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negligence per se instruction in Idaho

13 Idaho opinions name it 2 courts 1986–2026 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Steed v. Grand Teton Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Inc.green
idaho · 2007 · cited in 2 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2015–2016
2 sentences

2016The statute creating the cause of action defines the conduct constituting the tort and the applicable standard of care.” Steed v. Grand Teton Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Inc., 144 Idaho 848, 853 , 172 P.3d 1123, 1128 (2007).

2016The statute creating the cause of action defines the conduct constituting the tort and the applicable standard of care.” Steed v. Grand Teton Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Inc., 144 Idaho 848, 853 , 172 P.3d 1123, 1128 (2007).

22
Rees v. STATE, DEPT. OF HEALTH AND WELFAREgreen
idaho · 2006 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026In these cases, this Court will recognize a statutory duty on the part of the government entity only when the statute “require[s] a particular action by the agency to benefit a particular class of people.” GSN Cap., LLC, 173 Idaho at 352, 541 P.3d at 710 (quoting Rees v. Dep’t of Health & Welfare, 143 Idaho 10, 16 , 137 P.3d 397, 403 (2006)).

2026In these cases, this Court will recognize a statutory duty on the part of the government entity only when the statute “require[s] a particular action by the agency to benefit a particular class of people.” GSN Cap., LLC, 173 Idaho at 352, 541 P.3d at 710 (quoting Rees v. Dep’t of Health & Welfare, 143 Idaho 10, 16 , 137 P.3d 397, 403 (2006)).

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O'GUIN v. Bingham Countygreen
idaho · 2003 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See O’Guin v. Bingham County, 139 Idaho 9 , 72 P.3d 849 (2003).

2005See O’Guin v. Bingham County, 139 Idaho 9 , 72 P.3d 849 (2003).

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Kinney v. Smithgreen
idaho · 1973 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989See Kinney v. Smith, 95 Idaho 328 , 508 P.2d 1234 (1973).

1989See Kinney v. Smith, 95 Idaho 328 , 508 P.2d 1234 (1973).

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Johnson v. Emersongreen
idahoctapp · 1982 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
2 sentences

1986See Johnson v. Emerson, 103 Idaho 350, 352 , 647 P.2d 806, 808 (Ct.App.1982).

1986See Johnson v. Emerson, 103 Idaho 350, 352 , 647 P.2d 806, 808 (Ct.App.1982).

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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 (10)

CaseCitedYears
Stott by and Through Dougall v. Finney green
idaho · 1997
2 sentences

2007That statute provides that the "owners or constructors of ditches, canals, works or other aqueducts . . . must carefully keep and maintain the same . . . in good repair and condition, so as not to damage or in any way injure the property or premises of others." In upholding the district court, we held, "I.C. § 42-1204 does not create a negligence per se action, but only codifies that ditch owners and constructors can be held liable for damages occurring to others as a result of negligence." 130 Idaho at 896 , 950 P.2d at 711 .

2007That statute provides that the "owners or constructors of ditches, canals, works or other aqueducts . . . must carefully keep and maintain the same . . . in good repair and condition, so as not to damage or in any way injure the property or premises of others." In upholding the district court, we held, "I.C. § 42-1204 does not create a negligence per se action, but only codifies that ditch owners and constructors can be held liable for damages occurring to others as a result of negligence." 130 Idaho at 896 , 950 P.2d at 711 .

22007–2007
Esterbrook v. State green
idaho · 1993
2 sentences

1994However, as we stated in Esterbrook , "the Court [in Curtis ] was considering mandatory provisions of the MUTCD ... [and] we did not intend to imply that all provisions in the MUTCD were mandatory." Esterbrook, 124 Idaho at 682 , 863 P.2d at 351 .

1994However, as we stated in Esterbrook , "the Court [in Curtis ] was considering mandatory provisions of the MUTCD ... [and] we did not intend to imply that all provisions in the MUTCD were mandatory." Esterbrook, 124 Idaho at 682 , 863 P.2d at 351 .

21994–1994
GSN Capital, LLC v. Shoshone City & Rural Fire District green
idaho · 2024
1 sentence

2026In these cases, this Court will recognize a statutory duty on the part of the government entity only when the statute “require[s] a particular action by the agency to benefit a particular class of people.” GSN Cap., LLC, 173 Idaho at 352, 541 P.3d at 710 (quoting Rees v. Dep’t of Health & Welfare, 143 Idaho 10, 16 , 137 P.3d 397, 403 (2006)).

12026–2026
Garcia v. Windley green
idaho · 2007
1 sentence

2010Id. at 542 , 164 P.3d at 822 .

