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16 Utah opinions name it 2 courts 1987–2020 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Utah 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 (13)

CaseFollowedCited
Utah State University of Agriculture & Applied Science v. Sutro & Co.green
utah · 1982 · cited in 3 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1990–2011
2 sentences

2011"Utah Courts have, however, carved out an exception to this general common law rule in unusual cireumstances 'where it is plain that the interests of justice so require?" Id. (quoting Utah State Univ. v. Sutro & Co., 646 P.2d 715, 718 (Utah 1982)).

2008"Utah courts have, however, carved out an exception to this general common law rule in unusual circumstances 'where it is plain that the interests of justice so require.’" Id. (quoting Utah State Univ. v. Sutro & Co., 646 P.2d 715, 720 (Utah 1982)).

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Bihlmaier v. Carsongreen
utah · 1979 · cited in 2 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1987–1989
2 sentences

1989Utah has followed the general common law rule that personal employment contracts are terminable at the will of either party “in the absence of some further express or implied stipulation as to the duration of the employment or of a good consideration in addition to the services contracted to be rendered.” Bruno v. Plateau Mining Co., 747 P.2d 1055, 1057 (Utah App.1987) (quoting Bihlmaier v. Carson, 603 P.2d 790, 792 (Utah 1979)).

1987However, such is not the law in Utah, which still follows the general common law rule concerning personal employment contracts: 2 [I]n the absence of some further express or implied stipulation as to the duration of the employment or of a good consideration in addition to the services contracted to be rendered, the contract is no more than an indefinite general hiring which is terminable at the will of either party. *1058 Bihlmaier v. Carson, 603 P.2d 790, 792 (Utah 1979) (emphasis added).

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Pacific Chromalox Division, Emerson Electric Co. v. Ireygreen
utahctapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020We have previously recognized that the nonrecovery provision embodies a general common law rule, and we therefore interpret it consistent “with the case law which has developed under the general rule.” Pacific Chromalox Div. v. Irey, 787 P.2d 1319, 1326 (Utah Ct. App. 1990); see, e.g., Smith v. American Packing & Provision Co., 130 P.2d 951, 959 (Utah 1942) (articulating general rule prior to codification).

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Smith v. American Packing & Provision Co.green
utah · 1942 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020We have previously recognized that the nonrecovery provision embodies a general common law rule, and we therefore interpret it consistent “with the case law which has developed under the general rule.” Pacific Chromalox Div. v. Irey, 787 P.2d 1319, 1326 (Utah Ct. App. 1990); see, e.g., Smith v. American Packing & Provision Co., 130 P.2d 951, 959 (Utah 1942) (articulating general rule prior to codification).

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Sullivan v. Utah Gas Service Co.green
utah · 1960 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011"One exception is that [the] owner of the premises ... [has] a nondelegable duty to keep the premises reasonably safe for business invitees." Sullivan v. Utah Gas Service Co., 10 Utah 2d 359 , 353 P.2d 465, 466 (Utah 1960) (citing Prosser on Torts 359 (2d ed. 1955); 2 Harper & James, The Law of Torts, § 26.11, at 1406; Restatement (Second) of Torts, § 422 (additional citation omitted)).

2011"One exception is that [the] owner of the premises ... [has] a nondelegable duty to keep the premises reasonably safe for business invitees." Sullivan v. Utah Gas Service Co., 10 Utah 2d 359 , 353 P.2d 465, 466 (Utah 1960) (citing Prosser on Torts 359 (2d ed. 1955); 2 Harper & James, The Law of Torts, § 26.11, at 1406; Restatement (Second) of Torts, § 422 (additional citation omitted)).

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Magana v. Dave Roth Constructiongreen
utah · 2009 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011See Magana v. Dave Roth Constr., 2009 UT 45, 122 , 215 P.3d 143 ("Utah adheres to the general common law rule that the employer of an independent contractor is not liable for physical harm caused to another by an act or omission of the contractor or his servants." (internal quotation marks omitted)).

2011See Magana v. Dave Roth Constr., 2009 UT 45, 122 , 215 P.3d 143 ("Utah adheres to the general common law rule that the employer of an independent contractor is not liable for physical harm caused to another by an act or omission of the contractor or his servants." (internal quotation marks omitted)).

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Forrester v. Cookgreen
utah · 1930 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009We therefore take this opportunity to elucidate and provide direction on this issue. ¶ 22 Prior to our 1950 adoption of the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure, this court espoused the general common law rule that "neither a counterclaim nor cross-complaint of any kind is permissible in an action in unlawful detainer." *1209 Dunbar v. Hansen, 68 Utah 398 , 250 P. 982, 984 (1926) (internal quotation marks omitted); see also Forrester v. Cook, 77 Utah 137 , 292 P. 206, 212 (1930).

