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establishment clause in Oklahoma

14 Oklahoma opinions name it 4 courts 1913–2024 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Oklahoma 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Jackson v. Metropolitan Edison Co.green
scotus · 1974 · cited in 2 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024Rendell-Baker v. Kohn , 457 U.S. 830, 842 (1982); Jackson v. Metropolitan Edison Co. , 419 U.S. 345, 352 (1974).

2024Rendell-Baker v. Kohn , 457 U.S. 830, 842 (1982); Jackson v. Metropolitan Edison Co. , 419 U.S. 345, 352 (1974).

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Rendell-Baker v. Kohngreen
scotus · 1982 · cited in 2 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024Rendell-Baker v. Kohn , 457 U.S. 830, 842 (1982); Jackson v. Metropolitan Edison Co. , 419 U.S. 345, 352 (1974).

2024Rendell-Baker v. Kohn , 457 U.S. 830, 842 (1982); Jackson v. Metropolitan Edison Co. , 419 U.S. 345, 352 (1974).

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State v. Tinklergreen
oklacrimapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010The Court found that by enacting section 751, the Legislature "created a narrow, limited exception to the hearsay rule, applicable only in the case of a preliminary examination ... [and] that the ability to confront the actual witness is eliminated by the establishment of the rule." Tinkler, ¶ 11, 815 P.2d at 192 (emphasis added).

2010The Court found that by enacting section 751, the Legislature "created a narrow, limited exception to the hearsay rule, applicable only in the case of a preliminary examination ... [and] that the ability to confront the actual witness is eliminated by the establishment of the rule." Tinkler, ¶ 11, 815 P.2d at 192 (emphasis added).

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People v. Falbegreen
ill · 2000 · cited in 1 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See, e.g., People v. Falbe, 189 Ill.2d 635 , 244 Ill.Dec. 901 , 727 N.E.2d 200, 208 (2000) (rejecting Establishment Clause challenge to sentencing enhancement for drug offenses committed within 1,000 feet of a "church,” noting that the enhanced penalty provisions "are obviously intended to protect segments of our society which may well be considered particularly vulnerable and less able to deal with the incursions of drug trafficking and its related evils” and also that "[t]he secular purpose of the statute is to 'deter narcotics activity.' ") (citation omitted); Easley v. State, 755 So.2d 692

2006See, e.g., People v. Falbe, 189 Ill.2d 635 , 244 Ill.Dec. 901 , 727 N.E.2d 200, 208 (2000) (rejecting Establishment Clause challenge to sentencing enhancement for drug offenses committed within 1,000 feet of a "church,” noting that the enhanced penalty provisions "are obviously intended to protect segments of our society which may well be considered particularly vulnerable and less able to deal with the incursions of drug trafficking and its related evils” and also that "[t]he secular purpose of the statute is to 'deter narcotics activity.' ") (citation omitted); Easley v. State, 755 So.2d 692

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Easley v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006See, e.g., People v. Falbe, 189 Ill.2d 635 , 244 Ill.Dec. 901 , 727 N.E.2d 200, 208 (2000) (rejecting Establishment Clause challenge to sentencing enhancement for drug offenses committed within 1,000 feet of a "church,” noting that the enhanced penalty provisions "are obviously intended to protect segments of our society which may well be considered particularly vulnerable and less able to deal with the incursions of drug trafficking and its related evils” and also that "[t]he secular purpose of the statute is to 'deter narcotics activity.' ") (citation omitted); Easley v. State, 755 So.2d 692

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Hobby v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006See, e.g., People v. Falbe, 189 Ill.2d 635 , 244 Ill.Dec. 901 , 727 N.E.2d 200, 208 (2000) (rejecting Establishment Clause challenge to sentencing enhancement for drug offenses committed within 1,000 feet of a "church,” noting that the enhanced penalty provisions "are obviously intended to protect segments of our society which may well be considered particularly vulnerable and less able to deal with the incursions of drug trafficking and its related evils” and also that "[t]he secular purpose of the statute is to 'deter narcotics activity.' ") (citation omitted); Easley v. State, 755 So.2d 692

