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15 Nevada opinions name it 2 courts 1975–2021 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Nevada 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 (11)

CaseFollowedCited
Reid v. Wooftergreen
nev · 1972 · cited in 2 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Under the Nevada Constitution, Article 4, the validity of a statute "is determined by ascertaining its effect, and not by the number of counties coming within its scope." Reid v. Woofter, 88 Nev. 378, 380 , 498 P.2d 361, 362 (1972).

2016Under the Nevada Constitution, Article 4, the validity of a statute "is determined by ascertaining its effect, and not by the number of counties coming within its scope." Reid v. Woofter, 88 Nev. 378, 380 , 498 P.2d 361, 362 (1972).

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Allen v. Stategreen
nev · 1984 · cited in 2 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See Allen, 100 Nev. at 134 , 676 P.2d at 794-95 .

2013See Allen, 100 Nev. at 134 , 676 P.2d at 794-95 .

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McDonald v. Board of Election Comm'rs of Chicagogreen
scotus · 1969 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021See, e.g., McDonald v. Bd. of Election Commrs of Chicago, 394 U.S. 802, 809 (1969) ([S]tatutory classifications will be set aside only if no grounds can be conceived to justify them."); Doe v. State ex rel.

2021See, e.g., McDonald v. Bd. of Election Commrs of Chicago, 394 U.S. 802, 809 (1969) ([S]tatutory classifications will be set aside only if no grounds can be conceived to justify them."); Doe v. State ex rel.

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Franzwa v. City of Hackensackgreen
mnd · 2008 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010Accord Franzwa v. City of Hackensack, 567 F.Supp.2d 1097 (D.Minn. 2008) (rejecting First Amendment challenge by an elected board member to his temporary suspension by his fellow board members from voting privileges for what they erroneously believed was his disqualification; judged under a rational basis standard, the board, which had the power to judge the qualifications of its members, reasonably believed that the plaintiffs residency qualification was in doubt).

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Arata v. Faubiongreen
nev · 2007 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Ins., 108 Nev. 811, 815 , 839 P.2d 599, 602 (1992). 36 Trump v. District Court, 109 Nev. 687 , 695 n.3, 857 P.2d 740 , 745 n.3 (1993). 37 Mills v. Haggard, 58 S.W.3d 164, 165 (Tex. App. 2001). 38 See Matter of Guardianship of L.S. & H.S., 120 Nev. 157 , 166 n.24, 87 P.3d 521 , 526 n.24 (2004) (noting that this court may address constitutional issues sua sponte if they were not raised in the district court). 39 NRS 38.310(1). 40 NRS 38.330(5). 41 NRS 38.330(6). 42 Arata v. Faubion, 123 Nev. 153, 159 , 161 P.3d 244, 248 (2007). 43 Id. 44 See Sawyer v. Dooley, 21 Nev. 390, 394 , 32 P. 437, 438 (1

2008Ins., 108 Nev. 811, 815 , 839 P.2d 599, 602 (1992). 36 Trump v. District Court, 109 Nev. 687 , 695 n.3, 857 P.2d 740 , 745 n.3 (1993). 37 Mills v. Haggard, 58 S.W.3d 164, 165 (Tex. App. 2001). 38 See Matter of Guardianship of L.S. & H.S., 120 Nev. 157 , 166 n.24, 87 P.3d 521 , 526 n.24 (2004) (noting that this court may address constitutional issues sua sponte if they were not raised in the district court). 39 NRS 38.310(1). 40 NRS 38.330(5). 41 NRS 38.330(6). 42 Arata v. Faubion, 123 Nev. 153, 159 , 161 P.3d 244, 248 (2007). 43 Id. 44 See Sawyer v. Dooley, 21 Nev. 390, 394 , 32 P. 437, 438 (1

