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specificity requirement in Kansas

17 Kansas opinions name it 2 courts 1974–2024 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Kansas 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Crawford v. Washingtongreen
scotus · 2004 · cited in 2 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2021
2 sentences

2021See 541 U.S. at 68 (whether statement is testimonial and, if so, whether witness is unavailable and defendant had prior opportunity to cross-examine).

2011See 541 U.S. at 68 , 124 S.Ct. 1354 (whether statement is testimonial and, if so, whether witness is unavailable and defendant had prior opportunity to cross-examine).

22
Steele v. United States No. 1green
scotus · 1925 · cited in 3 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 1974–2021
2 sentences

2021The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution requires that "no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized." "'To satisfy the specificity requirement of the constitutions the search warrant must describe the premises to be searched with sufficient particularity to permit the executing officer to locate the same from the face of the warrant. [Citations omitted.]' [State v.] LeFort, 248 Kan. [332], 334-35[, 806 P.2d 986 (1991)]; see also Steele v. United Sta

2021The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution requires that "no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized." "'To satisfy the specificity requirement of the constitutions the search warrant must describe the premises to be searched with sufficient particularity to permit the executing officer to locate the same from the face of the warrant. [Citations omitted.]' [State v.] LeFort, 248 Kan. [332], 334-35[, 806 P.2d 986 (1991)]; see also Steele v. United Sta

13
State v. Bryantgreen
kan · 2002 · cited in 2 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2014
2 sentences

2014See K.S.A. 60-404 (objection must be “so stated as to make clear the specific ground of objection”); State v. McCaslin, 291 Kan. 697, 707-08 , 245 P.3d 1030 (2011) (while there maybe some overlap of objections, that overlap does not satisfy the specificity requirement of the objection); State v. Bryant, 272 Kan. 1204, 1208 , 38 P.3d 661 (2002) (hearsay objection at trial not sufficient to raise issue of Confrontation Clause violation on appeal).

2014See K.S.A. 60-404 (objection must be “so stated as to make clear the specific ground of objection”); State v. McCaslin, 291 Kan. 697, 707-08 , 245 P.3d 1030 (2011) (while there maybe some overlap of objections, that overlap does not satisfy the specificity requirement of the objection); State v. Bryant, 272 Kan. 1204, 1208 , 38 P.3d 661 (2002) (hearsay objection at trial not sufficient to raise issue of Confrontation Clause violation on appeal).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (15)

CaseCitedYears
State v. McCaslin green
kan · 2011
2 sentences

2024And in State v. McCaslin, 291 Kan. 697, 708 , 245 P.3d 1030 (2011), the court noted "there may be some overlap of objections based upon hearsay and confrontation" because "all statements violating the Confrontation Clause are also necessarily hearsay." But the McCaslin court still held "their overlap does not satisfy the specificity requirement of the objection" and reaffirmed Bryant's holding and its rationale. 291 Kan. at 708 .

2024And in State v. McCaslin, 291 Kan. 697, 708 , 245 P.3d 1030 (2011), the court noted "there may be some overlap of objections based upon hearsay and confrontation" because "all statements violating the Confrontation Clause are also necessarily hearsay." But the McCaslin court still held "their overlap does not satisfy the specificity requirement of the objection" and reaffirmed Bryant's holding and its rationale. 291 Kan. at 708 .

32012–2024
University of Kansas v. Department of Human Resources green
kanctapp · 1995
2 sentences

2001The University of Kansas court declined “to treat the specificity requirement under K.S.A. 77-614(b) as a jurisdictional rule” and instead adopted the standard of notice pleading found under the general civil code for the review of agency decisions. 20 Kan.

1996The procedures [under the civil code] for obtaining a more definite statement can be used in an action for judicial review of agency actions." 20 Kan.

21996–2001
In Re Application of Southwestern Bell Tel. Co. green
kanctapp · 1984
2 sentences

1997The court found that it was not necessary for AT&T-IS to further elaborate on this argument and that this reference to the Supremacy Clause was sufficient to comply with the specificity requirement. 9 Kan.

1997The court found that it was not necessary for AT&T-IS to further elaborate on this argument and that this reference to the Supremacy Clause was sufficient to comply with the specificity requirement. 9 Kan.

