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case-by-case analysis in Minnesota

17 Minnesota opinions name it 2 courts 1988–2025 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Minnesota 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 (18)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Mitchellgreen
minn · 1998 · cited in 2 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2013–2014
2 sentences

2014See Mitchell, 577 N.W.2d at 489 (noting that this step of the analysis is consistent with the first step of the case-by-case analysis for the Eighth Amendment).

2014See Mitchell, 577 N.W.2d at 489 (noting that this step of the analysis is consistent with the first step of the case-by-case analysis for the Eighth Amendment).

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Jae Lee v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 2017 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Lee v. United States, 582 U.S. 357, 367 (2017).

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State v. Hayden Miller Co.green
minn · 1962 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Compare Olberg v. Minneapolis Gas Co., 291 Minn. 334, 340 , 191 N W2d 418, 422 (1971) in which the Court stated that evidence of a juror's general "bias, motives, or beliefs should not be considered" with State v. Hayden Miller Co .. 263 Minn. 29, 35 , 116 NW2d 535, 539 (1962) in which the Court holds that bias resulting from specialized or personal knowledge of the dispute and withheld on voir dire is subject to inquiry.

2016Compare Olberg v. Minneapolis Gas Co., 291 Minn. 334, 340 , 191 N W2d 418, 422 (1971) in which the Court stated that evidence of a juror's general "bias, motives, or beliefs should not be considered" with State v. Hayden Miller Co .. 263 Minn. 29, 35 , 116 NW2d 535, 539 (1962) in which the Court holds that bias resulting from specialized or personal knowledge of the dispute and withheld on voir dire is subject to inquiry.

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Missouri v. McNeelygreen
scotus · 2013 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Instead, the Court continued to adhere to a case-by-case analysis, stating that “the Fourth Amendment mandates” that police officers obtain a warrant, provided they can “reasonably” do so “without significantly undermining the efficacy of the search.” Id. at-, 133 S.Ct. at 1561 , The Court in McNeely also, observed that, with advances- in technology, police officers are able to obtain a warrant in *35 some jurisdictions without physically appearing before a judge.

2016Instead, the Court continued to adhere to a case-by-case analysis, stating that “the Fourth Amendment mandates” that police officers obtain a warrant, provided they can “reasonably” do so “without significantly undermining the efficacy of the search.” Id. at-, 133 S.Ct. at 1561 , The Court in McNeely also, observed that, with advances- in technology, police officers are able to obtain a warrant in *35 some jurisdictions without physically appearing before a judge.

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Olberg v. Minneapolis Gas Companygreen
minn · 1971 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Compare Olberg v. Minneapolis Gas Co., 291 Minn. 334, 340 , 191 N W2d 418, 422 (1971) in which the Court stated that evidence of a juror's general "bias, motives, or beliefs should not be considered" with State v. Hayden Miller Co .. 263 Minn. 29, 35 , 116 NW2d 535, 539 (1962) in which the Court holds that bias resulting from specialized or personal knowledge of the dispute and withheld on voir dire is subject to inquiry.

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Davis v. Washingtongreen
scotus · 2006 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Davis, 547 U.S. at 822 , 126 S. Ct. at 2273-74 ; Wright, 726 N.W.2d at 471 .

2015See Davis, 547 U.S. at 822 , 126 S. Ct. at 2273-74 ; Wright, 726 N.W.2d at 471 .

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Ram Mutual Insurance Co. v. Rohdegreen
minn · 2012 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Finally, because the parties’ reasonable expectations can be determined from the plain language of the lease, we note that the same result is required after consideration of 9 other relevant evidence.2 See Rohde, 820 N.W.2d at 15 (stating that “in addition to the actual language of a lease or insurance policy, courts engaged in a case-by-case analysis may also examine any other admissible evidence shedding light on the expectations of the parties” (quotations omitted)).

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Benson v. Northern Gopher Enterprises, Inc.green
minn · 1990 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Peterson v. BASF Corp., 711 N.W.2d 470, 482 (Minn.2006). “[B]y their very nature, evidentiary rules demand a case by case analysis, an analysis best left to the trial judge familiar with the ‘setting’ of the case.” Benson v. N. Gopher Enters., Inc., 455 N.W.2d 444, 446 (Minn.1990).

