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application of the general rule in Indiana

12 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1878–2019 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Indiana 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)

CaseFollowedCited
Skipper v. South Carolinagreen
scotus · 1986 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2009–2012
2 sentences

2012“This is an application of the general rule that ‘the sentencer may not refuse to consider . . . any relevant mitigation evidence.’” Id. (quoting Skipper v. South Carolina, 476 U.S. 1, 4 (1986)). 11 In this case, Weems presented as a mitigating circumstance his participation in a substance abuse program while incarcerated for the instant offense.

2009As the Court noted, this is an application of the general rule that "the sentencer may not refuse to consider ... any relevant mitigation evidence." Id. at 4 , 106 S.Ct. 1669 (quotation omitted) (citing Eddings v. Oklahoma, 455 U.S. 104, 114 , 102 S.Ct. 869 , 71 L.Ed.2d 1 (1982); Lockett v. Ohio, 438 U.S. 586, 604 , 98 S.Ct. 2954 , 57 L.Ed.2d 973 (1978)).

12
Tennard v. Dretke, Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institutions Divisiongreen
scotus · 2004 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009More recently the Supreme Court reaffirmed that "the sen-tencer may not be precluded from considering, and may not refuse to consider, any constitutionally relevant mitigating evidence." Weeks v. Angelone, 528 U.S. 225, 232 , 120 S.Ct. 727 , 145 L.Ed.2d 727 (2000); see also Tennard v. Dretke, 542 U.S. 274, 285-87 , 124 S.Ct. 2562 , 159 L.Ed.2d 384 (2004) (discussing Skipper with approval).

2009More recently the Supreme Court reaffirmed that "the sen-tencer may not be precluded from considering, and may not refuse to consider, any constitutionally relevant mitigating evidence." Weeks v. Angelone, 528 U.S. 225, 232 , 120 S.Ct. 727 , 145 L.Ed.2d 727 (2000); see also Tennard v. Dretke, 542 U.S. 274, 285-87 , 124 S.Ct. 2562 , 159 L.Ed.2d 384 (2004) (discussing Skipper with approval).

11
Bailey v. Rinkergreen
ind · 1896 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1898–1898
1 sentence

1898Bailey v. Rinker, 146 Ind. 129, 136, 137 , and authorities there cited on this point; Fitch v. Byall, 149 Ind. 554-558; Denton v. Arnold, 151 Ind. 188 .

11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (22)

CaseCitedYears
Wanda Denson v. The Estate of Delmer Dillard and Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance Company green
indctapp · 2018
1 sentence

2019The doctrine was developed by the courts to recognize that a person confronted with sudden or unexpected circumstances calling for immediate action is not expected to exercise the judgment of one acting under normal circumstances. . . .[U]nlike the sudden emergency doctrine, the issue with sudden medical emergency is not whether the defendant responded reasonably to an emergency situation, but whether a reasonable person in the defendant’s position would have altered his conduct before the medical emergency occurred based on knowledge of peril. 116 N.E.3d at 540 n.2.

12019–2019
Willis v. Westerfield green
ind · 2006
1 sentence

2014“In a negligence cause of action, the sudden emergency doctrine is an application of the general requirement that one’s conduct conform to the standard of a reasonable person.” Id. at 1184 .

12014–2014
Wilkes v. Indiana green
scotus · 2010
1 sentence

2012“This is an application of the general rule that ‘the sentencer may not refuse to consider . . . any relevant mitigation evidence.’” Id. (quoting Skipper v. South Carolina, 476 U.S. 1, 4 (1986)). 11 In this case, Weems presented as a mitigating circumstance his participation in a substance abuse program while incarcerated for the instant offense.

12012–2012
Weeks v. Angelone green
scotus · 2000
2 sentences

2009More recently the Supreme Court reaffirmed that "the sen-tencer may not be precluded from considering, and may not refuse to consider, any constitutionally relevant mitigating evidence." Weeks v. Angelone, 528 U.S. 225, 232 , 120 S.Ct. 727 , 145 L.Ed.2d 727 (2000); see also Tennard v. Dretke, 542 U.S. 274, 285-87 , 124 S.Ct. 2562 , 159 L.Ed.2d 384 (2004) (discussing Skipper with approval).

