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abstract instruction in Arizona

12 Arizona opinions name it 2 courts 1922–2020 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Arizona 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
Glenn v. Chenowthgreen
ariz · 1951 · cited in 3 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1964–2020
2 sentences

1964We specifically reversed the giving of an abstract instruction in Glenn v. Chenowth, 71 Ariz. 271, 273 , 226 P.2d 165 , in this language: “Defendants contend that instruction No. 5 has no application to the facts in this case and is merely an abstract statement of law.

1964We specifically reversed the giving of an abstract instruction in Glenn v. Chenowth, 71 Ariz. 271, 273 , 226 P.2d 165 , in this language: “Defendants contend that instruction No. 5 has no application to the facts in this case and is merely an abstract statement of law.

23
State v. Willitsgreen
ariz · 1964 · cited in 3 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1983–2020
2 sentences

2020See State v. Willits, 96 Ariz. 184 , 190–91 (1964); Glenn v. Chenowth, 71 Ariz. 271 , 273–74 (1951) (holding a self-defense instruction was improper in a civil suit where neither party asserted such a claim and “[t]he instruction was susceptible of conveying the impression to the jury that the trial judge may possibly have thought that [the plaintiff] had been attacked by [the defendant]”). 24 STATE V.

2020See State v. Willits, 96 Ariz. 184 , 190–91 (1964); Glenn v. Chenowth, 71 Ariz. 271 , 273–74 (1951) (holding a self-defense instruction was improper in a civil suit where neither party asserted such a claim and “[t]he instruction was susceptible of conveying the impression to the jury that the trial judge may possibly have thought that [the plaintiff] had been attacked by [the defendant]”). 24 STATE V.

23
Godvig v. Lopezgreen
· 1949 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1964–1983
2 sentences

1983Godvig v. Lopez, 185 Or. 301 , 202 P.2d 935 (1949), cited with approval in State v. Willits, 96 Ariz. 184 , 393 P.2d 274 (1964).

1983Godvig v. Lopez, 185 Or. 301 , 202 P.2d 935 (1949), cited with approval in State v. Willits, 96 Ariz. 184 , 393 P.2d 274 (1964).

12
City of Phoenix v. Rodgersgreen
ariz · 1934 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006It precedes these questions....’" City of Phoenix v. Rodgers, 44 Ariz. 40, 48-49 , 34 P.2d 385, 388-89 (1934) (citation omitted).

2006It precedes these questions....’" City of Phoenix v. Rodgers, 44 Ariz. 40, 48-49 , 34 P.2d 385, 388-89 (1934) (citation omitted).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (10)

CaseCitedYears
State of Arizona v. Thomas Michael Riley green
ariz · 2020
1 sentence

2020"An abstract instruction may amount to a comment on the evidence if the instruction indicates the trial judge's opinion regarding some evidence of the case." Id.

12020–2020
Butane Corporation v. Kirby green
ariz · 1947
2 sentences

1964Butane Corp. v. Kirby, 66 Ariz. 272 , 187 P.2d 325 .” In the case at bar, this is not an abstract instruction because it had direct relation to vital issues and evidence in the case confining the jury to the true issues and not diverting it to extraneous ones.

1964Butane Corp. v. Kirby, 66 Ariz. 272 , 187 P.2d 325 .” In the case at bar, this is not an abstract instruction because it had direct relation to vital issues and evidence in the case confining the jury to the true issues and not diverting it to extraneous ones.

11964–1964
Bristor v. Cheatham green
ariz · 1953
2 sentences

1955Since the enactment of the law under consideration, this court by a majority opinion in the case of Bristor v. Cheatham, 75 Ariz. 227 , 255 P.2d 173 , has declared that ground water which is the subject of the act belongs to the owner of the soil.

1955Since the enactment of the law under consideration, this court by a majority opinion in the case of Bristor v. Cheatham, 75 Ariz. 227 , 255 P.2d 173 , has declared that ground water which is the subject of the act belongs to the owner of the soil.

11955–1955
Cox v. MacKenzie green
ariz · 1950
2 sentences

1953Cox v. Mackenzie, 70 Ariz. 308 , 219 P.2d 1048 ; Bates v. Mitchell, 67 Ariz. 151 , 192 P.2d 720 .

1953Cox v. Mackenzie, 70 Ariz. 308 , 219 P.2d 1048 ; Bates v. Mitchell, 67 Ariz. 151 , 192 P.2d 720 .

11953–1953
Bates v. Mitchell green
ariz · 1948
2 sentences

1953Cox v. Mackenzie, 70 Ariz. 308 , 219 P.2d 1048 ; Bates v. Mitchell, 67 Ariz. 151 , 192 P.2d 720 .