2015Peterson v. BASF Corp., 711 N.W.2d 470, 482 (Minn. 2006). “[B]y their very nature, evidentiary rules demand a case by case analysis, an analysis best left to the trial judge familiar with the ‘setting’ of the case.” Benson v. N. Gopher Enters., Inc., 455 N.W.2d 444, 446 (Minn. 1990).

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Peterson v. BASF Corp.green
minn · 2006 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Peterson v. BASF Corp., 711 N.W.2d 470, 482 (Minn.2006). “[B]y their very nature, evidentiary rules demand a case by case analysis, an analysis best left to the trial judge familiar with the ‘setting’ of the case.” Benson v. N. Gopher Enters., Inc., 455 N.W.2d 444, 446 (Minn.1990).

2015Peterson v. BASF Corp., 711 N.W.2d 470, 482 (Minn. 2006). “[B]y their very nature, evidentiary rules demand a case by case analysis, an analysis best left to the trial judge familiar with the ‘setting’ of the case.” Benson v. N. Gopher Enters., Inc., 455 N.W.2d 444, 446 (Minn. 1990).

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Graham v. Floridagreen
scotus · 2010 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013Under the case-by-case approach, we consider “all of the circumstances of the case to determine whether the sentence is unconstitutionally excessive.” Id. at -, 130 S.Ct. at 2021 .

2013Under the case-by-case approach, we consider “all of the circumstances of the case to determine whether the sentence is unconstitutionally excessive.” Id. at -, 130 S.Ct. at 2021 .

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Bannock Building Co. v. Sahlberggreen
idaho · 1994 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Co. v. Sahlberg, 126 Idaho 545 , 887 P.2d 1052, 1056 (1994) (directing lower courts to “focus on the terms of the lease agreement itself to determine what the reasonable expectations of the parties were as to who should bear the risk of loss for ... damage to the leased premises”).

2012Co. v. Sahlberg, 126 Idaho 545 , 887 P.2d 1052, 1056 (1994) (directing lower courts to “focus on the terms of the lease agreement itself to determine what the reasonable expectations of the parties were as to who should bear the risk of loss for ... damage to the leased premises”).

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State v. Whitakergreen
ariz · 1975 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See, e.g., United States v. Smith, 533 F.2d 1077, 1079 (8th Cir.1976) (holding that crime was committed against spouse when defendant spouse hid heroin on spouse for smuggling); Kirby v. Commonwealth, 264 Va. 440 , 570 S.E.2d 832, 835 (2002) (holding that crime was committed against spouse when defendant spouse shot two rounds of ammunition into bedroom floor while wife was in adjoining room, fifteen feet away); State v. Thornton, 119 Wash.2d 578 , 835 P.2d 216, 218 (1992) (determining that burglary of spouse’s home was crime against spouse even though spouse was not in home at time); State v.

2010See, e.g., United States v. Smith, 533 F.2d 1077, 1079 (8th Cir.1976) (holding that crime was committed against spouse when defendant spouse hid heroin on spouse for smuggling); Kirby v. Commonwealth, 264 Va. 440 , 570 S.E.2d 832, 835 (2002) (holding that crime was committed against spouse when defendant spouse shot two rounds of ammunition into bedroom floor while wife was in adjoining room, fifteen feet away); State v. Thornton, 119 Wash.2d 578 , 835 P.2d 216, 218 (1992) (determining that burglary of spouse’s home was crime against spouse even though spouse was not in home at time); State v.

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State v. Kilponengreen
washctapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See, e.g., United States v. Smith, 533 F.2d 1077, 1079 (8th Cir.1976) (holding that crime was committed against spouse when defendant spouse hid heroin on spouse for smuggling); Kirby v. Commonwealth, 264 Va. 440 , 570 S.E.2d 832, 835 (2002) (holding that crime was committed against spouse when defendant spouse shot two rounds of ammunition into bedroom floor while wife was in adjoining room, fifteen feet away); State v. Thornton, 119 Wash.2d 578 , 835 P.2d 216, 218 (1992) (determining that burglary of spouse’s home was crime against spouse even though spouse was not in home at time); State v.