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Sawyer v. Dooleygreen
· 1893 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Ins., 108 Nev. 811, 815 , 839 P.2d 599, 602 (1992). 36 Trump v. District Court, 109 Nev. 687 , 695 n.3, 857 P.2d 740 , 745 n.3 (1993). 37 Mills v. Haggard, 58 S.W.3d 164, 165 (Tex. App. 2001). 38 See Matter of Guardianship of L.S. & H.S., 120 Nev. 157 , 166 n.24, 87 P.3d 521 , 526 n.24 (2004) (noting that this court may address constitutional issues sua sponte if they were not raised in the district court). 39 NRS 38.310(1). 40 NRS 38.330(5). 41 NRS 38.330(6). 42 Arata v. Faubion, 123 Nev. 153, 159 , 161 P.3d 244, 248 (2007). 43 Id. 44 See Sawyer v. Dooley, 21 Nev. 390, 394 , 32 P. 437, 438 (1

2008Ins., 108 Nev. 811, 815 , 839 P.2d 599, 602 (1992). 36 Trump v. District Court, 109 Nev. 687 , 695 n.3, 857 P.2d 740 , 745 n.3 (1993). 37 Mills v. Haggard, 58 S.W.3d 164, 165 (Tex. App. 2001). 38 See Matter of Guardianship of L.S. & H.S., 120 Nev. 157 , 166 n.24, 87 P.3d 521 , 526 n.24 (2004) (noting that this court may address constitutional issues sua sponte if they were not raised in the district court). 39 NRS 38.310(1). 40 NRS 38.330(5). 41 NRS 38.330(6). 42 Arata v. Faubion, 123 Nev. 153, 159 , 161 P.3d 244, 248 (2007). 43 Id. 44 See Sawyer v. Dooley, 21 Nev. 390, 394 , 32 P. 437, 438 (1

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Mills v. Haggardgreen
texapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008Ins., 108 Nev. 811, 815 , 839 P.2d 599, 602 (1992). 36 Trump v. District Court, 109 Nev. 687 , 695 n.3, 857 P.2d 740 , 745 n.3 (1993). 37 Mills v. Haggard, 58 S.W.3d 164, 165 (Tex. App. 2001). 38 See Matter of Guardianship of L.S. & H.S., 120 Nev. 157 , 166 n.24, 87 P.3d 521 , 526 n.24 (2004) (noting that this court may address constitutional issues sua sponte if they were not raised in the district court). 39 NRS 38.310(1). 40 NRS 38.330(5). 41 NRS 38.330(6). 42 Arata v. Faubion, 123 Nev. 153, 159 , 161 P.3d 244, 248 (2007). 43 Id. 44 See Sawyer v. Dooley, 21 Nev. 390, 394 , 32 P. 437, 438 (1

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Grand Hotel Gift Shop v. Granite State Insurancegreen
nev · 1992 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Ins., 108 Nev. 811, 815 , 839 P.2d 599, 602 (1992). 36 Trump v. District Court, 109 Nev. 687 , 695 n.3, 857 P.2d 740 , 745 n.3 (1993). 37 Mills v. Haggard, 58 S.W.3d 164, 165 (Tex. App. 2001). 38 See Matter of Guardianship of L.S. & H.S., 120 Nev. 157 , 166 n.24, 87 P.3d 521 , 526 n.24 (2004) (noting that this court may address constitutional issues sua sponte if they were not raised in the district court). 39 NRS 38.310(1). 40 NRS 38.330(5). 41 NRS 38.330(6). 42 Arata v. Faubion, 123 Nev. 153, 159 , 161 P.3d 244, 248 (2007). 43 Id. 44 See Sawyer v. Dooley, 21 Nev. 390, 394 , 32 P. 437, 438 (1

2008Ins., 108 Nev. 811, 815 , 839 P.2d 599, 602 (1992). 36 Trump v. District Court, 109 Nev. 687 , 695 n.3, 857 P.2d 740 , 745 n.3 (1993). 37 Mills v. Haggard, 58 S.W.3d 164, 165 (Tex. App. 2001). 38 See Matter of Guardianship of L.S. & H.S., 120 Nev. 157 , 166 n.24, 87 P.3d 521 , 526 n.24 (2004) (noting that this court may address constitutional issues sua sponte if they were not raised in the district court). 39 NRS 38.310(1). 40 NRS 38.330(5). 41 NRS 38.330(6). 42 Arata v. Faubion, 123 Nev. 153, 159 , 161 P.3d 244, 248 (2007). 43 Id. 44 See Sawyer v. Dooley, 21 Nev. 390, 394 , 32 P. 437, 438 (1

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Schware v. Board of Bar Examiners of NMgreen
scotus · 1957 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
1 sentence

1989Schware v. Bd. of Examiners, 353 U.S. 232, 239 (1957).

