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13 District of Columbia opinions name it 1 courts 1971–2020 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by District of Columbia 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 (34)

CaseFollowedCited
United States v. Andrew Tsanasgreen
ca2 · 1978 · cited in 2 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1991–1996
2 sentences

1996Although recognizing that neither the "reasonable efforts" approach nor the "acquittal first" instruction is wrong as a matter of law, we concluded that the trial court should use the form of the instruction selected timely by the defendant "because the defendant's liberty is at stake." Wright, 588 A.2d at 262 (citing United States v. Tsanas, 572 F.2d 340, 346 (2d.

1996Although recognizing that neither the “reasonable efforts” approach nor the “acquittal first” instruction is wrong as a matter of law, we concluded that the trial court should use the form of the instruction selected timely by the defendant “because the defendant’s liberty is at stake.” Wright, 588 A.2d at 262 (citing United States v. Tsanas, 572 F.2d 340, 346 (2d.

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Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority v. District of Columbia Department of Employment Servicesgreen
dc · 2009 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020By contrast, claimants seeking PPD schedule awards rely on a more limited range of evidence and, most importantly, on written medical reports and disability ratings by doctors, and the decision-makers recognize a “conclusively presumed” “effect on earning capacity.” WMATA v. District of Columbia Dep’t of Emp’t Servs., 965 A.2d 1, 3 (D.C. 2009) (quoting 2 A. Larson, WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION LAW, § 58.11, at 10-323 to 10-324 (1987)); cf. Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319, 344, 345 (1976) (“The potential value of an evidentiary hearing” is less where the decision will turn on “routine, standard, an

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Mathews v. Eldridgegreen
scotus · 1976 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020By contrast, claimants seeking PPD schedule awards rely on a more limited range of evidence and, most importantly, on written medical reports and disability ratings by doctors, and the decision-makers recognize a “conclusively presumed” “effect on earning capacity.” WMATA v. District of Columbia Dep’t of Emp’t Servs., 965 A.2d 1, 3 (D.C. 2009) (quoting 2 A. Larson, WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION LAW, § 58.11, at 10-323 to 10-324 (1987)); cf. Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319, 344, 345 (1976) (“The potential value of an evidentiary hearing” is less where the decision will turn on “routine, standard, an

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Chambers-Castanes v. King Countygreen
wash · 1983 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Muthukumarana v. Montgomery Cnty., 370 Md. 447 , 805 A.2d 372, 401 (2002); see Chambers-Castanes v. King Cnty., 100 Wash.2d 275 , 669 P.2d 451, 458 (1983) (en banc) (acknowledging this court’s decision in Warren and opining that a special duty should have been recognized in that case). .

2014Muthukumarana v. Montgomery Cnty., 370 Md. 447 , 805 A.2d 372, 401 (2002); see Chambers-Castanes v. King Cnty., 100 Wash.2d 275 , 669 P.2d 451, 458 (1983) (en banc) (acknowledging this court’s decision in Warren and opining that a special duty should have been recognized in that case). .

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Muthukumarana v. Montgomery Countygreen
md · 2002 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Muthukumarana v. Montgomery Cnty., 370 Md. 447 , 805 A.2d 372, 401 (2002); see Chambers-Castanes v. King Cnty., 100 Wash.2d 275 , 669 P.2d 451, 458 (1983) (en banc) (acknowledging this court’s decision in Warren and opining that a special duty should have been recognized in that case). .

2014Muthukumarana v. Montgomery Cnty., 370 Md. 447 , 805 A.2d 372, 401 (2002); see Chambers-Castanes v. King Cnty., 100 Wash.2d 275 , 669 P.2d 451, 458 (1983) (en banc) (acknowledging this court’s decision in Warren and opining that a special duty should have been recognized in that case). .

