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Parsons factors in West Virginia

14 West Virginia opinions name it 2 courts 1985–2025 4 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by West Virginia 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Hardwood Group v. Laroccogreen
wva · 2006 · cited in 5 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2008–2025
2 sentences

2022This Court in Beane found that we did not need to undertake the Parsons analysis 4 for determining whether the default judgment should be set aside given that the default judgment in Beane “[was] 2 According to a clinical summary report included in the appellate record, petitioner had x- rays taken of a sprained ankle at a MedExpress at approximately 10:00 a.m. on March 10, 2021. 3 Rule 55(c) of the West Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure provides that “[f]or good cause shown the court may set aside an entry of default and, if a judgment by default has been entered, may likewise set it aside in

2022This Court in Beane found that we did not need to undertake the Parsons analysis 4 for determining whether the default judgment should be set aside given that the default judgment in Beane “[was] 2 According to a clinical summary report included in the appellate record, petitioner had x- rays taken of a sprained ankle at a MedExpress at approximately 10:00 a.m. on March 10, 2021. 3 Rule 55(c) of the West Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure provides that “[f]or good cause shown the court may set aside an entry of default and, if a judgment by default has been entered, may likewise set it aside in

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Lee v. Gentlemen's Club, Inc.green
wva · 2000 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025See Lee v. Gentlemen’s Club, Inc., 208 W.

2025See Lee v. Gentlemen’s Club, Inc., 208 W.

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Beane v. Daileygreen
wva · 2010 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013However, this Court further explained in Beane that a Parsons analysis is unnecessary where a default judgment is void due to a lack of personal jurisdiction. 226 W.Va. at 447 , 701 S.E.2d at 850 .

2013However, this Court further explained in Beane that a Parsons analysis is unnecessary where a default judgment is void due to a lack of personal jurisdiction. 226 W.Va. at 447 , 701 S.E.2d at 850 .

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Bram v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1897 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985The Parsons rule is equivalent to the rule established in Bram v. United States, 168 U.S. 532, 542-43 , 18 S.Ct. 183, 187 , 42 L.Ed. 568, 573 (1897), where the United States Supreme Court held that a confession “must not be extracted by any sort of threats or violence, nor obtained by any direct or implied promises, however slight, nor by the exertion of any improper influence.” In Persinger , we concluded that the confession was invalid and stated that: “[T]he interrogating officer’s statement was explicit: if the defendant would cooperate, the officer would give the accused a good recommenda

1985The Parsons rule is equivalent to the rule established in Bram v. United States, 168 U.S. 532, 542-43 , 18 S.Ct. 183, 187 , 42 L.Ed. 568, 573 (1897), where the United States Supreme Court held that a confession “must not be extracted by any sort of threats or violence, nor obtained by any direct or implied promises, however slight, nor by the exertion of any improper influence.” In Persinger , we concluded that the confession was invalid and stated that: “[T]he interrogating officer’s statement was explicit: if the defendant would cooperate, the officer would give the accused a good recommenda

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (3)

CaseCitedYears
Parsons v. Consolidated Gas Supply Corp. green
wva · 1979
2 sentences

2019Va. 464 , 256 S.E.2d 758 (1979), but also requires a showing that a ground set out under Rule 60(b) of the West Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure has been satisfied. 8 Turning to the facts before us, before we reach consideration of the Parsons factors, Amoruso must show that he is entitled to relief under one of the grounds enumerated in Rule 60(b).

2019Va. 464 , 256 S.E.2d 758 (1979), but also requires a showing that a ground set out under Rule 60(b) of the West Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure has been satisfied. 8 Turning to the facts before us, before we reach consideration of the Parsons factors, Amoruso must show that he is entitled to relief under one of the grounds enumerated in Rule 60(b).

72005–2022
State Ex Rel. United Mine Workers of America, Local Union 1938 v. Waters green
wva · 1997
2 sentences

2000However, because we “[r]eview[ ] de novo a matter which calls for the application of law to undisputed facts, we apply the four factors enumerated above in Parsons [.]” Waters, 200 W.Va. at 298 , 489 S.E.2d at 275 .

2000However, because we “[r]eview[ ] de novo a matter which calls for the application of law to undisputed facts, we apply the four factors enumerated above in Parsons [.]” Waters, 200 W.Va. at 298 , 489 S.E.2d at 275 .

12000–2000
State v. Persinger green
wva · 1982
2 sentences

1985This statement can only be viewed as calculated to foment a hope for leniency in the mind of the accused and under Parsons renders the confession inadmissible.” 169 W.Va. at (121), 286 S.E.2d at 273 .

1985This statement can only be viewed as calculated to foment a hope for leniency in the mind of the accused and under Parsons renders the confession inadmissible.” 169 W.Va. at (121), 286 S.E.2d at 273 .

11985–1985

Where else courts name it

NC 64 (2002–2023) WV 14 (1985–2025) OH 5 (2008–2026) AZ 4 (1974–1983) FL 2 (1985–2021) KS 2 (2019–2019) DC 2 (2011–2013) TX 2 (2010–2010) ME 2 (1981–2002) DE 2 (2017–2019) CT 2 (1992–2008)

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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