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16 Kansas opinions name it 2 courts 1974–2025 7 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Waldschmidtgreen
kan · 2024 · cited in 6 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2025
2 sentences

2025State v. Waldschmidt, 318 Kan. 633 , 634-35, 546 P.3d 716 (2024) (holding "unpreserved instructional issues that are not clearly erroneous may not be aggregated in a cumulative error analysis because K.S.A. 2022 Supp. 22-3414(3) limits a party's ability to claim them as error").

2024Moreover, our Supreme Court recently clarified the cumulative error rule by holding that "unpreserved instructional issues that are not clearly erroneous may not be aggregated in a cumulative error analysis because K.S.A. 2022 Supp. 22-3414(3) limits a party's ability to claim them as error." State v. Waldschmidt, 318 Kan. 633 , 634-35, 546 P.3d 716 (2024).

16
Estate of Draper v. Bank of America, N.A.green
kan · 2009 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Generally, “[i]n determining whether a prima facie showing has been made, the district court is not acting as a factfinder.” Boit v. Gar-Tec Products, Inc., 967 F.2d 671, 675 (1st Cir. 1992); see also Estate of Draper v. Bank of America, 288 Kan. 510, 517 , 205 P.3d 698 (2009) (recognizing general rule that appellate court construes written documents de novo and without regard to district court’s ruling); Cranford v. State, 39 Kan.

2012Generally, “[i]n determining whether a prima facie showing has been made, the district court is not acting as a factfinder.” Boit v. Gar-Tec Products, Inc., 967 F.2d 671, 675 (1st Cir. 1992); see also Estate of Draper v. Bank of America, 288 Kan. 510, 517 , 205 P.3d 698 (2009) (recognizing general rule that appellate court construes written documents de novo and without regard to district court’s ruling); Cranford v. State, 39 Kan.

11
Robert S. Boit v. Gar-Tec Products, Inc.green
ca1 · 1992 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Generally, “[i]n determining whether a prima facie showing has been made, the district court is not acting as a factfinder.” Boit v. Gar-Tec Products, Inc., 967 F.2d 671, 675 (1st Cir. 1992); see also Estate of Draper v. Bank of America, 288 Kan. 510, 517 , 205 P.3d 698 (2009) (recognizing general rule that appellate court construes written documents de novo and without regard to district court’s ruling); Cranford v. State, 39 Kan.

11
People v. Bowlesgreen
coloctapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011Wis. 2010) (unpublished opinion) (Brendlin did not hold a passenger’s ability to challenge the constitutionality of a traffic stop extends to the subsequent vehicle search if the passenger does not claim a possessory or property interest in vehicle); People v. Bowles, 226 P.3d 1125, 1129, n.2 (Colo. App. 2009) (Brendlin leaves intact rule that passenger without possessory interest in vehicle lacks standing to challenge vehicle’s search); Atkins v. Com., 57 Va. App. 2, 12 , 698 S.E. 2d 249 (2010) (Brendlin addresses a defendant passenger’s right to challenge the traffic stop, not the right to c

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Smith green
kan · 2016
1 sentence

2021And parties who do not timely appeal a decision generally lose the ability to challenge that decision later. 304 Kan. at 919 .

12021–2021
Gannon v. State green
kan · 2014
2 sentences

2020Our Supreme Court has noted that "local governments do not have standing to invoke the protection of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution against the actions of state government." Gannon v. State, 298 Kan. 1107, 1133 , 319 P.3d 1196 (2014).

2020Our Supreme Court has noted that "local governments do not have standing to invoke the protection of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution against the actions of state government." Gannon v. State, 298 Kan. 1107, 1133 , 319 P.3d 1196 (2014).

12020–2020
State v. Johnson green
me · 2012
1 sentence

2014Expanding the situations in which a defendant can collaterally attack a prior conviction “provide convicted defendants an incentive to forego a timely appeal or petition for post-conviction review, knowing that they will never lose the ability to challenge the validity of the conviction if, in the future, it is relied upon by the State to enhance a new criminal charge.” Johnson, 38 A.3d at 1278 .

12014–2014
Cranford v. State green
kanctapp · 2008
1 sentence

2012Generally, “[i]n determining whether a prima facie showing has been made, the district court is not acting as a factfinder.” Boit v. Gar-Tec Products, Inc., 967 F.2d 671, 675 (1st Cir. 1992); see also Estate of Draper v. Bank of America, 288 Kan. 510, 517 , 205 P.3d 698 (2009) (recognizing general rule that appellate court construes written documents de novo and without regard to district court’s ruling); Cranford v. State, 39 Kan.

12012–2012
Mullins v. State green
kanctapp · 2002
1 sentence

2012Furthermore, “[t]rial counsel’s failure to challenge the reliability of the victim’s prior disclosures ... severely hampered the ability to challenge the victim’s testimony at trial.” Mullins, 30 Kan.