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Doubles Ltd. v. Gragsongreen
nev · 1975 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975
2 sentences

1975Interpreting the Nevada, as well as the Federal, provisions, this court summarily ruled in Doubles Ltd. v. Gragson, 91 Nev. 301 , 535 P.2d 677, 679 (1975): “Equal protection is offended if the prohibition is an unreasonable classification without basis in fact, and unrelated to the objective sought to be accomplished. [Cite omitted.]” Accord, Boyne v. State ex rel.

1975Interpreting the Nevada, as well as the Federal, provisions, this court summarily ruled in Doubles Ltd. v. Gragson, 91 Nev. 301 , 535 P.2d 677, 679 (1975): “Equal protection is offended if the prohibition is an unreasonable classification without basis in fact, and unrelated to the objective sought to be accomplished. [Cite omitted.]” Accord, Boyne v. State ex rel.

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Glona v. American Guarantee & Liability Insurancegreen
scotus · 1968 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975
2 sentences

1975Co., 391 U.S. 73, 75 (1968) (applying the rational basis test in striking down a Louisiana wrongful death statute).

1975Co., 391 U.S. 73, 75 , 88 S.Ct. 1515 , 20 L.Ed.2d 441 (1968) (applying the rational basis test in striking down a Louisiana wrongful death statute).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
Gaines v. State green
nev · 2000
2 sentences

2018Id.

2018Id.

42018–2018
Williams v. State green
nev · 2002
1 sentence

2018"Under SUPREME COURT OF NEVADA 2 (0) 1947A 0 ! the rational basis standard, legislation will be upheld so long as it is rationally related to a legitimate governmental interest." Id.

12018–2018
cluster 160 green
·
2 sentences

2010The Second Circuit pursued much the same analysis in Monserrate v. New York State Senate, 599 F.3d 148 (2d Cir. 2010), which presented a First Amendment challenge to the New York State Senate’s expulsion of an elected senator following his domestic violence conviction.

2010The Second Circuit pursued much the same analysis in Monserrate v. New York *628 State Senate, 599 F.3d 148 (2d Cir.2010), which presented a First Amendment challenge to the New York State Senate's expulsion of an elected senator following his domestic violence conviction.

12010–2010
State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. v. All Electric, Inc. green
nev · 1983
2 sentences

2009Further, under a rational basis test, classifications must "apply uniformly to all who are similarly situated, and the distinctions which separate those who are included within a classification from those who are not must be reasonable, not arbitrary." State Farm, 99 Nev. at 225 , 660 P.2d at 997 .

2009Further, under a rational basis test, classifications must "apply uniformly to all who are similarly situated, and the distinctions which separate those who are included within a classification from those who are not must be reasonable, not arbitrary." State Farm, 99 Nev. at 225 , 660 P.2d at 997 .

12009–2009
Trump v. Eighth Judicial District Court green
nev · 1993
2 sentences

2008Ins., 108 Nev. 811, 815 , 839 P.2d 599, 602 (1992). 36 Trump v. District Court, 109 Nev. 687 , 695 n.3, 857 P.2d 740 , 745 n.3 (1993). 37 Mills v. Haggard, 58 S.W.3d 164, 165 (Tex. App. 2001). 38 See Matter of Guardianship of L.S. & H.S., 120 Nev. 157 , 166 n.24, 87 P.3d 521 , 526 n.24 (2004) (noting that this court may address constitutional issues sua sponte if they were not raised in the district court). 39 NRS 38.310(1). 40 NRS 38.330(5). 41 NRS 38.330(6). 42 Arata v. Faubion, 123 Nev. 153, 159 , 161 P.3d 244, 248 (2007). 43 Id. 44 See Sawyer v. Dooley, 21 Nev. 390, 394 , 32 P. 437, 438 (1