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Ryan v. Statered
ariz · 1982 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Some that formerly employed the doctrine have abandoned it.33 Others have considered, but declined to adopt, ―the confusing and inconsistent public duty doctrine.‖34 These states‘ reasons for rejecting the public duty doctrine are varied but include: a concern that it conflicts with waivers of sovereign (…continued) police protection‖); Commonwealth v. Burns, 639 S.E.2d 276, 278 (Va. 2007) (―This Court has only applied the public duty doctrine in cases when a public official owed a duty to control the behavior of a third party, and the third party committed acts of assaultive criminal behavior

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Beaudrie v. Hendersongreen
mich · 2001 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See, e.g., Stevenson v. City of Doraville, 315 Ga.App. 233 , 726 S.E.2d 726, 728 (2012) ("The public duty doctrine applies only to the provision of police protection services, such as requests for emergency help.” (internal quotation marks omitted)); Benton v. City of Oakland City, 721 N.E.2d 224, 230 (Ind.1999) (considering the public duty doctrine to be a form of immunity that relieves government actors of the obligation to "prevent crime”); Beaudrie v. Henderson, 465 Mich. 124 , 631 N.W.2d 308, 313 (2001) (declining to expand the public duty doctrine beyond those cases "alleging a failure t

2014See, e.g., Stevenson v. City of Doraville, 315 Ga.App. 233 , 726 S.E.2d 726, 728 (2012) ("The public duty doctrine applies only to the provision of police protection services, such as requests for emergency help.” (internal quotation marks omitted)); Benton v. City of Oakland City, 721 N.E.2d 224, 230 (Ind.1999) (considering the public duty doctrine to be a form of immunity that relieves government actors of the obligation to "prevent crime”); Beaudrie v. Henderson, 465 Mich. 124 , 631 N.W.2d 308, 313 (2001) (declining to expand the public duty doctrine beyond those cases "alleging a failure t

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Benton v. City of Oakland Citygreen
ind · 1999 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See, e.g., Stevenson v. City of Doraville, 315 Ga.App. 233 , 726 S.E.2d 726, 728 (2012) ("The public duty doctrine applies only to the provision of police protection services, such as requests for emergency help.” (internal quotation marks omitted)); Benton v. City of Oakland City, 721 N.E.2d 224, 230 (Ind.1999) (considering the public duty doctrine to be a form of immunity that relieves government actors of the obligation to "prevent crime”); Beaudrie v. Henderson, 465 Mich. 124 , 631 N.W.2d 308, 313 (2001) (declining to expand the public duty doctrine beyond those cases "alleging a failure t

2014In a number of states, the ―public duty doctrine‖ only precludes claims that the police failed to protect a citizen from harm caused by a third party.31 Even the states that have a broader conception of the public duty 31 See, e.g., Stevenson v. City of Doraville, 726 S.E.2d 726, 728 (Ga. 2012) (―The public duty doctrine applies only to the provision of police protection services, such as requests for emergency help.‖ (internal quotation marks omitted)); Benton v. City of Oakland City, 721 N.E.2d 224, 230 (Ind. 1999) (considering the public duty doctrine to be a form of immunity that relieves

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Wood v. Guilford Countygreen
nc · 2002 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See, e.g., Stevenson v. City of Doraville, 315 Ga.App. 233 , 726 S.E.2d 726, 728 (2012) ("The public duty doctrine applies only to the provision of police protection services, such as requests for emergency help.” (internal quotation marks omitted)); Benton v. City of Oakland City, 721 N.E.2d 224, 230 (Ind.1999) (considering the public duty doctrine to be a form of immunity that relieves government actors of the obligation to "prevent crime”); Beaudrie v. Henderson, 465 Mich. 124 , 631 N.W.2d 308, 313 (2001) (declining to expand the public duty doctrine beyond those cases "alleging a failure t

2014See, e.g., Stevenson v. City of Doraville, 315 Ga.App. 233 , 726 S.E.2d 726, 728 (2012) ("The public duty doctrine applies only to the provision of police protection services, such as requests for emergency help.” (internal quotation marks omitted)); Benton v. City of Oakland City, 721 N.E.2d 224, 230 (Ind.1999) (considering the public duty doctrine to be a form of immunity that relieves government actors of the obligation to "prevent crime”); Beaudrie v. Henderson, 465 Mich. 124 , 631 N.W.2d 308, 313 (2001) (declining to expand the public duty doctrine beyond those cases "alleging a failure t