2009More recently the Supreme Court reaffirmed that "the sen-tencer may not be precluded from considering, and may not refuse to consider, any constitutionally relevant mitigating evidence." Weeks v. Angelone, 528 U.S. 225, 232 , 120 S.Ct. 727 , 145 L.Ed.2d 727 (2000); see also Tennard v. Dretke, 542 U.S. 274, 285-87 , 124 S.Ct. 2562 , 159 L.Ed.2d 384 (2004) (discussing Skipper with approval).

12009–2009
Lockett v. Ohio green
scotus · 1978
2 sentences

2009As the Court noted, this is an application of the general rule that "the sentencer may not refuse to consider ... any relevant mitigation evidence." Id. at 4 , 106 S.Ct. 1669 (quotation omitted) (citing Eddings v. Oklahoma, 455 U.S. 104, 114 , 102 S.Ct. 869 , 71 L.Ed.2d 1 (1982); Lockett v. Ohio, 438 U.S. 586, 604 , 98 S.Ct. 2954 , 57 L.Ed.2d 973 (1978)).

2009As the Court noted, this is an application of the general rule that "the sentencer may not refuse to consider ... any relevant mitigation evidence." Id. at 4 , 106 S.Ct. 1669 (quotation omitted) (citing Eddings v. Oklahoma, 455 U.S. 104, 114 , 102 S.Ct. 869 , 71 L.Ed.2d 1 (1982); Lockett v. Ohio, 438 U.S. 586, 604 , 98 S.Ct. 2954 , 57 L.Ed.2d 973 (1978)).

12009–2009
Eddings v. Oklahoma green
scotus · 1982
2 sentences

2009As the Court noted, this is an application of the general rule that "the sentencer may not refuse to consider ... any relevant mitigation evidence." Id. at 4 , 106 S.Ct. 1669 (quotation omitted) (citing Eddings v. Oklahoma, 455 U.S. 104, 114 , 102 S.Ct. 869 , 71 L.Ed.2d 1 (1982); Lockett v. Ohio, 438 U.S. 586, 604 , 98 S.Ct. 2954 , 57 L.Ed.2d 973 (1978)).

2009As the Court noted, this is an application of the general rule that "the sentencer may not refuse to consider ... any relevant mitigation evidence." Id. at 4 , 106 S.Ct. 1669 (quotation omitted) (citing Eddings v. Oklahoma, 455 U.S. 104, 114 , 102 S.Ct. 869 , 71 L.Ed.2d 1 (1982); Lockett v. Ohio, 438 U.S. 586, 604 , 98 S.Ct. 2954 , 57 L.Ed.2d 973 (1978)).

12009–2009
In the Matter of Pubs, Inc. Of Champaign, Bankrupt. Appeal of Bank of Illinois in Champaign, Reclamation green
ca7 · 1980
1 sentence

1988Matter of Pubs, Inc. of Champaign (7th Cir.1980) 618 F.2d 432 .

11988–1988
Flick v. State neutral
ind · 1935
2 sentences

1951In Flick v. State (1935), 207 Ind. 473, 477 , 193 N. E. 603 , this court said: “An erroneous instruction is not corrected by giving a correct one, unless the improper one is withdrawn.

1951In Flick v. State (1935), 207 Ind. 473, 477 , 193 N. E. 603 , this court said: “An erroneous instruction is not corrected by giving a correct one, unless the improper one is withdrawn.

11951–1951
Board of Commissioners v. State ex rel. Reed neutral
ind · 1913
2 sentences

1918Board, etc. v. State, ex rel. (1913), 179 Ind. 644, 647 , 102 N. E. 97 ; Adams Express Co. v. Welborn (1915), 59 Ind. App. 330, 332 , 108 N. E. 163 , 109 N. E. 420 . 2. 3.

1918Board, etc. v. State, ex rel. (1913), 179 Ind. 644, 647 , 102 N. E. 97 ; Adams Express Co. v. Welborn (1915), 59 Ind. App. 330, 332 , 108 N. E. 163 , 109 N. E. 420 . 2. 3.

