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de novo standard in Wyoming

87 Wyoming opinions name it 1 courts 1982–2026 12 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Wyoming 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 (53)

CaseFollowedCited
Piroschak v. Whelangreen
wyo · 2005 · cited in 21 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2007–2019
2 sentences

2019Wright, 2001 WY 128, ¶ 12 , 36 P.3d 617, 621 (Wyo. 2001) (citation omitted) (“[T]he findings of a trial judge concerning conclusions of law and disposition of the issues are presumptively correct . . . .”). “[T]his Court reviews a district court’s findings and conclusions using a clearly erroneous standard for the factual findings and a de novo standard for the conclusions of law.” Forbes v Forbes, 2015 WY 13, ¶ 22 , 341 P.3d 1041, 1050 (Wyo. 2015) (citing Piroschak v. Whelan, 2005 WY 26, ¶ 7 , 106 P.3d 887, 890 (Wyo. 2005); see also Gould v. Ochsner, 2015 WY 101, ¶ 30 , 354 P.3d 965 , 974 n.5

2019Wright, 2001 WY 128, ¶ 12 , 36 P.3d 617, 621 (Wyo. 2001) (citation omitted) (“[T]he findings of a trial judge concerning conclusions of law and disposition of the issues are presumptively correct . . . .”). “[T]his Court reviews a district court’s findings and conclusions using a clearly erroneous standard for the factual findings and a de novo standard for the conclusions of law.” Forbes v Forbes, 2015 WY 13, ¶ 22 , 341 P.3d 1041, 1050 (Wyo. 2015) (citing Piroschak v. Whelan, 2005 WY 26, ¶ 7 , 106 P.3d 887, 890 (Wyo. 2005); see also Gould v. Ochsner, 2015 WY 101, ¶ 30 , 354 P.3d 965 , 974 n.5

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Rennard v. Vollmargreen
wyo · 1999 · cited in 7 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2007–2015
2 sentences

2015Piroschak v. Whelan, 2005 WY 26, ¶ 7 , 106 P.3d 887, 890 (Wyo.2005) (citing Hansuld v. Lariat Diesel Corp., 2003 WY 165, ¶ 13 , 81 P.3d 215, 218 (Wyo.2003) and Rennard v. Vollmar, 977 P.2d 1277, 1279 (Wyo.1999)).

2015Piroschak v. Whelan, 2005 WY 26, ¶ 7 , 106 P.3d 887, 890 (Wyo. 2005) (citing Hansuld v. Lariat Diesel Corp., 2003 WY 165, ¶ 13 , 81 P.3d 215, 218 (Wyo. 2003) and Rennard v. Vollmar, 977 P.2d 1277, 1279 (Wyo. 1999)).

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Hansuld v. Lariat Diesel Corp.green
wyo · 2003 · cited in 7 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2007–2015
2 sentences

2015Piroschak v. Whelan, 2005 WY 26, ¶ 7 , 106 P.3d 887, 890 (Wyo.2005) (citing Hansuld v. Lariat Diesel Corp., 2003 WY 165, ¶ 13 , 81 P.3d 215, 218 (Wyo.2003) and Rennard v. Vollmar, 977 P.2d 1277, 1279 (Wyo.1999)).

2015Piroschak v. Whelan, 2005 WY 26, ¶ 7 , 106 P.3d 887, 890 (Wyo.2005) (citing Hansuld v. Lariat Diesel Corp., 2003 WY 165, ¶ 13 , 81 P.3d 215, 218 (Wyo.2003) and Rennard v. Vollmar, 977 P.2d 1277, 1279 (Wyo.1999)).

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Anderson v. Bommergreen
wyo · 1996 · cited in 7 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 1997–2014
2 sentences

2014We review questions of law under a de novo standard of review and afford no deference to the district court's determinations on the issues." Bear Cloud II, 2018 WY 18 , ¶13, 294 P.3d at 40 (citing Anderson v. Bommer, 926 P.2d 959, 961 (Wyo.1996)). [¶14] We analyze this issue under the United States Constitution and not the Wyoming Constitution because Mr. Bear Cloud makes no more than a passing reference to the protections that might be afforded by our state constitution. 4 We agree that our state constitution need not necessarily be analyzed by "blindly follow[ing] the United States Supreme C

2013Anderson v. Bommer, 926 P.2d 959, 961 (Wyo.1996). [114] This appeal also requires the Court to interpret and apply the statutes governing sentencing for first-degree murder and parole eligibility.

