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inflexible rule in Kentucky

14 Kentucky opinions name it 3 courts 1897–2023 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Kentucky 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
United States v. Mattie Sue Gilbertgreen
ca6 · 1993 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See United States v. Gilbert, 990 F.2d 916 (6th Cir.1993) (District judge’s oral recitation of findings from bench, in support of revocation of supervised release, satisfied requirement that “written statement” be provided, insofar as hearing was transcribed verbatim.); United States v. Copley, 978 F.2d 829 (4th Cir.1992) (Transcribed oral finding can serve as “written statement” of evidence and reasons for revoking supervised release under due process claim when transcript and record compiled before trial judge enables reviewing court to determine basis of trial court’s decision.); United Sta

2010See United States v. Gilbert, 990 F.2d 916 (6th Cir.1993) (District judge's oral recitation of findings from bench, in support of revocation of supervised release, satisfied requirement that "written statement" be provided, insofar as hearing was transcribed verbatim.); United States v. Copley, 978 F.2d 829 (4th Cir.1992) (Transcribed oral finding can serve as "written statement" of evidence and reasons for revoking supervised release under due process claim when transcript and record compiled before trial judge enables reviewing court to determine basis of trial court's decision.); United Sta

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Cuyler v. Sullivangreen
scotus · 1980 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995See Cuyler v. Sullivan, 446 U.S. 335, 348 , 100 S.Ct. 1708, 1718 , 64 L.Ed.2d 333 (1980).

1995See Cuyler v. Sullivan, 446 U.S. 335, 348 , 100 S.Ct. 1708, 1718 , 64 L.Ed.2d 333 (1980).

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Surabian v. Surabiangreen
mass · 1972 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
2 sentences

1977See, e. g., Surabian v. Surabian, 362 Mass. 342 , 285 N.E.2d 909 (1972); Beebe v. Beebe, 227 Ga. 248 , 179 S.E.2d 758 (1971); Chavez v. Chavez, 82 N.M. 624 , 485 P.2d 735 (1971).

1977See, e. g., Surabian v. Surabian, 362 Mass. 342 , 285 N.E.2d 909 (1972); Beebe v. Beebe, 227 Ga. 248 , 179 S.E.2d 758 (1971); Chavez v. Chavez, 82 N.M. 624 , 485 P.2d 735 (1971).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (22)

CaseCitedYears
Commonwealth v. Hatfield Coal Co. neutral
kyctapp · 1919
2 sentences

1927Commonwealth v. Hatfield Coal Co., 186 Ky. 411 , 217 S. W. 125 .

1927Commonwealth v. Hatfield Coal Co., 186 Ky. 411 , 217 S. W. 125 .

21926–1927
James Graham Brown Foundation, Inc. v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co. green
ky · 1991
1 sentence

2023Inherent in that summary judgment standard is an inflexible rule: a court may only “determine” the presence of “genuine issues to be tried[;]” the court may not “resolve” any genuine issues because all “[q]uestions relating to the credibility of witnesses and the weight of the evidence must await trial.” Id.

12023–2023
Lonny Morishita v. Lawrence Morris, Warden of the Utah State Prison, and the Attorney General of the State of Utah green
ca10 · 1983
2 sentences

2010See United States v. Gilbert, 990 F.2d 916 (6th Cir.1993) (District judge’s oral recitation of findings from bench, in support of revocation of supervised release, satisfied requirement that “written statement” be provided, insofar as hearing was transcribed verbatim.); United States v. Copley, 978 F.2d 829 (4th Cir.1992) (Transcribed oral finding can serve as “written statement” of evidence and reasons for revoking supervised release under due process claim when transcript and record compiled before trial judge enables reviewing court to determine basis of trial court’s decision.); United Sta