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Commonwealth v. Burnsgreen
va · 2007 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See, e.g., Stevenson v. City of Doraville, 315 Ga.App. 233 , 726 S.E.2d 726, 728 (2012) ("The public duty doctrine applies only to the provision of police protection services, such as requests for emergency help.” (internal quotation marks omitted)); Benton v. City of Oakland City, 721 N.E.2d 224, 230 (Ind.1999) (considering the public duty doctrine to be a form of immunity that relieves government actors of the obligation to "prevent crime”); Beaudrie v. Henderson, 465 Mich. 124 , 631 N.W.2d 308, 313 (2001) (declining to expand the public duty doctrine beyond those cases "alleging a failure t

2014See, e.g., Stevenson v. City of Doraville, 315 Ga.App. 233 , 726 S.E.2d 726, 728 (2012) ("The public duty doctrine applies only to the provision of police protection services, such as requests for emergency help.” (internal quotation marks omitted)); Benton v. City of Oakland City, 721 N.E.2d 224, 230 (Ind.1999) (considering the public duty doctrine to be a form of immunity that relieves government actors of the obligation to "prevent crime”); Beaudrie v. Henderson, 465 Mich. 124 , 631 N.W.2d 308, 313 (2001) (declining to expand the public duty doctrine beyond those cases "alleging a failure t

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Stevenson v. City of Doravillegreen
gactapp · 2012 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See, e.g., Stevenson v. City of Doraville, 315 Ga.App. 233 , 726 S.E.2d 726, 728 (2012) ("The public duty doctrine applies only to the provision of police protection services, such as requests for emergency help.” (internal quotation marks omitted)); Benton v. City of Oakland City, 721 N.E.2d 224, 230 (Ind.1999) (considering the public duty doctrine to be a form of immunity that relieves government actors of the obligation to "prevent crime”); Beaudrie v. Henderson, 465 Mich. 124 , 631 N.W.2d 308, 313 (2001) (declining to expand the public duty doctrine beyond those cases "alleging a failure t

2014See, e.g., Stevenson v. City of Doraville, 315 Ga.App. 233 , 726 S.E.2d 726, 728 (2012) ("The public duty doctrine applies only to the provision of police protection services, such as requests for emergency help.” (internal quotation marks omitted)); Benton v. City of Oakland City, 721 N.E.2d 224, 230 (Ind.1999) (considering the public duty doctrine to be a form of immunity that relieves government actors of the obligation to "prevent crime”); Beaudrie v. Henderson, 465 Mich. 124 , 631 N.W.2d 308, 313 (2001) (declining to expand the public duty doctrine beyond those cases "alleging a failure t

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In Re Daygreen
dc · 1998 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001Because a resignation in the face of pending charges of misconduct is a form of bar discipline, see In re Day, 717 A.2d 883, 888 (D.C. 1998), the Board on Professional Responsibility recommends that Schoeneman be suspended from the District of Columbia Bar as a reciprocal matter, with leave to apply for reinstatement if granted in Virginia, or after five years, whichever occurs first.

2001Because a resignation in the face of pending charges of misconduct is a form of bar discipline, see In re Day, 717 A.2d 883, 888 (D.C. 1998), the Board on Professional Responsibility recommends that Schoeneman be suspended from the District of Columbia Bar as a reciprocal matter, with leave to apply for reinstatement if granted in Virginia, or after five years, whichever occurs first.