2010See, e.g., United States v. Smith, 533 F.2d 1077, 1079 (8th Cir.1976) (holding that crime was committed against spouse when defendant spouse hid heroin on spouse for smuggling); Kirby v. Commonwealth, 264 Va. 440 , 570 S.E.2d 832, 835 (2002) (holding that crime was committed against spouse when defendant spouse shot two rounds of ammunition into bedroom floor while wife was in adjoining room, fifteen feet away); State v. Thornton, 119 Wash.2d 578 , 835 P.2d 216, 218 (1992) (determining that burglary of spouse’s home was crime against spouse even though spouse was not in home at time); State v.

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United States v. Lee Vernon Smithgreen
ca8 · 1976 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010See, e.g., United States v. Smith, 533 F.2d 1077, 1079 (8th Cir.1976) (holding that crime was committed against spouse when defendant spouse hid heroin on spouse for smuggling); Kirby v. Commonwealth, 264 Va. 440 , 570 S.E.2d 832, 835 (2002) (holding that crime was committed against spouse when defendant spouse shot two rounds of ammunition into bedroom floor while wife was in adjoining room, fifteen feet away); State v. Thornton, 119 Wash.2d 578 , 835 P.2d 216, 218 (1992) (determining that burglary of spouse’s home was crime against spouse even though spouse was not in home at time); State v.

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Kirby v. Commonwealthgreen
va · 2002 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See, e.g., United States v. Smith, 533 F.2d 1077, 1079 (8th Cir.1976) (holding that crime was committed against spouse when defendant spouse hid heroin on spouse for smuggling); Kirby v. Commonwealth, 264 Va. 440 , 570 S.E.2d 832, 835 (2002) (holding that crime was committed against spouse when defendant spouse shot two rounds of ammunition into bedroom floor while wife was in adjoining room, fifteen feet away); State v. Thornton, 119 Wash.2d 578 , 835 P.2d 216, 218 (1992) (determining that burglary of spouse’s home was crime against spouse even though spouse was not in home at time); State v.

2010See, e.g., United States v. Smith, 533 F.2d 1077, 1079 (8th Cir.1976) (holding that crime was committed against spouse when defendant spouse hid heroin on spouse for smuggling); Kirby v. Commonwealth, 264 Va. 440 , 570 S.E.2d 832, 835 (2002) (holding that crime was committed against spouse when defendant spouse shot two rounds of ammunition into bedroom floor while wife was in adjoining room, fifteen feet away); State v. Thornton, 119 Wash.2d 578 , 835 P.2d 216, 218 (1992) (determining that burglary of spouse’s home was crime against spouse even though spouse was not in home at time); State v.

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State v. Thorntongreen
wash · 1992 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See, e.g., United States v. Smith, 533 F.2d 1077, 1079 (8th Cir.1976) (holding that crime was committed against spouse when defendant spouse hid heroin on spouse for smuggling); Kirby v. Commonwealth, 264 Va. 440 , 570 S.E.2d 832, 835 (2002) (holding that crime was committed against spouse when defendant spouse shot two rounds of ammunition into bedroom floor while wife was in adjoining room, fifteen feet away); State v. Thornton, 119 Wash.2d 578 , 835 P.2d 216, 218 (1992) (determining that burglary of spouse’s home was crime against spouse even though spouse was not in home at time); State v.

2010See, e.g., United States v. Smith, 533 F.2d 1077, 1079 (8th Cir.1976) (holding that crime was committed against spouse when defendant spouse hid heroin on spouse for smuggling); Kirby v. Commonwealth, 264 Va. 440 , 570 S.E.2d 832, 835 (2002) (holding that crime was committed against spouse when defendant spouse shot two rounds of ammunition into bedroom floor while wife was in adjoining room, fifteen feet away); State v. Thornton, 119 Wash.2d 578 , 835 P.2d 216, 218 (1992) (determining that burglary of spouse’s home was crime against spouse even though spouse was not in home at time); State v.

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McKune v. Lilegreen
scotus · 2002 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See McKune, 536 U.S. at 49 , 122 S.Ct. 2017 (O’Connor, J., concurring).

2007See McKune, 536 U.S. at 49 , 122 S.Ct. 2017 (O’Connor, J., concurring).

