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14 Kentucky opinions name it 2 courts 1922–2025 4 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 (15)

CaseFollowedCited
Anderson v. Commonwealthgreen
kyctapphigh · 1962 · cited in 2 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2000–2006
2 sentences

2006See also Smith v. Commonwealth, 366 S.W.2d 902, 906 (Ky.1962); Anderson v. Commonwealth, 353 S.W.2d 381, 388 (Ky.1962) (jurors properly permitted to separate by being allowed to make telephone calls to relatives concerning their personal needs during overnight sequestration), cer t. denied, 369 U.S. 829 , 82 S.Ct. 847 , 7 L.Ed.2d 795 (1962); Hendrickson v. Commonwealth, 259 S.W.2d 1, 5-6 (Ky.1953) (jurors properly permitted to stay in separate hotel rooms during overnight recess); Marcum v. Commonwealth, 256 S.W.2d 22, 23 (Ky.1953) (absent a showing or claim of misconduct, temporary absence of

2000See also Smith v. Commonwealth, Ky., 366 S.W.2d 902 (1962) and Anderson v. Commonwealth, Ky., 353 S.W.2d 381 (1962), cert. denied, 369 U.S. 829 , 82 S.Ct. 847 , 7 L.Ed.2d 795 (1962) (jurors properly permitted to separate by being allowed to make telephone calls to relatives concerning their personal needs during overnight sequestration); Hendrickson v. Commonwealth, Ky., 259 S.W.2d 1 (1953) (jurors properly permitted to stay in separate hotel rooms during overnight recess); Marcum v. Commonwealth, Ky., 256 S.W.2d 22 (1953) (absent a showing or claim of misconduct, temporary absence of two juro

22
Smith v. Commonwealthgreen
kyctapphigh · 1962 · cited in 2 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2000–2006
2 sentences

2006See also Smith v. Commonwealth, 366 S.W.2d 902, 906 (Ky.1962); Anderson v. Commonwealth, 353 S.W.2d 381, 388 (Ky.1962) (jurors properly permitted to separate by being allowed to make telephone calls to relatives concerning their personal needs during overnight sequestration), cer t. denied, 369 U.S. 829 , 82 S.Ct. 847 , 7 L.Ed.2d 795 (1962); Hendrickson v. Commonwealth, 259 S.W.2d 1, 5-6 (Ky.1953) (jurors properly permitted to stay in separate hotel rooms during overnight recess); Marcum v. Commonwealth, 256 S.W.2d 22, 23 (Ky.1953) (absent a showing or claim of misconduct, temporary absence of

2000See also Smith v. Commonwealth, Ky., 366 S.W.2d 902 (1962) and Anderson v. Commonwealth, Ky., 353 S.W.2d 381 (1962), cert. denied, 369 U.S. 829 , 82 S.Ct. 847 , 7 L.Ed.2d 795 (1962) (jurors properly permitted to separate by being allowed to make telephone calls to relatives concerning their personal needs during overnight sequestration); Hendrickson v. Commonwealth, Ky., 259 S.W.2d 1 (1953) (jurors properly permitted to stay in separate hotel rooms during overnight recess); Marcum v. Commonwealth, Ky., 256 S.W.2d 22 (1953) (absent a showing or claim of misconduct, temporary absence of two juro

22
Commonwealth v. Caudillgreen
moctapp · 2018 · cited in 3 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2018–2025
2 sentences

2025Commonwealth v. Caudill, 540 S.W.3d 364, 367 (Ky. 2018).

2018However, this Court has, on occasion, determined such error does not require reversal if the “presumption [of prejudice] can be successfully rebutted upon a showing that the error was harmless.” Caudill, 540 S.W.3d at 367 (quoting Commonwealth v. McCombs, 304 S.W.3d 676, 680 (Ky. 2009) (citing Harp, 266 S.W.3d at 818 )); see also Weaver v. Brooks, 350 S.W.2d 639, 640 (Ky. 1961) (citing Miller v. Miller, 296 S.W.2d 684 (Ky. 1956)) (Stating that “technically incorrect instructions are not grounds for reversal where the rights of the losing party are not prejudiced.”). “[T]he party defending the

13
Marcum v. Commonwealthgreen
kyctapp · 1953 · cited in 2 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2000–2006
2 sentences