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Boyer v. United Statesgreen
cadc · 1942 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997See, e.g., Harper v. United States, 99 U.S.App.D.C. 324, 325 , 239 F.2d 945, 946 (1956); Fairbanks v. United States, 96 U.S.App.D.C. 345, 347 , 226 F.2d 251, 253 (1955); Boyer v. United States, 76 U.S.App.D.C. 397, 397-98 , 132 F.2d 12, 12-13 (1942); Martin v. United States, 75 U.S.Ap.D.C. 399, 399-400, 127 F.2d 865, 865-66 (1942); Copeland v. United States, 55 App.D.C. 106, 108 , 2 F.2d 637, 639 (1924); McHenry v. United States, 51 App.D.C. 119, 123-24 , 276 F. 761, 765-66 (1921); Burge v. United States, 26 App.D.C. 524, 534-35 (1906); Ryan v. United States, 26 App.D.C. 74, 83 (1905); Funk v.

1997See, e.g., Harper v. United States, 99 U.S.App.D.C. 324, 325 , 239 F.2d 945, 946 (1956); Fairbanks v. United States, 96 U.S.App.D.C. 345, 347 , 226 F.2d 251, 253 (1955); Boyer v. United States, 76 U.S.App.D.C. 397, 397-98 , 132 F.2d 12, 12-13 (1942); Martin v. United States, 75 U.S.Ap.D.C. 399, 399-400, 127 F.2d 865, 865-66 (1942); Copeland v. United States, 55 App.D.C. 106, 108 , 2 F.2d 637, 639 (1924); McHenry v. United States, 51 App.D.C. 119, 123-24 , 276 F. 761, 765-66 (1921); Burge v. United States, 26 App.D.C. 524, 534-35 (1906); Ryan v. United States, 26 App.D.C. 74, 83 (1905); Funk v.

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Martin v. United Statesgreen
cadc · 1942 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
1 sentence

1997See, e.g., Harper v. United States, 99 U.S.App.D.C. 324, 325 , 239 F.2d 945, 946 (1956); Fairbanks v. United States, 96 U.S.App.D.C. 345, 347 , 226 F.2d 251, 253 (1955); Boyer v. United States, 76 U.S.App.D.C. 397, 397-98 , 132 F.2d 12, 12-13 (1942); Martin v. United States, 75 U.S.Ap.D.C. 399, 399-400, 127 F.2d 865, 865-66 (1942); Copeland v. United States, 55 App.D.C. 106, 108 , 2 F.2d 637, 639 (1924); McHenry v. United States, 51 App.D.C. 119, 123-24 , 276 F. 761, 765-66 (1921); Burge v. United States, 26 App.D.C. 524, 534-35 (1906); Ryan v. United States, 26 App.D.C. 74, 83 (1905); Funk v.

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John S. Fairbanks v. United Statesgreen
cadc · 1955 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997See, e.g., Harper v. United States, 99 U.S.App.D.C. 324, 325 , 239 F.2d 945, 946 (1956); Fairbanks v. United States, 96 U.S.App.D.C. 345, 347 , 226 F.2d 251, 253 (1955); Boyer v. United States, 76 U.S.App.D.C. 397, 397-98 , 132 F.2d 12, 12-13 (1942); Martin v. United States, 75 U.S.Ap.D.C. 399, 399-400, 127 F.2d 865, 865-66 (1942); Copeland v. United States, 55 App.D.C. 106, 108 , 2 F.2d 637, 639 (1924); McHenry v. United States, 51 App.D.C. 119, 123-24 , 276 F. 761, 765-66 (1921); Burge v. United States, 26 App.D.C. 524, 534-35 (1906); Ryan v. United States, 26 App.D.C. 74, 83 (1905); Funk v.

1997See, e.g., Harper v. United States, 99 U.S.App.D.C. 324, 325 , 239 F.2d 945, 946 (1956); Fairbanks v. United States, 96 U.S.App.D.C. 345, 347 , 226 F.2d 251, 253 (1955); Boyer v. United States, 76 U.S.App.D.C. 397, 397-98 , 132 F.2d 12, 12-13 (1942); Martin v. United States, 75 U.S.Ap.D.C. 399, 399-400, 127 F.2d 865, 865-66 (1942); Copeland v. United States, 55 App.D.C. 106, 108 , 2 F.2d 637, 639 (1924); McHenry v. United States, 51 App.D.C. 119, 123-24 , 276 F. 761, 765-66 (1921); Burge v. United States, 26 App.D.C. 524, 534-35 (1906); Ryan v. United States, 26 App.D.C. 74, 83 (1905); Funk v.

