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contractual doctrine in Mississippi

15 Mississippi opinions name it 2 courts 1993–2012 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Mississippi 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 (14)

CaseFollowedCited
Salvatore J. Corso v. Creighton University, a Corporationgreen
ca8 · 1984 · cited in 3 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1999–2000
2 sentences

2000See, e.g., Corso v. Creighton Univ., 731 F.2d 529, 531 (8th Cir.1984); Lyons v. Salve Regina College, 565 F.2d 200, 202 (1st Cir.1977); Mahavongsanan v. Hall, 529 F.2d 448, 450 (5th Cir.1976); Slaughter v. Brigham Young Univ., 514 F.2d 622, 626 (10th Cir.1975). ¶ 21.

2000See, e.g., Corso v. Creighton Univ., 731 F.2d 529, 531 (8 th Cir.1984); Lyons v. Salve Regina College, 565 F.2d 200, 202 (1 st Cir.1977); Mahavongsanan v. Hall, 529 F.2d 448, 450 (5 th Cir.1976); Slaughter v. Brigham Young Univ., 514 F.2d 622, 626 (10 th Cir.1975). ¶ 21.

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Hayes Slaughter v. Brigham Young University, a Corporationgreen
ca10 · 1975 · cited in 3 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1999–2000
2 sentences

2000See, e.g., Corso v. Creighton Univ., 731 F.2d 529, 531 (8th Cir.1984); Lyons v. Salve Regina College, 565 F.2d 200, 202 (1st Cir.1977); Mahavongsanan v. Hall, 529 F.2d 448, 450 (5th Cir.1976); Slaughter v. Brigham Young Univ., 514 F.2d 622, 626 (10th Cir.1975). ¶ 21.

2000See, e.g., Corso v. Creighton Univ., 731 F.2d 529, 531 (8 th Cir.1984); Lyons v. Salve Regina College, 565 F.2d 200, 202 (1 st Cir.1977); Mahavongsanan v. Hall, 529 F.2d 448, 450 (5 th Cir.1976); Slaughter v. Brigham Young Univ., 514 F.2d 622, 626 (10 th Cir.1975). ¶ 21.

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Mahavongsanan v. Hallgreen
ca5 · 1976 · cited in 3 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1999–2000
2 sentences

2000See, e.g., Corso v. Creighton Univ., 731 F.2d 529, 531 (8th Cir.1984); Lyons v. Salve Regina College, 565 F.2d 200, 202 (1st Cir.1977); Mahavongsanan v. Hall, 529 F.2d 448, 450 (5th Cir.1976); Slaughter v. Brigham Young Univ., 514 F.2d 622, 626 (10th Cir.1975). ¶ 21.

2000See, e.g., Corso v. Creighton Univ., 731 F.2d 529, 531 (8 th Cir.1984); Lyons v. Salve Regina College, 565 F.2d 200, 202 (1 st Cir.1977); Mahavongsanan v. Hall, 529 F.2d 448, 450 (5 th Cir.1976); Slaughter v. Brigham Young Univ., 514 F.2d 622, 626 (10 th Cir.1975). ¶ 21.

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Sheila M. Lyons v. Salve Regina College and Sheila M. Megley, ph.d., Individually and in Her Capacity as Dean of Students at Salve Regina Collegegreen
ca1 · 1977 · cited in 3 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1999–2000
2 sentences

2000See, e.g., Corso v. Creighton Univ., 731 F.2d 529, 531 (8th Cir.1984); Lyons v. Salve Regina College, 565 F.2d 200, 202 (1st Cir.1977); Mahavongsanan v. Hall, 529 F.2d 448, 450 (5th Cir.1976); Slaughter v. Brigham Young Univ., 514 F.2d 622, 626 (10th Cir.1975). ¶ 21.

2000See, e.g., Corso v. Creighton Univ., 731 F.2d 529, 531 (8 th Cir.1984); Lyons v. Salve Regina College, 565 F.2d 200, 202 (1 st Cir.1977); Mahavongsanan v. Hall, 529 F.2d 448, 450 (5 th Cir.1976); Slaughter v. Brigham Young Univ., 514 F.2d 622, 626 (10 th Cir.1975). ¶ 21.

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Oaks v. Sellersgreen
miss · 2007 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2005–2007
2 sentences

2007Oaks v. Sellers, 953 So.2d 1077, ¶¶ 10-11 (Miss.2007). ¶ 8.

2005Oaks v. Sellers, 953 So. 2d 1077, at *10-11 (Miss. 2007). ¶8.

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Simmons v. Bank of Mississippigreen
miss · 1992 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2001–2003
2 sentences

2003See id. "[T]he first rule of contract interpretation is to give effect to the intent of the parties," however, the words utilized are "the best resources for ascertaining intent and assigning meaning with fairness and accuracy." Simmons v. Bank of Miss. 593 So.2d 40, 42 (Miss.1992). "[M]ere disagreement about the meaning of a contract clause does not make it ambiguous as a matter of law." Gulfside Casino P'ship, 757 So.2d at 257 (quoting Simmons, 593 So.2d at 42-43 ). ¶ 7.