2006See also Smith v. Commonwealth, 366 S.W.2d 902, 906 (Ky.1962); Anderson v. Commonwealth, 353 S.W.2d 381, 388 (Ky.1962) (jurors properly permitted to separate by being allowed to make telephone calls to relatives concerning their personal needs during overnight sequestration), cer t. denied, 369 U.S. 829 , 82 S.Ct. 847 , 7 L.Ed.2d 795 (1962); Hendrickson v. Commonwealth, 259 S.W.2d 1, 5-6 (Ky.1953) (jurors properly permitted to stay in separate hotel rooms during overnight recess); Marcum v. Commonwealth, 256 S.W.2d 22, 23 (Ky.1953) (absent a showing or claim of misconduct, temporary absence of

2000See also Smith v. Commonwealth, Ky., 366 S.W.2d 902 (1962) and Anderson v. Commonwealth, Ky., 353 S.W.2d 381 (1962), cert. denied, 369 U.S. 829 , 82 S.Ct. 847 , 7 L.Ed.2d 795 (1962) (jurors properly permitted to separate by being allowed to make telephone calls to relatives concerning their personal needs during overnight sequestration); Hendrickson v. Commonwealth, Ky., 259 S.W.2d 1 (1953) (jurors properly permitted to stay in separate hotel rooms during overnight recess); Marcum v. Commonwealth, Ky., 256 S.W.2d 22 (1953) (absent a showing or claim of misconduct, temporary absence of two juro

12
Hendrickson v. Commonwealthgreen
kyctapphigh · 1953 · cited in 2 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2000–2006
2 sentences

2006See also Smith v. Commonwealth, 366 S.W.2d 902, 906 (Ky.1962); Anderson v. Commonwealth, 353 S.W.2d 381, 388 (Ky.1962) (jurors properly permitted to separate by being allowed to make telephone calls to relatives concerning their personal needs during overnight sequestration), cer t. denied, 369 U.S. 829 , 82 S.Ct. 847 , 7 L.Ed.2d 795 (1962); Hendrickson v. Commonwealth, 259 S.W.2d 1, 5-6 (Ky.1953) (jurors properly permitted to stay in separate hotel rooms during overnight recess); Marcum v. Commonwealth, 256 S.W.2d 22, 23 (Ky.1953) (absent a showing or claim of misconduct, temporary absence of

2000See also Smith v. Commonwealth, Ky., 366 S.W.2d 902 (1962) and Anderson v. Commonwealth, Ky., 353 S.W.2d 381 (1962), cert. denied, 369 U.S. 829 , 82 S.Ct. 847 , 7 L.Ed.2d 795 (1962) (jurors properly permitted to separate by being allowed to make telephone calls to relatives concerning their personal needs during overnight sequestration); Hendrickson v. Commonwealth, Ky., 259 S.W.2d 1 (1953) (jurors properly permitted to stay in separate hotel rooms during overnight recess); Marcum v. Commonwealth, Ky., 256 S.W.2d 22 (1953) (absent a showing or claim of misconduct, temporary absence of two juro

12
Andrews v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1962 · cited in 2 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2000–2006
2 sentences

2006See also Smith v. Commonwealth, 366 S.W.2d 902, 906 (Ky.1962); Anderson v. Commonwealth, 353 S.W.2d 381, 388 (Ky.1962) (jurors properly permitted to separate by being allowed to make telephone calls to relatives concerning their personal needs during overnight sequestration), cer t. denied, 369 U.S. 829 , 82 S.Ct. 847 , 7 L.Ed.2d 795 (1962); Hendrickson v. Commonwealth, 259 S.W.2d 1, 5-6 (Ky.1953) (jurors properly permitted to stay in separate hotel rooms during overnight recess); Marcum v. Commonwealth, 256 S.W.2d 22, 23 (Ky.1953) (absent a showing or claim of misconduct, temporary absence of

2000See also Smith v. Commonwealth, Ky., 366 S.W.2d 902 (1962) and Anderson v. Commonwealth, Ky., 353 S.W.2d 381 (1962), cert. denied, 369 U.S. 829 , 82 S.Ct. 847 , 7 L.Ed.2d 795 (1962) (jurors properly permitted to separate by being allowed to make telephone calls to relatives concerning their personal needs during overnight sequestration); Hendrickson v. Commonwealth, Ky., 259 S.W.2d 1 (1953) (jurors properly permitted to stay in separate hotel rooms during overnight recess); Marcum v. Commonwealth, Ky., 256 S.W.2d 22 (1953) (absent a showing or claim of misconduct, temporary absence of two juro

12
Dillon v. Commonwealthgreen
ky · 2015 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See Dillon, 475 S.W.3d at 19 (stating, as a result of a failure to object to an impeachment method, “Dillon therefore is not entitled to the benefit of harmless-error review, which requires only a showing that the error had a substantial effect on the verdict.