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Lindsey v. Harrietgreen
wyo · 2011 · cited in 4 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2012–2014
2 sentences

2014Lindsey v. Harriet, 2011 WY 80, ¶ 18 , 255 P.3d 873, 880 (Wyo.2011). [T17] With respect to the rulings made by the court following the bench trial, we apply the following standard of review: Following a bench trial, this court reviews a district court's findings and conclusions using a clearly erroneous standard for the factual findings and a de novo standard for the conclusions of law.

2014Lindsey v. Harriet, 2011 WY 80, ¶ 18 , 255 P.3d 873, 880 (Wyo.2011). [T17] With respect to the rulings made by the court following the bench trial, we apply the following standard of review: Following a bench trial, this court reviews a district court's findings and conclusions using a clearly erroneous standard for the factual findings and a de novo standard for the conclusions of law.

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Anita Harmon, as an Individual and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Euella Pottergreen
wyo · 2014 · cited in 3 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2015–2022
2 sentences

2022Ctr., 2014 WY 90, ¶ 17 , 331 P.3d 1174, 1178 (Wyo. 2014)).

2022Ctr., 2014 WY 90, ¶ 17 , 331 P.3d 1174, 1178 (Wyo. 2014)).

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Young v. Stategreen
wyo · 2015 · cited in 3 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2015–2019
2 sentences

2019Wright, 2001 WY 128, ¶ 12 , 36 P.3d 617, 621 (Wyo. 2001) (citation omitted) (“[T]he findings of a trial judge concerning conclusions of law and disposition of the issues are presumptively correct . . . .”). “[T]his Court reviews a district court’s findings and conclusions using a clearly erroneous standard for the factual findings and a de novo standard for the conclusions of law.” Forbes v Forbes, 2015 WY 13, ¶ 22 , 341 P.3d 1041, 1050 (Wyo. 2015) (citing Piroschak v. Whelan, 2005 WY 26, ¶ 7 , 106 P.3d 887, 890 (Wyo. 2005); see also Gould v. Ochsner, 2015 WY 101, ¶ 30 , 354 P.3d 965 , 974 n.5

2015Forbes v. Forbes, 2015 WY 13, ¶ 22 , 341 P.3d 1041, 1050-51 (Wyo.2015) (citing Piroschak v. Whelan, 2005 WY 26, ¶ 7 , 106 P.3d 887, 890 (Wyo.2005)).

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In the Matter of the Termination of Parental Rights To ARW, a minor child: DRWgreen
wyo · 2015 · cited in 3 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2015–2016
2 sentences

2016DRW v. DLP (In re ARW), 2015 WY 25 , ¶ 11, 343 P.3d 407, 410 (Wyo. 2015).

2016DRW v. DLP (In re ARW), 2015 WY 25 , ¶ 11, 343 P.3d 407, 410 (Wyo. 2015).

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Moronese v. Stategreen
wyo · 2012 · cited in 3 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2013–2014
2 sentences

2014Cothren v. State, 2013 WY 125, ¶ 25 , 310 P.3d 908, 915 (Wyo.2013); Moronese v. State, 2012 WY 34, ¶ 5 , 271 P.3d 1011, 1013 (Wyo.2012).

2014Cothren v. State, 2013 WY 125, ¶ 25 , 310 P.3d 908, 915 (Wyo.2013); Moronese v. State, 2012 WY 34, ¶ 5 , 271 P.3d 1011, 1013 (Wyo.2012).

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Berry v. Stategreen
wyo · 2004 · cited in 3 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2005–2008
2 sentences

2008In reviewing a district court's decision on whether a defendant's constitutional right has been violated, we apply the de novo standard of review.: Berry v. State, 2004 WY 81, ¶ 17 , 93 P.3d 222, 227-28 (Wyo.2004).

2008In reviewing a district court's decision on whether a defendant's constitutional right has been violated, we apply the de novo standard of review.: Berry v. State, 2004 WY 81, ¶ 17 , 93 P.3d 222, 227-28 (Wyo.2004).

