proof requirement in Kentucky

13 Kentucky opinions name it 3 courts 1881–2025 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Kentucky 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 (3)

Case	Followed	Cited
Welch v. American Publishing Co. of Kentuckygreen ky · 1999 · cited in 3 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2016–2025 2 sentences 2025“This higher proof requirement for public figures is based upon the premise that unfettered political discussion is a necessary and fundamental principle of our constitutional system of government, assuring that political decisions will be made through persuasion rather than power.” Id. at 727 (citation omitted). 2025“This higher proof requirement for public figures is based upon the premise that unfettered political discussion is a necessary and fundamental principle of our constitutional system of government, assuring that political decisions will be made through persuasion rather than power.” Id. at 727 (citation omitted).	2	3
Randall Waldman v. Ronald Stonegreen ca6 · 2012 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016 1 sentence 2016Further, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals stated that “[w]hen a debtor pleads an action under federal bankruptcy law and seeks disallowance of a creditor’s proof of claim against the estate—as in Katchen [v. Landy, 382 U.S. 323 , 86 S.Ct. 467 , 15 L.Ed.2d 391 (1966)]—the bankruptcy court’s authority is at its constitutional maximum.” Waldman v. Stone, 698 F.3d 910, 919 (6th Cir.2012) (citing Stern, 131 S.Ct. at 2617-18 ).	1	1
Wells v. Commonwealthgreen kyctapphigh · 1944 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 1962–1962 2 sentences 1962See Wells v. Commonwealth, 299 Ky. 51 , 184 S.W.2d 223 ; Pool v. Commonwealth, 308 Ky. 107 , 213 S.W.2d 603 ; Duke v. Smith, Ky., 253 S.W.2d 242 ; Holland v. Asher, Ky., 314 S.W.2d 947 . 1962See Wells v. Commonwealth, 299 Ky. 51 , 184 S.W.2d 223 ; Pool v. Commonwealth, 308 Ky. 107 , 213 S.W.2d 603 ; Duke v. Smith, Ky., 253 S.W.2d 242 ; Holland v. Asher, Ky., 314 S.W.2d 947 .	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Kentucky. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (16)