2008Ins., 108 Nev. 811, 815 , 839 P.2d 599, 602 (1992). 36 Trump v. District Court, 109 Nev. 687 , 695 n.3, 857 P.2d 740 , 745 n.3 (1993). 37 Mills v. Haggard, 58 S.W.3d 164, 165 (Tex. App. 2001). 38 See Matter of Guardianship of L.S. & H.S., 120 Nev. 157 , 166 n.24, 87 P.3d 521 , 526 n.24 (2004) (noting that this court may address constitutional issues sua sponte if they were not raised in the district court). 39 NRS 38.310(1). 40 NRS 38.330(5). 41 NRS 38.330(6). 42 Arata v. Faubion, 123 Nev. 153, 159 , 161 P.3d 244, 248 (2007). 43 Id. 44 See Sawyer v. Dooley, 21 Nev. 390, 394 , 32 P. 437, 438 (1

12008–2008
Jason S. v. Valley Hospital Medical Center green
nev · 2004
2 sentences

2008Ins., 108 Nev. 811, 815 , 839 P.2d 599, 602 (1992). 36 Trump v. District Court, 109 Nev. 687 , 695 n.3, 857 P.2d 740 , 745 n.3 (1993). 37 Mills v. Haggard, 58 S.W.3d 164, 165 (Tex. App. 2001). 38 See Matter of Guardianship of L.S. & H.S., 120 Nev. 157 , 166 n.24, 87 P.3d 521 , 526 n.24 (2004) (noting that this court may address constitutional issues sua sponte if they were not raised in the district court). 39 NRS 38.310(1). 40 NRS 38.330(5). 41 NRS 38.330(6). 42 Arata v. Faubion, 123 Nev. 153, 159 , 161 P.3d 244, 248 (2007). 43 Id. 44 See Sawyer v. Dooley, 21 Nev. 390, 394 , 32 P. 437, 438 (1

2008Ins., 108 Nev. 811, 815 , 839 P.2d 599, 602 (1992). 36 Trump v. District Court, 109 Nev. 687 , 695 n.3, 857 P.2d 740 , 745 n.3 (1993). 37 Mills v. Haggard, 58 S.W.3d 164, 165 (Tex. App. 2001). 38 See Matter of Guardianship of L.S. & H.S., 120 Nev. 157 , 166 n.24, 87 P.3d 521 , 526 n.24 (2004) (noting that this court may address constitutional issues sua sponte if they were not raised in the district court). 39 NRS 38.310(1). 40 NRS 38.330(5). 41 NRS 38.330(6). 42 Arata v. Faubion, 123 Nev. 153, 159 , 161 P.3d 244, 248 (2007). 43 Id. 44 See Sawyer v. Dooley, 21 Nev. 390, 394 , 32 P. 437, 438 (1

12008–2008

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 193.130 (4) NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 200.481 (4) NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 209.4465 (4) NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 34.750 (4) NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 176A.635 (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

IL 630 (1980–2026) CA 364 (1976–2026) WA 223 (1973–2025) OH 222 (1975–2026) PA 209 (1973–2026) TX 197 (1975–2025) IA 185 (1977–2026) NY 173 (1973–2025) MI 147 (1959–2026) NJ 142 (1974–2026) CO 133 (1981–2026) FL 125 (1977–2025) MN 121 (1978–2024) KS 114 (1983–2026) AZ 97 (1978–2025) WI 97 (1979–2025) CT 88 (1980–2026) AR 79 (1983–2025) MD 77 (1973–2022) TN 75 (1976–2025) ID 60 (1980–2022) NH 60 (1975–2025) MA 59 (1977–2025) IN 57 (1974–2024) ND 52 (1979–2025) MO 51 (1978–2025) AK 50 (1973–2020) NM 50 (1983–2025) KY 50 (1992–2026) GA 48 (1980–2023) NC 46 (1974–2025) HI 45 (1972–2024) MT 44 (1981–2024) ME 39 (1978–2026) SC 37 (1990–2026) OK 33 (1984–2024) AL 29 (1980–2025) VA 28 (1984–2025) UT 27 (1978–2026) RI 24 (1979–2020) MS 22 (1994–2025) VT 21 (1980–2023) WV 20 (1977–2025) NE 18 (1986–2025) SD 17 (1987–2026) OR 17 (1988–2025) WY 17 (1982–2026) DC 16 (1977–2024) LA 16 (1984–2024) NV 15 (1975–2021) DE 15 (1978–2024) VI 6 (1987–2017) MP 2 (1989–2024)

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