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meaningful inquiry in Maryland

14 Maryland opinions name it 3 courts 1986–2023 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Maryland 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 (8)

CaseFollowedCited
Lawes v. CSA Architects and Engineersgreen
ca1 · 2020 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023That is, when applying the abuse of discretion standard in the expert witness context, we reverse only where there is “a meaningful error in judgment.” Lawes, 963 F.3d at 90 (emphasis added).

2023Accordingly, the reviewing court will reverse a trial court’s decision if it determines the trial court “committed a material error of law or a meaningful error in judgment.” Id. (quotations omitted).

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California v. Trombettagreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See, e.g., California v. Trombetta, 467 U.S. 479, 485 (1984).

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Ray v. Mayor of Baltimoregreen
mdctspecapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Cf. Ray, 203 Md.

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Parren v. Stategreen
md · 1987 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014See id. at 272-73, 523 A.2d 597 (internal citations omitted).

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Jenkins v. Stategreen
md · 2003 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010As we noted in Jenkins v. State, 375 Md. 284, 319 , 825 A.2d 1008, 1028 (2003), even if the Sixth Amendment, as interpreted by the Supreme Court of the United States in Remmer v. United States, 347 U.S. 227, 229 , 74 S.Ct. 450, 451 , 98 L.Ed. 654, 656 (1954), and its progeny, does not permit a presumption of prejudice, the Maryland Declaration of Rights "requires such a presumption in limited egregious cases of juror and witness misconduct to insure that a criminal defendant receives adequate due process.” Accordingly, even if the Sixth Amendment does not permit a presumption of prejudice, the

2010As we noted in Jenkins v. State, 375 Md. 284, 319 , 825 A.2d 1008, 1028 (2003), even if the Sixth Amendment, as interpreted by the Supreme Court of the United States in Remmer v. United States, 347 U.S. 227, 229 , 74 S.Ct. 450, 451 , 98 L.Ed. 654, 656 (1954), and its progeny, does not permit a presumption of prejudice, the Maryland Declaration of Rights "requires such a presumption in limited egregious cases of juror and witness misconduct to insure that a criminal defendant receives adequate due process.” Accordingly, even if the Sixth Amendment does not permit a presumption of prejudice, the

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Remmer v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1954 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010As we noted in Jenkins v. State, 375 Md. 284, 319 , 825 A.2d 1008, 1028 (2003), even if the Sixth Amendment, as interpreted by the Supreme Court of the United States in Remmer v. United States, 347 U.S. 227, 229 , 74 S.Ct. 450, 451 , 98 L.Ed. 654, 656 (1954), and its progeny, does not permit a presumption of prejudice, the Maryland Declaration of Rights "requires such a presumption in limited egregious cases of juror and witness misconduct to insure that a criminal defendant receives adequate due process.” Accordingly, even if the Sixth Amendment does not permit a presumption of prejudice, the

2010As we noted in Jenkins v. State, 375 Md. 284, 319 , 825 A.2d 1008, 1028 (2003), even if the Sixth Amendment, as interpreted by the Supreme Court of the United States in Remmer v. United States, 347 U.S. 227, 229 , 74 S.Ct. 450, 451 , 98 L.Ed. 654, 656 (1954), and its progeny, does not permit a presumption of prejudice, the Maryland Declaration of Rights "requires such a presumption in limited egregious cases of juror and witness misconduct to insure that a criminal defendant receives adequate due process.” Accordingly, even if the Sixth Amendment does not permit a presumption of prejudice, the

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Dendrite Intern., Inc. v. Doe No. 3green
njsuperctappdiv · 2001 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009Id. at 760-61.

2009Id. at 760-61.

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UNITED STATES, ETC. v. Lane Const. Corp.green
pamd · 1979 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
1 sentence

1990With regard to the federal Miller Act, “the Supreme Court indicated that the word ‘subcontractor’ as used in the Miller Act is to be interpreted in its technical sense and was intended by Congress to distinguish a subcontractor from either a laborer or material supplier.” United States, etc. v. Lane Const. Corp., 477 F.Supp. 400, 410 (M.D.Pa.1979) (citing MacEvoy).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (7)

CaseCitedYears
Cumberland Insurance Group v. Delmarva Power green
mdctspecapp · 2016
1 sentence

2020Litigation ensued, and the utility moved for summary judgment on the basis that the demolition of the property “irreversibly crippled” the utility’s “ability to mount a meaningful defense.” Id.

12020–2020
Deck v. Missouri green
scotus · 2005
2 sentences

2016In-court physical restraints are inherently prejudicial to criminal defendants in that they can diminish the accused’s ability to mount a meaningful defense as well as his ability to communicate with his lawyer, Deck v. Missouri, 544 U.S. 622, 631 , 125 S.Ct. 2007 , 161 L.Ed.2d 953 (2005), and no reported Maryland decision has considered whether and under what circumstances a stun cuff can serve as a courtroom restraint during a jury trial.