1953Cox v. Mackenzie, 70 Ariz. 308 , 219 P.2d 1048 ; Bates v. Mitchell, 67 Ariz. 151 , 192 P.2d 720 .

11953–1953
State ex rel. Standish v. Boucher green
nd · 1893
2 sentences

1938If on the expiration of the term of a public officer, an appointment of a successor is made by the governor but it is not confirmed by the state senate as required by a law of this type such successor does not obtain the right to enter on the duties of the office but the former incumbent may hold over until a successor is properly appointed and confirmed.” The cases supporting this text are many, a few of which are: State v. Boucher, 3 N. D. 389 , 56 N. W. 142, 145 , 21 L.

1938If on the expiration of the term of a public officer, an appointment of a successor is made by the governor but it is not confirmed by the state senate as required by a law of this type such successor does not obtain the right to enter on the duties of the office but the former incumbent may hold over until a successor is properly appointed and confirmed.” The cases supporting this text are many, a few of which are: State v. Boucher, 3 N. D. 389 , 56 N. W. 142, 145 , 21 L.

11938–1938
State v. Spaulding green
iowa · 1897
2 sentences

1938We think the language of the court in State v. Spaulding, 102 Iowa 639 , 72 N. W. 288 , describes the situation better than any other we have found (p. 291): *19 “ . . .

1938We think the language of the court in State v. Spaulding, 102 Iowa 639 , 72 N. W. 288 , describes the situation better than any other we have found (p. 291): *19 “ . . .

11938–1938
Gila Valley, Globe, & Northern Railroad v. Lyon neutral
ariz · 1903
2 sentences

1925Gila Valley etc. Railway Co. v. Lyon, 8 Ariz. 118 , 71 Pac. 957 ; Ewing v. United States, 11 Ariz. 1 , 89 Pac. 593 ; 38 Cyc. 613.

1925Gila Valley etc. Railway Co. v. Lyon, 8 Ariz. 118 , 71 Pac. 957 ; Ewing v. United States, 11 Ariz. 1 , 89 Pac. 593 ; 38 Cyc. 613.

11925–1925
Ewing v. United States neutral
· 1907
2 sentences

1925Gila Valley etc. Railway Co. v. Lyon, 8 Ariz. 118 , 71 Pac. 957 ; Ewing v. United States, 11 Ariz. 1 , 89 Pac. 593 ; 38 Cyc. 613.

1925Gila Valley etc. Railway Co. v. Lyon, 8 Ariz. 118 , 71 Pac. 957 ; Ewing v. United States, 11 Ariz. 1 , 89 Pac. 593 ; 38 Cyc. 613.

11925–1925
Snider v. Windsor neutral
kan · 1908
2 sentences

1922In a situation of this kind the following language of the Supreme Court of Kansas in Snider v. Windsor, 77 Kan. 67 , 93 Pac. 600 , applies with force: “If, however, we should concede that the allowance of the amendment was technically erroneous, still the substantial rights of the defendants were not affected thereby.

1922In a situation of this kind the following language of the Supreme Court of Kansas in Snider v. Windsor, 77 Kan. 67 , 93 Pac. 600 , applies with force: “If, however, we should concede that the allowance of the amendment was technically erroneous, still the substantial rights of the defendants were not affected thereby.

11922–1922

Where else courts name it

TX 167 (1867–2026) GA 143 (1900–2025) CA 45 (1903–2026) MS 35 (1957–2024) MO 32 (1882–2018) OH 29 (1952–2023) OR 27 (1905–2014) AL 27 (1846–2016) NC 26 (1889–2025) IL 24 (1886–2019) WV 21 (1924–2024) AR 20 (1898–2016) CO 18 (1904–2016) MD 17 (1932–2022) FL 15 (1848–2015) NY 14 (1881–2025) AZ 12 (1922–2020) WA 12 (1904–2026) KS 10 (1909–1993) KY 10 (1922–2013) IA 10 (1941–2021) IN 10 (1886–1984) PA 9 (1917–2025) NJ 8 (1952–2026) CT 7 (1934–2011) MA 7 (1928–2019) MI 6 (1920–2026) NM 5 (2009–2020) OK 5 (1925–1970) DE 5 (1968–2008) VA 5 (1900–2010) MT 4 (1920–1936) TN 4 (1947–2003) RI 3 (1980–2023) MN 3 (1908–2007) DC 3 (2011–2018) UT 3 (1982–2007) NV 3 (2018–2018) WY 3 (1924–2023) LA 3 (1850–2000) SD 2 (1909–2025) ME 2 (1935–1969) NE 2 (1920–1921)

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