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Nazzaro Scarpa v. Larry E. Dubois, Etc.green
ca1 · 1994 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
1 sentence

1997The common thread in the cases presuming prejudice is attorney conduct that is, “in general so antithetic to effective assistance ⅜ ⅜ ⅜ that a case-by-case analysis simply is not worth the cost.” Scarpa, 38 F.3d at 12 (emphasis omitted).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Rambahal green
minn · 2008
1 sentence

2016Id.

12016–2016
Jane Doe 136 v. Ralph Liebsch green
minn · 2015
1 sentence

2016“By their very nature, evidentiary rules demand a case by case analysis, an analysis best left to the trial judge familiar with the setting of the case.” Id. (quotations omitted).

12016–2016
State v. Wright green
minn · 2007
1 sentence

2015See Davis, 547 U.S. at 822 , 126 S. Ct. at 2273-74 ; Wright, 726 N.W.2d at 471 .

12015–2015
Ewing v. California green
scotus · 2003
2 sentences

2013See Graham, 560 U.S. at -, 130 S.Ct. at 2022 ; Ewing, 538 U.S. at 30 , 123 S.Ct. 1179 .

2013See Graham, 560 U.S. at -, 130 S.Ct. at 2022 ; Ewing, 538 U.S. at 30 , 123 S.Ct. 1179 .

12013–2013
Rausch v. Allstate Insurance green
md · 2005
2 sentences

2012Rausch, 882 A.2d at 815 .

2012Rausch, 882 A.2d at 814 .

12012–2012
United States v. Eid Hammad, A/K/A Eddie Hammad, and Taiseer Hammad green
ca2 · 1988
1 sentence

1999Id. at 840 .

11999–1999
In Re the Welfare of K.S. green
minn · 1988
1 sentence

1993The K.S. court distinguished a minor’s settlement fund from a trust and stated the existence of Minn.R. 9505.0060, subpt. 3 (1987) “indicates that a case-by-case analysis is necessary to determine the availability of trust funds.” K.S., 427 N.W.2d at 660 n. 7.

11993–1993
E. E. Black, Ltd. v. Marshall green
hid · 1980
1 sentence

1988Black, Ltd. v. Marshall, 497 F.Supp. 1088 (D.Hawaii 1980), the court concluded that a case-by-case analysis was necessary to determine whether an impairment constituted a substantial handicap to employment and listed factors which could be used to determine whether a person was a “handicapped individual”: Factors that are important * * * are the number and types of jobs from which the impaired individual is disqualified. * * * In evaluating whether there is a substantial handicap to employment, it must be assumed that all employers offering the *284 same job or similar jobs would use the same

11988–1988

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MN § Minn. Stat. § 480A.08 (4) MN § Minn. Stat. § 609.185 (3) MN § Minn. Stat. § 609.342 (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

TN 121 (1985–2026) CA 110 (1974–2026) IL 90 (1978–2025) NY 83 (1972–2026) TX 75 (1972–2025) OH 72 (1979–2025) WA 63 (1986–2026) CT 61 (1986–2025) PA 60 (1974–2025) NJ 55 (1958–2026) LA 53 (1985–2024) NM 49 (1983–2024) FL 43 (1976–2026) CO 43 (1976–2026) NC 40 (1984–2026) ID 34 (1978–2026) RI 32 (1985–2022) WI 30 (1977–2024) MD 29 (1975–2025) MI 28 (1981–2024) MO 24 (1964–2021) IA 23 (1996–2023) MS 23 (1979–2024) KS 22 (1981–2022) MA 21 (1982–2024) VA 21 (1980–2024) SC 20 (1984–2020) OR 18 (1952–2025) AZ 18 (1985–2025) MN 17 (1988–2025) UT 17 (1989–2025) KY 16 (1987–2026) GA 14 (1992–2023) NE 12 (1983–2023) MT 11 (1993–2025) HI 10 (1994–2025) OK 9 (1983–2022) ND 9 (1985–2024) WV 8 (1983–2025) DC 8 (1986–2016) VT 8 (1992–2020) AL 7 (1986–2007) AK 7 (1983–2022) IN 7 (1993–2019) NV 6 (2008–2016) WY 6 (1984–2024) ME 5 (1992–2018) AR 5 (1981–2008) NH 4 (1991–2007) SD 3 (2001–2023) DE 2 (2013–2025)

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