Case	Cited	Years
New York Times Co. v. Sullivan green scotus · 1964 2 sentences 2016As the majority stated in Welch, "This higher proof requirement for public figures is based upon the premise that unfettered political discussion is a necessary and fundamental principle of our constitutional system of government, assuring that political decisions will be made through persuasion rather than power." Welch, 3 S.W.3d at 728 (citing New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, 376 U.S. at 269 - 270). 2016As the majority stated in Welch, "This higher proof requirement for public figures is based upon the premise that unfettered political discussion is a necessary and fundamental principle of our constitutional system of government, assuring that political decisions will be made through persuasion rather than power." Welch, 3 S.W.3d at 728 (citing New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, 376 U.S. at 269— 270).	3	1999–2016
Stern v. Marshall green scotus · 2011 1 sentence 2016Further, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals stated that “[w]hen a debtor pleads an action under federal bankruptcy law and seeks disallowance of a creditor’s proof of claim against the estate—as in Katchen [v. Landy, 382 U.S. 323 , 86 S.Ct. 467 , 15 L.Ed.2d 391 (1966)]—the bankruptcy court’s authority is at its constitutional maximum.” Waldman v. Stone, 698 F.3d 910, 919 (6th Cir.2012) (citing Stern, 131 S.Ct. at 2617-18 ).	1	2016–2016
Katchen v. Landy green scotus · 1966 2 sentences 2016Further, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals stated that “[w]hen a debtor pleads an action under federal bankruptcy law and seeks disallowance of a creditor’s proof of claim against the estate—as in Katchen [v. Landy, 382 U.S. 323 , 86 S.Ct. 467 , 15 L.Ed.2d 391 (1966)]—the bankruptcy court’s authority is at its constitutional maximum.” Waldman v. Stone, 698 F.3d 910, 919 (6th Cir.2012) (citing Stern, 131 S.Ct. at 2617-18 ). 2016Further, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals stated that “[w]hen a debtor pleads an action under federal bankruptcy law and seeks disallowance of a creditor’s proof of claim against the estate—as in Katchen [v. Landy, 382 U.S. 323 , 86 S.Ct. 467 , 15 L.Ed.2d 391 (1966)]—the bankruptcy court’s authority is at its constitutional maximum.” Waldman v. Stone, 698 F.3d 910, 919 (6th Cir.2012) (citing Stern, 131 S.Ct. at 2617-18 ).	1	2016–2016
Delvin White v. Jane Coplan, Warden, New Hampshire State Prison green ca1 · 2005 1 sentence 2012The trial court had barred evidence of the prior accusations under the state’s heightened proof requirement. 1 Id. at 26 .	1	2012–2012
Jordan v. Commonwealth green ky · 1985 1 sentence 1990Cf. Blockburger v. U.S., 284 U.S. 299 , 52 S.Ct. 180 , 76 L.Ed. 306 (1932); Wager v. Commowealth, Ky., 751 S.W.2d 28 (1988); Jordan v. Commonwealth, Ky., 703 S.W.2d 870 (1985); Wilson v. Commonwealth, Ky., 695 S.W.2d 854 (1985); Polk v. Commonwealth, Ky., 679 S.W.2d 231 (1984); K.R.S. 505.020 and K.R.S. 505.050.	1	1990–1990
Wager v. Commonwealth green ky · 1988 1 sentence 1990Cf. Blockburger v. U.S., 284 U.S. 299 , 52 S.Ct. 180 , 76 L.Ed. 306 (1932); Wager v. Commowealth, Ky., 751 S.W.2d 28 (1988); Jordan v. Commonwealth, Ky., 703 S.W.2d 870 (1985); Wilson v. Commonwealth, Ky., 695 S.W.2d 854 (1985); Polk v. Commonwealth, Ky., 679 S.W.2d 231 (1984); K.R.S. 505.020 and K.R.S. 505.050.	1	1990–1990
Blockburger v. United States green scotus · 1931 2 sentences 1990Cf. Blockburger v. U.S., 284 U.S. 299 , 52 S.Ct. 180 , 76 L.Ed. 306 (1932); Wager v. Commowealth, Ky., 751 S.W.2d 28 (1988); Jordan v. Commonwealth, Ky., 703 S.W.2d 870 (1985); Wilson v. Commonwealth, Ky., 695 S.W.2d 854 (1985); Polk v. Commonwealth, Ky., 679 S.W.2d 231 (1984); K.R.S. 505.020 and K.R.S. 505.050. 1990Cf. Blockburger v. U.S., 284 U.S. 299 , 52 S.Ct. 180 , 76 L.Ed. 306 (1932); Wager v. Commowealth, Ky., 751 S.W.2d 28 (1988); Jordan v. Commonwealth, Ky., 703 S.W.2d 870 (1985); Wilson v. Commonwealth, Ky., 695 S.W.2d 854 (1985); Polk v. Commonwealth, Ky., 679 S.W.2d 231 (1984); K.R.S. 505.020 and K.R.S. 505.050.	1	1990–1990
Wilson v. Commonwealth green ky · 1985 1 sentence 1990Cf. Blockburger v. U.S., 284 U.S. 299 , 52 S.Ct. 180 , 76 L.Ed. 306 (1932); Wager v. Commowealth, Ky., 751 S.W.2d 28 (1988); Jordan v. Commonwealth, Ky., 703 S.W.2d 870 (1985); Wilson v. Commonwealth, Ky., 695 S.W.2d 854 (1985); Polk v. Commonwealth, Ky., 679 S.W.2d 231 (1984); K.R.S. 505.020 and K.R.S. 505.050.	1	1990–1990
Polk v. Commonwealth green ky · 1984 1 sentence 1990Cf. Blockburger v. U.S., 284 U.S. 299 , 52 S.Ct. 180 , 76 L.Ed. 306 (1932); Wager v. Commowealth, Ky., 751 S.W.2d 28 (1988); Jordan v. Commonwealth, Ky., 703 S.W.2d 870 (1985); Wilson v. Commonwealth, Ky., 695 S.W.2d 854 (1985); Polk v. Commonwealth, Ky., 679 S.W.2d 231 (1984); K.R.S. 505.020 and K.R.S. 505.050.	1	1990–1990
Koscot Interplanetary, Inc. v. Commonwealth ex rel. Allphin neutral ky · 1983 1 sentence 1985Koscot Interplanetary, Inc. v. Commonwealth, Ky., 649 S.W.2d 201 (1988).	1	1985–1985
Pool v. Commonwealth neutral kyctapphigh · 1948 2 sentences 1962See Wells v. Commonwealth, 299 Ky. 51 , 184 S.W.2d 223 ; Pool v. Commonwealth, 308 Ky. 107 , 213 S.W.2d 603 ; Duke v. Smith, Ky., 253 S.W.2d 242 ; Holland v. Asher, Ky., 314 S.W.2d 947 . 1962See Wells v. Commonwealth, 299 Ky. 51 , 184 S.W.2d 223 ; Pool v. Commonwealth, 308 Ky. 107 , 213 S.W.2d 603 ; Duke v. Smith, Ky., 253 S.W.2d 242 ; Holland v. Asher, Ky., 314 S.W.2d 947 .	1	1962–1962
Duke v. Smith green kyctapphigh · 1952 1 sentence 1962See Wells v. Commonwealth, 299 Ky. 51 , 184 S.W.2d 223 ; Pool v. Commonwealth, 308 Ky. 107 , 213 S.W.2d 603 ; Duke v. Smith, Ky., 253 S.W.2d 242 ; Holland v. Asher, Ky., 314 S.W.2d 947 .	1	1962–1962
Holland v. Asher neutral kyctapp · 1958 1 sentence 1962See Wells v. Commonwealth, 299 Ky. 51 , 184 S.W.2d 223 ; Pool v. Commonwealth, 308 Ky. 107 , 213 S.W.2d 603 ; Duke v. Smith, Ky., 253 S.W.2d 242 ; Holland v. Asher, Ky., 314 S.W.2d 947 .	1	1962–1962
Dewhurst v. Shepherd's neutral kyctapp · 1897 2 sentences 1932Dewhurst v. Shepherd’s Exr., 102 Ky. 239 , 43 S. W. 253 , 19 Ky. Law Rep. 1260 . 1932Dewhurst v. Shepherd’s Exr., 102 Ky. 239 , 43 S. W. 253 , 19 Ky. Law Rep. 1260 .	1	1932–1932
City of Henderson v. Ashby neutral kyctapp · 1918 1 sentence 1918R. 990, “until the sale of the property, and by this is meant a completed or perfected sale, and not a mere preferred bid for the property subject to be rejected or confirmed by the court.” See also City of Henderson v. Ashby, 179 Ky. 507 .	1	1918–1918
Leach v. Kendall's Administrator neutral kyctapp · 1877 1 sentence 1881The claimant in his affidavit uses the expression 'just credits, set-offs, or discounts.” In Leach v. Kendall’s adm’r, 13 Bush, 424 , we held that the use of the word just in that connection was fatal to the proof of the claim.	1	1881–1881