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Alva B. Harper v. United Statesgreen
cadc · 1956 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997See, e.g., Harper v. United States, 99 U.S.App.D.C. 324, 325 , 239 F.2d 945, 946 (1956); Fairbanks v. United States, 96 U.S.App.D.C. 345, 347 , 226 F.2d 251, 253 (1955); Boyer v. United States, 76 U.S.App.D.C. 397, 397-98 , 132 F.2d 12, 12-13 (1942); Martin v. United States, 75 U.S.Ap.D.C. 399, 399-400, 127 F.2d 865, 865-66 (1942); Copeland v. United States, 55 App.D.C. 106, 108 , 2 F.2d 637, 639 (1924); McHenry v. United States, 51 App.D.C. 119, 123-24 , 276 F. 761, 765-66 (1921); Burge v. United States, 26 App.D.C. 524, 534-35 (1906); Ryan v. United States, 26 App.D.C. 74, 83 (1905); Funk v.

1997See, e.g., Harper v. United States, 99 U.S.App.D.C. 324, 325 , 239 F.2d 945, 946 (1956); Fairbanks v. United States, 96 U.S.App.D.C. 345, 347 , 226 F.2d 251, 253 (1955); Boyer v. United States, 76 U.S.App.D.C. 397, 397-98 , 132 F.2d 12, 12-13 (1942); Martin v. United States, 75 U.S.Ap.D.C. 399, 399-400, 127 F.2d 865, 865-66 (1942); Copeland v. United States, 55 App.D.C. 106, 108 , 2 F.2d 637, 639 (1924); McHenry v. United States, 51 App.D.C. 119, 123-24 , 276 F. 761, 765-66 (1921); Burge v. United States, 26 App.D.C. 524, 534-35 (1906); Ryan v. United States, 26 App.D.C. 74, 83 (1905); Funk v.

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McHenry v. United Statesgreen
cadc · 1921 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
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Copeland v. United Statesgreen
cadc · 1924 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
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Fearson v. United Statesgreen
cadc · 1897 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
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Funk v. United Statesgreen
cadc · 1900 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
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Ryan v. United Statesgreen
cadc · 1905 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
1 sentence

1997See, e.g., Harper v. United States, 99 U.S.App.D.C. 324, 325 , 239 F.2d 945, 946 (1956); Fairbanks v. United States, 96 U.S.App.D.C. 345, 347 , 226 F.2d 251, 253 (1955); Boyer v. United States, 76 U.S.App.D.C. 397, 397-98 , 132 F.2d 12, 12-13 (1942); Martin v. United States, 75 U.S.Ap.D.C. 399, 399-400, 127 F.2d 865, 865-66 (1942); Copeland v. United States, 55 App.D.C. 106, 108 , 2 F.2d 637, 639 (1924); McHenry v. United States, 51 App.D.C. 119, 123-24 , 276 F. 761, 765-66 (1921); Burge v. United States, 26 App.D.C. 524, 534-35 (1906); Ryan v. United States, 26 App.D.C. 74, 83 (1905); Funk v.

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Burge v. United Statesgreen
cadc · 1906 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
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Kidwell v. United Statesgreen
cadc · 1912 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
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United States v. Atkinsongreen
scotus · 1936 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
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United States v. Benjamin Indivigliogreen
ca2 · 1965 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
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Fredrick v. United Statesgreen
ca9 · 1947 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1972–1972
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Paul A. Gorin v. United States of America, Henry Grillo v. United States of America, Saul Glassman v. United Statesgreen
ca1 · 1963 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1972–1972
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Platt v. Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Co.green
scotus · 1963 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1972–1972
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Wapnick v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1963 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1972–1972
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Seafarers International Union v. Castrogreen
scotus · 1963 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1972–1972
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South Texas Commercial National Bank v. Commissionergreen
scotus · 1947 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1972–1972
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Winston v. Illinoisgreen
scotus · 1947 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1972–1972
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Fredrick v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1947 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1972–1972
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William T. Fulwood v. United Statesgreen
cadc · 1967 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1971–1971
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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (20)