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Belden v. Thorkildsengreen
wyo · 2007 · cited in 3 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2007–2008
2 sentences

2008Belden v. Thorkildsen, 2007 WY 68, ¶ 11 , 156 P.3d 320, 323 (Wyo.2007).

2008Belden v. Thorkildsen, 2007 WY 68, ¶ 11 , 156 P.3d 320, 323 (Wyo.2007).

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Armando Ramirez v. Stategreen
wyo · 2016 · cited in 4 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2018–2026
2 sentences

2021Spreeman v. State, 2012 WY 88, ¶ 6 , 278 P.3d 1159, 1161 (Wyo. 2012); Ramirez v. State, 2016 WY 128, ¶ 7 , 386 P.3d 348, 349 (Wyo. 2016) (“We apply a de novo standard of review to issues of statutory interpretation.”).

2021Spreeman v. State, 2012 WY 88, ¶ 6 , 278 P.3d 1159, 1161 (Wyo. 2012); Ramirez v. State, 2016 WY 128, ¶ 7 , 386 P.3d 348, 349 (Wyo. 2016) (“We apply a de novo standard of review to issues of statutory interpretation.”).

24
Cassidy v. Teton Cnty. Coroner (In re Birkholz)green
wyo · 2019 · cited in 2 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026Matter of Birkholz, 2019 WY 19 , ¶ 13, 434 P.3d 1102, 1105 (Wyo. 2019) (citing Ramirez v. State, 2016 WY 128, ¶ 7 , 386 P.3d 348, 349 (Wyo. 2016)). “[O]ur primary objective is to give effect to the legislature’s intent.” Id. (quoting Cheyenne Newspapers, Inc. v. Bd. of Trs. of Laramie Cnty.

2026STANDARD OF REVIEW [¶7] “This Court applies a de novo standard of review to issues of statutory interpretation.” Lynch v. State, 2026 WY 8, ¶ 5 , 582 P.3d. 908 , 909 (Wyo. 2026) (citing In re Birkholz, 2019 WY 19 , ¶ 13, 434 P.3d 1102, 1105 (Wyo. 2019)).

22
Urbigkit v. Stategreen
wyo · 2003 · cited in 2 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2005–2023
2 sentences

2023TJS v. State, 2005 WY 68, ¶ 9 , 113 P.3d 1054, 1056-57 (Wyo. 2005) (“We apply a de novo standard of review when evaluating the issuance of a search warrant under Article 1, § 4 of the Wyoming Constitution.” (citing Urbigkit v. State, 2003 WY 57, ¶ 9 , 67 P.3d 1207, 1213 (Wyo. 2003))). [¶13] Article 1, § 4 provides: 1 In his brief, Mr. Kreusel claimed the journal entries admitted as evidence at trial included “doodles made [b]y Mr. Kreusel in [his] handwritten journals depicting figures engaged in acts of violence.” He acknowledged at oral argument that such doodles were not admitted at trial a

2023TJS v. State, 2005 WY 68, ¶ 9 , 113 P.3d 1054, 1056-57 (Wyo. 2005) (“We apply a de novo standard of review when evaluating the issuance of a search warrant under Article 1, § 4 of the Wyoming Constitution.” (citing Urbigkit v. State, 2003 WY 57, ¶ 9 , 67 P.3d 1207, 1213 (Wyo. 2003))). [¶13] Article 1, § 4 provides: 1 In his brief, Mr. Kreusel claimed the journal entries admitted as evidence at trial included “doodles made [b]y Mr. Kreusel in [his] handwritten journals depicting figures engaged in acts of violence.” He acknowledged at oral argument that such doodles were not admitted at trial a

22
Kennison v. Stategreen
wyo · 2018 · cited in 2 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2018–2021
2 sentences

2021See, e.g., Kennison v. State, 2018 WY 46 , ¶ 11, 417 P.3d 146, 147 (Wyo. 2018); Jennings v. State, 2016 WY 69, ¶ 8 , 375 P.3d 788, 790 (Wyo. 2016). 5 This Court applies the substantial evidence standard in cases where the administrative agency decision being reviewed was made after a contested case hearing.