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (18)

CaseCitedYears
United States v. Perez green
scotus · 1824
1 sentence

2010As detailed in the opinion above, language in the current version of section 751(C) provides a procedure for exercising a right of confrontation not contained in the text considered by the Court in Tinkler . [1] The majority cites United States v. Perez, 22 U.S. (9 Wheat) 579, 580, 6 L.Ed. 165 (1824), for its description of the "manifest necessity" standard, which notes that district courts will have to exercise "sound discretion" in making this determination.

12010–2010
Bradfield v. Roberts green
· 1899
2 sentences

2008However, one thing is clear: "[t]he simplistic argument that every form of financial aid to church-sponsored activity violates the Religion Clauses was rejected long ago in Bradfield v. Roberts , 175 U.S. 291 , 20 S.Ct. 121 , 44 L.Ed. 168 (1899)." Tilton , 403 U.S. at 679 . "[R]eligious institutions need not be quarantined from public benefits that are neutrally available to all." Roemer v. Bd. of Pub.

2008However, one thing is clear: "[t]he simplistic argument that every form of financial aid to church-sponsored activity violates the Religion Clauses was rejected long ago in Bradfield v. Roberts , 175 U.S. 291 , 20 S.Ct. 121 , 44 L.Ed. 168 (1899)." Tilton , 403 U.S. at 679 . "[R]eligious institutions need not be quarantined from public benefits that are neutrally available to all." Roemer v. Bd. of Pub.

12008–2008
Mitchell v. Helms green
scotus · 2000
2 sentences

2008The United States Supreme Court has acknowledged the Establishment Clause analysis is not always clear cut, saying, "candor compels the acknowledgment that we can only dimly perceive the boundaries of permissible government activity in this sensitive area." Mitchell v. Helms , 530 U.S. 793 , 807 (2000) (quoting Tilton v. Richardson , 403 U.S. 672 , 678 (1971)).

2008The United States Supreme Court has acknowledged the Establishment Clause analysis is not always clear cut, saying, "candor compels the acknowledgment that we can only dimly perceive the boundaries of permissible government activity in this sensitive area." Mitchell v. Helms , 530 U.S. 793 , 807 (2000) (quoting Tilton v. Richardson , 403 U.S. 672 , 678 (1971)).

12008–2008
Tilton v. Richardson green
scotus · 1971
2 sentences

2008The United States Supreme Court has acknowledged the Establishment Clause analysis is not always clear cut, saying, "candor compels the acknowledgment that we can only dimly perceive the boundaries of permissible government activity in this sensitive area." Mitchell v. Helms , 530 U.S. 793 , 807 (2000) (quoting Tilton v. Richardson , 403 U.S. 672 , 678 (1971)).

2008The United States Supreme Court has acknowledged the Establishment Clause analysis is not always clear cut, saying, "candor compels the acknowledgment that we can only dimly perceive the boundaries of permissible government activity in this sensitive area." Mitchell v. Helms , 530 U.S. 793 , 807 (2000) (quoting Tilton v. Richardson , 403 U.S. 672 , 678 (1971)).

12008–2008
Larkin v. Grendel's Den, Inc. green
scotus · 1982
2 sentences

2006Section 1031(D) is not comparable to the Massachusetts statute struck .down in Larkin v. Grendel's Den, Inc., 459 U.S. 116 , 103 S.Ct. 505 , 74 L.Ed.2d 297 (1982).

2006Section 1031(D) is not comparable to the Massachusetts statute struck .down in Larkin v. Grendel's Den, Inc., 459 U.S. 116 , 103 S.Ct. 505 , 74 L.Ed.2d 297 (1982).

