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17 Rhode Island opinions name it 2 courts 1873–2011 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Rhode Island 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Gibbons v. Mahongreen
· 1890 · cited in 2 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1918–1931
2 sentences

1918J., who was a member of the court when Minot v. Paine was decided, and who afterwards wrote the opinion in Gibbons v. Mahon, 136 U. S. 549 , frequently referred to as following the Massachusetts rule.

1918J., who was a member of the court when Minot v. Paine was decided, and who afterwards wrote the opinion in Gibbons v. Mahon, 136 U. S. 549 , frequently referred to as following the Massachusetts rule.

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Commonwealth v. DiGiambattistagreen
mass · 2004 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011One, modeled on the instruction required by Rule 3:17 of the New Jersey Rules Governing Criminal Practice, concludes that the absence of the required recording "permits but does not compel [a jury] to conclude that the State has failed to prove that oral admissions were in fact made and if so, was accurately reported by State's witnesses." The other was based on the Massachusetts instruction laid out by the Supreme Judicial Court in Commonwealth v. DiGiambattista, 442 Mass. 423 , 813 N.E.2d 516, 533-34 (2004).

2011One, modeled on the instruction required by Rule 3:17 of the New Jersey Rules Governing Criminal Practice, concludes that the absence of the required recording "permits but does not compel [a jury] to conclude that the State has failed to prove that oral admissions were in fact made and if so, was accurately reported by State's witnesses." The other was based on the Massachusetts instruction laid out by the Supreme Judicial Court in Commonwealth v. DiGiambattista, 442 Mass. 423 , 813 N.E.2d 516, 533-34 (2004).

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Panea v. Isdanergreen
pasuperct · 2001 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See Panea, 773 A.2d at 791 (noting that the loss occasioned by offsetting the insolvency fund's liability falls not to the claimant, but to the solvent insurers who paid the claimant's claims under other forms of insurance).

2006See Panea, 773 A.2d at 791 (noting that the loss occasioned by offsetting the insolvency fund's liability falls not to the claimant, but to the solvent insurers who paid the claimant's claims under other forms of insurance).

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In Re Costellogreen
ri · 1979 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990The petitioners present these additional arguments: (1) the board failed to look at the totality of the circumstances surrounding each petitioner as it was required to do pursuant to our holding in the case of In re Costello, 121 R.I. 548, 551 , 401 A.2d 447, 448 (1979); (2) the board, in its consideration of whether good cause for a waiver had been shown, failed to address the extensive evidence presented by each petitioner concerning various other factors such as long-standing residency in Rhode Island, community service, family and religious ties, and in some cases successful completion of

1990The petitioners present these additional arguments: (1) the board failed to look at the totality of the circumstances surrounding each petitioner as it was required to do pursuant to our holding in the case of In re Costello, 121 R.I. 548, 551 , 401 A.2d 447, 448 (1979); (2) the board, in its consideration of whether good cause for a waiver had been shown, failed to address the extensive evidence presented by each petitioner concerning various other factors such as long-standing residency in Rhode Island, community service, family and religious ties, and in some cases successful completion of

11
State v. Chaplingreen
me · 1972 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
2 sentences

1980Accord, State v. Chaplin, 286 A.2d 325 (Me.1972).

1980Accord, State v. Chaplin, 286 A.2d 325 (Me.1972).

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Star Brewing Co. v. Flynngreen
· 1921 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1933–1933
2 sentences

1933See also Re Watertown Paper Co., supra. ■ The Massachusetts rule is set forth in Star Brewing Co. v. Flynn, 237 Mass. 213 at 217 , as follows: “In the absence of a fraudulent purpose in the organization of a corporation, it is settled law in this Commonwealth that the ownership of all the stock and the absolute control of the affairs of a corporation do not make that corporation and that individual owner identical.” See also Bachrach v. Commissioner of Banks, 239 Mass. 272 ; Donaldson v. Andresen, 300 Pa. 312 .

1933See also Re Watertown Paper Co., supra. ■ The Massachusetts rule is set forth in Star Brewing Co. v. Flynn, 237 Mass. 213 at 217 , as follows: “In the absence of a fraudulent purpose in the organization of a corporation, it is settled law in this Commonwealth that the ownership of all the stock and the absolute control of the affairs of a corporation do not make that corporation and that individual owner identical.” See also Bachrach v. Commissioner of Banks, 239 Mass. 272 ; Donaldson v. Andresen, 300 Pa. 312 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (28)

CaseCitedYears
Clark v. Clark green
nh · 1966
2 sentences

1969We are aided in this analysis by the well-reasoned application of the same guidelines by Chief Justice Kenison in Clark v. Clark, 107 N. H. 351, 222 A.2d 205 . 7 First, then, predictability of results is not of great importance in the present case.