2018See, e.g. , Kennison v. State, 2018 WY 46 , ¶ 11, 417 P.3d 146 , 147 (Wyo. 2018) ; Jennings v. State, 2016 WY 69 , ¶ 8, 375 P.3d 788 , 790 (Wyo. 2016). [¶13] On the other hand, the abuse of discretion standard is generally used to review claims that the district court erred in admitting evidence when a proper objection was made at trial.

22
Jerele Craig Cothren, Jr. v. The State of Wyominggreen
wyo · 2013 · cited in 2 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Cothren v. State, 2013 WY 125, ¶ 25 , 310 P.3d 908, 915 (Wyo.2013); Moronese v. State, 2012 WY 34, ¶ 5 , 271 P.3d 1011, 1013 (Wyo.2012).

2014Cothren v. State, 2013 WY 125, ¶ 25 , 310 P.3d 908, 915 (Wyo.2013); Moronese v. State, 2012 WY 34, ¶ 5 , 271 P.3d 1011, 1013 (Wyo.2012).

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Redland v. Redlandgreen
wyo · 2012 · cited in 2 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013STANDARD OF REVIEW [114] We recently stated in Redland v. Redland, 2012 WY 148, ¶ 48 , 288 P.3d 1173, 1185 (Wyo.2012) as follows: Following a bench trial, this court reviews a district court's findings and conclusions using a clearly erroneous standard for the factual findings and a de novo standard for the conclusions of law.

2013STANDARD OF REVIEW [114] We recently stated in Redland v. Redland, 2012 WY 148, ¶ 48 , 288 P.3d 1173, 1185 (Wyo.2012) as follows: Following a bench trial, this court reviews a district court's findings and conclusions using a clearly erroneous standard for the factual findings and a de novo standard for the conclusions of law.

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Paramo v. Stategreen
wyo · 1995 · cited in 2 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2000–2003
2 sentences

2003STANDARD OF REVIEW [T9] "Where proper objection is made on the record, a district court's failure to give a lesser-included offense instruction is subject to a de novo standard of review." Houghton v. State, 6 P.3d 648, 646 (Wyo.2000) (citing Paramo v. State, 896 P.2d 1342, 1344 (Wyo.1995)).

2000Paramo v. State, 896 P.2d 1342, 1344 (Wyo.1995).

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Cameron Clayton Jennings v. Stategreen
wyo · 2016 · cited in 2 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2018–2021
2 sentences

2021See, e.g., Kennison v. State, 2018 WY 46 , ¶ 11, 417 P.3d 146, 147 (Wyo. 2018); Jennings v. State, 2016 WY 69, ¶ 8 , 375 P.3d 788, 790 (Wyo. 2016). 5 This Court applies the substantial evidence standard in cases where the administrative agency decision being reviewed was made after a contested case hearing.

2021See, e.g., Kennison v. State, 2018 WY 46 , ¶ 11, 417 P.3d 146, 147 (Wyo. 2018); Jennings v. State, 2016 WY 69, ¶ 8 , 375 P.3d 788, 790 (Wyo. 2016). 5 This Court applies the substantial evidence standard in cases where the administrative agency decision being reviewed was made after a contested case hearing.

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Hofstad v. Christiegreen
wyo · 2010 · cited in 2 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2011–2019
2 sentences

2019STANDARD OF REVIEW [¶5] "Following a bench trial, this court reviews a district court's findings and conclusions using a clearly erroneous standard for the factual findings and a de novo standard for the conclusions of law." Hofstad v. Christie , 2010 WY 134 , ¶ 7, 240 P.3d 816 , 818 (Wyo. 2010) (citation omitted). [¶6] "Requests for equitable relief are matters over which the district court exercises broad discretion." Jacoby v. Jacoby , 2004 WY 140 , ¶ 7, 100 P.3d 852 , 855 (Wyo. 2004) (citation omitted).

2019STANDARD OF REVIEW [¶5] "Following a bench trial, this court reviews a district court's findings and conclusions using a clearly erroneous standard for the factual findings and a de novo standard for the conclusions of law." Hofstad v. Christie , 2010 WY 134 , ¶ 7, 240 P.3d 816 , 818 (Wyo. 2010) (citation omitted). [¶6] "Requests for equitable relief are matters over which the district court exercises broad discretion." Jacoby v. Jacoby , 2004 WY 140 , ¶ 7, 100 P.3d 852 , 855 (Wyo. 2004) (citation omitted).