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Commonwealth v. McCombsgreen
ky · 2010 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018However, this Court has, on occasion, determined such error does not require reversal if the “presumption [of prejudice] can be successfully rebutted upon a showing that the error was harmless.” Caudill, 540 S.W.3d at 367 (quoting Commonwealth v. McCombs, 304 S.W.3d 676, 680 (Ky. 2009) (citing Harp, 266 S.W.3d at 818 )); see also Weaver v. Brooks, 350 S.W.2d 639, 640 (Ky. 1961) (citing Miller v. Miller, 296 S.W.2d 684 (Ky. 1956)) (Stating that “technically incorrect instructions are not grounds for reversal where the rights of the losing party are not prejudiced.”). “[T]he party defending the

11
McKinney v. Heiselgreen
ky · 1997 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018However, this Court has, on occasion, determined such error does not require reversal if the “presumption [of prejudice] can be successfully rebutted upon a showing that the error was harmless.” Caudill, 540 S.W.3d at 367 (quoting Commonwealth v. McCombs, 304 S.W.3d 676, 680 (Ky. 2009) (citing Harp, 266 S.W.3d at 818 )); see also Weaver v. Brooks, 350 S.W.2d 639, 640 (Ky. 1961) (citing Miller v. Miller, 296 S.W.2d 684 (Ky. 1956)) (Stating that “technically incorrect instructions are not grounds for reversal where the rights of the losing party are not prejudiced.”). “[T]he party defending the

11
Sargent v. Shaffergreen
ky · 2015 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018However, this Court has, on occasion, determined such error does not require reversal if the “presumption [of prejudice] can be successfully rebutted upon a showing that the error was harmless.” Caudill, 540 S.W.3d at 367 (quoting Commonwealth v. McCombs, 304 S.W.3d 676, 680 (Ky. 2009) (citing Harp, 266 S.W.3d at 818 )); see also Weaver v. Brooks, 350 S.W.2d 639, 640 (Ky. 1961) (citing Miller v. Miller, 296 S.W.2d 684 (Ky. 1956)) (Stating that “technically incorrect instructions are not grounds for reversal where the rights of the losing party are not prejudiced.”). “[T]he party defending the

11
Miller v. Millergreen
kyctapphigh · 1956 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018However, this Court has, on occasion, determined such error does not require reversal if the “presumption [of prejudice] can be successfully rebutted upon a showing that the error was harmless.” Caudill, 540 S.W.3d at 367 (quoting Commonwealth v. McCombs, 304 S.W.3d 676, 680 (Ky. 2009) (citing Harp, 266 S.W.3d at 818 )); see also Weaver v. Brooks, 350 S.W.2d 639, 640 (Ky. 1961) (citing Miller v. Miller, 296 S.W.2d 684 (Ky. 1956)) (Stating that “technically incorrect instructions are not grounds for reversal where the rights of the losing party are not prejudiced.”). “[T]he party defending the

11
Weaver v. Brooksgreen
kyctapphigh · 1961 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018However, this Court has, on occasion, determined such error does not require reversal if the “presumption [of prejudice] can be successfully rebutted upon a showing that the error was harmless.” Caudill, 540 S.W.3d at 367 (quoting Commonwealth v. McCombs, 304 S.W.3d 676, 680 (Ky. 2009) (citing Harp, 266 S.W.3d at 818 )); see also Weaver v. Brooks, 350 S.W.2d 639, 640 (Ky. 1961) (citing Miller v. Miller, 296 S.W.2d 684 (Ky. 1956)) (Stating that “technically incorrect instructions are not grounds for reversal where the rights of the losing party are not prejudiced.”). “[T]he party defending the

11
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. v. Thompsongreen
ky · 2000 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017KRE 508 Because we are asked to review an evidentiary ruling, we review the trial court's decision for abuse of discretion.15 KRE 508 graJ?.tS the Commonwealth the privilege to refuse to disclose the identity of a confidential informant, but \. . the privilege is not indefinite.16 If a defendant makes a prima fade case that the informant's identity "is. relevant ... to the defense of an accused, or is essential to a fair ~etermination of a cause," the.Cl's identity should be,_revealed. 17 ' When deciding whether to reveal the identity of a CI, the trial court follows a procedure set forth in H

11
Commonwealth v. Davisgreen
ky · 2000 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014“Ineffective assistance of counsel requires a showing that defense counsel’s performance was deficient and that the defendant was prejudiced by that deficiency.” Commonwealth v. Davis, 14 S.W.3d 9, 11 (Ky.1999).