1969We are aided in this analysis by the well-reasoned application of the same guidelines by Chief Justice Kenison in Clark v. Clark, 107 N. H. 351, 222 A.2d 205 . 7 First, then, predictability of results is not of great importance in the present case.

21969–1969
Hinman v. Berkman neutral
mowd · 1949
2 sentences

1969This contention looks for support to the holdings in Hinman v. Berkman, 85 F. Supp. 2 (W.D.Mo.); Jeffrey v. Whitworth College, 128 F. Supp. 219 (E.D.Wash.); and Kaufman v. American Youth Hostels, Inc., 6 App. Div. 2d 223, 117 N.Y.S.2d 587 , modified 5 N.Y.2d 1016 , 158 N.E.2d 128 .

1969This contention looks for support to the holdings in Hinman v. Berkman, 85 F. Supp. 2 (W.D.Mo.); Jeffrey v. Whitworth College, 128 F. Supp. 219 (E.D.Wash.); and Kaufman v. American Youth Hostels, Inc., 6 App. Div. 2d 223, 117 N.Y.S.2d 587 , modified 5 N.Y.2d 1016 , 158 N.E.2d 128 .

21969–1969
Jeffrey v. Whitworth College green
waed · 1955
2 sentences

1969This contention looks for support to the holdings in Hinman v. Berkman, 85 F. Supp. 2 (W.D.Mo.); Jeffrey v. Whitworth College, 128 F. Supp. 219 (E.D.Wash.); and Kaufman v. American Youth Hostels, Inc., 6 App. Div. 2d 223, 117 N.Y.S.2d 587 , modified 5 N.Y.2d 1016 , 158 N.E.2d 128 .

1969This contention looks for support to the holdings in Hinman v. Berkman, 85 F. Supp. 2 (W.D.Mo.); Jeffrey v. Whitworth College, 128 F. Supp. 219 (E.D.Wash.); and Kaufman v. American Youth Hostels, Inc., 6 App. Div. 2d 223, 117 N.Y.S.2d 587 , modified 5 N.Y.2d 1016 , 158 N.E.2d 128 .

21969–1969
Kaufman v. American Youth Hostels, Inc. green
ny · 1959
2 sentences

1969This contention looks for support to the holdings in Hinman v. Berkman, 85 F. Supp. 2 (W.D.Mo.); Jeffrey v. Whitworth College, 128 F. Supp. 219 (E.D.Wash.); and Kaufman v. American Youth Hostels, Inc., 6 App. Div. 2d 223, 117 N.Y.S.2d 587 , modified 5 N.Y.2d 1016 , 158 N.E.2d 128 .

1969This contention looks for support to the holdings in Hinman v. Berkman, 85 F. Supp. 2 (W.D.Mo.); Jeffrey v. Whitworth College, 128 F. Supp. 219 (E.D.Wash.); and Kaufman v. American Youth Hostels, Inc., 6 App. Div. 2d 223, 117 N.Y.S.2d 587 , modified 5 N.Y.2d 1016 , 158 N.E.2d 128 .

21969–1969
In re the Claim of Shaw yellow
ny · 1959
2 sentences

1969This contention looks for support to the holdings in Hinman v. Berkman, 85 F. Supp. 2 (W.D.Mo.); Jeffrey v. Whitworth College, 128 F. Supp. 219 (E.D.Wash.); and Kaufman v. American Youth Hostels, Inc., 6 App. Div. 2d 223, 117 N.Y.S.2d 587 , modified 5 N.Y.2d 1016 , 158 N.E.2d 128 .

1969This contention looks for support to the holdings in Hinman v. Berkman, 85 F. Supp. 2 (W.D.Mo.); Jeffrey v. Whitworth College, 128 F. Supp. 219 (E.D.Wash.); and Kaufman v. American Youth Hostels, Inc., 6 App. Div. 2d 223, 117 N.Y.S.2d 587 , modified 5 N.Y.2d 1016 , 158 N.E.2d 128 .

21969–1969
Minot v. Paine green
mass · 1868
2 sentences

1931Minot v. Paine, 99 Mass. 101 .

1931Minot v. Paine, 99 Mass. 101 .