12012–2012
Atkins v. Commonwealth green
vactapp · 2010
1 sentence

2011Wis. 2010) (unpublished opinion) (Brendlin did not hold a passenger’s ability to challenge the constitutionality of a traffic stop extends to the subsequent vehicle search if the passenger does not claim a possessory or property interest in vehicle); People v. Bowles, 226 P.3d 1125, 1129, n.2 (Colo. App. 2009) (Brendlin leaves intact rule that passenger without possessory interest in vehicle lacks standing to challenge vehicle’s search); Atkins v. Com., 57 Va. App. 2, 12 , 698 S.E. 2d 249 (2010) (Brendlin addresses a defendant passenger’s right to challenge the traffic stop, not the right to c

12011–2011
Atkins v. Com. green
vactapp · 2010
1 sentence

2011Wis. 2010) (unpublished opinion) (Brendlin did not hold a passenger’s ability to challenge the constitutionality of a traffic stop extends to the subsequent vehicle search if the passenger does not claim a possessory or property interest in vehicle); People v. Bowles, 226 P.3d 1125, 1129, n.2 (Colo. App. 2009) (Brendlin leaves intact rule that passenger without possessory interest in vehicle lacks standing to challenge vehicle’s search); Atkins v. Com., 57 Va. App. 2, 12 , 698 S.E. 2d 249 (2010) (Brendlin addresses a defendant passenger’s right to challenge the traffic stop, not the right to c

12011–2011
Hernandez v. Monfort, Inc. neutral
kanctapp · 2002
2 sentences

2008There is no language in the statute that suggests that a claimant loses the ability to claim work disability either because he was laid off for economic reasons or because he lost a bid for reelection. *996 Phillips County also cites to Hernandez v. Monfort, Inc., 30 Kan.

2008App. 2d 309 , 41 P.3d 886 , rev. denied 274 Kan. 1112 (2002).

12008–2008
Helmstetter v. Midwest Grain Products, Inc. neutral
kanctapp · 2001
1 sentence

2003“Currently, ability or capacity to earn wages only becomes a factor when a finding is made that a good faith effort to find appropriate employment has not been made. [Citation omitted.] Once a finding has been made that the claimant has established a good faith effort, the difference in pre-and post-injury wages can be based on the actual wages made. [Citation omitted.]” 29 Kan.

12003–2003
State v. Montanez green
kan · 1974
2 sentences

2001In Montanez , we said: “The ultimate test in each case in determining whedier die testimony of a witness who has thwarted cross-examination by invoking his privilege against self-incrimination must be whether die defendant’s inability to malte the inquiry created a substantial danger of prejudice by depriving him of the ability to test die truth of die witness’ direct testimony.” 215 Kan. 67 , Syl. ¶ 4.

2001We noted that a distinction is generally drawn between invoking the privilege as to “direct” matters, as opposed to “collateral” mat *552 ters, where it is not required to strike the direct testimony. 215 Kan. at 70 .

12001–2001
State v. Pierson neutral
kan · 1968
2 sentences

1974Bias, interest or improper motives of a witness may always be shown in order to place his testimony in proper perspective (State v. Pierson, 202 Kan. 297, 301 , 448 P. 2d 30 ).

1974Bias, interest or improper motives of a witness may always be shown in order to place his testimony in proper perspective (State v. Pierson, 202 Kan. 297, 301 , 448 P. 2d 30 ).

11974–1974

Statutes the citing opinions construe

KS § K.S.A. § 22-3504 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 60-261 (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

CA 97 (1964–2026) IL 86 (1976–2026) PA 78 (1975–2026) OH 56 (1982–2026) IN 54 (1973–2025) TX 42 (1984–2025) MD 33 (1970–2021) NY 27 (1967–2026) WA 27 (1996–2026) MI 24 (1987–2025) FL 21 (1990–2025) NC 21 (1980–2023) KS 16 (1974–2025) CT 14 (1995–2024) CO 12 (1987–2026) OR 12 (1999–2026) DC 11 (1980–2023) NJ 10 (1993–2023) AZ 10 (1914–2023) IA 8 (2000–2021) LA 8 (1977–2016) TN 8 (2002–2023) NV 8 (2010–2024) DE 8 (1993–2024) MO 7 (1994–2020) AR 7 (2013–2024) WI 7 (1981–2026) NM 7 (1981–2024) UT 6 (1982–2014) ID 6 (2007–2022) ND 5 (2007–2023) MA 5 (2003–2023) ME 5 (1991–2025) SD 5 (1978–2026) KY 5 (1995–2026) AK 5 (1983–2025) SC 4 (2007–2025) MN 4 (2001–2014) MT 4 (1994–2022) VT 4 (2016–2026) NE 4 (1992–2026) RI 3 (1997–2011) OK 3 (1990–2013) HI 3 (2006–2014) MS 3 (1994–2005) VI 3 (2001–2017) AL 3 (1987–2024) WY 2 (2003–2025) GA 2 (2019–2020) VA 2 (2013–2023)

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