2009We therefore take this opportunity to elucidate and provide direction on this issue. ¶ 22 Prior to our 1950 adoption of the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure, this court espoused the general common law rule that "neither a counterclaim nor cross-complaint of any kind is permissible in an action in unlawful detainer." *1209 Dunbar v. Hansen, 68 Utah 398 , 250 P. 982, 984 (1926) (internal quotation marks omitted); see also Forrester v. Cook, 77 Utah 137 , 292 P. 206, 212 (1930).

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Dunbar v. Hansengreen
utah · 1926 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009We therefore take this opportunity to elucidate and provide direction on this issue. ¶ 22 Prior to our 1950 adoption of the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure, this court espoused the general common law rule that "neither a counterclaim nor cross-complaint of any kind is permissible in an action in unlawful detainer." *1209 Dunbar v. Hansen, 68 Utah 398 , 250 P. 982, 984 (1926) (internal quotation marks omitted); see also Forrester v. Cook, 77 Utah 137 , 292 P. 206, 212 (1930).

2009We therefore take this opportunity to elucidate and provide direction on this issue. ¶ 22 Prior to our 1950 adoption of the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure, this court espoused the general common law rule that "neither a counterclaim nor cross-complaint of any kind is permissible in an action in unlawful detainer." *1209 Dunbar v. Hansen, 68 Utah 398 , 250 P. 982, 984 (1926) (internal quotation marks omitted); see also Forrester v. Cook, 77 Utah 137 , 292 P. 206, 212 (1930).

11
Thompson v. Jessgreen
utah · 1999 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005“Utah adheres to the general common law rule that ‘the employer of an independent contractor is not liable for physical harm caused to another by an act or omission of the contractor or his servants.’ ” Thompson, 1999 UT 22 at ¶ 13 , 979 P.2d 322 (quoting Restatement (Second) of Torts § 409 (1965)) (additional citation omitted).

2005"Utah adheres to the general common law rule that `the employer of an independent contractor is not liable for physical harm caused to another by an act or omission of the contractor or his servants.'" Thompson, 1999 UT 22 at ¶13 (quoting Restatement (Second) of Torts § 409 (1965)) (additional citation omitted).

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Gleason v. Salt Lake Citygreen
utah · 1937 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999ANALYSIS ¶ 13 Utah adheres to the general common law rule that “the employer of an independent contractor is not liable for physical harm caused to another by an act or omission of the contractor or his servants.” Restatement § 409; see Gleason v. Salt Lake City, 94 Utah 1,16 , 74 P.2d 1225,1232 (1937) (noting applicability of said general rule and certain exceptions to it).

1999ANALYSIS ¶ 13 Utah adheres to the general common law rule that “the employer of an independent contractor is not liable for physical harm caused to another by an act or omission of the contractor or his servants.” Restatement § 409; see Gleason v. Salt Lake City, 94 Utah 1,16 , 74 P.2d 1225,1232 (1937) (noting applicability of said general rule and certain exceptions to it).

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Celebrity Club, Inc. v. Utah Liquor Control Commissiongreen
utah · 1979 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
1 sentence

1990Utah courts have, however, carved out an exception to this general common law rule in unusual circumstances “where it is plain that the interests of justice so require.” Id. at 720 ; see, e.g., Celebrity Club, Inc. v. Utah Liquor Control Comm’n, 602 P.2d 689 (Utah 1979).

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Bruno v. Plateau Mining Co.green
utahctapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
1 sentence

1989Utah has followed the general common law rule that personal employment contracts are terminable at the will of either party “in the absence of some further express or implied stipulation as to the duration of the employment or of a good consideration in addition to the services contracted to be rendered.” Bruno v. Plateau Mining Co., 747 P.2d 1055, 1057 (Utah App.1987) (quoting Bihlmaier v. Carson, 603 P.2d 790, 792 (Utah 1979)).

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Crane Co. v. Dahlegreen
utah · 1978 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987See Crane Co. v. Dahle, 576 P.2d 870, 872 (Utah 1978).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
Eldredge v. Utah State Retirement Board green
utahctapp · 1990
2 sentences

2011"Utah Courts have, however, carved out an exception to this general common law rule in unusual cireumstances 'where it is plain that the interests of justice so require?" Id. (quoting Utah State Univ. v. Sutro & Co., 646 P.2d 715, 718 (Utah 1982)).

2008"Utah courts have, however, carved out an exception to this general common law rule in unusual circumstances 'where it is plain that the interests of justice so require.’" Id. (quoting Utah State Univ. v. Sutro & Co., 646 P.2d 715, 720 (Utah 1982)).

