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12 District of Columbia opinions name it 1 courts 1978–2010 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Matter of ABEgreen2 sentences1991See, e.g., In re Baby Boy C., supra, 581 A.2d at 1173 (D.C.1990) (opinion by Ferren, J.); In re A.B.E., supra, 564 A.2d at 755 (D.C.1989); In re M.M.M., supra, 485 A.2d 180 ; In re K.A., supra, 484 A.2d at 997-98 (D.C.1984); In re J.S.R., supra, 374 A.2d at 863-64 . . 1991See, e.g., In re Baby Boy C., supra, 581 A.2d at 1173 (D.C.1990) (opinion by Ferren, J.); In re A.B.E., supra, 564 A.2d at 755 (D.C.1989); In re M.M.M., supra, 485 A.2d 180 ; In re K.A., supra, 484 A.2d at 997-98 (D.C.1984); In re J.S.R., supra, 374 A.2d at 863-64 . . | 3 | 3 |
Matter of KAgreen2 sentences1991See, e.g., In re Baby Boy C., supra, 581 A.2d at 1173 (D.C.1990) (opinion by Ferren, J.); In re A.B.E., supra, 564 A.2d at 755 (D.C.1989); In re M.M.M., supra, 485 A.2d 180 ; In re K.A., supra, 484 A.2d at 997-98 (D.C.1984); In re J.S.R., supra, 374 A.2d at 863-64 . . 1991See, e.g., In re Baby Boy C., supra, 581 A.2d at 1173 (D.C.1990) (opinion by Ferren, J.); In re A.B.E., supra, 564 A.2d at 755 (D.C.1989); In re M.M.M., supra, 485 A.2d 180 ; In re K.A., supra, 484 A.2d at 997-98 (D.C.1984); In re J.S.R., supra, 374 A.2d at 863-64 . . | 3 | 3 |
Appeal of H.R.green2 sentences1991See, e.g., In re Baby Boy C., supra, 581 A.2d at 1173 (D.C.1990) (opinion by Ferren, J.); In re A.B.E., supra, 564 A.2d at 755 (D.C.1989); In re M.M.M., supra, 485 A.2d 180 ; In re K.A., supra, 484 A.2d at 997-98 (D.C.1984); In re J.S.R., supra, 374 A.2d at 863-64 . . 1991See, e.g., In re Baby Boy C., supra, 581 A.2d at 1173 (D.C.1990) (opinion by Ferren, J.); In re A.B.E., supra, 564 A.2d at 755 (D.C.1989); In re M.M.M., supra, 485 A.2d 180 ; In re K.A., supra, 484 A.2d at 997-98 (D.C.1984); In re J.S.R., supra, 374 A.2d at 863-64 . . | 3 | 3 |
In Re Petition for Adoption of J. S. R.green2 sentences1998In examining the trial court’s determination as to the withholding of consent to the Wilsons, we recognize that the best interests standard “is flexible and not susceptible to ready definition; ‘it must of necessity contain certain imprecision and elasticity.’ ” D.R.M., supra, 570 A.2d at 803 (quoting In re J.S.R., 374 A.2d 860, 863 (D.C.1977)). 1998In examining the trial court's determination as to the withholding of consent to the Wilsons, we recognize that the best interests standard "is flexible and not susceptible to ready definition; `it must of necessity contain certain imprecision and elasticity.'" D.R.M., supra, 570 A.2d at 803 (quoting In re J.S.R., 374 A.2d 860, 863 (D.C.1977)). | 2 | 6 |
Care & Protection of Bethgreen2 sentences1999See Care and Protection of Beth, 587 N.E.2d at 1381 . 1999See Care and Protection of Beth, 587 N.E.2d at 1381 . | 2 | 2 |
Rasmussen by Mitchell v. Fleminggreen2 sentences1999See In re T.R.J., 661 A.2d at 1092 (stating that the best interests standard is consistent with the statutory framework of the District’s neglect statute); In re C.A., 177 Ill.Dec. 797 , 603 N.E.2d at 1180 (rejecting substituted judgment doctrine in favor of best interests test when dealing with the medical decisions of a neglected infant); Rasmussen v. Fleming, 154 Ariz. 207 , 741 P.2d 674 (1987)(stating that in cases where the incompetent patient has never expressed medical desires, decisions concerning the patient’s medical treatment are to be guided by the “best interests” standard). 1999See In re T.R.J., 661 A.2d at 1092 (stating that the best interests standard is consistent with the statutory framework of the District’s neglect statute); In re C.A., 177 Ill.Dec. 797 , 603 N.E.2d at 1180 (rejecting substituted judgment doctrine in favor of best interests test when dealing with the medical decisions of a neglected infant); Rasmussen v. Fleming, 154 Ariz. 207 , 741 P.2d 674 (1987)(stating that in cases where the incompetent patient has never expressed medical desires, decisions concerning the patient’s medical treatment are to be guided by the “best interests” standard). | 2 | 2 |
