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almost universal rule in Arizona

15 Arizona opinions name it 2 courts 1920–2025 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Arizona 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
Arizona Hercules Copper Co. v. Protestant Episcopal Church Corp.green
ariz · 1920 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025See id. at 129–30 ¶¶ 14–17; see also Ariz. Hercules Copper Co. v. Protestant Episcopal Church Corp. of Ariz., 21 Ariz. 470, 477 (1920) (observing that “[w]here there is an actual taking . . . the almost universal rule is that the landowner is entitled to incidental damages to the land not taken”). 6 STATE, ET AL. v. FOOTHILLS/HANKE, ET AL.

2025See id. at 129–30 ¶¶ 14–17; see also Ariz. Hercules Copper Co. v. Protestant Episcopal Church Corp. of Ariz., 21 Ariz. 470, 477 (1920) (observing that “[w]here there is an actual taking . . . the almost universal rule is that the landowner is entitled to incidental damages to the land not taken”). 6 STATE, ET AL. v. FOOTHILLS/HANKE, ET AL.

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State Ex Rel. Miller v. J.R. Norton Co.green
arizctapp · 1988 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025See id. at 129–30 ¶¶ 14–17; see also Ariz. Hercules Copper Co. v. Protestant Episcopal Church Corp. of Ariz., 21 Ariz. 470, 477 (1920) (observing that “[w]here there is an actual taking . . . the almost universal rule is that the landowner is entitled to incidental damages to the land not taken”). 6 STATE, ET AL. v. FOOTHILLS/HANKE, ET AL.

2025See id. at 129–30 ¶¶ 14–17; see also Ariz. Hercules Copper Co. v. Protestant Episcopal Church Corp. of Ariz., 21 Ariz. 470, 477 (1920) (observing that “[w]here there is an actual taking . . . the almost universal rule is that the landowner is entitled to incidental damages to the land not taken”). 6 STATE, ET AL. v. FOOTHILLS/HANKE, ET AL.

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J. H. Mulrein Plumbing Supply Co. v. Walshgreen
ariz · 1924 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Mulrein Plumbing Supply Co. v. Walsh, 26 Ariz. 152, 161 , 222 P. 1046, 1049 (1924) (citation omitted); see also Allstate Indem.

2007Mulrein Plumbing Supply Co. v. Walsh, 26 Ariz. 152, 161 , 222 P. 1046, 1049 (1924) (citation omitted); see also Allstate Indem.

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State v. Edgegreen
ariz · 1964 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1966–1966
2 sentences

1966See also State v. Edge, 96 Ariz. 302 , 394 P.2d 418 .

1966See also State v. Edge, 96 Ariz. 302 , 394 P.2d 418 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (22)

CaseCitedYears
State v. McKelvey green
ariz · 1926
2 sentences

1969Citing State v. McKelvey, 30 Ariz. 265 , 246 P. 550 (1926): “It appears to be the almost universal rule that as a matter pf common law, where a defendant has entered upon the execution- of a valid-sentence, the court has no jurisdiction, even during the term at which the sentence was rendered, to set it aside and render a new sentence. [Citations omitted.] Nor can it indefinitely suspend the execution of its sentence, after the same has been pronounced, either in whole or in part, and any such order, made either after judgment or as a part thereof, is wholly void. [Citations omitted.] Therefor

1969Citing State v. McKelvey, 30 Ariz. 265 , 246 P. 550 (1926): “It appears to be the almost universal rule that as a matter pf common law, where a defendant has entered upon the execution- of a valid-sentence, the court has no jurisdiction, even during the term at which the sentence was rendered, to set it aside and render a new sentence. [Citations omitted.] Nor can it indefinitely suspend the execution of its sentence, after the same has been pronounced, either in whole or in part, and any such order, made either after judgment or as a part thereof, is wholly void. [Citations omitted.] Therefor

21966–1969
Walkeng Mining Company v. Covey neutral
ariz · 1960
2 sentences

1970Walkeng Mining Co. v. Covey, 88 Ariz. 80 , 352 P.2d 768 ; Olds Bros.

1970Walkeng Mining Co. v. Covey, 88 Ariz. 80 , 352 P.2d 768 ; Olds Bros.