22008–2011
Courtenay C. & Lucy Patten Davis Foundation v. Colorado State University Research Foundation green
wyo · 2014
2 sentences

2015Research Found., 2014 WY 32 , ¶ 34, 320 P.3d 1115 (Wyo.2014). {16 Under the general common-law rule, only the attorney general, and not the donor, has standing to enforce the terms of a completed charitable gift.

2015Courtenay C. & Lucy Patten Davis Found., 2014 WY 32 , ¶ 34, 320 P.3d 1115 ("At common law, only the attorney general may enforce the terms of a charitable gift."); see also Carl J.

12015–2015
cluster 2655571 neutral
wyo · 2014
2 sentences

2015Research Found., 2014 WY 32 , ¶ 34, 320 P.3d 1115 (Wyo.2014). {16 Under the general common-law rule, only the attorney general, and not the donor, has standing to enforce the terms of a completed charitable gift.

2015Courtenay C. & Lucy Patten Davis Found., 2014 WY 32 , ¶ 34, 320 P.3d 1115 ("At common law, only the attorney general may enforce the terms of a charitable gift."); see also Carl J.

12015–2015
Bushnell Real Estate, Inc. v. Nielson green
utah · 1983
1 sentence

2008The cases do not focus on contractual language, but rather simply support the general common law rule that "a real estate broker is entitled to its commission when it has procured a buyer who is 'ready, willingl,] and able and who is accepted by the seller?" Fairbourn, 2004 UT 54, ¶ 7 , 94 P.3d 292 (quoting Bushnell, 672 P.2d at 751 ).

12008–2008
Fairbourn Commercial, Inc. v. American Housing Partners, Inc. green
utah · 2004
2 sentences

2008The cases do not focus on contractual language, but rather simply support the general common law rule that "a real estate broker is entitled to its commission when it has procured a buyer who is 'ready, willingl,] and able and who is accepted by the seller?" Fairbourn, 2004 UT 54, ¶ 7 , 94 P.3d 292 (quoting Bushnell, 672 P.2d at 751 ).

2008The cases do not focus on contractual language, but rather simply support the general common law rule that "a real estate broker is entitled to its commission when it has procured a buyer who is 'ready, willingl,] and able and who is accepted by the seller?" Fairbourn, 2004 UT 54, ¶ 7 , 94 P.3d 292 (quoting Bushnell, 672 P.2d at 751 ).

12008–2008
Morissette v. United States green
scotus · 1952
1 sentence

2002In addition, the United States Supreme Court has noted several exceptions to the general common law rule of requiring eriminal intent, including "sex offenses, such as rape, in which the victim's actual age was determinative despite defendant's reasonable belief that the girl had reached the age of consent." Morissette, 342 U.S. at 252 n. 8, T2 S.Ct. 240. 117 As we noted earlier, the majority of state jurisdictions do in fact impose strict liability for sexual crimes with minors, and challenges to the federal constitutionality of such laws have failed. 8 The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, eva

12002–2002
DeBry v. Noble green
utah · 1995
2 sentences

1999See 1965 Utah Laws 390 , ch. 139; DeBry, 889 P.2d at 432-40 .

1999See 1965 Utah Laws 390 , ch. 139; DeBry, 889 P.2d at 432-40 .

11999–1999
Featherstone Ex Rel. Featherstone v. Berg green
utah · 1972
1 sentence

1995The general common law rule is that a “ ‘landowner owes no duty to a *146 trespasser, except to refrain from causing wilful and wanton injury to him or her.’” Pratt, 813 P.2d at 1172 (quoting Weber, 725 P.2d at 1366 ; Featherstone, 498 P.2d at 661 ).

11995–1995
Pratt Ex Rel. Pratt v. Mitchell Hollow Irrigation Co. green
utah · 1991
1 sentence

1995The general common law rule is that a “ ‘landowner owes no duty to a *146 trespasser, except to refrain from causing wilful and wanton injury to him or her.’” Pratt, 813 P.2d at 1172 (quoting Weber, 725 P.2d at 1366 ; Featherstone, 498 P.2d at 661 ).

11995–1995
Weber, by and Through Weber v. Springville green
utah · 1986
1 sentence

1995The general common law rule is that a “ ‘landowner owes no duty to a *146 trespasser, except to refrain from causing wilful and wanton injury to him or her.’” Pratt, 813 P.2d at 1172 (quoting Weber, 725 P.2d at 1366 ; Featherstone, 498 P.2d at 661 ).

11995–1995
Mosley v. Johnson green
utah · 1969
2 sentences

1990Id. 453 P.2d at 150 .

1990Id. 453 P.2d at 150 .

11990–1990

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