12 Kentucky opinions name it 2 courts 2005–2025 4 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Kentucky 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 |
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Executive Branch Ethics Commission v. Stephensgreen2 sentences2024We adhere to the plain-meaning rule “unless to do so would constitute an absurd result.” Executive Branch Ethics Commission v. Stephens, 92 S.W.3d 69, 73 (Ky. 2002). 2024Kentucky courts steadfastly adhere to the plain-meaning rule “unless to do so would constitute an absurd result.” Executive Branch Ethics Commission v. Stephens, 92 S.W.3d 69, 73 (Ky. 2002). | 6 | 7 |
Wheeler & Clevenger Oil Co. v. Washburngreen2 sentences2017"The plain-meaning rule is consistent with directions provided by the legislature on how to interpret the statutes enacted by it." Wheeler & Clevenger Oil Co., Inc. v. Washburn, 127 S.W.3d 609, 614 (Ky. 2004) -(citing KRS 446.015; KRS 446.080(4)). 2017“The plain-meaning rule is consistent with directions provided by the legislature on how to interpret the statutes enacted by it.” Wheeler & Clevenger Oil Co., Inc. v. Washburn, 127 S.W.3d 609, 614 (Ky. 2004) (citing KRS 446.015; KRS 446.080(4)). | 4 | 4 |
Shawnee Telecom Resources, Inc. v. Browngreen2 sentences2017"Only if the statute is ambiguous or otherwise frustrates a plain reading, do we resort to extrinsic aids such as the statute's legislative. history; the canons of construction; or, especially in the case of model or uniform statutes, interpretations by other courts." Stinson, 5 396 S.W.3d at 903 (citing Shawnee Telecom Res., Inc. v. Brown, 354 S.W.3d 542, 551 (Ky. 2011)). 2017“Only if the statute is ambiguous or otherwise frustrates a plain reading, do we resort to extrinsic aids such as the statute’s legislative history; the canons of construction; or, especially in the ease of model or uniform statutes, interpretations by other courts.” Stinson, 396 S.W.3d at 903 (citing Shawnee Telecom Res., Inc. v. Brown, 354 S.W.3d 542, 551 (Ky. 2011)). | 2 | 2 |
Revenue Cabinet v. O'DANIELgreen1 sentence2025Revenue Cabinet v. O’Daniel, 153 S.W.3d 815, 819 (Ky. 2005). | 1 | 1 |
Richardson v. Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Governmentgreen2 sentences2023Metro Gov’t, 260 S.W.3d 777, 779 (Ky. 2008)). -7- Most significantly, “when the statute [or regulation] is unambiguous, courts are not free to insert words or add a provision even if it may be just or desirable to do so.” Id. (citations omitted). 2023Metro Gov’t, 260 S.W.3d 777, 779 (Ky. 2008)). -7- Most significantly, “when the statute [or regulation] is unambiguous, courts are not free to insert words or add a provision even if it may be just or desirable to do so.” Id. (citations omitted). | 1 | 1 |
Alliance for Kentucky's Future, Inc. v. Environmental & Public Protection Cabinetgreen1 sentence2015Moreover, Kentucky courts have steadfastly adhered to the plain-meaning rule ‘unless to do. so would constitute an absurd result.’ ” Alliance for Kentucky’s Future, Inc. v. Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet, 310 S.W.3d 681, 687 (Ky.App.2008) (quoting Executive Branch Ethics Commission v. Stephens, 92 S.W.3d 69, 73 (Ky.2002)). | 1 | 1 |
Crenshaw v. Weinberggreen2 sentences2005KRS 446.080(4); Crenshaw v. Weinberg, 805 S.W.2d 129, 133 (Ky.1991). 2005KRS 446.080(4); Crenshaw v. Weinberg, 805 S.W.2d 129, 133 (Ky.1991). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Kentucky. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Stinson v. Commonwealth
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2 sentences2017"Only if the statute is ambiguous or otherwise frustrates a plain reading, do we resort to extrinsic aids such as the statute's legislative. history; the canons of construction; or, especially in the case of model or uniform statutes, interpretations by other courts." Stinson, 5 396 S.W.3d at 903 (citing Shawnee Telecom Res., Inc. v. Brown, 354 S.W.3d 542, 551 (Ky. 2011)). 2017“Only if the statute is ambiguous or otherwise frustrates a plain reading, do we resort to extrinsic aids such as the statute’s legislative history; the canons of construction; or, especially in the ease of model or uniform statutes, interpretations by other courts.” Stinson, 396 S.W.3d at 903 (citing Shawnee Telecom Res., Inc. v. Brown, 354 S.W.3d 542, 551 (Ky. 2011)). | 2 | 2017–2017 |
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.