2003See id. "[T]he first rule of contract interpretation is to give effect to the intent of the parties," however, the words utilized are "the best resources for ascertaining intent and assigning meaning with fairness and accuracy." Simmons v. Bank of Miss. 593 So.2d 40, 42 (Miss.1992). "[M]ere disagreement about the meaning of a contract clause does not make it ambiguous as a matter of law." Gulfside Casino P'ship, 757 So.2d at 257 (quoting Simmons, 593 So.2d at 42-43 ). ¶ 7.

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GULFSIDE CASINO v. Mississippi State Port Auth.green
miss · 2000 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2001–2003
2 sentences

2003See id. "[T]he first rule of contract interpretation is to give effect to the intent of the parties," however, the words utilized are "the best resources for ascertaining intent and assigning meaning with fairness and accuracy." Simmons v. Bank of Miss. 593 So.2d 40, 42 (Miss.1992). "[M]ere disagreement about the meaning of a contract clause does not make it ambiguous as a matter of law." Gulfside Casino P'ship, 757 So.2d at 257 (quoting Simmons, 593 So.2d at 42-43 ). ¶ 7.

2003See id. "[T]he first rule of contract interpretation is to give effect to the intent of the parties," however, the words utilized are "the best resources for ascertaining intent and assigning meaning with fairness and accuracy." Simmons v. Bank of Miss. 593 So.2d 40, 42 (Miss.1992). "[M]ere disagreement about the meaning of a contract clause does not make it ambiguous as a matter of law." Gulfside Casino P'ship, 757 So.2d at 257 (quoting Simmons, 593 So.2d at 42-43 ). ¶ 7.

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CITIFINANCIAL MORTG. CO. v. Washingtongreen
miss · 2007 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Pursuant to Mississippi Code Section 15-1-49(1), “[i]n a contractual claim, a cause of action accrues on the date of actual injury, the date the facts occurred which enable the Plaintiffs to bring a cause of action.” CitiFinancial Mortgage Co., Inc. v. Washington, 967 So.2d 16, 19 (Miss.2007) (citations omitted).

2012Pursuant to Mississippi Code Section 15-1-49(1), "[i]n a contractual claim, a cause of action accrues on the date of actual injury, the date the facts occurred which enable the Plaintiffs to bring a cause of action." CitiFinancial Mortgage Co., Inc. v. Washington, 967 So.2d 16, 19 (Miss. 2007) (citations omitted).

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Chimento v. Fullergreen
miss · 2007 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011See generally Chimento v. Fuller, 965 So.2d 668, 673-74 (¶¶ 23-26) (Miss.2007) (citing Crane v. French, 38 Miss. 503, 531-32 (1860) (discussing the contractual waiver of legal rights, specifically the statute of limitations). .

2011NOTES [1] The record indicates that Hale Construction was associated with Shumaker Properties; Hale Construction used the latter's Mississippi contractors' license for the project. [2] The Rushings later dismissed their claims of fraud and civil conspiracy against Trustmark. [3] The majority also cites to Gay v. First National Bank, 172 Miss. 681, 686 , 160 So. 904, 905 (1935), for this same proposition. [4] See generally Chimento v. Fuller, 965 So.2d 668, 673-74 (¶¶ 23-26) (Miss.2007) (citing Crane v. French, 38 Miss. 503, 531-32 (1860) (discussing the contractual waiver of legal rights, spec

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Gay v. First Nat. Bankgreen
miss · 1935 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011NOTES [1] The record indicates that Hale Construction was associated with Shumaker Properties; Hale Construction used the latter's Mississippi contractors' license for the project. [2] The Rushings later dismissed their claims of fraud and civil conspiracy against Trustmark. [3] The majority also cites to Gay v. First National Bank, 172 Miss. 681, 686 , 160 So. 904, 905 (1935), for this same proposition. [4] See generally Chimento v. Fuller, 965 So.2d 668, 673-74 (¶¶ 23-26) (Miss.2007) (citing Crane v. French, 38 Miss. 503, 531-32 (1860) (discussing the contractual waiver of legal rights, spec

2011NOTES [1] The record indicates that Hale Construction was associated with Shumaker Properties; Hale Construction used the latter's Mississippi contractors' license for the project. [2] The Rushings later dismissed their claims of fraud and civil conspiracy against Trustmark. [3] The majority also cites to Gay v. First National Bank, 172 Miss. 681, 686 , 160 So. 904, 905 (1935), for this same proposition. [4] See generally Chimento v. Fuller, 965 So.2d 668, 673-74 (¶¶ 23-26) (Miss.2007) (citing Crane v. French, 38 Miss. 503, 531-32 (1860) (discussing the contractual waiver of legal rights, spec

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Crane v. Frenchgreen
· 1860 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011See generally Chimento v. Fuller, 965 So.2d 668, 673-74 (¶¶ 23-26) (Miss.2007) (citing Crane v. French, 38 Miss. 503, 531-32 (1860) (discussing the contractual waiver of legal rights, specifically the statute of limitations). .

