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15 Arizona opinions name it 2 courts 1903–2009 0 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
Newhall v. McGillgreen
ariz · 1949 · cited in 4 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1967–1971
2 sentences

1971The rule to be followed by the courts in construing wills was stated in Newhall v. McGill, 69 Ariz. 259 , 212 P.2d 764 (1949), to be as follows: “The cardinal rules for construction of all wills is to ascertain the intention of the testator, and this intention is to be ascertained from the words of his will, taking into view when necessary or appropriate the circumstances under which it was made. * * * The court will determine from the context of the will what the testator intended and give that intention effect. * * * It is an elementary rule in the construction of wills that the language use

1971The rule to be followed by the courts in construing wills was stated in Newhall v. McGill, 69 Ariz. 259 , 212 P.2d 764 (1949), to be as follows: “The cardinal rules for construction of all wills is to ascertain the intention of the testator, and this intention is to be ascertained from the words of his will, taking into view when necessary or appropriate the circumstances under which it was made. * * * The court will determine from the context of the will what the testator intended and give that intention effect. * * * It is an elementary rule in the construction of wills that the language use

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In Re Olivergreen
scotus · 1948 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009In re Oliver, 333 U.S. 257, 273 , 68 S.Ct. 499 , 92 L.Ed. 682 (1948) ("A person's right to reasonable notice of a charge against him, and an opportunity to be heard in his defense ... are basic in our system of jurisprudence....").

2009In re Oliver, 333 U.S. 257, 273 , 68 S.Ct. 499 , 92 L.Ed. 682 (1948) ("A person's right to reasonable notice of a charge against him, and an opportunity to be heard in his defense ... are basic in our system of jurisprudence....").

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Anthony Fawcett v. Stephen E. Bablitchgreen
ca7 · 1992 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009They involve different considerations and different dispositive factors."); Fawcett v. Bablitch, 962 F.2d 617, 618 (7th Cir.1992) (concluding that defective state charging document does not violate due process unless "inadequate notice [leads] to a trial with an unacceptable risk of convicting the innocent" and "[a]rguments pro and con about the requisites of indictments therefore do not matter."). ¶ 38 Certainly, an elementary principle of due process is that a person accused of a crime must be provided "reasonable notice" of the specific charge against him.

2009They involve different considerations and different dispositive factors.”); Fawcett v. Bablitch, 962 F.2d 617, 618 (7th Cir.1992) (concluding that defective state charging document does not violate due process unless “inadequate notice [leads] to a trial with an unacceptable risk of convicting the innocent” and “[a]rguments pro and eon about the requisites of indictments therefore do not matter.”). ¶ 38 Certainly, an elementary principle of due process is that a person accused of a crime must be provided “reasonable notice” of the specific charge against him.

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In Re Estate of Daleygreen
arizctapp · 1967 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1972–1972
2 sentences

1972As this court stated in In re Estate of Daley, 6 Ariz.App. 443, 447 , 433 P.2d 296, 300 (1967): “ 'It is an elementary rule in the construction of wills that the language used must be liberally construed with a view to carrying into effect what the will as a whole shows was the real intent of the testator.’ ” Reading the will as written we have no difficulty in carrying out what we believe to be the clearly expressed intent of the testator.

1972As this court stated in In re Estate of Daley, 6 Ariz.App. 443, 447 , 433 P.2d 296, 300 (1967): “ 'It is an elementary rule in the construction of wills that the language used must be liberally construed with a view to carrying into effect what the will as a whole shows was the real intent of the testator.’ ” Reading the will as written we have no difficulty in carrying out what we believe to be the clearly expressed intent of the testator.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (14)

CaseCitedYears
Staley v. Estate of Harber green
ariz · 1965
2 sentences

1967In re Estate of Harber, 99 Ariz. 323 , 409 P.2d 31 (1965).

1967In re Estate of Harber, 99 Ariz. 323 , 409 P.2d 31 (1965).

21967–1967
In Re Estate of Harber green
ariz · 1965
2 sentences

1967In re Estate of Harber, 99 Ariz. 323 , 409 P.2d 31 (1965).

1967In re Estate of Harber, 99 Ariz. 323 , 409 P.2d 31 (1965).

