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guiding principle in Maine

13 Maine opinions name it 2 courts 1948–2021 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Maine 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Westmark Asset Management Corp. v. Josephgreen
coloctapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Corp. v. Joseph, 37 P.3d 516, 519 (Colo.App.2001) (citing Steadman v. Sec. & Exch.

2014Corp. v. Joseph, 37 P.3d 516, 519 (Colo. App. 2001) (citing Steadman v. Sec. & Exch.

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Decorah State Bank v. Zidlickygreen
iowa · 1988 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998The dragnet clause therefore “is not a favorite of the law and is subject to interpretation and construction.” Id. (quoting Emporia State Bank and Trust Co. v. Mounkes, 214 Kan. 178 , 519 P.2d 618, 620 (1974)); see Decorah State Bank v. Zidlicky, 426 N.W.2d 388, 390 (Iowa 1988) (dragnet clauses are strictly construed against the mortgagee). [¶ 13] As noted previously, the mortgage deed in this case provided that it covered “future advances made by the Mortgagee to the Mortgagor at the option of the parties hereto.” 6 Although we find no precedent involving the proper construction of this phras

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Emporia State Bank & Trust Co. v. Mounkesgreen
kan · 1974 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998The dragnet clause therefore “is not a favorite of the law and is subject to interpretation and construction.” Id. (quoting Emporia State Bank and Trust Co. v. Mounkes, 214 Kan. 178 , 519 P.2d 618, 620 (1974)); see Decorah State Bank v. Zidlicky, 426 N.W.2d 388, 390 (Iowa 1988) (dragnet clauses are strictly construed against the mortgagee). [¶ 13] As noted previously, the mortgage deed in this case provided that it covered “future advances made by the Mortgagee to the Mortgagor at the option of the parties hereto.” 6 Although we find no precedent involving the proper construction of this phras

1998The dragnet clause therefore “is not a favorite of the law and is subject to interpretation and construction.” Id. (quoting Emporia State Bank and Trust Co. v. Mounkes, 214 Kan. 178 , 519 P.2d 618, 620 (1974)); see Decorah State Bank v. Zidlicky, 426 N.W.2d 388, 390 (Iowa 1988) (dragnet clauses are strictly construed against the mortgagee). [¶ 13] As noted previously, the mortgage deed in this case provided that it covered “future advances made by the Mortgagee to the Mortgagor at the option of the parties hereto.” 6 Although we find no precedent involving the proper construction of this phras

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State v. Corbettgreen
me · 1992 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996Corbett , at 224.

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State v. Dumontgreen
me · 1986 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
1 sentence

1991The guiding principle for the court in deciding both the information to use and how that information is to be presented is “that a sentence must be based on reliable factual information.” State v. Dumont, 507 A.2d 164, 167 (Me.1986).

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Field v. Hanscombgreen
me · 1839 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976
2 sentences

1976The basic guiding principle was stated simply: “The comparative value of each share is the criterion, by which equality of partition is to be ascertained.” Field v. Hanscomb, 15 Me. 365, 367 (1839).

1976The Field Court made it clear that it entertained no illusion that equal acreage would always result in equal value by adding: “Probably in a majority of cases, this could not be effected by a division, having reference to quantity only.” 15 Me. at 367 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (10)

CaseCitedYears
Brentwood Academy v. Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Assn. green
scotus · 2001
1 sentence

2021The guiding standard for determining whether the conduct of private actors constitutes state action is as follows: "state action may be found if, though only if, there is such a close nexus between the State and the challenged action that seemingly private behavior may be fairly treated as that of the State itself." Id.

12021–2021
State v. Bickart green
me · 2009
1 sentence

2009The State chose not to seek admission of other, more potentially prejudicial photos that showed more of the victim’s body. [¶ 25] As we observed in Bickart , “[e]riminal juries are frequently required to consider photographic evidence that depicts gruesome, abhorrent or shocking images.” 2009 ME 7, ¶ 40 , 963 A.2d at 194 .

12009–2009
Canal National Bank v. Becker green
me · 1981
1 sentence

1998The dragnet clause therefore “is not a favorite of the law and is subject to interpretation and construction.” Id. (quoting Emporia State Bank and Trust Co. v. Mounkes, 214 Kan. 178 , 519 P.2d 618, 620 (1974)); see Decorah State Bank v. Zidlicky, 426 N.W.2d 388, 390 (Iowa 1988) (dragnet clauses are strictly construed against the mortgagee). [¶ 13] As noted previously, the mortgage deed in this case provided that it covered “future advances made by the Mortgagee to the Mortgagor at the option of the parties hereto.” 6 Although we find no precedent involving the proper construction of this phras

11998–1998
Federal Communications Commission v. Beach Communications, Inc. green
scotus · 1993
1 sentence

1994F.C.C., — U.S. at -, 113 S.Ct. at 2101-02 .