21919–1931
State v. Lockhart green
conn · 2010
2 sentences

2011That proffered instruction said, in part, that "[t]he absence of an electronic recording of an interrogation in its entirety permits (but does not compel) [the jury] to conclude that State has failed to prove voluntariness beyond a reasonable doubt, which in this context is a heavy burden." I do not, by this dissent, specifically endorse either of these approaches. [21] The rejection of a due-process approach by numerous jurisdictions was reviewed comprehensively by the Connecticut Supreme Court in its decision in State v. Lockhart, 298 Conn. 537 , 4 A.3d 1176 , 1188-89 n. 10 (2010). [22] Minn

2011That proffered instruction said, in part, that "[t]he absence of an electronic recording of an interrogation in its entirety permits (but does not compel) [the jury] to conclude that State has failed to prove voluntariness beyond a reasonable doubt, which in this context is a heavy burden." I do not, by this dissent, specifically endorse either of these approaches. [21] The rejection of a due-process approach by numerous jurisdictions was reviewed comprehensively by the Connecticut Supreme Court in its decision in State v. Lockhart, 298 Conn. 537 , 4 A.3d 1176 , 1188-89 n. 10 (2010). [22] Minn

12011–2011
State v. Scales green
minn · 1994
2 sentences

2011That proffered instruction said, in part, that "[t]he absence of an electronic recording of an interrogation in its entirety permits (but does not compel) [the jury] to conclude that State has failed to prove voluntariness beyond a reasonable doubt, which in this context is a heavy burden." I do not, by this dissent, specifically endorse either of these approaches. [21] The rejection of a due-process approach by numerous jurisdictions was reviewed comprehensively by the Connecticut Supreme Court in its decision in State v. Lockhart, 298 Conn. 537 , 4 A.3d 1176 , 1188-89 n. 10 (2010). [22] Minn

2011That proffered instruction said, in part, that "[t]he absence of an electronic recording of an interrogation in its entirety permits (but does not compel) [the jury] to conclude that State has failed to prove voluntariness beyond a reasonable doubt, which in this context is a heavy burden." I do not, by this dissent, specifically endorse either of these approaches. [21] The rejection of a due-process approach by numerous jurisdictions was reviewed comprehensively by the Connecticut Supreme Court in its decision in State v. Lockhart, 298 Conn. 537 , 4 A.3d 1176 , 1188-89 n. 10 (2010). [22] Minn

12011–2011
Rhode Island Insurers' Insolvency Fund v. Benoit green
ri · 1999
2 sentences

2006Therefore, the Massachusetts rule is that the insolvency fund will pay only so much as is necessary for the victim to receive — from all insurance sources — the amount that he or she would have received under the tortfeasor's liability insurance policy. 14 If the UM coverage is greater than or equal to the tortfeasor's liability coverage, the Mass. Fund has no liability, and the only way for a victim to obtain a recovery greater than the tortfeasor's liability policy is to have UM coverage that exceeds those liability limits. 15 That two similar enactments of the same model provision can be in

2006Therefore, the Massachusetts rule is that the insolvency fund will pay only so much as is necessary for the victim to receive — from all insurance sources — the amount that he or she would have received under the tortfeasor's liability insurance policy. 14 If the UM coverage is greater than or equal to the tortfeasor's liability coverage, the Mass. Fund has no liability, and the only way for a victim to obtain a recovery greater than the tortfeasor's liability policy is to have UM coverage that exceeds those liability limits. 15 That two similar enactments of the same model provision can be in

12006–2006
Terry v. Central Auto Radiators, Inc. green
ri · 1999
2 sentences

2004In Terry v. Central Auto Radiators, Inc., 732 A.2d 713 , 718-19 n. 7 (R.I.1999), we held that: "under the Connecticut Rule[, which replaced the Massachusetts rule in Rhode Island,] and the reasonable prudent person standard, any duty owed by a business invitor to an invitee is to be evaluated in light of any unusual circumstances that have been created by the business invitor and left to exist at the particular time and place which results in injury to the invitee.”

2004In Terry v. Central Auto Radiators, Inc., 732 A.2d 713 , 718-19 n. 7 (R.I.1999), we held that: "under the Connecticut Rule[, which replaced the Massachusetts rule in Rhode Island,] and the reasonable prudent person standard, any duty owed by a business invitor to an invitee is to be evaluated in light of any unusual circumstances that have been created by the business invitor and left to exist at the particular time and place which results in injury to the invitee.”

12004–2004
Conant v. St. John green
mass · 1919
2 sentences

1983John, 233 Mass. 547, 551 .

1983John, 233 Mass. 547, 551 .

11983–1983
Commonwealth v. Brewer green
mass · 1895
2 sentences

1980He relies on the Massachusetts rule stated in Commonwealth v. Brewer, 164 Mass. 577 , 42 N.E. 92 (1895).