12010–2010
State v. Young green
idaho · 2002
1 sentence

2007With respect to the claim based upon Idaho Code § 6-1701 (4) in this case, each of the Steeds must prove that while he was in the care or custody of Grand Teton Council, it willfully caused or permitted his person or health to be injured or willfully placed him in a such a situation that his person or health was endangered. ‘Willfully” in this context requires actual knowledge. 3 State v. Young, 188 Idaho 370 , 64 P.3d 296 (2002).

12007–2007
Sanchez v. Galey green
idaho · 1987
2 sentences

1989Previously, in the case of Sanchez v. Galey, 112 Idaho 609 , 733 P.2d 1234 (1987), this Court held that violation of an OSHA regulation can provide the basis for a negligence per se instruction where the claimant is an employee of the defendant.

1989Previously, in the case of Sanchez v. Galey, 112 Idaho 609 , 733 P.2d 1234 (1987), this Court held that violation of an OSHA regulation can provide the basis for a negligence per se instruction where the claimant is an employee of the defendant.

11989–1989
Brixey v. Craig green
idaho · 1930
2 sentences

1989However, in order to justify a negligence per se instruction under Idaho law, the defendant must violate a “positive statutory prohibition.” This requirement was mandated by the seminal cáse of Brixey v. Craig, 49 Idaho 319 , 288 P. 152 (1930), and has neither been overruled nor relaxed, though subsequent cases have imposed additional criteria.

1989However, in order to justify a negligence per se instruction under Idaho law, the defendant must violate a “positive statutory prohibition.” This requirement was mandated by the seminal cáse of Brixey v. Craig, 49 Idaho 319 , 288 P. 152 (1930), and has neither been overruled nor relaxed, though subsequent cases have imposed additional criteria.

11989–1989
Walton v. Potlatch Corp. green
idaho · 1989
2 sentences

1989Arrington, for the reasons set out in my dissenting opinion in Walton v. Potlatch Corp., 116 Idaho 892 , 781 P.2d 229 (1989).

1989Arrington, for the reasons set out in my dissenting opinion in Walton v. Potlatch Corp., 116 Idaho 892 , 781 P.2d 229 (1989).

11989–1989
cluster 326790 green
ca2 · 1975
2 sentences

1989Thus, under the teachings of Brennan, supra, and Beatty, it was proper for the trial court to submit the negligence per se instruction (No. 9) to the jury.

1989Thus, under the teachings of Brennan, supra, and Beatty, it was proper for the trial court to submit the negligence per se instruction (No. 9) to the jury.

11989–1989
Wendland v. Ridgefield Construction Services, Inc. green
conn · 1981
2 sentences

1987Because the standard of care is the key factor in determining liability, we conclude that the application of a negligence per se instruction affects common , law rights, duties and liabilities of employers and employees with respect to injuries of employees arising out of an in the course of employment as those terms are used in 29 U.S.C. § 653 (b)(4)....” (Wendland, 184 Conn. at 173 , 439 A.2d at 956-57 ).

1987Because the standard of care is the key factor in determining liability, we conclude that the application of a negligence per se instruction affects common , law rights, duties and liabilities of employers and employees with respect to injuries of employees arising out of an in the course of employment as those terms are used in 29 U.S.C. § 653 (b)(4)....” (Wendland, 184 Conn. at 173 , 439 A.2d at 956-57 ).

11987–1987

Statutes the citing opinions construe

ID § Idaho Code § 6-904 (4) USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (4) USC § 29u.s.c.651 (3) USC § 29u.s.c.654 (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 120 (1904–2026) TX 69 (1959–2026) CO 36 (1988–2026) OR 34 (1970–2026) MS 33 (1994–2025) OH 29 (1936–2026) CT 22 (1981–2016) AK 21 (1975–2019) TN 21 (2000–2024) GA 21 (1921–2025) WA 20 (1942–2014) PA 19 (1996–2022) MO 17 (1979–2025) KY 17 (1953–2026) NY 16 (1983–2026) NM 15 (1963–2025) ID 13 (1986–2026) AZ 13 (1962–2024) MN 11 (1987–2026) VA 10 (2000–2025) IN 10 (1943–2018) NC 10 (1975–2026) IA 9 (1992–2024) DC 8 (1978–2014) AL 8 (1923–2024) WI 8 (1976–2025) NV 8 (1983–2021) OK 8 (1994–2022) DE 8 (1962–2024) LA 7 (1992–2023) MI 6 (1974–2022) MT 6 (1999–2026) KS 5 (1994–2019) WY 5 (1965–2017) FL 5 (1979–2001) NH 5 (1995–2015) IL 4 (1997–2006) SC 3 (1997–2023) ME 3 (1996–2004) UT 2 (2000–2018) SD 2 (1988–2026) VT 2 (1999–2018)

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