CaseCitedYears
Doucette v. Town of Bristol & a. green
nh · 1993
1 sentence

2014Some that formerly employed the doctrine have abandoned it.33 Others have considered, but declined to adopt, ―the confusing and inconsistent public duty doctrine.‖34 These states‘ reasons for rejecting the public duty doctrine are varied but include: a concern that it conflicts with waivers of sovereign (…continued) police protection‖); Commonwealth v. Burns, 639 S.E.2d 276, 278 (Va. 2007) (―This Court has only applied the public duty doctrine in cases when a public official owed a duty to control the behavior of a third party, and the third party committed acts of assaultive criminal behavior

12014–2014
Jean W. v. Commonwealth green
mass · 1993
1 sentence

2014Some that formerly employed the doctrine have abandoned it.33 Others have considered, but declined to adopt, ―the confusing and inconsistent public duty doctrine.‖34 These states‘ reasons for rejecting the public duty doctrine are varied but include: a concern that it conflicts with waivers of sovereign (…continued) police protection‖); Commonwealth v. Burns, 639 S.E.2d 276, 278 (Va. 2007) (―This Court has only applied the public duty doctrine in cases when a public official owed a duty to control the behavior of a third party, and the third party committed acts of assaultive criminal behavior

12014–2014
Schear v. Board of County Commissioners green
nm · 1984
1 sentence

2014Some that formerly employed the doctrine have abandoned it.33 Others have considered, but declined to adopt, ―the confusing and inconsistent public duty doctrine.‖34 These states‘ reasons for rejecting the public duty doctrine are varied but include: a concern that it conflicts with waivers of sovereign (…continued) police protection‖); Commonwealth v. Burns, 639 S.E.2d 276, 278 (Va. 2007) (―This Court has only applied the public duty doctrine in cases when a public official owed a duty to control the behavior of a third party, and the third party committed acts of assaultive criminal behavior

12014–2014
Leake v. Cain green
colo · 1986
1 sentence

2014Some that formerly employed the doctrine have abandoned it.33 Others have considered, but declined to adopt, ―the confusing and inconsistent public duty doctrine.‖34 These states‘ reasons for rejecting the public duty doctrine are varied but include: a concern that it conflicts with waivers of sovereign (…continued) police protection‖); Commonwealth v. Burns, 639 S.E.2d 276, 278 (Va. 2007) (―This Court has only applied the public duty doctrine in cases when a public official owed a duty to control the behavior of a third party, and the third party committed acts of assaultive criminal behavior

12014–2014
Brennen v. City of Eugene green
or · 1979
1 sentence

2014Some that formerly employed the doctrine have abandoned it.33 Others have considered, but declined to adopt, ―the confusing and inconsistent public duty doctrine.‖34 These states‘ reasons for rejecting the public duty doctrine are varied but include: a concern that it conflicts with waivers of sovereign (…continued) police protection‖); Commonwealth v. Burns, 639 S.E.2d 276, 278 (Va. 2007) (―This Court has only applied the public duty doctrine in cases when a public official owed a duty to control the behavior of a third party, and the third party committed acts of assaultive criminal behavior

12014–2014
Natrona County v. Blake green
wyo · 2003
1 sentence

2014Some that formerly employed the doctrine have abandoned it.33 Others have considered, but declined to adopt, ―the confusing and inconsistent public duty doctrine.‖34 These states‘ reasons for rejecting the public duty doctrine are varied but include: a concern that it conflicts with waivers of sovereign (…continued) police protection‖); Commonwealth v. Burns, 639 S.E.2d 276, 278 (Va. 2007) (―This Court has only applied the public duty doctrine in cases when a public official owed a duty to control the behavior of a third party, and the third party committed acts of assaultive criminal behavior