1980He relies on the Massachusetts rule stated in Commonwealth v. Brewer, 164 Mass. 577 , 42 N.E. 92 (1895).

11980–1980
Carroll v. Lanza green
scotus · 1955
2 sentences

1972Carroll v. Lanza, 349 U. S. 408 , 75 S.Ct. 804 , 99 L.Ed. 1183 (1955).

1972Carroll v. Lanza, 349 U. S. 408 , 75 S.Ct. 804 , 99 L.Ed. 1183 (1955).

11972–1972
Reardon v. Shimelman green
conn · 1925
2 sentences

1965We realize that it has met with sharp criticism in Reardon v. Shimelman, 102 Conn. 383 , and United Shoe Machinery Corp. v. Paine, 26 F.2d 594 , but we are not persuaded that such criticism has destroyed or seriously impaired the reasoning upon which the Massachusetts cases rest.

1965Reardon v. Shimelman, 102 Conn. 383 ; Ahearn v. Roux, 96 N. H. 71; Massor v. Yates, 137 Ore. 669 ; Robinson v. Belmont-Buckingham Holding Co., 94 Colo. 634 .

11965–1965
United Shoe MacHinery Corporation v. Paine green
ca1 · 1928
1 sentence

1965We realize that it has met with sharp criticism in Reardon v. Shimelman, 102 Conn. 383 , and United Shoe Machinery Corp. v. Paine, 26 F.2d 594 , but we are not persuaded that such criticism has destroyed or seriously impaired the reasoning upon which the Massachusetts cases rest.

11965–1965
Bachrach v. Commissioner of Banks green
mass · 1921
2 sentences

1933See also Re Watertown Paper Co., supra. ■ The Massachusetts rule is set forth in Star Brewing Co. v. Flynn, 237 Mass. 213 at 217 , as follows: “In the absence of a fraudulent purpose in the organization of a corporation, it is settled law in this Commonwealth that the ownership of all the stock and the absolute control of the affairs of a corporation do not make that corporation and that individual owner identical.” See also Bachrach v. Commissioner of Banks, 239 Mass. 272 ; Donaldson v. Andresen, 300 Pa. 312 .

1933See also Re Watertown Paper Co., supra. ■ The Massachusetts rule is set forth in Star Brewing Co. v. Flynn, 237 Mass. 213 at 217 , as follows: “In the absence of a fraudulent purpose in the organization of a corporation, it is settled law in this Commonwealth that the ownership of all the stock and the absolute control of the affairs of a corporation do not make that corporation and that individual owner identical.” See also Bachrach v. Commissioner of Banks, 239 Mass. 272 ; Donaldson v. Andresen, 300 Pa. 312 .

11933–1933
Donaldson v. Andresen green
pa · 1930
2 sentences

1933See also Re Watertown Paper Co., supra. ■ The Massachusetts rule is set forth in Star Brewing Co. v. Flynn, 237 Mass. 213 at 217 , as follows: “In the absence of a fraudulent purpose in the organization of a corporation, it is settled law in this Commonwealth that the ownership of all the stock and the absolute control of the affairs of a corporation do not make that corporation and that individual owner identical.” See also Bachrach v. Commissioner of Banks, 239 Mass. 272 ; Donaldson v. Andresen, 300 Pa. 312 .

1933See also Re Watertown Paper Co., supra. ■ The Massachusetts rule is set forth in Star Brewing Co. v. Flynn, 237 Mass. 213 at 217 , as follows: “In the absence of a fraudulent purpose in the organization of a corporation, it is settled law in this Commonwealth that the ownership of all the stock and the absolute control of the affairs of a corporation do not make that corporation and that individual owner identical.” See also Bachrach v. Commissioner of Banks, 239 Mass. 272 ; Donaldson v. Andresen, 300 Pa. 312 .

11933–1933
Towne v. Eisner green
scotus · 1918
2 sentences

1931See Gibbons v. Mahon, 136 U. S. 549 ; Towne v. Eisner, 245 U. S. 418 ; Eisner v. Macomber, 252 U. S. 189 ; Hayes v. St.

1931See Gibbons v. Mahon, 136 U. S. 549 ; Towne v. Eisner, 245 U. S. 418 ; Eisner v. Macomber, 252 U. S. 189 ; Hayes v. St.

11931–1931
Eisner, Internal Revenue Collector v. MacOmber green
scotus · 1919
2 sentences

1931See Gibbons v. Mahon, 136 U. S. 549 ; Towne v. Eisner, 245 U. S. 418 ; Eisner v. Macomber, 252 U. S. 189 ; Hayes v. St.