12
Leopoldo Hermosillo Alvarado v. The State of Wyominggreen
wyo · 2024 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026“We afford no deference to the district court’s determinations.” Alvarado v. State, 2024 WY 9, ¶ 4 , 541 P.3d 1097, 1099 (Wyo. 2024) (citation omitted).

2026“We afford no deference to the district court’s determinations.” Alvarado v. State, 2024 WY 9, ¶ 4 , 541 P.3d 1097, 1099 (Wyo. 2024) (citation omitted).

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Birt v. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc.green
wyo · 2003 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
11
B & W Glass, Inc. v. Weather Shield Mfg., Inc.green
wyo · 1992 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
11
Boot Ranch, Llc, a Wyoming Close Limited Liability Company v. Wagonhound Land & Livestock Company, Llc, a Wyoming Limited Liability Companygreen
wyo · 2024 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
11
In the Matter of the Termination of Parental Rights to AGS and AMLD, Minor Children. SASgreen
wyo · 2014 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
11
Clifford Giles Springstead v. The State of Wyominggreen
wyo · 2020 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
11
Donald Allen Grater Jr. v. The State of Wyominggreen
wyo · 2020 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
11
In the Interest of TJS v. Stategreen
wyo · 2005 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
11
Bouch v. Stategreen
wyo · 2006 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
11
Downs v. Homax Oil Sales, Inc.green
wyo · 2018 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
11
Rammell v. Mountainaire Animal Clinic, P.C.green
wyo · 2019 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
11
Spreeman v. Stategreen
wyo · 2012 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
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James Leonard Mills v. The State of Wyominggreen
wyo · 2020 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
11
United States v. Taylorgreen
ca10 · 2008 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
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Gould v. Ochsnergreen
wyo · 2015 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
11
Whitt v. State Ex Rel. Wrightgreen
wyo · 2001 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
11
Elmer Candelario v. Stategreen
wyo · 2016 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
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cluster 2826082green
wyo · 2015 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
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Blagrove v. JB Mechanical, Inc.green
wyo · 1997 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
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Merit Energy Company, LLC v. Blake Horrgreen
wyo · 2016 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (27)

CaseCitedYears
William C. Forbes and Julia Forbes, Trustees of the Beckton Ranch Trust U/A/D April 1, 1920 green
wyo · 2015
2 sentences

2019Wright, 2001 WY 128, ¶ 12 , 36 P.3d 617, 621 (Wyo. 2001) (citation omitted) (“[T]he findings of a trial judge concerning conclusions of law and disposition of the issues are presumptively correct . . . .”). “[T]his Court reviews a district court’s findings and conclusions using a clearly erroneous standard for the factual findings and a de novo standard for the conclusions of law.” Forbes v Forbes, 2015 WY 13, ¶ 22 , 341 P.3d 1041, 1050 (Wyo. 2015) (citing Piroschak v. Whelan, 2005 WY 26, ¶ 7 , 106 P.3d 887, 890 (Wyo. 2005); see also Gould v. Ochsner, 2015 WY 101, ¶ 30 , 354 P.3d 965 , 974 n.5

2015Forbes v. Forbes, 2015 WY 13, ¶ 22 , 341 P.3d 1041, 1050-51 (Wyo.2015) (citing Piroschak v. Whelan, 2005 WY 26, ¶ 7 , 106 P.3d 887, 890 (Wyo.2005)).

32015–2019
Florida Power & Light Co. v. Lorion green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

2006Bush, ¶ 12, 120 P.3d at 181 (quoting Florida Power & Light Co. v. Lorion, 470 U.S. 729, 744 , 105 S.Ct. 1598, 1607 , 84 L.Ed.2d 643 (1985)).

2006Bush, ¶ 12, 120 P.3d at 181 (quoting Florida Power & Light Co. v. Lorion, 470 U.S. 729, 744 , 105 S.Ct. 1598, 1607 , 84 L.Ed.2d 643 (1985)).

