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Smith motion in Kentucky

14 Kentucky opinions name it 2 courts 1951–2025 5 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Commonwealth v. Benhamgreen
ky · 1991 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025“On appellate review, the test of a directed verdict is, if under the evidence as a whole, it would be clearly unreasonable for a jury to find guilt, only then the defendant is entitled to a directed verdict of acquittal.” Commonwealth v. Benham, 816 S.W.2d 186, 187 (Ky. 1991).

11
Commonwealth v. Gossgreen
ky · 2014 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See Commonwealth v. Goss, 428 S.W.3d 619, 629 (Ky. 2014). -8- CONCLUSION The trial court properly denied Smith’s motion for a directed verdict and allowed the jury to determine the facts it found which supported a finding of guilt.

11
Meyers v. Chapman Printing Co., Inc.green
ky · 1992 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023Therefore, we do not believe the circuit court erred in finding Smith’s claim of hostile work environment insufficient; Smith did not present evidence of conduct sufficiently severe and pervasive to establish a prima facie claim of hostile work environment. 5 The holding in Meyers discussed judicial discretion as permitted in granting a directed verdict, but we find the analysis helpful here. “[W]e hold that a question of this nature [interpretive function in factfinding as to whether harassment is severe or pervasive] remains essentially a question of fact for the jury; a directed verdict is

11
Scifres v. Kraftgreen
kyctapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022The trial court issued its opinion on June 23, 2021, granting Smith’s motion for summary judgment, and this appeal followed. -3- STANDARD OF REVIEW The standard of review upon appeal of an order granting summary judgment is “whether the trial court correctly found that there were no genuine issues as to any material fact and that the moving party was entitled to judgment as a matter of law.” Scifres v. Kraft, 916 S.W.2d 779, 781 (Ky. App. 1996) (citing CR1 56.03).

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Hallis v. Hallisgreen
kyctapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See Hallis v. Hallis, 328 S.W.3d 694, 696 (Ky. App. 2010) (“It is a dangerous precedent to permit appellate advocates to ignore procedural rules.”).

11
Rhode Island v. Innisgreen
scotus · 1980 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017See Rhode Island v. Innis, 446 U.S. 291 , 298 n.2, 100 S.Ct. 1682 , 64 L.Ed.2d 297 (1980).

2017See Rhode Island v. Innis, 446 U.S. 291 , 298 n.2, 100 S.Ct. 1682 , 64 L.Ed.2d 297 (1980).

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Martin v. Commonwealthgreen
ky · 1979 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016As noted in Puckett, 821 S.W.2d at 795 , supra, a peace officer’s ultimate decision regarding “whether a criminal violation has occurred and whether an arrest is warranted ... is not clear-cut and requires the exercise of. considerable discretion.”- We also add, although the issues are not raised in Smith’s brief, that “peace’ officers can make a forcible, brief investigatory stop even where probable cause for arrest is lacking if they can demonstrate articulable suspicion of criminal activity.” Martin v. Commomvealth, 592 S.W.2d 134, 138-139 (Ky.1979).

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Ragland v. Commonwealthgreen
ky · 2006 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009See Ragland v. Commonwealth, 191 S.W.3d 569, 584 (Ky.2006), when “the affidavit properly recites facts indicating activity of a protracted and continuous nature, a course of conduct, the passage of time becomes less significant.” (internal citations omitted).

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Guth v. Commonwealthgreen
kyctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009Turning now to Smith’s claim that Detective Lewis intentionally omitted critical information in his affidavit that would have resulted in the search warrant being denied, we find Guth v. Commonwealth, 29 S.W.3d 809, 810 (Ky.App.2000), to be controlling.

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Baker v. Commonwealthgreen
ky · 1998 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001See Baker v. Commonwealth, Ky., 973 S.W.2d 54, 55 (1998).

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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 (9)

CaseCitedYears
Pram Nguyen v. City of Cleveland green
ca6 · 2000
1 sentence

2023Retaliation Lastly, the circuit court found that Smith’s retaliation claim failed because she could not “establish a causal connection between her protected activity and any retaliatory conduct by MSD.” On appeal Smith argues that circumstantial evidence is sufficient to establish a causal connection, citing to Nguyen, 229 F.3d at 566 , but even accepting that low bar, she does not establish the required causal connection.

12023–2023
Puckett v. Miller green
ky · 1991
1 sentence

2016As noted in Puckett, 821 S.W.2d at 795 , supra, a peace officer’s ultimate decision regarding “whether a criminal violation has occurred and whether an arrest is warranted ... is not clear-cut and requires the exercise of. considerable discretion.”- We also add, although the issues are not raised in Smith’s brief, that “peace’ officers can make a forcible, brief investigatory stop even where probable cause for arrest is lacking if they can demonstrate articulable suspicion of criminal activity.” Martin v. Commomvealth, 592 S.W.2d 134, 138-139 (Ky.1979).

12016–2016
Smith v. Commonwealth green
ky · 2010
1 sentence

2011Id.