2011NOTES [1] The record indicates that Hale Construction was associated with Shumaker Properties; Hale Construction used the latter's Mississippi contractors' license for the project. [2] The Rushings later dismissed their claims of fraud and civil conspiracy against Trustmark. [3] The majority also cites to Gay v. First National Bank, 172 Miss. 681, 686 , 160 So. 904, 905 (1935), for this same proposition. [4] See generally Chimento v. Fuller, 965 So.2d 668, 673-74 (¶¶ 23-26) (Miss.2007) (citing Crane v. French, 38 Miss. 503, 531-32 (1860) (discussing the contractual waiver of legal rights, spec

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A & F PROPERTIES, LLC v. Lake Caroline, Inc.green
missctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007In A & F Properties, we were faced with a contractual clause similar to *639 the clause at issue in the case sub judice. [3] A & F Properties, 775 So.2d at 1282-83 (¶ 21).

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Herrington v. Union Planters Bank, N.A.green
mssd · 2000 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003It further cites a recent federal district court decision which followed the Third Circuit in holding that "a contractual waiver of punitive damages is irrelevant to the issue of whether the plaintiff's claims should be arbitrated." Herrington v. Union Planters Bank N.A., 113 F.Supp.2d 1026, 1032 (S.D.Miss.2000) (quoting Great W.

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Great Western Mortgage Corporation v. Michele Peacockgreen
ca3 · 1997 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003Mortgage Corp. v. Peacock, 110 F.3d 222, 232 (3d Cir.1997)).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (3)

CaseCitedYears
Nash v. Damson Oil Corp. green
miss · 1985
2 sentences

1997In Nash v. Damson Oil Corp., 480 So.2d 1095 (Miss. 1985), both the majority and concurring opinions addressed Doubleday's misguided emphasis on the general contractor's contractual requirement that the subcontractor provide compensation coverage for its employees.

1994In Nash v. Damson Oil Corp., 480 So. 2d 1095 (Miss. 1985), both the majority and concurring opinions addressed Doubleday's misguided emphasis on the general contractor's contractual requirement that the subcontractor provide compensation coverage for its employees.

21994–1997
George B. Gilmore Co. v. Garrett green
miss · 1991
1 sentence

2000Gilmore, 582 So. 2d at 391 (quoting 65 C.J.S.

12000–2000
Booth v. Fireman's Fund Insurance Company green
la · 1968
2 sentences

1993In Booth v. Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, 253 La. 521 , 218 So.2d 580 (1968), the Louisiana Supreme Court grappled with the issue of whether an action brought by an insured against his own uninsured motorist carrier was contractual or delictual (tortious) for purposes of prescription. [5] The Louisiana Court held that an action against an insured's own uninsured motorist carrier is a contractual claim governed by the ten-year prescriptive period.

1993In Booth v. Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, 253 La. 521 , 218 So.2d 580 (1968), the Louisiana Supreme Court grappled with the issue of whether an action brought by an insured against his own uninsured motorist carrier was contractual or delictual (tortious) for purposes of prescription. [5] The Louisiana Court held that an action against an insured's own uninsured motorist carrier is a contractual claim governed by the ten-year prescriptive period.

11993–1993

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-49 (4) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-35 (3) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 37-1-2 (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

TX 265 (1949–2026) MI 156 (1969–2026) CA 139 (1958–2026) NY 105 (1899–2026) NJ 61 (1958–2026) IL 56 (1975–2026) DE 47 (1982–2026) GA 38 (1958–2024) PA 37 (1957–2026) FL 37 (1967–2026) OH 33 (1994–2026) MA 30 (1976–2026) AL 30 (1920–2023) LA 26 (1913–2019) MD 24 (1979–2023) WA 21 (1991–2025) MO 20 (1934–2025) NC 19 (1906–2023) NM 18 (1980–2025) OR 17 (1961–2022) CT 16 (1990–2021) CO 16 (1980–2019) UT 15 (1987–2024) MS 15 (1993–2012) MN 13 (1977–2016) TN 11 (1984–2024) WI 11 (1993–2026) VA 11 (1966–2019) IA 11 (1947–2026) DC 10 (1963–2024) VT 10 (1978–2026) ND 10 (1989–2021) SD 10 (1978–2025) AZ 9 (1976–2020) IN 9 (1974–2023) KY 8 (1984–2026) OK 8 (1985–2024) MT 7 (1978–2009) KS 6 (1959–2023) WV 6 (1991–2016) SC 5 (1994–2018) AK 4 (1981–2022) WY 4 (1985–1998) RI 4 (1964–2016) ME 4 (1992–2016) ID 4 (1987–2024) HI 3 (1997–2013) NV 3 (1991–2015) AR 3 (1994–2009) NE 2 (1937–1994) NH 2 (1984–1993)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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