2010See United States v. Gilbert, 990 F.2d 916 (6th Cir.1993) (District judge's oral recitation of findings from bench, in support of revocation of supervised release, satisfied requirement that "written statement" be provided, insofar as hearing was transcribed verbatim.); United States v. Copley, 978 F.2d 829 (4th Cir.1992) (Transcribed oral finding can serve as "written statement" of evidence and reasons for revoking supervised release under due process claim when transcript and record compiled before trial judge enables reviewing court to determine basis of trial court's decision.); United Sta

12010–2010
United States v. Lorenzo Yancey green
ca7 · 1987
2 sentences

2010See United States v. Gilbert, 990 F.2d 916 (6th Cir.1993) (District judge’s oral recitation of findings from bench, in support of revocation of supervised release, satisfied requirement that “written statement” be provided, insofar as hearing was transcribed verbatim.); United States v. Copley, 978 F.2d 829 (4th Cir.1992) (Transcribed oral finding can serve as “written statement” of evidence and reasons for revoking supervised release under due process claim when transcript and record compiled before trial judge enables reviewing court to determine basis of trial court’s decision.); United Sta

2010See United States v. Gilbert, 990 F.2d 916 (6th Cir.1993) (District judge's oral recitation of findings from bench, in support of revocation of supervised release, satisfied requirement that "written statement" be provided, insofar as hearing was transcribed verbatim.); United States v. Copley, 978 F.2d 829 (4th Cir.1992) (Transcribed oral finding can serve as "written statement" of evidence and reasons for revoking supervised release under due process claim when transcript and record compiled before trial judge enables reviewing court to determine basis of trial court's decision.); United Sta

12010–2010
United States v. Leslie R. Barth green
ca2 · 1990
2 sentences

2010See United States v. Gilbert, 990 F.2d 916 (6th Cir.1993) (District judge’s oral recitation of findings from bench, in support of revocation of supervised release, satisfied requirement that “written statement” be provided, insofar as hearing was transcribed verbatim.); United States v. Copley, 978 F.2d 829 (4th Cir.1992) (Transcribed oral finding can serve as “written statement” of evidence and reasons for revoking supervised release under due process claim when transcript and record compiled before trial judge enables reviewing court to determine basis of trial court’s decision.); United Sta

2010See United States v. Gilbert, 990 F.2d 916 (6th Cir.1993) (District judge's oral recitation of findings from bench, in support of revocation of supervised release, satisfied requirement that "written statement" be provided, insofar as hearing was transcribed verbatim.); United States v. Copley, 978 F.2d 829 (4th Cir.1992) (Transcribed oral finding can serve as "written statement" of evidence and reasons for revoking supervised release under due process claim when transcript and record compiled before trial judge enables reviewing court to determine basis of trial court's decision.); United Sta

12010–2010
United States v. Sammy Ray Copley green
ca4 · 1992
2 sentences

2010See United States v. Gilbert, 990 F.2d 916 (6th Cir.1993) (District judge’s oral recitation of findings from bench, in support of revocation of supervised release, satisfied requirement that “written statement” be provided, insofar as hearing was transcribed verbatim.); United States v. Copley, 978 F.2d 829 (4th Cir.1992) (Transcribed oral finding can serve as “written statement” of evidence and reasons for revoking supervised release under due process claim when transcript and record compiled before trial judge enables reviewing court to determine basis of trial court’s decision.); United Sta

2010See United States v. Gilbert, 990 F.2d 916 (6th Cir.1993) (District judge's oral recitation of findings from bench, in support of revocation of supervised release, satisfied requirement that "written statement" be provided, insofar as hearing was transcribed verbatim.); United States v. Copley, 978 F.2d 829 (4th Cir.1992) (Transcribed oral finding can serve as "written statement" of evidence and reasons for revoking supervised release under due process claim when transcript and record compiled before trial judge enables reviewing court to determine basis of trial court's decision.); United Sta

12010–2010
United States v. Goodwin green
scotus · 1982
2 sentences

2005In the course of preparing a case for trial, the prosecutor may uncover additional information that suggests a basis for further prosecution or he simply may come to realize that information possessed by the state has a broader significance.” Id. at 381 , 102 S.Ct. 2485 . (emphasis added).