21967–1967
Wayne Building & Loan Co. v. Yarborough green
ohio · 1967
2 sentences

1970In Wayne Building and Loan Company of Wooster v. Yarborough, 11 Ohio St.2d 195 , 228 N.E.2d 841 the Supreme Court of Ohio stated: “ * * * The vendee under an executory contract for the sale and purchase of real property has an equitable lien or estate in the land in the amount paid on the purchase price * * i This is in accord with the general rule in other jurisdictions * * (Page 845-846) ****** “It is an elementary rule of property that an equitable estate in lands continues until cut off by the rights of a bona fide purchaser absent the influence of a statute, such as a recording act.” (Pag

1970In Wayne Building and Loan Company of Wooster v. Yarborough, 11 Ohio St.2d 195 , 228 N.E.2d 841 the Supreme Court of Ohio stated: “ * * * The vendee under an executory contract for the sale and purchase of real property has an equitable lien or estate in the land in the amount paid on the purchase price * * i This is in accord with the general rule in other jurisdictions * * (Page 845-846) ****** “It is an elementary rule of property that an equitable estate in lands continues until cut off by the rights of a bona fide purchaser absent the influence of a statute, such as a recording act.” (Pag

11970–1970
Pima Farms Co. v. Elliott green
ariz · 1927
2 sentences

1970In Wayne Building and Loan Company of Wooster v. Yarborough, 11 Ohio St.2d 195 , 228 N.E.2d 841 the Supreme Court of Ohio stated: “ * * * The vendee under an executory contract for the sale and purchase of real property has an equitable lien or estate in the land in the amount paid on the purchase price * * i This is in accord with the general rule in other jurisdictions * * (Page 845-846) ****** “It is an elementary rule of property that an equitable estate in lands continues until cut off by the rights of a bona fide purchaser absent the influence of a statute, such as a recording act.” (Pag

1970In Wayne Building and Loan Company of Wooster v. Yarborough, 11 Ohio St.2d 195 , 228 N.E.2d 841 the Supreme Court of Ohio stated: “ * * * The vendee under an executory contract for the sale and purchase of real property has an equitable lien or estate in the land in the amount paid on the purchase price * * i This is in accord with the general rule in other jurisdictions * * (Page 845-846) ****** “It is an elementary rule of property that an equitable estate in lands continues until cut off by the rights of a bona fide purchaser absent the influence of a statute, such as a recording act.” (Pag

11970–1970
Alires v. Southern Pacific Company green
ariz · 1963
2 sentences

1964It was: “The proximate cause of an injury is that cause which in natural and continuous sequence, unbroken by any efficient, intervening cause, produces the injury and without which the result would not have occurred.” Alires v. Southern Pacific Company, 93 Ariz. 97, 105 , 378 P.2d 913, 918 .

1964It was: “The proximate cause of an injury is that cause which in natural and continuous sequence, unbroken by any efficient, intervening cause, produces the injury and without which the result would not have occurred.” Alires v. Southern Pacific Company, 93 Ariz. 97, 105 , 378 P.2d 913, 918 .

11964–1964
In Re Effertz' Estate neutral
mont · 1949
1 sentence

1949“It is an elementary rule in the construction of wills that the language used must be liberally construed with a view to carrying into effect what the will as á whole shows was the real intent of the testator.” In re Effertz’ Estate, Mont., 207 P.2d 1151, 1152 .

11949–1949
The Lusitania green
nysd · 1918
1 sentence

1949And in Salt River Valley Water Users’ Ass’n v. Cornum, 49 Ariz. 1 , 63 P.2d 639, 646 , we said in considering with approval the case of The Lusitania, D.C., 251 F. 715 , 732: “ 'It is an elementary principle of law that, even if a person is negligent, recovery cannot be had, unless the negligence is the proximate cause of the loss or damage.’ ” Is there, then, evidence in the record as heretofore recited which would justify a jury in finding that the alleged negligence of the defendant bus driver was a proximate cause of the injuries sustained by the plaintiffs?

11949–1949
Salt River Valley Water Users' Ass'n v. Cornum green
ariz · 1937
2 sentences

1949And in Salt River Valley Water Users’ Ass’n v. Cornum, 49 Ariz. 1 , 63 P.2d 639, 646 , we said in considering with approval the case of The Lusitania, D.C., 251 F. 715 , 732: “ 'It is an elementary principle of law that, even if a person is negligent, recovery cannot be had, unless the negligence is the proximate cause of the loss or damage.’ ” Is there, then, evidence in the record as heretofore recited which would justify a jury in finding that the alleged negligence of the defendant bus driver was a proximate cause of the injuries sustained by the plaintiffs?

1949And in Salt River Valley Water Users’ Ass’n v. Cornum, 49 Ariz. 1 , 63 P.2d 639, 646 , we said in considering with approval the case of The Lusitania, D.C., 251 F. 715 , 732: “ 'It is an elementary principle of law that, even if a person is negligent, recovery cannot be had, unless the negligence is the proximate cause of the loss or damage.’ ” Is there, then, evidence in the record as heretofore recited which would justify a jury in finding that the alleged negligence of the defendant bus driver was a proximate cause of the injuries sustained by the plaintiffs?