21997–1997
Horton v. California green
scotus · 1990
2 sentences

2021Ed. 757 (1925) ('It is enough 25 if the description is such that the officer with a search warrant can, with reasonable effort ascertain and identify the place intended.'). 'The purpose of this requirement is to prevent general searches and to prevent the seizure of an item at the discretion of the officer. [Citations omitted.]' LeFort, 248 Kan. at 337 . 'If the scope of the search exceeds that permitted by the terms of a validly issued warrant or the character of the relevant exception from the warrant requirement, the subsequent seizure is unconstitutional without more.' Horton v. California

2021Ed. 757 (1925) ('It is enough 25 if the description is such that the officer with a search warrant can, with reasonable effort ascertain and identify the place intended.'). 'The purpose of this requirement is to prevent general searches and to prevent the seizure of an item at the discretion of the officer. [Citations omitted.]' LeFort, 248 Kan. at 337 . 'If the scope of the search exceeds that permitted by the terms of a validly issued warrant or the character of the relevant exception from the warrant requirement, the subsequent seizure is unconstitutional without more.' Horton v. California

12021–2021
State v. LeFort green
kan · 1991
1 sentence

2021The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution requires that "no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized." "'To satisfy the specificity requirement of the constitutions the search warrant must describe the premises to be searched with sufficient particularity to permit the executing officer to locate the same from the face of the warrant. [Citations omitted.]' [State v.] LeFort, 248 Kan. [332], 334-35[, 806 P.2d 986 (1991)]; see also Steele v. United Sta

12021–2021
Karns v. Kansas State Board of Agriculture green
kanctapp · 1996
1 sentence

2008Relying on University of Kansas, Kams held that the petitioner’s failure to comply with K.S.A. 77-614(b)(5) and (6) did not deprive the court of jurisdiction of the matter. 22 Kan.

12008–2008
Shehane v. Station Casino & CNA Insurance green
kanctapp · 2000
1 sentence

2002In so finding, the court looked to K.S.A. 44-501(g), which states that the Act is to be liberally construed to bring employers and employees within its provisions to provide its protection to both. 27 Kan.

12002–2002
Knight v. Neodesha Police Department green
kanctapp · 1980
1 sentence

1995Later, this court held that a pleading that lacks the required specificity does not give the district court full discretionary power to dismiss the action: “While a petition alleging libel and slander must set forth the alleged defamatory words, the names of the persons to whom they were published and the time and place of their publication, a petition which fails to do so may not be dismissed without the district court first ordering the plaintiff to plead more specific facts.” (Emphasis added.) Knight v. Neodesha Police Dept., 5 Kan.

11995–1995
Rinsley v. Frydman green
kan · 1977
1 sentence

1995Although the petition was defective because it did not specifically allege the defamatory words, the court held that the specificity requirement requires a motion for a more definite *357 statement under K.S.A. 60-212(e) to “give it substance and compel compliance.” 221 Kan. at 302 .

11995–1995
State v. McClelland green
kan · 1974
2 sentences

1985State v. McClelland, 215 Kan. 81 , 523 P.2d 357 (1974).

1985State v. McClelland, 215 Kan. 81 , 523 P.2d 357 (1974).

11985–1985
Miller v. California green
scotus · 1973
2 sentences

1977The statute under which the defendants were convicted satisfied Memoirs but did not meet the specificity requirement of Miller , nor did our judicial precedents satisfy Miller’s demand that the prohibited hardcore sexual conduct be ‘specifically defined by the applicable state law, as written or authoritatively construed.’ 413 U. S. at 24 , 93 S. Ct. at 2615 , 37 L.

1977The statute under which the defendants were convicted satisfied Memoirs but did not meet the specificity requirement of Miller , nor did our judicial precedents satisfy Miller’s demand that the prohibited hardcore sexual conduct be ‘specifically defined by the applicable state law, as written or authoritatively construed.’ 413 U. S. at 24 , 93 S. Ct. at 2615 , 37 L.

11977–1977
State v. Braun green
kan · 1972
2 sentences

1974The parties have cited and discussed several decisions concerning the specificity and scope of execution of a premises warrant. [See e. g., State v. Braun, 209 Kan. 181 , 495 P. 2d 1000 ; State v. Ogden, 210 Kan. 510 , 502 P. 2d 654 ; United States v. Long, 449 F. 2d 288 (8th Cir. 1971); Walker v. United States, 225 F. 2d 447 (5th Cir. 1955).] To satisfy the specificity requirement of the Fourth Amendment, a search warrant must describe the premises to be searched with sufficient particularity to permit the executing officer to locate the same from the face of the warrant.