2005In the course of preparing a case for trial, the prosecutor may uncover additional information that suggests a basis for further prosecution or he simply may come to realize that information possessed by the state has a broader significance.” Id. at 381 , 102 S.Ct. 2485 . (emphasis added).

12005–2005
Burger v. Kemp green
scotus · 1987
2 sentences

1995The U.S. Supreme Court in Burger v. Kemp, 483 U.S. 776, 783 , 107 S.Ct. 3114, 3120 , 97 L.Ed.2d 638 (1987), stated as follows: We have never held that the possibility of prejudice that “inheres in almost every instance of multiple representation” justifies the adoption of an inflexible rule that would presume prejudice in all such cases.

1995The U.S. Supreme Court in Burger v. Kemp, 483 U.S. 776, 783 , 107 S.Ct. 3114, 3120 , 97 L.Ed.2d 638 (1987), stated as follows: We have never held that the possibility of prejudice that “inheres in almost every instance of multiple representation” justifies the adoption of an inflexible rule that would presume prejudice in all such cases.

11995–1995
Colley v. Colley green
kyctapphigh · 1970
1 sentence

1978Then Colley v. Colley, Ky., 460 S.W.2d 821 (1970), discarded the “one-third to the wife” rule as a legal fiction.

11978–1978
Chavez v. Chavez green
nm · 1971
2 sentences

1977See, e. g., Surabian v. Surabian, 362 Mass. 342 , 285 N.E.2d 909 (1972); Beebe v. Beebe, 227 Ga. 248 , 179 S.E.2d 758 (1971); Chavez v. Chavez, 82 N.M. 624 , 485 P.2d 735 (1971).

1977See, e. g., Surabian v. Surabian, 362 Mass. 342 , 285 N.E.2d 909 (1972); Beebe v. Beebe, 227 Ga. 248 , 179 S.E.2d 758 (1971); Chavez v. Chavez, 82 N.M. 624 , 485 P.2d 735 (1971).

11977–1977
Beebe v. Beebe green
ga · 1971
2 sentences

1977See, e. g., Surabian v. Surabian, 362 Mass. 342 , 285 N.E.2d 909 (1972); Beebe v. Beebe, 227 Ga. 248 , 179 S.E.2d 758 (1971); Chavez v. Chavez, 82 N.M. 624 , 485 P.2d 735 (1971).

1977See, e. g., Surabian v. Surabian, 362 Mass. 342 , 285 N.E.2d 909 (1972); Beebe v. Beebe, 227 Ga. 248 , 179 S.E.2d 758 (1971); Chavez v. Chavez, 82 N.M. 624 , 485 P.2d 735 (1971).

11977–1977
Johnson v. Ducobu green
kyctapphigh · 1953
1 sentence

1958In Johnson v. Ducobu, Ky., 258 S.W.2d 509, 510 , the court said: “We are unwilling to go so far as to announce an inflexible rule that direct benefit to the estate must invariably be shown to justify an allowance of costs, attorney fees, or expenses.

11958–1958
Turner v. Ewald green
kyctapphigh · 1942
2 sentences

1949As stated in the case of Turner v. Ewald et al., 290 Ky. 833 , 162 S. W. 2d 181 , the amount allowed in gross from a husband’s estate is not to be determined by an inflexible rule but by the facts and circumstances of the particular case.

1949As stated in the case of Turner v. Ewald et al., 290 Ky. 833 , 162 S. W. 2d 181 , the amount allowed in gross from a husband’s estate is not to be determined by an inflexible rule but by the facts and circumstances of the particular case.

11949–1949
Portwood v. Outon neutral
kyctapp · 1840
1 sentence

1943Portwood v. Outon, 1 B.