Where else courts name it

TX 115 (1897–2026) NY 112 (1877–2026) CA 78 (1931–2026) NJ 76 (1934–2026) IL 52 (1894–2024) TN 41 (1955–2025) LA 37 (1937–2025) PA 33 (1883–2025) NM 30 (1943–2021) OH 28 (1926–2026) MD 27 (1882–2015) MO 24 (1887–2019) CT 23 (1932–2025) FL 22 (1908–2025) MI 15 (1915–2023) OR 14 (1942–2020) WA 14 (1936–2024) MA 13 (1878–2003) WI 13 (1891–2018) KY 13 (1881–2025) GA 12 (1978–2026) IA 11 (1912–2022) KS 11 (1922–2026) NC 11 (1897–2026) DC 10 (1990–2024) WV 9 (1940–2023) AR 9 (1892–2024) OK 8 (1940–2016) MN 8 (1917–2016) AZ 8 (1945–2025) ME 8 (1926–2008) AL 8 (1939–2012) CO 8 (1946–2015) RI 8 (1902–2011) VA 7 (1922–2023) SC 6 (1936–2009) MS 6 (1940–2009) IN 5 (1967–1995) DE 5 (1989–2025) ND 5 (1925–2013) NE 5 (1994–2021) MT 4 (1914–2000) UT 4 (1995–2023) HI 4 (1994–2018) AK 4 (1970–2022) WY 3 (1988–2002) NH 3 (1928–2006) SD 3 (1931–2023) ID 3 (1967–1974) NV 3 (1873–2000) VT 2 (1981–2014)

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.

← Caselaw search · G Cite Topics · Brief Check