11918–1918
Adams Express Co. v. Welborn neutral
indctapp · 1915
2 sentences

1918Board, etc. v. State, ex rel. (1913), 179 Ind. 644, 647 , 102 N. E. 97 ; Adams Express Co. v. Welborn (1915), 59 Ind. App. 330, 332 , 108 N. E. 163 , 109 N. E. 420 . 2. 3.

1918Board, etc. v. State, ex rel. (1913), 179 Ind. 644, 647 , 102 N. E. 97 ; Adams Express Co. v. Welborn (1915), 59 Ind. App. 330, 332 , 108 N. E. 163 , 109 N. E. 420 . 2. 3.

11918–1918
Crooke v. . County of Kings green
· 1884
1 sentence

1915Pugh v. Pugh (1886), 105 Ind. 552 , 5 N. E. 673 ; Tyner v. Reese (1880), 70 Ind. 432 ; Downie v. Buennagel (1 884), 94 Ind. 228 ; Hinds v. Hinds (1882), 85 Ind. 312 ; Lofton v. Moore (1882), 83 Ind. 112 ; Heilman v. Heilman, supra; Fowler v. Duhme, supra. 1 Perry, Trusts (6th ed.) §316, makes use of the following language: “Lord Talbot said that it was wholly a matter of intention whether the trustee should take a fee or not; hence, in other cases, it has been said that if no intention appeared upon the face of the will that the trustees were to take anything beyond what was necessary for the

11915–1915
Tyner v. Reese neutral
ind · 1879
1 sentence

1915Pugh v. Pugh (1886), 105 Ind. 552 , 5 N. E. 673 ; Tyner v. Reese (1880), 70 Ind. 432 ; Downie v. Buennagel (1 884), 94 Ind. 228 ; Hinds v. Hinds (1882), 85 Ind. 312 ; Lofton v. Moore (1882), 83 Ind. 112 ; Heilman v. Heilman, supra; Fowler v. Duhme, supra. 1 Perry, Trusts (6th ed.) §316, makes use of the following language: “Lord Talbot said that it was wholly a matter of intention whether the trustee should take a fee or not; hence, in other cases, it has been said that if no intention appeared upon the face of the will that the trustees were to take anything beyond what was necessary for the

11915–1915
Lofton v. Moore neutral
ind · 1882
1 sentence

1915Pugh v. Pugh (1886), 105 Ind. 552 , 5 N. E. 673 ; Tyner v. Reese (1880), 70 Ind. 432 ; Downie v. Buennagel (1 884), 94 Ind. 228 ; Hinds v. Hinds (1882), 85 Ind. 312 ; Lofton v. Moore (1882), 83 Ind. 112 ; Heilman v. Heilman, supra; Fowler v. Duhme, supra. 1 Perry, Trusts (6th ed.) §316, makes use of the following language: “Lord Talbot said that it was wholly a matter of intention whether the trustee should take a fee or not; hence, in other cases, it has been said that if no intention appeared upon the face of the will that the trustees were to take anything beyond what was necessary for the

11915–1915
Hinds v. Hinds neutral
ind · 1882
1 sentence

1915Pugh v. Pugh (1886), 105 Ind. 552 , 5 N. E. 673 ; Tyner v. Reese (1880), 70 Ind. 432 ; Downie v. Buennagel (1 884), 94 Ind. 228 ; Hinds v. Hinds (1882), 85 Ind. 312 ; Lofton v. Moore (1882), 83 Ind. 112 ; Heilman v. Heilman, supra; Fowler v. Duhme, supra. 1 Perry, Trusts (6th ed.) §316, makes use of the following language: “Lord Talbot said that it was wholly a matter of intention whether the trustee should take a fee or not; hence, in other cases, it has been said that if no intention appeared upon the face of the will that the trustees were to take anything beyond what was necessary for the

11915–1915
Downie v. Buennagel neutral
ind · 1884
1 sentence

1915Pugh v. Pugh (1886), 105 Ind. 552 , 5 N. E. 673 ; Tyner v. Reese (1880), 70 Ind. 432 ; Downie v. Buennagel (1 884), 94 Ind. 228 ; Hinds v. Hinds (1882), 85 Ind. 312 ; Lofton v. Moore (1882), 83 Ind. 112 ; Heilman v. Heilman, supra; Fowler v. Duhme, supra. 1 Perry, Trusts (6th ed.) §316, makes use of the following language: “Lord Talbot said that it was wholly a matter of intention whether the trustee should take a fee or not; hence, in other cases, it has been said that if no intention appeared upon the face of the will that the trustees were to take anything beyond what was necessary for the