12006–2006
Wat Henry Pontiac, Inc. v. Pitcock green
okla · 1956
2 sentences

1999Wat Henry Pontiac, Inc. v. Pitcock, 1956 OK 230 , 301 P.2d 203 .

1999Wat Henry Pontiac, Inc. v. Pitcock, 1956 OK 230 , 301 P.2d 203 .

11999–1999
Walz v. Tax Comm'n of City of New York green
scotus · 1970
2 sentences

1989Walz v. Tax Commission, 397 U.S. 664 , 90 S.Ct. 1409 , 25 L.Ed.2d 697 (1970).

1989Walz v. Tax Commission, 397 U.S. 664 , 90 S.Ct. 1409 , 25 L.Ed.2d 697 (1970).

11989–1989
Tulsa Area Hospital Council, Inc. v. Oral Roberts University green
okla · 1981
1 sentence

1989Tulsa Area Hospital Council v. Oral Roberts, 626 P.2d 316 (Okla.1981).

11989–1989
Lemon v. Kurtzman red
scotus · 1971
2 sentences

1989Lemon v. Kurtzman, 403 U.S. 602 , 91 S.Ct. 2105 , 29 L.Ed.2d 745 (1971).

1989Lemon v. Kurtzman, 403 U.S. 602 , 91 S.Ct. 2105 , 29 L.Ed.2d 745 (1971).

11989–1989
Riddle v. State green
oklacrimapp · 1962
2 sentences

1973Coupling the fact the jury did not have an instruction on possession of a stimulant before it with the weight of Oklahoma authority holding it necessary in the establishment of the defense of entrapment for the defendant to be “an otherwise innocent person” Riddle v. State, Okl.Cr., 374 P.2d 634 (1962) the instruction is not a misstatement of the law.

1973Coupling the fact the jury did not have an instruction on possession of a stimulant before it with the weight of Oklahoma authority holding it necessary in the establishment of the defense of entrapment for the defendant to be "an otherwise innocent person" Riddle v. State, Okl.Cr., 374 P.2d 634 (1962) the instruction is not a misstatement of the law.

11973–1973
Meshek v. Cordes green
okla · 1933
2 sentences

1954In this jurisdiction, however, such a conclusion is prevented by the establishment of the rule, in the case of Meshek v. Cordes, 164 Okl. 40 , 22 P.2d 921, 922 , that: “ ‘If it is doubtful whether or not allegations are such as to make a pleading demurrable for misjoinder that construction should be adopted which will sustain the pleading.’ ” Therefore, the instant one is solely an action for wrongful death.

1954In this jurisdiction, however, such a conclusion is prevented by the establishment of the rule, in the case of Meshek v. Cordes, 164 Okl. 40 , 22 P.2d 921, 922 , that: “ ‘If it is doubtful whether or not allegations are such as to make a pleading demurrable for misjoinder that construction should be adopted which will sustain the pleading.’ ” Therefore, the instant one is solely an action for wrongful death.

11954–1954
Spalding v. Hill neutral
okla · 1915
1 sentence

1946The effect of a judgment rendered on a rejected claim is the establishment of the claim as against the estate of a deceased person “the same as if it had been allowed by the administrator”, National Lumber & Creosoting Co. v. Robison’s Estate, 48 Okla. 140 , 149 P. 1133 , for “looking to the substance, rather than the form of this judgment, it . . . was a legal adjudication of the allowance of the plaintiff in error’s claim against the estate ... it was the duty of the administrator ... to pay the same in due course of administration”.

11946–1946
Salter v. Continental Casualty Co. green
okla · 1943
2 sentences

1946Id.; Salter v. Continental Casualty Co., 194 Okla. 26 , 146 P. 2d 824 .

1946Id.; Salter v. Continental Casualty Co., 194 Okla. 26 , 146 P. 2d 824 .