12011–2011
Smith v. Massachusetts green
scotus · 2005
2 sentences

2009Out of the presence of the jury and after considering the prosecution’s argument, the trial court granted Smith’s motion, explaining that the prosecution had not presented a “scintilla of evidence” that Smith “possessed a weapon with a barrel length of less than 16 inches.” Id.

2009The “trial court then marked [Smith’s] motion with *745 the handwritten endorsement ‘Filed and after hearing, Allowed,’ and the allowance of the motion was entered on the docket.” Id.

12009–2009
Tackett v. Lagrange Penitentiary green
kyctapphigh · 1975
1 sentence

1988The Workers’ Compensation Board denied Smith’s claim for workers’ compensation in reliance upon Tackett v. La Grange Penitentiary, Ky., 524 S.W.2d 468 (1975), wherein we held that a state prisoner working inside the prison was not an employee of the Commonwealth and the Commonwealth was not liable for workers’ compensation for injuries sustained by him at work.

11988–1988
Ford v. Commonwealth green
ky · 1983
2 sentences

1987Smith's challenge of the composition of the grand jury due to an alleged underrepresentation of women and young people is nearly identical to the argument offered in Ford v. Commonwealth, Ky. 665 S.W.2d 304 (1984); cert. den. 469 U.S. 984 , 105 S.Ct. 392 , 83 L.Ed.2d 325 .

1987Smith’s challenge of the composition of the grand jury due to an alleged underrep-resentation of women and young people is nearly identical to the argument offered in Ford v. Commonwealth, Ky. 665 S.W.2d 304 (1984); cert. den. 469 U.S. 984 , 105 S.Ct. 392 , 83 L.Ed.2d 325 .

11987–1987
Ford v. Kentucky green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

1987Smith's challenge of the composition of the grand jury due to an alleged underrepresentation of women and young people is nearly identical to the argument offered in Ford v. Commonwealth, Ky. 665 S.W.2d 304 (1984); cert. den. 469 U.S. 984 , 105 S.Ct. 392 , 83 L.Ed.2d 325 .

1987Smith's challenge of the composition of the grand jury due to an alleged underrepresentation of women and young people is nearly identical to the argument offered in Ford v. Commonwealth, Ky. 665 S.W.2d 304 (1984); cert. den. 469 U.S. 984 , 105 S.Ct. 392 , 83 L.Ed.2d 325 .

11987–1987
Harriatt v. United States green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

1987Smith's challenge of the composition of the grand jury due to an alleged underrepresentation of women and young people is nearly identical to the argument offered in Ford v. Commonwealth, Ky. 665 S.W.2d 304 (1984); cert. den. 469 U.S. 984 , 105 S.Ct. 392 , 83 L.Ed.2d 325 .

1987Smith’s challenge of the composition of the grand jury due to an alleged underrep-resentation of women and young people is nearly identical to the argument offered in Ford v. Commonwealth, Ky. 665 S.W.2d 304 (1984); cert. den. 469 U.S. 984 , 105 S.Ct. 392 , 83 L.Ed.2d 325 .

11987–1987
Louisville Taxicab & Transfer Co. v. Ramey neutral
kyctapphigh · 1927
2 sentences

1951The instruction was patterned after that prepared by this court in Louisville Taxicab & Transfer Co. v. Ramey, 222 Ky. 286 , 300 S.W. 890 , published as Sec. 123, Stanley’s Instructions to Juries.

1951The instruction was patterned after that prepared by this court in Louisville Taxicab & Transfer Co. v. Ramey, 222 Ky. 286 , 300 S.W. 890 , published as Sec. 123, Stanley’s Instructions to Juries.

11951–1951

Where else courts name it

TX 126 (1934–2026) GA 108 (1969–2026) CA 96 (1895–2026) OH 92 (1968–2026) PA 79 (1899–2026) FL 66 (1966–2026) IL 65 (1976–2025) MS 59 (1980–2025) IN 59 (1972–2024) WA 53 (1971–2025) MI 40 (1972–2025) AL 38 (1986–2024) NY 34 (1906–2024) MO 28 (1977–2024) IA 25 (1992–2025) MD 25 (1965–2023) DC 25 (1983–2024) ID 24 (1972–2026) WI 23 (1958–2025) KS 23 (1928–2026) UT 23 (1988–2026) LA 22 (1972–2026) AZ 22 (1988–2020) AR 21 (1995–2026) SC 21 (1992–2026) DE 19 (1997–2026) NC 16 (1976–2019) VA 16 (1984–2025) MT 14 (1981–2026) TN 14 (2002–2025) KY 14 (1951–2025) CT 12 (1986–2019) ME 11 (1983–2024) MN 11 (1984–2026) MA 10 (1973–2026) CO 10 (1985–2025) OK 9 (1982–2014) NJ 9 (1955–2022) OR 9 (1926–2023) AK 9 (1987–2021) NM 8 (1938–2020) NE 8 (1985–2023) NV 7 (1964–2014) WY 6 (1996–2021) WV 6 (2004–2020) VT 6 (1989–2020) SD 5 (1994–2014) HI 5 (2002–2020) VI 4 (2009–2017) RI 3 (1975–2021) ND 2 (1990–2008) NH 2 (1994–2020)

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