In Re CAgreen2 sentences1999See In re T.R.J., 661 A.2d at 1092 (stating that the best interests standard is consistent with the statutory framework of the District’s neglect statute); In re C.A., 177 Ill.Dec. 797 , 603 N.E.2d at 1180 (rejecting substituted judgment doctrine in favor of best interests test when dealing with the medical decisions of a neglected infant); Rasmussen v. Fleming, 154 Ariz. 207 , 741 P.2d 674 (1987)(stating that in cases where the incompetent patient has never expressed medical desires, decisions concerning the patient’s medical treatment are to be guided by the “best interests” standard). 1999See In re T.R.J., 661 A.2d at 1092 (stating that the best interests standard is consistent with the statutory framework of the District’s neglect statute); In re C.A., 177 Ill.Dec. 797 , 603 N.E.2d at 1180 (rejecting substituted judgment doctrine in favor of best interests test when dealing with the medical decisions of a neglected infant); Rasmussen v. Fleming, 154 Ariz. 207 , 741 P.2d 674 (1987)(stating that in cases where the incompetent patient has never expressed medical desires, decisions concerning the patient’s medical treatment are to be guided by the “best interests” standard). | 2 | 2 |
In Re TRJgreen2 sentences1999See In re T.R.J., 661 A.2d at 1092 (stating that the best interests standard is consistent with the statutory framework of the District’s neglect statute); In re C.A., 177 Ill.Dec. 797 , 603 N.E.2d at 1180 (rejecting substituted judgment doctrine in favor of best interests test when dealing with the medical decisions of a neglected infant); Rasmussen v. Fleming, 154 Ariz. 207 , 741 P.2d 674 (1987)(stating that in cases where the incompetent patient has never expressed medical desires, decisions concerning the patient’s medical treatment are to be guided by the “best interests” standard). 1999See In re T.R.J., 661 A.2d at 1092 (stating that the best interests standard is consistent with the statutory framework of the District's neglect statute); In re C.A., 177 Ill.Dec. 797 , 603 N.E.2d at 1180 (rejecting substituted judgment doctrine in favor of best interests test when dealing with the medical decisions of a neglected infant); Rasmussen v. Fleming, 154 Ariz. 207 , 741 P.2d 674 (1987)(stating that in cases where the incompetent patient has never expressed medical desires, decisions concerning the patient's medical treatment are to be guided by the "best interests" standard). | 2 | 2 |
Matter of LWgreen1 sentence2010In re L.W., 613 A.2d 350, 355 (D.C.1992). | 1 | 1 |
Lever Brothers Company v. United States of Americagreen1 sentence1995Co. v. United States, 981 F.2d 1330, 1333 (D.C.Cir.1993). [21] Baghini v. District of Columbia Dep't of Empl. | 1 | 1 |
Santosky v. Kramergreen2 sentences1991See, e.g., In re Baby Boy C., supra, 581 A.2d at 1173 (D.C.1990) (opinion by Ferren, J.); In re A.B.E., supra, 564 A.2d at 755 (D.C.1989); In re M.M.M., supra, 485 A.2d 180 ; In re K.A., supra, 484 A.2d at 997-98 (D.C.1984); In re J.S.R., supra, 374 A.2d at 863-64 . [36] D.C.Code § 16-2351 (1989) (authorizing the termination of parental rights where necessary to facilitate stability and "prompt adoptive placement"); id. at § 16-2353 ("continuity of care" of the child is a factor in termination of parental rights). [37] See, In re K.A., supra, 484 A.2d at 996 ; see also In re C.E.W., 541 A.2d 6 1991See, e.g., In re Baby Boy C., supra, 581 A.2d at 1173 (D.C.1990) (opinion by Ferren, J.); In re A.B.E., supra, 564 A.2d at 755 (D.C.1989); In re M.M.M., supra, 485 A.2d 180 ; In re K.A., supra, 484 A.2d at 997-98 (D.C.1984); In re J.S.R., supra, 374 A.2d at 863-64 . [36] D.C.Code § 16-2351 (1989) (authorizing the termination of parental rights where necessary to facilitate stability and "prompt adoptive placement"); id. at § 16-2353 ("continuity of care" of the child is a factor in termination of parental rights). [37] See, In re K.A., supra, 484 A.2d at 996 ; see also In re C.E.W., 541 A.2d 6 | 1 | 1 |
Appeal of U.S.W.green1 sentence1991See, e.g., In re Baby Boy C., supra, 581 A.2d at 1173 (D.C.1990) (opinion by Ferren, J.); In re A.B.E., supra, 564 A.2d at 755 (D.C.1989); In re M.M.M., supra, 485 A.2d 180 ; In re K.A., supra, 484 A.2d at 997-98 (D.C.1984); In re J.S.R., supra, 374 A.2d at 863-64 . [36] D.C.Code § 16-2351 (1989) (authorizing the termination of parental rights where necessary to facilitate stability and "prompt adoptive placement"); id. at § 16-2353 ("continuity of care" of the child is a factor in termination of parental rights). [37] See, In re K.A., supra, 484 A.2d at 996 ; see also In re C.E.W., 541 A.2d 6 | 1 | 1 |
United States v. Lawrence Salvatore Iorizzogreen1 sentence1987See United States v. Iorizzo, 786 F.2d 52, 59 (2d Cir.1986) (inquiry “conducted not by the court, but by the very attorney whose capacity to act in the defendant’s interests was under challenge.”). 8 *1138 The inquiry conducted by the trial court in this case suffered from other defects as well. | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in District of Columbia. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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In Re MMM
