 19 (1996–2024) NC 18 (2004–2025) ID 17 (1982–2021) FL 17 (1988–2021) VA 16 (1995–2025) IN 15 (1991–2023) DC 14 (1994–2021) LA 14 (1965–2022) AZ 12 (1951–2019) MT 12 (1947–2024) NM 12 (1992–2024) RI 11 (2003–2026) MO 11 (1998–2024) ME 10 (2001–2026) OR 9 (1993–2022) NE 9 (1998–2025) WV 9 (2003–2021) WY 8 (1990–2025) DE 7 (2015–2025) AR 7 (1999–2014) ND 7 (2002–2017) UT 6 (1985–2026) NH 6 (2002–2018) MN 6 (2004–2026) KS 5 (1994–2026) CT 5 (2001–2016) CO 5 (1994–2022) NV 4 (2009–2020) OK 4 (1967–2021) VI 4 (2012–2025) KY 3 (2022–2023) SD 3 (2002–2022)

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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