12014–2014
Commercial Carrier Corp. v. Indian River Cty. green
fla · 1979
1 sentence

2014Some that formerly employed the doctrine have abandoned it.33 Others have considered, but declined to adopt, ―the confusing and inconsistent public duty doctrine.‖34 These states‘ reasons for rejecting the public duty doctrine are varied but include: a concern that it conflicts with waivers of sovereign (…continued) police protection‖); Commonwealth v. Burns, 639 S.E.2d 276, 278 (Va. 2007) (―This Court has only applied the public duty doctrine in cases when a public official owed a duty to control the behavior of a third party, and the third party committed acts of assaultive criminal behavior

12014–2014
Sandstrom v. Montana green
scotus · 1979
2 sentences

2011Sandstrom v. Montana, 442 U.S. 510 , 99 S.Ct. 2450 , 61 L.Ed.2d 39 (1979); Green v. United States, 132 U.S.App.D.C. 98 , 405 F.2d 1368 (1968).

2011Sandstrom v. Montana, 442 U.S. 510 , 99 S.Ct. 2450 , 61 L.Ed.2d 39 (1979); Green v. United States, 132 U.S.App.D.C. 98 , 405 F.2d 1368 (1968).

12011–2011
Kenneth Green v. United States green
cadc · 1968
2 sentences

2011Sandstrom v. Montana, 442 U.S. 510 , 99 S.Ct. 2450 , 61 L.Ed.2d 39 (1979); Green v. United States, 132 U.S.App.D.C. 98 , 405 F.2d 1368 (1968).

2011Sandstrom v. Montana, 442 U.S. 510 , 99 S.Ct. 2450 , 61 L.Ed.2d 39 (1979); Green v. United States, 132 U.S.App.D.C. 98 , 405 F.2d 1368 (1968).

12011–2011
Hansford P. Miller v. Jackson Avirom green
cadc · 1967
1 sentence

2003D.C. at 370, 384 F.2d at 322 , to say that Daka clearly voiced a request for incorporation when it objected.

12003–2003
Proctor v. United States green
dc · 1999
1 sentence

2001Our latest ruling to this effect is Proctor v. United States, 728 A.2d 1246 , amended by 747 A.2d 134 (D.C.1999). 9 .

12001–2001
Proctor v. United States green
dc · 1999
1 sentence

2001Our latest ruling to this effect is Proctor v. United States, 728 A.2d 1246 , amended by 747 A.2d 134 (D.C.1999). 9 .

12001–2001
Nathan L. Drew v. United States green
cadc · 1964
2 sentences

1997But appellant made no such request here, and it is difficult to imagine the form such an instruction might have taken: the evidence was admissible precisely as proof that because Wilson threatened to kill Powell, he did so in fact — or at least that, having threatened the murder, it was more probable that he did the slaying than if he had made no such threat. [1] Drew v. United States, 118 U.S.App.D.C. 11 , 331 F.2d 85 (1964), is the case most often cited as epitomizing the rule; indeed, the name of the appellant in that case has become synonymous with the rule. [2] Even long before Drew , cou

1997But appellant made no such request here, and it is difficult to imagine the form such an instruction might have taken: the evidence was admissible precisely as proof that because Wilson threatened to kill Powell, he did so in fact — or at least that, having threatened the murder, it was more probable that he did the slaying than if he had made no such threat. [1] Drew v. United States, 118 U.S.App.D.C. 11 , 331 F.2d 85 (1964), is the case most often cited as epitomizing the rule; indeed, the name of the appellant in that case has become synonymous with the rule. [2] Even long before Drew , cou

11997–1997
Wright v. United States green
dc · 1991
11996–1996
Knehans v. Alexander green
scotus · 1978
11996–1996
Tsanas v. United States green
scotus · 1978
11996–1996
Thompson v. Pike green
idaho · 1992
11995–1995
Bunter v. United States green
dc · 1968
11974–1974
Aldridge v. United States green
scotus · 1931
11972–1972
Perth Amboy Dry Dock Co. v. Hansen green
scotus · 1967
11971–1971

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