1931See Gibbons v. Mahon, 136 U. S. 549 ; Towne v. Eisner, 245 U. S. 418 ; Eisner v. Macomber, 252 U. S. 189 ; Hayes v. St.

11931–1931
Union & New Haven Trust Co. v. Taintor neutral
· 1912
2 sentences

1918Smith v. Dana, 77 Conn. 543, 550 ; Union & New Haven Trust Co. v. Taintor, 85 Conn. 452 ; from Rhode Island, as following the Massachusetts rule, Brown & Larned, Petitioners, 14 R.

1918Smith v. Dana, 77 Conn. 543, 550 ; Union & New Haven Trust Co. v. Taintor, 85 Conn. 452 ; from Rhode Island, as following the Massachusetts rule, Brown & Larned, Petitioners, 14 R.

11918–1918
Smith v. Dana green
conn · 1905
2 sentences

1918Smith v. Dana, 77 Conn. 543, 550 ; Union & New Haven Trust Co. v. Taintor, 85 Conn. 452 ; from Rhode Island, as following the Massachusetts rule, Brown & Larned, Petitioners, 14 R.

1918Smith v. Dana, 77 Conn. 543, 550 ; Union & New Haven Trust Co. v. Taintor, 85 Conn. 452 ; from Rhode Island, as following the Massachusetts rule, Brown & Larned, Petitioners, 14 R.

11918–1918
Stebbins v. Dean green
mich · 1890
2 sentences

1917The opinion is short, and no cases are cited, although it would seem that the court followed the doctrine of Read v. Hatch and other Massachusetts cases which were cited by counsel; the court says, page 547: “A fraud committed by one, the result of which creates a liability upon another to pay money, is not such a damage done to the latter’s personal estate as will create a cause of action which survives.” Killen v. Barnes, 106 Wis. 546, 560 , expressly follows the case of Read v. Hatch in the construction of a statute of Wisconsin of the same terms as that of Massachusetts. *161 Stebbins v. D

1917The opinion is short, and no cases are cited, although it would seem that the court followed the doctrine of Read v. Hatch and other Massachusetts cases which were cited by counsel; the court says, page 547: “A fraud committed by one, the result of which creates a liability upon another to pay money, is not such a damage done to the latter’s personal estate as will create a cause of action which survives.” Killen v. Barnes, 106 Wis. 546, 560 , expressly follows the case of Read v. Hatch in the construction of a statute of Wisconsin of the same terms as that of Massachusetts. *161 Stebbins v. D

11917–1917
Killen v. Barnes green
wis · 1900
2 sentences

1917The opinion is short, and no cases are cited, although it would seem that the court followed the doctrine of Read v. Hatch and other Massachusetts cases which were cited by counsel; the court says, page 547: “A fraud committed by one, the result of which creates a liability upon another to pay money, is not such a damage done to the latter’s personal estate as will create a cause of action which survives.” Killen v. Barnes, 106 Wis. 546, 560 , expressly follows the case of Read v. Hatch in the construction of a statute of Wisconsin of the same terms as that of Massachusetts. *161 Stebbins v. D

1917The opinion is short, and no cases are cited, although it would seem that the court followed the doctrine of Read v. Hatch and other Massachusetts cases which were cited by counsel; the court says, page 547: “A fraud committed by one, the result of which creates a liability upon another to pay money, is not such a damage done to the latter’s personal estate as will create a cause of action which survives.” Killen v. Barnes, 106 Wis. 546, 560 , expressly follows the case of Read v. Hatch in the construction of a statute of Wisconsin of the same terms as that of Massachusetts. *161 Stebbins v. D

11917–1917
Martin v. . Funk green
ny · 1878
2 sentences

1899The statement of the New York rule was made upon the authority of Martin v. Funk, 75 N. Y. 134 , cited also in Willis v. Smyth, 91 N. Y. 297 ; Mabie v. Bailey, 95 N. Y. 206; Beaver v. Beaver, 117 N. Y. 421 .

1899The statement of the New York rule was made upon the authority of Martin v. Funk, 75 N. Y. 134 , cited also in Willis v. Smyth, 91 N. Y. 297 ; Mabie v. Bailey, 95 N. Y. 206; Beaver v. Beaver, 117 N. Y. 421 .

11899–1899
Willis v. . Smyth green
ny · 1883
11899–1899
Mabie v. . Bailey neutral
ny · 1884
11899–1899
Beaver v. . Beaver green
· 1889
11899–1899
Nott v. Thayer green
· 1857
11873–1873

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