11915–1915
Pugh v. Pugh neutral
ind · 1886
2 sentences

1915Pugh v. Pugh (1886), 105 Ind. 552 , 5 N. E. 673 ; Tyner v. Reese (1880), 70 Ind. 432 ; Downie v. Buennagel (1 884), 94 Ind. 228 ; Hinds v. Hinds (1882), 85 Ind. 312 ; Lofton v. Moore (1882), 83 Ind. 112 ; Heilman v. Heilman, supra; Fowler v. Duhme, supra. 1 Perry, Trusts (6th ed.) §316, makes use of the following language: “Lord Talbot said that it was wholly a matter of intention whether the trustee should take a fee or not; hence, in other cases, it has been said that if no intention appeared upon the face of the will that the trustees were to take anything beyond what was necessary for the

1915Pugh v. Pugh (1886), 105 Ind. 552 , 5 N. E. 673 ; Tyner v. Reese (1880), 70 Ind. 432 ; Downie v. Buennagel (1 884), 94 Ind. 228 ; Hinds v. Hinds (1882), 85 Ind. 312 ; Lofton v. Moore (1882), 83 Ind. 112 ; Heilman v. Heilman, supra; Fowler v. Duhme, supra. 1 Perry, Trusts (6th ed.) §316, makes use of the following language: “Lord Talbot said that it was wholly a matter of intention whether the trustee should take a fee or not; hence, in other cases, it has been said that if no intention appeared upon the face of the will that the trustees were to take anything beyond what was necessary for the

11915–1915
Hancock v. Diamond Plate Glass Co. neutral
indctapp · 1905
1 sentence

1906The ease is in all respects controlled by the principles of law announced in the case of Hancock v. Diamond Plate Glass Co. (1906), 37 Ind. App. 351 , and upon the authority of that case the judgment is' affirmed.

11906–1906
Fitch v. Byall green
ind · 1898
1 sentence

1898Bailey v. Rinker, 146 Ind. 129, 136, 137 , and authorities there cited on this point; Fitch v. Byall, 149 Ind. 554-558; Denton v. Arnold, 151 Ind. 188 .

11898–1898
Denton v. Arnold neutral
· 1898
1 sentence

1898Bailey v. Rinker, 146 Ind. 129, 136, 137 , and authorities there cited on this point; Fitch v. Byall, 149 Ind. 554-558; Denton v. Arnold, 151 Ind. 188 .

11898–1898
Perkins v. Hayward green
ind · 1890
1 sentence

1896It is said in the latter section that: “The rule that a party cannot successfully assail a decision given upon his express or implied invitation is really nothing more than an application of the general principle that parties will be held to the theories they present and upon which they secure action by the court.” The rule as stated in Pence v. Waugh, 135 Ind. 143 , at page 150,is: “Tf a party opens the door for the admission of incompetent evidence he is in no plight to complain that his adversary followed through the door thus opened.’ ” Perkins v. Hayward, 124 Ind. 445 .

11896–1896
Pence v. Waugh green
ind · 1893
1 sentence

1896It is said in the latter section that: “The rule that a party cannot successfully assail a decision given upon his express or implied invitation is really nothing more than an application of the general principle that parties will be held to the theories they present and upon which they secure action by the court.” The rule as stated in Pence v. Waugh, 135 Ind. 143 , at page 150,is: “Tf a party opens the door for the admission of incompetent evidence he is in no plight to complain that his adversary followed through the door thus opened.’ ” Perkins v. Hayward, 124 Ind. 445 .

11896–1896
United States v. Drew green
circtdma · 1828
1 sentence

1878As an enunciation, and an example of the application of the general doctrine of the law on this subject, we present the facts and opinion of the court in the leading case of The United States v. Drew, 5 Mason, 28 : “ It appeared, that for a considerable time before the fatal act” (killing of Clark), “Drew had been in the habit of indulging himself in very gross and almost continual drunkenness; that about five days before it took place, he ordered all the liquor on board, which was accordingly done.

11878–1878

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