11943–1943
Hurt v. Crystal Ice Cold Storage Company green
kyctapphigh · 1926
2 sentences

1938“Appellee’s honesty is not questioned, nor is his efficiency, but it has been found that his plan of operation is not fair to the hapless borrower with whom he proposes to deal.” Also, in Hurt v. Crystal Ice & Cold Storage Company, 215 Ky. 739 , 286 S. W. 1055 , involving usury laws, the court said [page 1056]: “The cupidity of lenders, and the willingness of borrowers to concede whatever m'ay be demanded or to promise whatever may be exacted in order to obtain temporary relief from financial embarrassment, as would naturally be expected, have resulted in a great variety of devices to evade th

1938“Appellee’s honesty is not questioned, nor is his efficiency, but it has been found that his plan of operation is not fair to the hapless borrower with whom he proposes to deal.” Also, in Hurt v. Crystal Ice & Cold Storage Company, 215 Ky. 739 , 286 S. W. 1055 , involving usury laws, the court said [page 1056]: “The cupidity of lenders, and the willingness of borrowers to concede whatever m'ay be demanded or to promise whatever may be exacted in order to obtain temporary relief from financial embarrassment, as would naturally be expected, have resulted in a great variety of devices to evade th

11938–1938
Jones, Administrator v. Jones neutral
kyctapphigh · 1925
2 sentences

1934Wise v. Goldsmith’s Adm’r, 239 Ky. 819 , 40 S. W. (2d) 345 ; Kellum v. Browning’s Adm’r et al., 231 Ky. 308 , 21 S. W. (2d) 459, 463 ; Murphy’s Ex’r v. Bryan, 230 Ky. 244 , 18 S. W. (2d) 978 ; Dean’s Ex’r v. Griffin et al., 217 Ky. 603 , 290 S. W. 483 ; Jones, Adm’r v. Jones et al., 210 Ky. 38 , 275 S. W. 7 .

1934Wise v. Goldsmith’s Adm’r, 239 Ky. 819 , 40 S. W. (2d) 345 ; Kellum v. Browning’s Adm’r et al., 231 Ky. 308 , 21 S. W. (2d) 459, 463 ; Murphy’s Ex’r v. Bryan, 230 Ky. 244 , 18 S. W. (2d) 978 ; Dean’s Ex’r v. Griffin et al., 217 Ky. 603 , 290 S. W. 483 ; Jones, Adm’r v. Jones et al., 210 Ky. 38 , 275 S. W. 7 .

11934–1934
Kimmel v. Williams neutral
kyctapphigh · 1927
1 sentence

1934Wise v. Goldsmith’s Adm’r, 239 Ky. 819 , 40 S. W. (2d) 345 ; Kellum v. Browning’s Adm’r et al., 231 Ky. 308 , 21 S. W. (2d) 459, 463 ; Murphy’s Ex’r v. Bryan, 230 Ky. 244 , 18 S. W. (2d) 978 ; Dean’s Ex’r v. Griffin et al., 217 Ky. 603 , 290 S. W. 483 ; Jones, Adm’r v. Jones et al., 210 Ky. 38 , 275 S. W. 7 .

11934–1934
Murphy's v. Bryan neutral
kyctapphigh · 1929
2 sentences

1934Wise v. Goldsmith’s Adm’r, 239 Ky. 819 , 40 S. W. (2d) 345 ; Kellum v. Browning’s Adm’r et al., 231 Ky. 308 , 21 S. W. (2d) 459, 463 ; Murphy’s Ex’r v. Bryan, 230 Ky. 244 , 18 S. W. (2d) 978 ; Dean’s Ex’r v. Griffin et al., 217 Ky. 603 , 290 S. W. 483 ; Jones, Adm’r v. Jones et al., 210 Ky. 38 , 275 S. W. 7 .

