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ejusdem generis doctrine in Utah

14 Utah opinions name it 2 courts 1907–2020 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Utah 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
State in Interest of JLSgreen
utah · 1980 · cited in 4 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2000–2020
2 sentences

2020In re J.L.S., 610 P.2d 1294, 1295 (Utah 1980); see also State v. Maestas, 2012 UT 46 , ¶ 273 n.371, 299 P.3d 892 (noting that we have “applied the doctrine of ejusdem generis” in interpreting this phrase).

2014Applying the doctrine of ejusdem generis, the Utah Supreme Court interpreted this phrase to mean activities of the "same magnitude of gravity as that specifically described in the statute." State v. Balfour, 2008 UT App 410, ¶ 15 , 198 P.3d 471 (quoting In re J.L.S., 610 P.2d 1294, 1296 (Utah 1980)) (footnote omitted).

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State v. Serpentegreen
utahctapp · 1989 · cited in 5 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2000–2016
2 sentences

2016This doctrine provides that “where general words follow the enumeration of particular classes of things, the general words will be construed as applying only to things of the same general class as those enumerated.” Serpente, 768 P.2d at 997 (quoting Black's Law Dictionary 464 (5th ed. 1979)).

2001In its opinion, the court of appeals addressed first the definition of masturbation as used in the statute, and finding it to be inapplicable to A.T.'s conduct, next considered the broader language of subsection (e) proscribing "any other act of lewdness." Here, to demonstrate that the language "any other act of lewdness" language was not unconstitutionally vague, the court of appeals applied the doctrine of ejusdem generis, comparing the phrase "any other act of lewdness" to the specifically enumerated acts of lewdness set forth in subsections (a) through (d) of the statute, and concluded tha

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Nephi City v. Hansengreen
utah · 1989 · cited in 2 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1991–1998
2 sentences

1998Under the doctrine of ejusdem generis (“of the same kind”), "general terms in a statute should ‘be given a meaning that is restricted to a sense analogous to the [more] specific terms.' ” Field *98 v. Boyer Co., L.C., 952 P.2d 1078, 1087 (Utah 1998) (alteration in original) (quoting Nephi City v. Hansen, 779 P.2d 673, 675 (Utah 1989)). 7 .

1991Nephi City v. Hansen, 779 P.2d 673, 675 (Utah 1989) (citing In re Disconnection of Certain Territory, 668 P.2d 544, 547-48 (Utah 1983)); see also Heathman v. Giles, 13 Utah 2d 368, 369-70 , 374 P.2d 839, 840 (1962).

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Heathman v. Gilesgreen
utah · 1962 · cited in 2 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1990–1991
2 sentences

1991Nephi City v. Hansen, 779 P.2d 673, 675 (Utah 1989) (citing In re Disconnection of Certain Territory, 668 P.2d 544, 547-48 (Utah 1983)); see also Heathman v. Giles, 13 Utah 2d 368, 369-70 , 374 P.2d 839, 840 (1962).

1991Nephi City v. Hansen, 779 P.2d 673, 675 (Utah 1989) (citing In re Disconnection of Certain Territory, 668 P.2d 544, 547-48 (Utah 1983)); see also Heathman v. Giles, 13 Utah 2d 368, 369-70 , 374 P.2d 839, 840 (1962).

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State v. Maestasgreen
utah · 2012 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020In re J.L.S., 610 P.2d 1294, 1295 (Utah 1980); see also State v. Maestas, 2012 UT 46 , ¶ 273 n.371, 299 P.3d 892 (noting that we have “applied the doctrine of ejusdem generis” in interpreting this phrase).

2020In re J.L.S., 610 P.2d 1294, 1295 (Utah 1980); see also State v. Maestas, 2012 UT 46 , ¶ 273 n.371, 299 P.3d 892 (noting that we have “applied the doctrine of ejusdem generis” in interpreting this phrase).

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State v. Kennedygreen
utah · 1980 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008Applying the doctrine of ejusdem generis, 7 the Utah Supreme Court interpreted this phrase to mean activities of the "same magnitude of gravity as that specifically described in the statute." In re J.L.S., 610 P.2d 1294, 1296 (Utah 1980); see also State v. Kennedy, 616 P.2d 594 , 597 & n. 4 (Utah 1980) (noting the supreme court's invocation, in In re J.L.S., 610 P.2d 1294 (Utah 1980), of the doctrine of ejusdem gen-eris to define the phrase "or otherwise takes indecent liberties").

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State v. Petersgreen
utahctapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008To determine whether the conduct is of equal gravity to the touching prong, the court must consider the totality of the facts, see State v. Peters, 796 P.2d 708, 711 (Utah Ct.App.1990), including the five factors identified in State v. Bishop, 753 P.2d 439, 482 (Utah 1988), overruled in part on other grounds by State v. Menzies, 889 P.2d 393 (Utah 1994).

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State v. Bishopgreen
utah · 1988 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008To determine whether the conduct is of equal gravity to the touching prong, the court must consider the totality of the facts, see State v. Peters, 796 P.2d 708, 711 (Utah Ct.App.1990), including the five factors identified in State v. Bishop, 753 P.2d 439, 482 (Utah 1988), overruled in part on other grounds by State v. Menzies, 889 P.2d 393 (Utah 1994).

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Field v. Boyer Co., LCgreen
utah · 1998 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998Under the doctrine of ejusdem generis (“of the same kind”), "general terms in a statute should ‘be given a meaning that is restricted to a sense analogous to the [more] specific terms.' ” Field *98 v. Boyer Co., L.C., 952 P.2d 1078, 1087 (Utah 1998) (alteration in original) (quoting Nephi City v. Hansen, 779 P.2d 673, 675 (Utah 1989)). 7 .