11970–1970
Tucson Rapid Transit Co. v. Tocci green
arizctapp · 1966
2 sentences

1970Tucson Rapid Transit Co. v. Tocci, 3 Ariz.App. 330 , 414 P.2d 179 (1966); Annot., 11 A.L.R.2d 751 , at 757 (1950).

1970Tucson Rapid Transit Co. v. Tocci, 3 Ariz.App. 330 , 414 P.2d 179 (1966); Annot., 11 A.L.R.2d 751 , at 757 (1950).

11970–1970
State v. Lopez green
ariz · 1964
2 sentences

1969In State v. Lopez, 96 Ariz. 169 , 393 P.2d 263 (1964), the court held that: “ * * * the trial court in the absence of a specific rule or statute has inherent jurisdiction to modify and vacate its own judgments and order in criminal cases, in accordance with Rule 60(c) of the Rules of Civil Procedure, as amended, unless such jurisdiction is sooner terminated by the perfecting of an appeal * * 96 Ariz. at 172 , 393 P.2d at 266 .

1969In State v. Lopez, 96 Ariz. 169 , 393 P.2d 263 (1964), the court held that: “ * * * the trial court in the absence of a specific rule or statute has inherent jurisdiction to modify and vacate its own judgments and order in criminal cases, in accordance with Rule 60(c) of the Rules of Civil Procedure, as amended, unless such jurisdiction is sooner terminated by the perfecting of an appeal * * 96 Ariz. at 172 , 393 P.2d at 266 .

11969–1969
Pugh v. Sullivan green
ariz · 1926
2 sentences

1966A.R.S. § 12-864 defines direct contempt as acts “committed in the presence of the court or so near thereto as to obstruct the administration of justice * * Or as was aptly stated in In re Pugh, supra, “ ‘It is the almost universal rule that, where the contempt is direct, in the immediate presence of the court, summary punishment may be inflicted, without affidavit, notice, rule to show cause, or other process.’ ” 30 Ariz. at 132 , 245 P. at 274 .

1966A.R.S. § 12-864 defines direct contempt as acts “committed in the presence of the court or so near thereto as to obstruct the administration of justice * * Or as was aptly stated in In re Pugh, supra, “ ‘It is the almost universal rule that, where the contempt is direct, in the immediate presence of the court, summary punishment may be inflicted, without affidavit, notice, rule to show cause, or other process.’ ” 30 Ariz. at 132 , 245 P. at 274 .

11966–1966
Crocker v. Cotting green
mass · 1896
2 sentences

1962It is an almost universal rule that if land abutting on a public way is conveyed by a description covering only the lot itself, nevertheless, the grantee takes title to the center line of the public way if the grantor owned the underlying fee, unless the contrary intention sufficiently appears from the granting instrument itself, or the circumstances surrounding the conveyance. 2 The rule is one of construction, and applies in the absence at the time of the grant of any indication as to the grantor’s intent in dealing with his interest in the public way, Crocker v. Cotting, 166 Mass. 183 , 44

1962It is an almost universal rule that if land abutting on a public way is conveyed by a description covering only the lot itself, nevertheless, the grantee takes title to the center line of the public way if the grantor owned the underlying fee, unless the contrary intention sufficiently appears from the granting instrument itself, or the circumstances surrounding the conveyance. 2 The rule is one of construction, and applies in the absence at the time of the grant of any indication as to the grantor’s intent in dealing with his interest in the public way, Crocker v. Cotting, 166 Mass. 183 , 44

11962–1962
Hobson v. Phila. neutral
pa · 1892
2 sentences

1962It is an almost universal rule that if land abutting on a public way is conveyed by a description covering only the lot itself, nevertheless, the grantee takes title to the center line of the public way if the grantor owned the underlying fee, unless the contrary intention sufficiently appears from the granting instrument itself, or the circumstances surrounding the conveyance. 2 The rule is one of construction, and applies in the absence at the time of the grant of any indication as to the grantor’s intent in dealing with his interest in the public way, Crocker v. Cotting, 166 Mass. 183 , 44

1962It is an almost universal rule that if land abutting on a public way is conveyed by a description covering only the lot itself, nevertheless, the grantee takes title to the center line of the public way if the grantor owned the underlying fee, unless the contrary intention sufficiently appears from the granting instrument itself, or the circumstances surrounding the conveyance. [2] The rule is one of construction, and applies in the absence at the time of the grant of any indication as to the grantor's intent in dealing with his interest in the public way, Crocker v. Cotting, 166 Mass. 183 , 4