11946–1946
In Re Application of Gruber green
okla · 1923
2 sentences

1946The decision in Re Gruber, 89 Okla. 148 , 214 P. 690 , did not rest upon the establishment of this rule, but in discussing the issue presented there this court stated that as a matter of right no appeal from the decision of a municipal pension board existed unless expressly established by law, and in so doing referred to some of the cases covered in the footnotes of the digests above mentioned.

1946The decision in Re Gruber, 89 Okla. 148 , 214 P. 690 , did not rest upon the establishment of this rule, but in discussing the issue presented there this court stated that as a matter of right no appeal from the decision of a municipal pension board existed unless expressly established by law, and in so doing referred to some of the cases covered in the footnotes of the digests above mentioned.

11946–1946
National Lumber & Creosoting Co. v. Robison's Estate neutral
okla · 1915
1 sentence

1946The effect of a judgment rendered on a rejected claim is the establishment of the claim as against the estate of a deceased person “the same as if it had been allowed by the administrator”, National Lumber & Creosoting Co. v. Robison’s Estate, 48 Okla. 140 , 149 P. 1133 , for “looking to the substance, rather than the form of this judgment, it . . . was a legal adjudication of the allowance of the plaintiff in error’s claim against the estate ... it was the duty of the administrator ... to pay the same in due course of administration”.

11946–1946
Ristine v. State ex rel. Board of Commissioners of the Sinking Fund green
ind · 1863
1 sentence

1945“The abuse to be corrected by the establishment of the principle was the exercise of official discretion in paying out the public money.” Ristine v. State, 20 Ind. 328 .

11945–1945
Miller v. Shelton neutral
okla · 1925
2 sentences

1926Miller v. Shelton, 115 Okla. 35 , 241 Pac. 132 , states that it is clear from the statutes that the county court must settle the accounts of guardians in the same manner and under the same proceedings that the accounts of executors and administrators are settled.

1926Miller v. Shelton, 115 Okla. 35 , 241 Pac. 132 , states that it is clear from the statutes that the county court must settle the accounts of guardians in the same manner and under the same proceedings that the accounts of executors and administrators are settled.

11926–1926
Ex Parte Harkins neutral
· 1912
1 sentence

1913The only just and logical position consistent with the safety of society and the sanctity of human life which courts can assume is that the corpus delicti may be proven by circumstantial evidence.” In Ex parte Harkins, 7 Okla.

11913–1913

Where else courts name it

CA 89 (1921–2025) NY 53 (1861–2026) FL 43 (1938–2026) OH 42 (1953–2025) WA 42 (1895–2026) MI 39 (1909–2020) IL 39 (1887–2021) PA 39 (1917–2024) NJ 37 (1897–2019) WI 31 (1844–2020) MA 29 (1910–2018) TX 28 (1912–2023) MD 24 (1914–2023) CO 24 (1892–2015) CT 22 (1923–2025) OR 22 (1895–2025) MN 17 (1926–2016) AL 16 (1868–2015) AR 15 (1908–2021) OK 14 (1913–2024) IA 13 (1877–2018) NM 12 (1888–2015) LA 12 (1917–2000) TN 12 (1917–2013) GA 11 (1925–2023) NE 10 (1886–2003) AZ 10 (1960–2016) MO 10 (1906–2011) KS 10 (1901–1996) KY 9 (1899–2023) MS 8 (1950–2005) UT 8 (1986–2022) IN 8 (1942–2005) VA 8 (1925–2015) ME 7 (1844–2006) ID 7 (1890–1996) NC 7 (1874–2011) MT 6 (1878–2012) SC 5 (1846–2021) VT 5 (1979–2017) DC 5 (1982–1997) HI 5 (1987–2020) ND 4 (1895–1986) AK 4 (1979–2022) NV 4 (1959–2022) WV 4 (1950–2014) NH 4 (1967–1995) RI 2 (1919–1980) DE 2 (1974–1990) PR 2 (1942–1956)

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