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Schooley v. Commonwealthgreen
ky · 1982 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005See Schooley v. Commonwealth, 627 S.W.2d 576 (Ky.1982).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (7)

CaseCitedYears
Harp v. Commonwealth green
ky · 2008
2 sentences

2018However, this Court has, on occasion, determined such error does not require reversal if the “presumption [of prejudice] can be successfully rebutted upon a showing that the error was harmless.” Caudill, 540 S.W.3d at 367 (quoting Commonwealth v. McCombs, 304 S.W.3d 676, 680 (Ky. 2009) (citing Harp, 266 S.W.3d at 818 )); see also Weaver v. Brooks, 350 S.W.2d 639, 640 (Ky. 1961) (citing Miller v. Miller, 296 S.W.2d 684 (Ky. 1956)) (Stating that “technically incorrect instructions are not grounds for reversal where the rights of the losing party are not prejudiced.”). “[T]he party defending the

2010Id.

32009–2018
Burton v. Foster Wheeler Corp. green
ky · 2002
2 sentences

2021Burton v. Foster Wheeler Corp., 72 S.W.3d 925 (KY 2002).

2021Burton v. Foster Wheeler Corp., 72 S.W.3d 925 (Ky. 2002).

12021–2021
Heard v. Commonwealth neutral
ky · 2005
2 sentences

2017KRE 508 Because we are asked to review an evidentiary ruling, we review the trial court's decision for abuse of discretion.15 KRE 508 graJ?.tS the Commonwealth the privilege to refuse to disclose the identity of a confidential informant, but \. . the privilege is not indefinite.16 If a defendant makes a prima fade case that the informant's identity "is. relevant ... to the defense of an accused, or is essential to a fair ~etermination of a cause," the.Cl's identity should be,_revealed. 17 ' When deciding whether to reveal the identity of a CI, the trial court follows a procedure set forth in H

2017KRE 508 Because we are asked to review an evidentiary ruling, we review the trial court's decision for abuse of discretion.15 KRE 508 graJ?.tS the Commonwealth the privilege to refuse to disclose the identity of a confidential informant, but \. . the privilege is not indefinite.16 If a defendant makes a prima fade case that the informant's identity "is. relevant ... to the defense of an accused, or is essential to a fair ~etermination of a cause," the.Cl's identity should be,_revealed. 17 ' When deciding whether to reveal the identity of a CI, the trial court follows a procedure set forth in H

12017–2017
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2000Harper v. Commonwealth, Ky., 978 S.W.2d 311, 315 , cert. denied, 476 U.S. 1178 , 106 S.Ct. 2906 , 90 L.Ed.2d 992 (1986), citing Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984).

2000Harper v. Commonwealth, Ky., 978 S.W.2d 311, 315 , cert. denied, 476 U.S. 1178 , 106 S.Ct. 2906 , 90 L.Ed.2d 992 (1986), citing Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984).

12000–2000
Harper v. Commonwealth green
ky · 1998
2 sentences

2000Harper v. Commonwealth, Ky., 978 S.W.2d 311, 315 , cert. denied, 476 U.S. 1178 , 106 S.Ct. 2906 , 90 L.Ed.2d 992 (1986), citing Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984).

2000Harper v. Commonwealth, Ky., 978 S.W.2d 311, 315 , cert. denied, 476 U.S. 1178 , 106 S.Ct. 2906 , 90 L.Ed.2d 992 (1986), citing Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984).

12000–2000
Toney-El v. Lane green
scotus · 1986
2 sentences

2000Harper v. Commonwealth, Ky., 978 S.W.2d 311, 315 , cert. denied, 476 U.S. 1178 , 106 S.Ct. 2906 , 90 L.Ed.2d 992 (1986), citing Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984).

2000Harper v. Commonwealth, Ky., 978 S.W.2d 311, 315 , cert. denied, 476 U.S. 1178 , 106 S.Ct. 2906 , 90 L.Ed.2d 992 (1986), citing Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984).

12000–2000
McDowell v. Chesapeake, Ohio & Southwestern Railroad neutral
kyctapp · 1890
1 sentence

1922(McDowell v. Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Co., 90 Ky. 346 .) Nor could it be revived by -a showing that the waiver was made under -a misapprehension of law or fact.

11922–1922

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