2016In-court physical restraints are inherently prejudicial to criminal defendants in that they can diminish the accused’s ability to mount a meaningful defense as well as his ability to communicate with his lawyer, Deck v. Missouri, 544 U.S. 622, 631 , 125 S.Ct. 2007 , 161 L.Ed.2d 953 (2005), and no reported Maryland decision has considered whether and under what circumstances a stun cuff can serve as a courtroom restraint during a jury trial.

12016–2016
Dillard v. State green
md · 2010
2 sentences

2011The defendant need not make a specific request that the trial court perform a voir dire of the jurors as part of its investigation into the jury’s misconduct because, “[o]nce the parties raise the issue of [jury misconduct], the trial judge must conduct a meaningful inquiry that will resolve the factual questions.” 415 Md. at 459 , 3 A.3d at 411 .

2011The defendant need not make a specific request that the trial court perform a voir dire of the jurors as part of its investigation into the jury’s misconduct because, “[o]nce the parties raise the issue of [jury misconduct], the trial judge must conduct a meaningful inquiry that will resolve the factual questions.” 415 Md. at 459 , 3 A.3d at 411 .

12011–2011
Public Service Commission v. Patuxent Valley Conservation League green
md · 1984
2 sentences

2006While we appreciate the sensitivity of the Court of Special Appeals that a meaningful challenge to the allowed probing of the Board members’ thought processes might be lost if such a contention were not resolved on appeal until following a trial, see Montgomery Co., 337 Md. at 479-80 , 654 A.2d at 881 ; Patuxent Valley, 300 Md. at 207 , 477 A.2d at 763 , we perceive that the more limited inquiry permitted by the Circuit Court’s order, with respect to Lacer’s requested relief under the St.

2006While we appreciate the sensitivity of the Court of Special Appeals that a meaningful challenge to the allowed probing of the Board members’ thought processes might be lost if such a contention were not resolved on appeal until following a trial, see Montgomery Co., 337 Md. at 479-80 , 654 A.2d at 881 ; Patuxent Valley, 300 Md. at 207 , 477 A.2d at 763 , we perceive that the more limited inquiry permitted by the Circuit Court’s order, with respect to Lacer’s requested relief under the St.

12006–2006
Montgomery County v. Stevens green
md · 1995
2 sentences

2006While we appreciate the sensitivity of the Court of Special Appeals that a meaningful challenge to the allowed probing of the Board members’ thought processes might be lost if such a contention were not resolved on appeal until following a trial, see Montgomery Co., 337 Md. at 479-80 , 654 A.2d at 881 ; Patuxent Valley, 300 Md. at 207 , 477 A.2d at 763 , we perceive that the more limited inquiry permitted by the Circuit Court’s order, with respect to Lacer’s requested relief under the St.

2006While we appreciate the sensitivity of the Court of Special Appeals that a meaningful challenge to the allowed probing of the Board members’ thought processes might be lost if such a contention were not resolved on appeal until following a trial, see Montgomery Co., 337 Md. at 479-80 , 654 A.2d at 881 ; Patuxent Valley, 300 Md. at 207 , 477 A.2d at 763 , we perceive that the more limited inquiry permitted by the Circuit Court’s order, with respect to Lacer’s requested relief under the St.

12006–2006
Moon v. State green
md · 1984
2 sentences

2003The MVA asserts that this Court, in Moon v. State, 300 Md. 354 , 478 A.2d 695 (1984), condoned the Legislature’s declaration that breath test results are reliable evidence and therefore the suspension of driver’s licenses based upon certified test results satisfies the constitutional requirement that the statutory scheme be free from unwarranted risk of an erroneous outcome.

2003The MVA asserts that this Court, in Moon v. State, 300 Md. 354 , 478 A.2d 695 (1984), condoned the Legislature’s declaration that breath test results are reliable evidence and therefore the suspension of driver’s licenses based upon certified test results satisfies the constitutional requirement that the statutory scheme be free from unwarranted risk of an erroneous outcome.

12003–2003
Simmons v. United States green
scotus · 1955
2 sentences

1986The Commission found that “adequate equity funds for this project are not available if only limited *684 to future operational savings” and that “the Hospital’s liquid assets, alone, or in combination with operating surpluses, are not adequate to support a project of this scope.” It further found that with respect to “the applicant’s statement that, if necessary, the Hospital’s present investors will contribute to the project ... neither the availability nor the costs of funds provided through such investors has been described.” The Commission concluded that “the criterion at COMAR 10.24.01.06

1986The Commission found that “adequate equity funds for this project are not available if only limited *684 to future operational savings” and that “the Hospital’s liquid assets, alone, or in combination with operating surpluses, are not adequate to support a project of this scope.” It further found that with respect to “the applicant’s statement that, if necessary, the Hospital’s present investors will contribute to the project ... neither the availability nor the costs of funds provided through such investors has been described.” The Commission concluded that “the criterion at COMAR 10.24.01.06

11986–1986

Where else courts name it

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