1934Wise v. Goldsmith’s Adm’r, 239 Ky. 819 , 40 S. W. (2d) 345 ; Kellum v. Browning’s Adm’r et al., 231 Ky. 308 , 21 S. W. (2d) 459, 463 ; Murphy’s Ex’r v. Bryan, 230 Ky. 244 , 18 S. W. (2d) 978 ; Dean’s Ex’r v. Griffin et al., 217 Ky. 603 , 290 S. W. 483 ; Jones, Adm’r v. Jones et al., 210 Ky. 38 , 275 S. W. 7 .

11934–1934
Wise v. Goldsmith's Administrator neutral
kyctapphigh · 1931
2 sentences

1934Wise v. Goldsmith’s Adm’r, 239 Ky. 819 , 40 S. W. (2d) 345 ; Kellum v. Browning’s Adm’r et al., 231 Ky. 308 , 21 S. W. (2d) 459, 463 ; Murphy’s Ex’r v. Bryan, 230 Ky. 244 , 18 S. W. (2d) 978 ; Dean’s Ex’r v. Griffin et al., 217 Ky. 603 , 290 S. W. 483 ; Jones, Adm’r v. Jones et al., 210 Ky. 38 , 275 S. W. 7 .

1934Wise v. Goldsmith’s Adm’r, 239 Ky. 819 , 40 S. W. (2d) 345 ; Kellum v. Browning’s Adm’r et al., 231 Ky. 308 , 21 S. W. (2d) 459, 463 ; Murphy’s Ex’r v. Bryan, 230 Ky. 244 , 18 S. W. (2d) 978 ; Dean’s Ex’r v. Griffin et al., 217 Ky. 603 , 290 S. W. 483 ; Jones, Adm’r v. Jones et al., 210 Ky. 38 , 275 S. W. 7 .

11934–1934
Dean's v. Griffin neutral
kyctapphigh · 1927
1 sentence

1934Wise v. Goldsmith’s Adm’r, 239 Ky. 819 , 40 S. W. (2d) 345 ; Kellum v. Browning’s Adm’r et al., 231 Ky. 308 , 21 S. W. (2d) 459, 463 ; Murphy’s Ex’r v. Bryan, 230 Ky. 244 , 18 S. W. (2d) 978 ; Dean’s Ex’r v. Griffin et al., 217 Ky. 603 , 290 S. W. 483 ; Jones, Adm’r v. Jones et al., 210 Ky. 38 , 275 S. W. 7 .

11934–1934
Kellum v. Browning's Administrator green
kyctapphigh · 1929
2 sentences

1934Wise v. Goldsmith’s Adm’r, 239 Ky. 819 , 40 S. W. (2d) 345 ; Kellum v. Browning’s Adm’r et al., 231 Ky. 308 , 21 S. W. (2d) 459, 463 ; Murphy’s Ex’r v. Bryan, 230 Ky. 244 , 18 S. W. (2d) 978 ; Dean’s Ex’r v. Griffin et al., 217 Ky. 603 , 290 S. W. 483 ; Jones, Adm’r v. Jones et al., 210 Ky. 38 , 275 S. W. 7 .

1934Wise v. Goldsmith’s Adm’r, 239 Ky. 819 , 40 S. W. (2d) 345 ; Kellum v. Browning’s Adm’r et al., 231 Ky. 308 , 21 S. W. (2d) 459, 463 ; Murphy’s Ex’r v. Bryan, 230 Ky. 244 , 18 S. W. (2d) 978 ; Dean’s Ex’r v. Griffin et al., 217 Ky. 603 , 290 S. W. 483 ; Jones, Adm’r v. Jones et al., 210 Ky. 38 , 275 S. W. 7 .

11934–1934
Lawson v. Morton neutral
kyctapp · 1838
1 sentence

1897(Lawson v. Morton, 6 Dana, 471 ; Wood v. Keys, 6 Paige’s Chan.

11897–1897

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