11994–1994
Tibbetts v. Tibbetts green
me · 1979
2 sentences

1980In Tibbetts v. Tibbetts, supra, we stated: The shared enterprise or partnership theory of marriage is a major guiding principle in the separation and division of property at divorce.

1980Id., 406 A.2d at 76 .

11980–1980
Pennsylvania Coal Co. v. Mahon green
scotus · 1922
2 sentences

1970A guiding principle appears in the frequently cited case of Pennsylvania Coal Company v. Mahon et al., 260 U.S. 393, 413 , 43 S.Ct. 158, 159-160 , 67 L.Ed. 322 (1922) where Mr. Justice Holmes declared: “Government hardly could go on if to some extent values incident to property could not be diminished without paying for every such change in the general law.

1970A guiding principle appears in the frequently cited case of Pennsylvania Coal Company v. Mahon et al., 260 U.S. 393, 413 , 43 S.Ct. 158, 159-160 , 67 L.Ed. 322 (1922) where Mr. Justice Holmes declared: “Government hardly could go on if to some extent values incident to property could not be diminished without paying for every such change in the general law.

11970–1970
National Broadcasting Co. v. United States green
scotus · 1943
2 sentences

1970National Broadcasting Co. v. United States (1943) 319 U.S. 190, 217 , 63 S.Ct. 997, 1009 , 87 L.

1970National Broadcasting Co. v. United States (1943) 319 U.S. 190, 217 , 63 S.Ct. 997, 1009 , 87 L.

11970–1970
Maine v. United States green
ca1 · 1943
1 sentence

1970Inhabitants of Town of Ashland v. Wright, 139 Me. 283 , 29 A.2d 747 .” When “words are free from doubt,” they are the “final expression of the legislative intent.” They are not free from doubt when they lead to “absurd or wholly impracticable consequences.” State of Maine v. United States (1943) 1 Cir., 134 F.2d 574 .

11970–1970
Inhabitants of Ashland v. Wright neutral
me · 1943
2 sentences

1970Inhabitants of Town of Ashland v. Wright, 139 Me. 283 , 29 A.2d 747 .” When “words are free from doubt,” they are the “final expression of the legislative intent.” They are not free from doubt when they lead to “absurd or wholly impracticable consequences.” State of Maine v. United States (1943) 1 Cir., 134 F.2d 574 .

1970Inhabitants of Town of Ashland v. Wright, 139 Me. 283 , 29 A.2d 747 .” When “words are free from doubt,” they are the “final expression of the legislative intent.” They are not free from doubt when they lead to “absurd or wholly impracticable consequences.” State of Maine v. United States (1943) 1 Cir., 134 F.2d 574 .

11970–1970
Moore v. Emery green
me · 1941
1 sentence

1948There is no particular magic in isolated phrases,” as was stated by Justice Thaxter in Moore v. Emery, 137 Me. 259, 277 ; 18 A. (2nd) 781, 790.

11948–1948

Where else courts name it

NJ 216 (1953–2026) CA 171 (1941–2026) NY 162 (1887–2026) TX 137 (1947–2025) IL 124 (1960–2026) PA 98 (1919–2025) WA 83 (1937–2025) MA 79 (1930–2024) TN 68 (1984–2024) CT 52 (1946–2024) MI 50 (1957–2025) DC 43 (1971–2024) FL 43 (1915–2025) NM 42 (1937–2024) OH 37 (1965–2024) MO 36 (1913–2018) AR 35 (1948–2026) MN 35 (1940–2023) WV 35 (1895–2022) MD 33 (1926–2026) VA 32 (1932–2024) AL 30 (1929–2013) WI 29 (1959–2025) KS 28 (1937–2026) CO 28 (1969–2025) IN 27 (1924–2023) LA 26 (1908–2017) NC 25 (1969–2025) AZ 23 (1964–2025) OR 18 (1931–2018) IA 18 (1927–2024) UT 17 (1919–2023) KY 16 (1940–2025) MT 15 (1937–2025) DE 14 (1956–2023) ME 13 (1948–2021) RI 13 (1979–2024) NH 12 (1974–2024) AK 11 (1988–2024) HI 11 (1960–2024) SC 10 (1998–2025) MS 10 (1969–2023) OK 9 (1906–2024) VT 9 (1974–2020) GA 8 (1938–2023) WY 8 (1951–2025) NE 7 (1927–2013) ID 6 (1990–2023) NV 5 (1952–2011) ND 5 (1918–1992) SD 4 (1974–2015) VI 2 (2006–2010)

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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