11962–1962
Groff v. Phila. neutral
pa · 1892
2 sentences

1962It is an almost universal rule that if land abutting on a public way is conveyed by a description covering only the lot itself, nevertheless, the grantee takes title to the center line of the public way if the grantor owned the underlying fee, unless the contrary intention sufficiently appears from the granting instrument itself, or the circumstances surrounding the conveyance. 2 The rule is one of construction, and applies in the absence at the time of the grant of any indication as to the grantor’s intent in dealing with his interest in the public way, Crocker v. Cotting, 166 Mass. 183 , 44

1962It is an almost universal rule that if land abutting on a public way is conveyed by a description covering only the lot itself, nevertheless, the grantee takes title to the center line of the public way if the grantor owned the underlying fee, unless the contrary intention sufficiently appears from the granting instrument itself, or the circumstances surrounding the conveyance. [2] The rule is one of construction, and applies in the absence at the time of the grant of any indication as to the grantor's intent in dealing with his interest in the public way, Crocker v. Cotting, 166 Mass. 183 , 4

11962–1962
Huff v. Hastings Express Co. neutral
ill · 1902
2 sentences

1962It is an almost universal rule that if land abutting on a public way is conveyed by a description covering only the lot itself, nevertheless, the grantee takes title to the center line of the public way if the grantor owned the underlying fee, unless the contrary intention sufficiently appears from the granting instrument itself, or the circumstances surrounding the conveyance. 2 The rule is one of construction, and applies in the absence at the time of the grant of any indication as to the grantor’s intent in dealing with his interest in the public way, Crocker v. Cotting, 166 Mass. 183 , 44

1962It is an almost universal rule that if land abutting on a public way is conveyed by a description covering only the lot itself, nevertheless, the grantee takes title to the center line of the public way if the grantor owned the underlying fee, unless the contrary intention sufficiently appears from the granting instrument itself, or the circumstances surrounding the conveyance. 2 The rule is one of construction, and applies in the absence at the time of the grant of any indication as to the grantor’s intent in dealing with his interest in the public way, Crocker v. Cotting, 166 Mass. 183 , 44

11962–1962
Dover Copper Mining Co. v. Doenges green
· 1932
2 sentences

1954Since the note is usurious, Conelly is barred from recovering attorney’s fees.” The first assignment is clarified by-appellant’s first proposition of law, namely: “The promise of a person to carry out a subsisting contract with the promissee is no consideration for another contract.” Supporting this, appellant quotes from the case of Dover Copper Mining Co. v. Doenges, 40 Ariz. 349, 356 , 12 P.2d 288, 291 , as follows: “We have held in the case of Pleasant v. Arizona Storage & Distributing Co., supra [ 34 Ariz. 68 , 267 P. 794 ], as follows: ‘It is the almost universal rule that the promise of

1954Since the note is usurious, Conelly is barred from recovering attorney’s fees.” The first assignment is clarified by-appellant’s first proposition of law, namely: “The promise of a person to carry out a subsisting contract with the promissee is no consideration for another contract.” Supporting this, appellant quotes from the case of Dover Copper Mining Co. v. Doenges, 40 Ariz. 349, 356 , 12 P.2d 288, 291 , as follows: “We have held in the case of Pleasant v. Arizona Storage & Distributing Co., supra [ 34 Ariz. 68 , 267 P. 794 ], as follows: ‘It is the almost universal rule that the promise of

11954–1954
Pleasant v. Arizona Storage & Distributing Co. green
ariz · 1928
2 sentences

1954Since the note is usurious, Conelly is barred from recovering attorney’s fees.” The first assignment is clarified by-appellant’s first proposition of law, namely: “The promise of a person to carry out a subsisting contract with the promissee is no consideration for another contract.” Supporting this, appellant quotes from the case of Dover Copper Mining Co. v. Doenges, 40 Ariz. 349, 356 , 12 P.2d 288, 291 , as follows: “We have held in the case of Pleasant v. Arizona Storage & Distributing Co., supra [ 34 Ariz. 68 , 267 P. 794 ], as follows: ‘It is the almost universal rule that the promise of