32005–2006
Windham v. Windham green
wyo · 2015
2 sentences

2022“As long as there exists a legitimate basis for the trial court’s ruling, that ruling will not be disturbed on appeal.” Rammell v. Mountainaire Animal Clinic, P.C., 2019 WY 53 , ¶ 29, 442 P.3d 41, 49 (Wyo. 2019) (quoting Downs v. Homax Oil Sales, Inc., 2018 WY 71 , ¶ 19, 421 P.3d 518, 523 (Wyo. 2018)). [¶18] When a district court imposes sanctions following discovery violations, “[w]e apply a de novo standard of review to the question whether the district court correctly interpreted W.R.C.P. 37.” Windham, ¶ 12, 348 P.3d at 840 (citing Harmon v. Star Valley Med.

2020When a district court imposes sanctions following discovery violations, “[w]e apply a de novo standard of review to the question whether the district court correctly interpreted W.R.C.P. 37.” Windham, ¶ 12, 348 P.3d at 840 (citing Harmon v. Star Valley Med.

22020–2022
Alcorn v. Sauer Drilling Co. green
wyo · 2006
2 sentences

2009Id.

2009Id.

22009–2009
Perritt v. State green
wyo · 2005
2 sentences

2006Bush, ¶ 12, 120 P.3d at 181 (quoting Florida Power & Light Co. v. Lorion, 470 U.S. 729, 744 , 105 S.Ct. 1598, 1607 , 84 L.Ed.2d 643 (1985)).

2005Bush, ¶ 12, 120 P.3d at 181 (quoting Florida Power & Light Co. v. Lorion, 470 U.S. 729, 744 , 105 S.Ct. 1598, 1607 , 84 L.Ed.2d 643 (1985)).

22005–2006
Williams v. ZONING ADJUSTMENT BD. OF CITY OF LARAMIE neutral
wyo · 1963
2 sentences

1982In interpreting that statute, this court concluded that the "appeal" authorized by its provisions was analogous to a trial de novo hearing from a decision of a governing board of a town or municipality with respect to the denial of a liquor license in accordance with § 12-4-104(f), W.S. 1977, which recently was discussed in City of Evanston v. Whirl Inn, Inc., supra. See Williams v. Zoning Adjustment Board of City of Laramie, Wyo., 383 P.2d 730 (1963); In re McInerney, 47 Wyo. 258 , 34 P.2d 35 (1934).

1982In interpreting that statute, this court concluded that the “appeal” authorized by its provisions was analogous to a trial de novo hearing from a decision of a governing board of a town or municipality with respect to the denial of a liquor license in accordance with § 12-4-104(f), W.S.1977, which recently was discussed in City of Evanston v. Whirl Inn, Inc., supra. See Williams v. Zoning Adjustment Board of City of Laramie, Wyo., 383 P.2d 730 (1963); In re McInerney, 47 Wyo. 258 , 34 P.2d 35 (1934).

21982–1982
Building Inspector v. McInerney green
· 1934
2 sentences

1982In interpreting that statute, this court concluded that the “appeal” authorized by its provisions was analogous to a trial de novo hearing from a decision of a governing board of a town or municipality with respect to the denial of a liquor license in accordance with § 12-4-104(f), W.S.1977, which recently was discussed in City of Evanston v. Whirl Inn, Inc., supra. See Williams v. Zoning Adjustment Board of City of Laramie, Wyo., 383 P.2d 730 (1963); In re McInerney, 47 Wyo. 258 , 34 P.2d 35 (1934).

1982In interpreting that statute, this court concluded that the “appeal” authorized by its provisions was analogous to a trial de novo hearing from a decision of a governing board of a town or municipality with respect to the denial of a liquor license in accordance with § 12-4-104(f), W.S.1977, which recently was discussed in City of Evanston v. Whirl Inn, Inc., supra. See Williams v. Zoning Adjustment Board of City of Laramie, Wyo., 383 P.2d 730 (1963); In re McInerney, 47 Wyo. 258 , 34 P.2d 35 (1934).

21982–1982
Russell Lee Lynch v. The State of Wyoming neutral
wyo · 2026
1 sentence

2026STANDARD OF REVIEW [¶7] “This Court applies a de novo standard of review to issues of statutory interpretation.” Lynch v. State, 2026 WY 8, ¶ 5 , 582 P.3d. 908 , 909 (Wyo. 2026) (citing In re Birkholz, 2019 WY 19 , ¶ 13, 434 P.3d 1102, 1105 (Wyo. 2019)).