green
2 sentences1991See, e.g., In re Baby Boy C., supra, 581 A.2d at 1173 (D.C.1990) (opinion by Ferren, J.); In re A.B.E., supra, 564 A.2d at 755 (D.C.1989); In re M.M.M., supra, 485 A.2d 180 ; In re K.A., supra, 484 A.2d at 997-98 (D.C.1984); In re J.S.R., supra, 374 A.2d at 863-64 . . 1991See, e.g., In re Baby Boy C., supra, 581 A.2d at 1173 (D.C.1990) (opinion by Ferren, J.); In re A.B.E., supra, 564 A.2d at 755 (D.C.1989); In re M.M.M., supra, 485 A.2d 180 ; In re K.A., supra, 484 A.2d at 997-98 (D.C.1984); In re J.S.R., supra, 374 A.2d at 863-64 . . | 3 | 1991–1991 |
In Re DRM
green
2 sentences1998In examining the trial court’s determination as to the withholding of consent to the Wilsons, we recognize that the best interests standard “is flexible and not susceptible to ready definition; ‘it must of necessity contain certain imprecision and elasticity.’ ” D.R.M., supra, 570 A.2d at 803 (quoting In re J.S.R., 374 A.2d 860, 863 (D.C.1977)). 1998In examining the trial court’s determination as to the withholding of consent to the Wilsons, we recognize that the best interests standard “is flexible and not susceptible to ready definition; ‘it must of necessity contain certain imprecision and elasticity.’ ” D.R.M., supra, 570 A.2d at 803 (quoting In re J.S.R., 374 A.2d 860, 863 (D.C.1977)). | 2 | 1998–1998 |
Matter of NMS
green
2 sentences1985The best interests standard is now accepted as the test to be applied in child custody cases between spouses, Coles v. Coles, 204 A.2d 330 (D.C.1964); between a natural parent and foster parents, In re N.M.S., 347 A.2d 924 (D.C.1975); and in child neglect proceedings, In re Lem, 164 A.2d 345 (D.C. 1960). 1985The best interests standard is now accepted as the test to be applied in child custody cases between spouses, Coles v. Coles, 204 A.2d 330 (D.C.1964); between a natural parent and foster parents, In re N.M.S., 347 A.2d 924 (D.C.1975); and in child neglect proceedings, In re Lem, 164 A.2d 345 (D.C.1960). | 2 | 1978–1985 |
Coles v. Coles
green
2 sentences1985The best interests standard is now accepted as the test to be applied in child custody cases between spouses, Coles v. Coles, 204 A.2d 330 (D.C.1964); between a natural parent and foster parents, In re N.M.S., 347 A.2d 924 (D.C.1975); and in child neglect proceedings, In re Lem, 164 A.2d 345 (D.C. 1960). 1985The best interests standard is now accepted as the test to be applied in child custody cases between spouses, Coles v. Coles, 204 A.2d 330 (D.C.1964); between a natural parent and foster parents, In re N.M.S., 347 A.2d 924 (D.C.1975); and in child neglect proceedings, In re Lem, 164 A.2d 345 (D.C.1960). | 2 | 1978–1985 |
Petition of RMG
green
1 sentence1985Finding no abuse of discretion in the ruling of the trial court, the order on appeal is hereby Affirmed. *1328 FERREN, Associate Judge, concurring: I concur in the opinion of the court, except for the final five paragraphs dealing with In re R.M.G., 454 A.2d 776 (D.C.1982), for I believe the three-step approach prescribed there is always required when race is at issue in an adoption contest. | 1 | 1985–1985 |
In Re LEM
green
2 sentences1985The best interests standard is now accepted as the test to be applied in child custody cases between spouses, Coles v. Coles, 204 A.2d 330 (D.C.1964); between a natural parent and foster parents, In re N.M.S., 347 A.2d 924 (D.C.1975); and in child neglect proceedings, In re Lem, 164 A.2d 345 (D.C. 1960). 1985The best interests standard is now accepted as the test to be applied in child custody cases between spouses, Coles v. Coles, 204 A.2d 330 (D.C.1964); between a natural parent and foster parents, In re N.M.S., 347 A.2d 924 (D.C.1975); and in child neglect proceedings, In re Lem, 164 A.2d 345 (D.C.1960). | 1 | 1985–1985 |
In Re the Petition of J. O. L.
green
2 sentences1985Nevertheless, as noted above, our cases have recognized that the best interests standard "does not contain precise meaning," In re J.S.R., supra, 374 A.2d at 863 , "and cannot operate with pinpoint precision." In re J.O.L., supra, 409 A.2d at 1075 . 1985Nevertheless, as noted above, our cases have recognized that the best interests standard "does not contain precise meaning," In re J.S.R., supra, 374 A.2d at 863 , "and cannot operate with pinpoint precision." In re J.O.L., supra, 409 A.2d at 1075 . | 1 | 1985–1985 |
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.
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.