1954Since the note is usurious, Conelly is barred from recovering attorney’s fees.” The first assignment is clarified by-appellant’s first proposition of law, namely: “The promise of a person to carry out a subsisting contract with the promissee is no consideration for another contract.” Supporting this, appellant quotes from the case of Dover Copper Mining Co. v. Doenges, 40 Ariz. 349, 356 , 12 P.2d 288, 291 , as follows: “We have held in the case of Pleasant v. Arizona Storage & Distributing Co., supra [ 34 Ariz. 68 , 267 P. 794 ], as follows: ‘It is the almost universal rule that the promise of

11954–1954
Black & White Taxicab Co. v. Standard Oil Co. green
ariz · 1923
2 sentences

1950State v. Davey, 27 Ariz. 254 , 232 P. 884 ; Black & White Taxicab Co. v. Standard Oil Co. et al., 25 Ariz. 381 , 218 P. 139 . 6.

1950State v. Davey, 27 Ariz. 254 , 232 P. 884 ; Black & White Taxicab Co. v. Standard Oil Co. et al., 25 Ariz. 381 , 218 P. 139 . 6.

11950–1950
State v. Davey green
ariz · 1925
2 sentences

1950State v. Davey, 27 Ariz. 254 , 232 P. 884 ; Black & White Taxicab Co. v. Standard Oil Co. et al., 25 Ariz. 381 , 218 P. 139 . 6.

1950State v. Davey, 27 Ariz. 254 , 232 P. 884 ; Black & White Taxicab Co. v. Standard Oil Co. et al., 25 Ariz. 381 , 218 P. 139 . 6.

11950–1950
Templin v. Hobson neutral
coloctapp · 1898
1 sentence

1928Templin v. Hobson, 10 Colo. App. 525 , 51 Pac. 1019 ; King v. Duluth etc. R.

11928–1928
Robinson v. Salt Lake City neutral
utah · 1910
2 sentences

1928De Mund v. Benson, 32 Ariz. 99 , 255 Pac. 995 ; Robinson v. Salt Lake City, 37 Utah 520, 109 Pac. 817 ; Dyea Elec.

1928De Mund v. Benson, 32 Ariz. 99 , 255 Pac. 995 ; Robinson v. Salt Lake City, 37 Utah 520, 109 Pac. 817 ; Dyea Elec.

11928–1928
Demund v. Benson neutral
ariz · 1927
2 sentences

1928De Mund v. Benson, 32 Ariz. 99 , 255 Pac. 995 ; Robinson v. Salt Lake City, 37 Utah 520, 109 Pac. 817 ; Dyea Elec.

1928De Mund v. Benson, 32 Ariz. 99 , 255 Pac. 995 ; Robinson v. Salt Lake City, 37 Utah 520, 109 Pac. 817 ; Dyea Elec.

11928–1928
Santa Rita Land & Mining Co. v. Mercer neutral
ariz · 1890
2 sentences

1924Santa Rita Land etc. Co. v. Mercer, 3 Ariz. 181 , 73 Pac. 398 ; Evans v. Glencross, 4 Ariz. 222 , 36 Pac. 212 ; Providence Gold Mining Co. v. Marks, 7 Ariz. 74 , 60 Pac. 938 ; Copper Belle Mining Co. v. Costello, 11 Ariz. 334 , 95 Pac. 94 ; Dey v. Hill (theory of case), 20 Ariz. 466 , 181 Pac. 462 .

1924Santa Rita Land etc. Co. v. Mercer, 3 Ariz. 181 , 73 Pac. 398 ; Evans v. Glencross, 4 Ariz. 222 , 36 Pac. 212 ; Providence Gold Mining Co. v. Marks, 7 Ariz. 74 , 60 Pac. 938 ; Copper Belle Mining Co. v. Costello, 11 Ariz. 334 , 95 Pac. 94 ; Dey v. Hill (theory of case), 20 Ariz. 466 , 181 Pac. 462 .

11924–1924
Evans v. Glencross neutral
ariz · 1894
2 sentences

1924Santa Rita Land etc. Co. v. Mercer, 3 Ariz. 181 , 73 Pac. 398 ; Evans v. Glencross, 4 Ariz. 222 , 36 Pac. 212 ; Providence Gold Mining Co. v. Marks, 7 Ariz. 74 , 60 Pac. 938 ; Copper Belle Mining Co. v. Costello, 11 Ariz. 334 , 95 Pac. 94 ; Dey v. Hill (theory of case), 20 Ariz. 466 , 181 Pac. 462 .