12026–2026
Wyatt L. Bear Cloud green
wyo · 2014
1 sentence

2026Issues of constitutionality are reviewed “under a de novo standard of review and [we] afford no deference to the district court’s determinations on the issues.” Bear Cloud III, ¶ 13, 334 P.3d 132, 137 .

12026–2026
Estate of Weeks v. Weeks-Rohner green
wyo · 2018
12025–2025
Vanessa Taulo-Millar v. Kormakur Hognason green
wyo · 2022
12025–2025
J. William Winney, Jr. v. Michael Troy Jerup green
wyo · 2023
12025–2025
Four B Properties, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and Ranch 10, LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company v. The Nature Conservancy, a District of Columbia non-profit corporation green
wyo · 2020
12025–2025
Wade Loyning v. Neisha Potter and Fern Ridge Counseling green
wyo · 2024
12025–2025
Nicholas Hull v. North Lincoln Hospital District, Dba Star Valley Health; Todd Haderlie, M.D.; Christian M. Morgan, M.D.; Denise Allred, Rn; Myka Hillstead, Rn; Deanna Starcer, Rn; and Ashley Thornock, Rn green
wyo · 2025
12025–2025
Jacoby v. Jacoby green
wyo · 2004
12019–2019
Commonwealth v. Batts, Q., Aplt. red
pa · 2017
12018–2018
Bear Peak Resources, LLC v. Peak Powder River Resources, LLC green
wyo · 2017
12018–2018
Perry v. Vaught green
wyo · 1981
12016–2016
Bergren v. Berggren green
wyo · 1957
12016–2016
Wyatt L. Bear Cloud v. The State of Wyoming green
wyo · 2013
12014–2014
Egan v. Egan green
wyo · 2010
12013–2013
Reyna v. State green
wyo · 2001
12010–2010
Rutti v. State green
wyo · 2004
12006–2006
Beitel v. STATE EX REL. WORKERS'COMPENSATION DIV. green
wyo · 1999
12005–2005
Eklund v. PRI Environmental, Inc. green
wyo · 2001
12004–2004
State v. Binette green
tenn · 2000
12003–2003

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WY § Wyo. Stat. § 35-7-1031 (6) WY § Wyo. Stat. § 16-3-114 (5) WY § Wyo. Stat. § 6-2-101 (5) WY § Wyo. Stat. § 6-10-301 (4) WY § Wyo. Stat. § 7-13-402 (4) WY § Wyo. Stat. § 16-3-110 (3) WY § Wyo. Stat. § 5-1-106 (3) WY § Wyo. Stat. § 6-3-301 (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

OH 2702 (1948–2026) IL 2388 (1962–2026) TX 2382 (1960–2026) CA 2096 (1926–2026) MS 1710 (1969–2026) PA 1548 (1953–2026) TN 1479 (1962–2026) WV 1195 (1991–2026) FL 1102 (1978–2026) LA 773 (1991–2026) GA 674 (1934–2026) SD 546 (1975–2026) IN 526 (1989–2026) NM 477 (1961–2026) KS 467 (1972–2026) NC 447 (1943–2026) NJ 408 (1958–2026) OK 405 (1951–2026) MD 389 (1971–2026) ND 280 (1981–2026) MN 279 (1969–2026) AL 266 (1974–2026) WA 256 (1968–2026) VA 240 (1988–2026) KY 229 (1954–2026) WI 209 (1980–2026) MI 174 (1951–2026) NY 165 (1968–2026) RI 159 (1975–2026) SC 106 (1983–2026) VT 96 (1969–2026) CO 95 (1973–2026) CT 89 (1941–2026) WY 87 (1982–2026) MO 78 (1968–2025) AR 78 (1960–2026) HI 77 (1980–2026) AZ 73 (1948–2025) ME 64 (1987–2025) NV 57 (1998–2026) AK 42 (1993–2026) DC 41 (1969–2025) ID 41 (1978–2025) MA 37 (1976–2026) IA 35 (1974–2026) MT 35 (1989–2026) DE 31 (1969–2026) NH 30 (1978–2025) UT 25 (1981–2022) NE 24 (1997–2026) OR 22 (1944–2025) VI 8 (2010–2024) GU 2 (2022–2023)

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.

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