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severability clause in Idaho

13 Idaho opinions name it 1 courts 1976–2024 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Idaho 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 (7)

CaseFollowedCited
Dennis L. Akers v. Marti Mortensengreen
idaho · 2016 · cited in 2 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See Akers v. Mortensen , 160 Idaho 286 , 288, 371 P.3d 340 , 342 (2016) ("a party waives an appellate issue that is not supported with relevant argument or authority.").

2019See Akers v. Mortensen , 160 Idaho 286 , 288, 371 P.3d 340 , 342 (2016) ("a party waives an appellate issue that is not supported with relevant argument or authority.").

22
Boundary Backpackers v. Boundary Countygreen
idaho · 1996 · cited in 2 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 1997–2000
2 sentences

2000We have previously stated that when "the unconstitutional portion of a statute is not integral or indispensable, [we] will recognize and give effect to a severability clause." Simpson, 130 Idaho at 614 , 944 P.2d at 1377 ; see also Boundary Backpackers, 128 Idaho at 378 , 913 P.2d at 1148 .

2000We have previously stated that when "the unconstitutional portion of a statute is not integral or indispensable, [we] will recognize and give effect to a severability clause." Simpson, 130 Idaho at 614 , 944 P.2d at 1377 ; see also Boundary Backpackers, 128 Idaho at 378 , 913 P.2d at 1148 .

22
In Re Srba Case No. 39576green
idaho · 1995 · cited in 2 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 1996–2007
2 sentences

2007See, e.g., In re SRBA No. 39576, 128 Idaho 246, 264 , 912 P.2d 614, 632 (1995) (“When determining whether the remaining provisions in a statute can be severed from the unconstitutional sections, this Court will, when possible, recognize and give effect to the intent of the Legislature as expressed through a severability clause in the statute.”).

2007See, e.g., In re SRBA No. 39576, 128 Idaho 246, 264 , 912 P.2d 614, 632 (1995) (“When determining whether the remaining provisions in a statute can be severed from the unconstitutional sections, this Court will, when possible, recognize and give effect to the intent of the Legislature as expressed through a severability clause in the statute.”).

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Moffat Tunnel Improvement Dist. v. Denver & S. L. Ry. Co.green
ca10 · 1930 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Co., 45 F.2d 715, 731 (10th Cir. 1930) (A severability clause “is but an aid to construction, and will not justify a court in declaring a clause as divisible when, considering the entire contract, it obviously is not.”); John R.

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Mad River Boat Trips, Inc. v. Jackson Hole Whitewater, Inc.green
wyo · 1990 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Fla. Jan. 6, 2022) (“The presence of a severability clause is evidence that the parties intended for the contract to be severable.”); Mad River Boat Trips, Inc. v. Jackson Hole Whitewater, Inc., 803 P.2d 366, 369 (Wyo. 1990) (“A severability clause cannot operate to effectuate a result which is contrary to the 13 intent of the parties.”); Southland Nat’l Ins.

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John R. Ray & Sons, Inc. v. Stromangreen
texapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024Ray & Sons, Inc. v. Stroman, 923 S.W.2d 80, 87 (1996) (“[W]hen the severed portion is integral to the entire contract, a severability clause, standing alone, cannot save the contract.”); Figueredo-Chavez v. RCI Hosp.

2024Ray & Sons, Inc. v. Stroman, 923 S.W.2d 80, 87 (1996) (“[W]hen the severed portion is integral to the entire contract, a severability clause, standing alone, cannot save the contract.”); Figueredo-Chavez v. RCI Hosp.

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Matter of Baby Boy Doegreen
idaho · 1995 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998Although the opinion stated: [b]ecause I.C. § 66-337(d) is unconstitutional under the principles enumerated in Foucha , Nielsen’s future confinement, in the absence of legislative response, will be governed by the terms for release contained in I.C. § 66-337(b), (127 Idaho at 452, 902 P.2d at 477 ) we did not intend to invalidate portions of I.C. § 66-337(d) that are not violative of the federal *498 constitution.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
Lynn v. Kootenai County Fire Protective District 1 green
idaho · 1976
2 sentences

1995Lynn, 97 Idaho at 627 , 550 P.2d at 130 .

1995Lynn, 97 Idaho at 627 , 550 P.2d at 130 .

21995–1995
Van Orden v. Van Orden green
idaho · 2022
1 sentence

2024“A marital settlement agreement is a contract.” Van Orden v. Van Orden, 170 Idaho 597 , 606–07, 515 P.3d 233 , 242–43 (2022) (citing I.C. § 32-917).