1924Santa Rita Land etc. Co. v. Mercer, 3 Ariz. 181 , 73 Pac. 398 ; Evans v. Glencross, 4 Ariz. 222 , 36 Pac. 212 ; Providence Gold Mining Co. v. Marks, 7 Ariz. 74 , 60 Pac. 938 ; Copper Belle Mining Co. v. Costello, 11 Ariz. 334 , 95 Pac. 94 ; Dey v. Hill (theory of case), 20 Ariz. 466 , 181 Pac. 462 .

11924–1924
Providence Gold Mining Co. v. Marks neutral
ariz · 1900
2 sentences

1924Santa Rita Land etc. Co. v. Mercer, 3 Ariz. 181 , 73 Pac. 398 ; Evans v. Glencross, 4 Ariz. 222 , 36 Pac. 212 ; Providence Gold Mining Co. v. Marks, 7 Ariz. 74 , 60 Pac. 938 ; Copper Belle Mining Co. v. Costello, 11 Ariz. 334 , 95 Pac. 94 ; Dey v. Hill (theory of case), 20 Ariz. 466 , 181 Pac. 462 .

1924Santa Rita Land etc. Co. v. Mercer, 3 Ariz. 181 , 73 Pac. 398 ; Evans v. Glencross, 4 Ariz. 222 , 36 Pac. 212 ; Providence Gold Mining Co. v. Marks, 7 Ariz. 74 , 60 Pac. 938 ; Copper Belle Mining Co. v. Costello, 11 Ariz. 334 , 95 Pac. 94 ; Dey v. Hill (theory of case), 20 Ariz. 466 , 181 Pac. 462 .

11924–1924
Copper Belle Mining Co. v. Costello neutral
ariz · 1908
2 sentences

1924Santa Rita Land etc. Co. v. Mercer, 3 Ariz. 181 , 73 Pac. 398 ; Evans v. Glencross, 4 Ariz. 222 , 36 Pac. 212 ; Providence Gold Mining Co. v. Marks, 7 Ariz. 74 , 60 Pac. 938 ; Copper Belle Mining Co. v. Costello, 11 Ariz. 334 , 95 Pac. 94 ; Dey v. Hill (theory of case), 20 Ariz. 466 , 181 Pac. 462 .

1924Santa Rita Land etc. Co. v. Mercer, 3 Ariz. 181 , 73 Pac. 398 ; Evans v. Glencross, 4 Ariz. 222 , 36 Pac. 212 ; Providence Gold Mining Co. v. Marks, 7 Ariz. 74 , 60 Pac. 938 ; Copper Belle Mining Co. v. Costello, 11 Ariz. 334 , 95 Pac. 94 ; Dey v. Hill (theory of case), 20 Ariz. 466 , 181 Pac. 462 .

11924–1924
Dey v. Hill neutral
ariz · 1919
2 sentences

1924Santa Rita Land etc. Co. v. Mercer, 3 Ariz. 181 , 73 Pac. 398 ; Evans v. Glencross, 4 Ariz. 222 , 36 Pac. 212 ; Providence Gold Mining Co. v. Marks, 7 Ariz. 74 , 60 Pac. 938 ; Copper Belle Mining Co. v. Costello, 11 Ariz. 334 , 95 Pac. 94 ; Dey v. Hill (theory of case), 20 Ariz. 466 , 181 Pac. 462 .

1924Santa Rita Land etc. Co. v. Mercer, 3 Ariz. 181 , 73 Pac. 398 ; Evans v. Glencross, 4 Ariz. 222 , 36 Pac. 212 ; Providence Gold Mining Co. v. Marks, 7 Ariz. 74 , 60 Pac. 938 ; Copper Belle Mining Co. v. Costello, 11 Ariz. 334 , 95 Pac. 94 ; Dey v. Hill (theory of case), 20 Ariz. 466 , 181 Pac. 462 .

11924–1924
Lewisburg & N. R. v. Hinds green
tenn · 1915
1 sentence

1920Lewisburg etc. Co. v. Hinds, 134 Tenn. 293 , L.

11920–1920

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