1974The parties have cited and discussed several decisions concerning the specificity and scope of execution of a premises warrant. [See e. g., State v. Braun, 209 Kan. 181 , 495 P. 2d 1000 ; State v. Ogden, 210 Kan. 510 , 502 P. 2d 654 ; United States v. Long, 449 F. 2d 288 (8th Cir. 1971); Walker v. United States, 225 F. 2d 447 (5th Cir. 1955).] To satisfy the specificity requirement of the Fourth Amendment, a search warrant must describe the premises to be searched with sufficient particularity to permit the executing officer to locate the same from the face of the warrant.

11974–1974
Clyde Albert Walker v. United States green
ca5 · 1955
1 sentence

1974The parties have cited and discussed several decisions concerning the specificity and scope of execution of a premises warrant. [See e. g., State v. Braun, 209 Kan. 181 , 495 P. 2d 1000 ; State v. Ogden, 210 Kan. 510 , 502 P. 2d 654 ; United States v. Long, 449 F. 2d 288 (8th Cir. 1971); Walker v. United States, 225 F. 2d 447 (5th Cir. 1955).] To satisfy the specificity requirement of the Fourth Amendment, a search warrant must describe the premises to be searched with sufficient particularity to permit the executing officer to locate the same from the face of the warrant.

11974–1974
State v. Ogden green
kan · 1972
2 sentences

1974The parties have cited and discussed several decisions concerning the specificity and scope of execution of a premises warrant. [See e. g., State v. Braun, 209 Kan. 181 , 495 P. 2d 1000 ; State v. Ogden, 210 Kan. 510 , 502 P. 2d 654 ; United States v. Long, 449 F. 2d 288 (8th Cir. 1971); Walker v. United States, 225 F. 2d 447 (5th Cir. 1955).] To satisfy the specificity requirement of the Fourth Amendment, a search warrant must describe the premises to be searched with sufficient particularity to permit the executing officer to locate the same from the face of the warrant.

1974The parties have cited and discussed several decisions concerning the specificity and scope of execution of a premises warrant. [See e. g., State v. Braun, 209 Kan. 181 , 495 P. 2d 1000 ; State v. Ogden, 210 Kan. 510 , 502 P. 2d 654 ; United States v. Long, 449 F. 2d 288 (8th Cir. 1971); Walker v. United States, 225 F. 2d 447 (5th Cir. 1955).] To satisfy the specificity requirement of the Fourth Amendment, a search warrant must describe the premises to be searched with sufficient particularity to permit the executing officer to locate the same from the face of the warrant.

11974–1974
cluster 299374 green
ca8 · 1971
1 sentence

1974The parties have cited and discussed several decisions concerning the specificity and scope of execution of a premises warrant. [See e. g., State v. Braun, 209 Kan. 181 , 495 P. 2d 1000 ; State v. Ogden, 210 Kan. 510 , 502 P. 2d 654 ; United States v. Long, 449 F. 2d 288 (8th Cir. 1971); Walker v. United States, 225 F. 2d 447 (5th Cir. 1955).] To satisfy the specificity requirement of the Fourth Amendment, a search warrant must describe the premises to be searched with sufficient particularity to permit the executing officer to locate the same from the face of the warrant.

11974–1974

Statutes the citing opinions construe

KS § K.S.A. § 60-404 (5) KS § K.S.A. § 77-614 (4) KS § K.S.A. § 77-621 (4) KS § K.S.A. § 20-3018 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 60-201 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 60-212 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 77-613 (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

TX 152 (1974–2025) CA 67 (1969–2024) IL 41 (1966–2026) PA 38 (1975–2026) NY 33 (1975–2026) OH 28 (1976–2025) KY 23 (1998–2026) IN 21 (1977–2020) KS 17 (1974–2024) FL 14 (1963–2026) AL 14 (1985–2014) NC 12 (1972–2025) WY 12 (1979–2022) UT 12 (1992–2025) WI 11 (1988–2023) MA 10 (1981–2007) AZ 9 (1978–2024) NE 9 (2018–2025) NJ 9 (1974–2022) TN 8 (2001–2014) OR 8 (2001–2025) ND 8 (1986–2025) WA 7 (1990–2023) MD 7 (1975–2017) LA 7 (1974–2012) RI 7 (1998–2014) MO 7 (1994–2007) CT 6 (1992–2017) CO 6 (1985–2004) VA 5 (2006–2024) MI 5 (1979–2010) ID 5 (1983–2024) VT 4 (2012–2014) MS 4 (1986–1999) IA 4 (2020–2024) NM 4 (1991–2020) DC 4 (1976–2022) AR 3 (1974–2026) DE 3 (2020–2022) ME 2 (1984–2006) SC 2 (2005–2014) MN 2 (1987–1987) AK 2 (1982–1983) GA 2 (1987–1999) GU 2 (1978–2025)

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