12024–2024
Farrell v. Whiteman green
idaho · 2009
2 sentences

2013Our holding in Farrell v. Whiteman, 146 Idaho 604 , 200 P.3d 1153 (2009), wherein we found an architectural agreement illegal, would not apply to these facts.

2013Our holding in Farrell v. Whiteman, 146 Idaho 604 , 200 P.3d 1153 (2009), wherein we found an architectural agreement illegal, would not apply to these facts.

12013–2013
Simpson v. Cenarrusa green
idaho · 1997
2 sentences

2000We have previously stated that when "the unconstitutional portion of a statute is not integral or indispensable, [we] will recognize and give effect to a severability clause." Simpson, 130 Idaho at 614 , 944 P.2d at 1377 ; see also Boundary Backpackers, 128 Idaho at 378 , 913 P.2d at 1148 .

2000We have previously stated that when "the unconstitutional portion of a statute is not integral or indispensable, [we] will recognize and give effect to a severability clause." Simpson, 130 Idaho at 614 , 944 P.2d at 1377 ; see also Boundary Backpackers, 128 Idaho at 378 , 913 P.2d at 1148 .

12000–2000
Application of Nielsen green
idaho · 1995
1 sentence

1998Although the opinion stated: [b]ecause I.C. § 66-337(d) is unconstitutional under the principles enumerated in Foucha , Nielsen’s future confinement, in the absence of legislative response, will be governed by the terms for release contained in I.C. § 66-337(b), (127 Idaho at 452, 902 P.2d at 477 ) we did not intend to invalidate portions of I.C. § 66-337(d) that are not violative of the federal *498 constitution.

11998–1998
County of Clark v. City of Las Vegas green
nev · 1976
2 sentences

1985Barndollar v. Sunset Realty Corp., 379 So.2d 1278 (Fla.1979); County of Clark v. City of Las Vegas, [ 92 Nev. 323 ] 550 P.2d 779 (Nev.1976).

1985Barndollar v. Sunset Realty Corp., 379 So.2d 1278 (Fla.1979); County of Clark v. City of Las Vegas, [ 92 Nev. 323 ] 550 P.2d 779 (Nev.1976).

11985–1985
Barndollar v. Sunset Realty Corp. green
fla · 1979
2 sentences

1985Barndollar v. Sunset Realty Corp., 379 So.2d 1278 (Fla.1979); County of Clark v. City of Las Vegas, [ 92 Nev. 323 ] 550 P.2d 779 (Nev.1976).

1985Barndollar v. Sunset Realty Corp., 379 So.2d 1278 (Fla. 1979); County of Clark v. City of Las Vegas, [ 92 Nev. 323 ] 550 P.2d 779 (Nev. 1976).

11985–1985
Clemens v. Pinehurst Water District green
idaho · 1959
2 sentences

1976Clemens v. Pinehurst Water Dist., 81 Idaho 213 , 339 P.2d 665 (1959).

1976Clemens v. Pinehurst Water Dist., 81 Idaho 213 , 339 P.2d 665 (1959).

11976–1976

Statutes the citing opinions construe

ID § Idaho Code § 12-121 (3) ID § Idaho Code § 42-1401A (3) ID § Idaho Code § 42-1411 (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

CA 124 (1942–2026) WA 88 (1951–2026) FL 64 (1956–2026) TX 54 (1949–2025) IL 51 (1975–2025) PA 46 (1937–2026) NJ 36 (1952–2025) GA 36 (1968–2026) WI 28 (1938–2025) MO 26 (1980–2024) LA 25 (1974–2025) NY 25 (1973–2025) MD 24 (1947–2026) AL 24 (1968–2015) KS 18 (1974–2024) TN 18 (1948–2020) VA 17 (1972–2024) AK 16 (1977–2025) AZ 16 (1953–2022) MT 14 (1980–2026) WV 14 (2010–2023) OK 13 (1940–2023) ID 13 (1976–2024) SC 13 (1995–2024) OH 12 (1994–2026) CO 12 (1939–2015) KY 11 (1978–2021) NC 11 (1980–2023) MA 10 (1984–2016) IN 10 (1963–2019) AR 9 (1964–2022) IA 8 (1978–2016) NE 8 (1968–2025) DE 8 (2005–2025) NM 8 (1962–2012) MN 8 (1969–2008) NV 7 (2001–2020) MI 7 (1949–2021) WY 5 (1977–2021) DC 5 (1981–2020) OR 5 (1998–2018) ME 4 (1973–2011) HI 4 (1946–2024) VT 4 (2011–2021) SD 4 (1965–2007) RI 3 (1995–2001) NH 2 (1981–1986) MP 2 (1995–1999) UT 2 (2019–2025) CT 2 (1992–1996)

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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