11949–1949
W. T. Sistrunk & Co. v. Navarra's Committee green
kyctapphigh · 1937
2 sentences

1944Jur.' 80, page 52, “The rule which prohibits a guardian from risking his ward’s funds by investments of a speculative nature applies most strongly to his engaging those funds in any kind of business.” See Sistrunk & Co. v. Navarra’s Committee, 268 Ky. 753 , 105 S. W. (2d) 1039, 1040 , in which it is said: “It is an elementary principle of law that a fiduciary may not risk trust property in trade or speculation, and this rule applies even where he simply continues the business or trade of the cestui g_ue trust.

1944Jur.' 80, page 52, “The rule which prohibits a guardian from risking his ward’s funds by investments of a speculative nature applies most strongly to his engaging those funds in any kind of business.” See Sistrunk & Co. v. Navarra’s Committee, 268 Ky. 753 , 105 S. W. (2d) 1039, 1040 , in which it is said: “It is an elementary principle of law that a fiduciary may not risk trust property in trade or speculation, and this rule applies even where he simply continues the business or trade of the cestui g_ue trust.

11944–1944
Garrett v. Reid-Cashion Land & Cattle Co. green
ariz · 1928
1 sentence

1944“Cases may sometimes occur where, a ward inherits an interest in a business, and it is necessary temporarily to continue the business in order that it may be sold as a going and successful enterprise; but even in such a case the guardian must apply for and obtain an order of court authorizing him to'continue the business, . . . .” Garrett v. Reed-Cashion Land & Cattle Co,, 34 Ariz.. 245, 270 Pac. 1044 , is authority for the proposition that the effect of the dealing with a ward’s property by the guardian without authority of the court amounted to a conversion of the property of the minor and t

11944–1944
Murphy v. Delano neutral
me · 1901
2 sentences

1943“In 26 Ruling Case Law, p. 1372, it is said that— “ ‘It is an elementary principle in the law of trusts that in the execution of a trust, the trustee is bound to comply strictly with the directions contained in the trust instrument, defining the extent and limits of his authority, and the nature of his powers and duties.’ “And in the case of Murphy v. Delano, 1901, 95 Me. 229 , 49 Atl. 1053 , 55 L.

1943“In 26 Ruling Case Law, p. 1372, it is said that— “ ‘It is an elementary principle in the law of trusts that in the execution of a trust, the trustee is bound to comply strictly with the directions contained in the trust instrument, defining the extent and limits of his authority, and the nature of his powers and duties.’ “And in the case of Murphy v. Delano, 1901, 95 Me. 229 , 49 Atl. 1053 , 55 L.

11943–1943
Bryson v. Bryson green
calctapp · 1923
2 sentences

1932J. 352, §70; Bryson v. Bryson, 62 Cal. App. 170 , 216 Pac. 391 .

1932J. 352, §70; Bryson v. Bryson, 62 Cal. App. 170 , 216 Pac. 391 .

11932–1932
Haws v. Victoria Copper Mining Co. green
scotus · 1895
2 sentences

1925Co. , 160 U.S. 303 , 316 , 40 L.Ed. 436 , 16 Sup. Ct. Rep. 282 , 287 , at 440, it is said: "The elementary rule is that one must recover on the strength of his own and not on the weakness of the title of his adversary, but this principle is subject to the qualification that possession alone is adequate as against a mere intruder or trespasser without even color of title, and especially so against one who has taken possession by force and violence.

1925Co. , 160 U.S. 303 , 316 , 40 L.Ed. 436 , 16 Sup. Ct. Rep. 282 , 287 , at 440, it is said: "The elementary rule is that one must recover on the strength of his own and not on the weakness of the title of his adversary, but this principle is subject to the qualification that possession alone is adequate as against a mere intruder or trespasser without even color of title, and especially so against one who has taken possession by force and violence.

11925–1925
Willard v. Carrigan neutral
· 1902
2 sentences

1903The rule that has prevailed in this court that the findings and judgment of the lower court will not be disturbed for want of evidence where the record discloses any competent evidence in support thereof (Willard v. Carrigan, 8 Ariz. 70 , 68 Pac. 538 , and cases cited) is predicated upon the elementary principle that it requires some evidence to sup port a finding and judgment for plaintiff.

1903The rule that has prevailed in this court that the findings and judgment of the lower court will not be disturbed for want of evidence where the record discloses any competent evidence in support thereof (Willard v. Carrigan, 8 Ariz. 70 , 68 Pac. 538 , and cases cited) is predicated upon the elementary principle that it requires some evidence to sup port a finding and judgment for plaintiff.

11903–1903

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