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In Re the Disconnection of Certain Territory From Highland Citygreen
utah · 1983 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
1 sentence

1991Nephi City v. Hansen, 779 P.2d 673, 675 (Utah 1989) (citing In re Disconnection of Certain Territory, 668 P.2d 544, 547-48 (Utah 1983)); see also Heathman v. Giles, 13 Utah 2d 368, 369-70 , 374 P.2d 839, 840 (1962).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
State Ex Rel. At green
utah · 2001
2 sentences

2011The doctrine declares that in order to give meaning to the general term, the general term is understood as restricted to include things of the same kind, class, character, or nature as those specifically enumerated, unless there is something to show a *1032 contrary intent." (emphasis in original)); State v. Piep, 2004 UT App 7, ¶¶ 10-11 , 84 P.3d 850 (applying the ejusdem generis doctrine and discussing In re A.T., 2001 UT 82 , 34 P.3d 228 ).

2011The doctrine declares that in order to give meaning to the general term, the general term is understood as restricted to include things of the same kind, class, character, or nature as those specifically enumerated, unless there is something to show a *1032 contrary intent." (emphasis in original)); State v. Piep, 2004 UT App 7, ¶¶ 10-11 , 84 P.3d 850 (applying the ejusdem generis doctrine and discussing In re A.T., 2001 UT 82 , 34 P.3d 228 ).

22004–2011
State v. Balfour green
utahctapp · 2008
2 sentences

2014Applying the doctrine of ejusdem generis, the Utah Supreme Court interpreted this phrase to mean activities of the "same magnitude of gravity as that specifically described in the statute." State v. Balfour, 2008 UT App 410, ¶ 15 , 198 P.3d 471 (quoting In re J.L.S., 610 P.2d 1294, 1296 (Utah 1980)) (footnote omitted).

2014Applying the doctrine of ejusdem generis, the Utah Supreme Court interpreted this phrase to mean activities of the "same magnitude of gravity as that specifically described in the statute." State v. Balfour, 2008 UT App 410, ¶ 15 , 198 P.3d 471 (quoting In re J.L.S., 610 P.2d 1294, 1296 (Utah 1980)) (footnote omitted).

12014–2014
State v. Piep green
utahctapp · 2004
2 sentences

2011The doctrine declares that in order to give meaning to the general term, the general term is understood as restricted to include things of the same kind, class, character, or nature as those specifically enumerated, unless there is something to show a *1032 contrary intent." (emphasis in original)); State v. Piep, 2004 UT App 7, ¶¶ 10-11 , 84 P.3d 850 (applying the ejusdem generis doctrine and discussing In re A.T., 2001 UT 82 , 34 P.3d 228 ).

2011The doctrine declares that in order to give meaning to the general term, the general term is understood as restricted to include things of the same kind, class, character, or nature as those specifically enumerated, unless there is something to show a *1032 contrary intent." (emphasis in original)); State v. Piep, 2004 UT App 7, ¶¶ 10-11 , 84 P.3d 850 (applying the ejusdem generis doctrine and discussing In re A.T., 2001 UT 82 , 34 P.3d 228 ).

12011–2011
State v. Menzies green
utah · 1994
1 sentence

2008To determine whether the conduct is of equal gravity to the touching prong, the court must consider the totality of the facts, see State v. Peters, 796 P.2d 708, 711 (Utah Ct.App.1990), including the five factors identified in State v. Bishop, 753 P.2d 439, 482 (Utah 1988), overruled in part on other grounds by State v. Menzies, 889 P.2d 393 (Utah 1994).

12008–2008
Joyslin v. Kent green
minn · 1891
1 sentence

1907The general object of an act sometimes requires that the final general term shall not be restricted in meaning by its more specific predecessors.” (Willis v. Mabon, 48 Minn. 140 , 50 N. W. 1110 , 16 L.

11907–1907
Willis v. Mabon green
· 1892
1 sentence

1907The general object of an act sometimes requires that the final general term shall not be restricted in meaning by its more specific predecessors.” (Willis v. Mabon, 48 Minn. 140 , 50 N. W. 1110 , 16 L.

11907–1907

Statutes the citing opinions construe

UT § Utah Code § 76-5-404 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

IL 99 (1898–2026) TX 81 (1911–2025) CA 68 (1910–2025) WA 50 (1970–2024) PA 45 (1926–2026) MI 34 (1937–2023) NY 26 (1917–2024) NJ 19 (1965–2025) FL 18 (1927–2012) AL 17 (1915–2013) OH 16 (1944–2023) MD 16 (1970–2026) NC 15 (1957–2018) AZ 15 (1945–2017) UT 14 (1907–2020) IN 13 (1913–2024) AR 13 (1948–2025) OR 12 (1910–2019) MA 12 (1971–2026) TN 11 (1949–2021) OK 11 (1916–2008) KY 11 (1899–2022) LA 11 (1958–2021) VA 10 (1962–2024) WI 10 (1939–2015) HI 9 (1915–2019) NM 9 (1974–2014) CT 8 (1968–2013) MO 8 (1884–2023) MN 8 (1973–2018) IA 7 (1971–2019) ID 6 (1985–2018) KS 6 (1925–2020) CO 6 (1942–2023) WV 6 (1935–2024) MT 5 (1925–2009) NE 5 (1950–2005) RI 5 (1997–2026) MS 4 (1973–2000) NH 4 (1986–2019) WY 4 (1924–2015) GA 4 (1913–2021) ME 4 (1983–2021) DC 3 (1970–1991) ND 3 (1913–2007) AK 3 (2006–2019) SC 2 (1984–1995)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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