res ipsa doctrine in Minnesota

12 Minnesota opinions name it 2 courts 1921–2023 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Minnesota 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)

Case	Followed	Cited
Kleinman v. Banner Laundry Co.green minn · 1921 · cited in 3 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1925–1977 2 sentences 1977It is obvious that the stronger the inference of negligence raised by the circumstantial evidence, the more difficult it is to disprove.” In an earlier case, Kleinman v. Banner Laundry Co. 150 Minn. 515, 518 , 186 N. W. 123, 124 (1921), we stated that the legal effect of res ipsa loquitur is to create an inference of negligence: “* * * Whether the res ipsa doctrine, which permits an inference of negligence from the fact of an explosion, should apply is largely a question of how justice in such cases is most practically and fairly administered. 1977It is obvious that the stronger the inference of negligence raised by the circumstantial evidence, the more difficult it is to disprove.” In an earlier case, Kleinman v. Banner Laundry Co. 150 Minn. 515, 518 , 186 N. W. 123, 124 (1921), we stated that the legal effect of res ipsa loquitur is to create an inference of negligence: “* * * Whether the res ipsa doctrine, which permits an inference of negligence from the fact of an explosion, should apply is largely a question of how justice in such cases is most practically and fairly administered.	1	3
Holkestad v. Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Minnesota, Inc.green minn · 1970 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988 2 sentences 1988Holkestad v. Coca-Cola Bottling Co., 288 Minn. 249, 257 , 180 N.W.2d 860, 863, 865-66 (1970) (emphasis added) (citation omitted). 1988Holkestad v. Coca-Cola Bottling Co., 288 Minn. 249, 257 , 180 N.W.2d 860, 863, 865-66 (1970) (emphasis added) (citation omitted).	1	1
Ybarra v. Spangardgreen cal · 1944 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976 2 sentences 1976See, Ybarra v. Spangard, 25 Cal. 2d 486 , 154 P. 2d 687 , 162 A. L. 1976See, Ybarra v. Spangard, 25 Cal. 2d 486 , 154 P. 2d 687 , 162 A. L.	1	1
Bossons v. the Hertz Corporationgreen minn · 1970 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1972–1972 2 sentences 1972The plaintiff shall be given the benefit of its natural probative force existing at the close of all the evidence even though he has introduced specific evidence of negligence or made specific allegations of negligence in his pleadings.” We have held that a plaintiff may have the benefit of the rule notwithstanding specific evidence of negligence has been introduced which might itself establish a prima facie case of liability. 1 Recently, in Bossons v. The Hertz Corporation, 287 Minn. 29, 33 , 176 N. W. 2d 882, 885 (1970), we reiterated the following elements which must be present to justify a 1972The plaintiff shall be given the benefit of its natural probative force existing at the close of all the evidence even though he has introduced specific evidence of negligence or made specific allegations of negligence in his pleadings.” We have held that a plaintiff may have the benefit of the rule notwithstanding specific evidence of negligence has been introduced which might itself establish a prima facie case of liability. 1 Recently, in Bossons v. The Hertz Corporation, 287 Minn. 29, 33 , 176 N. W. 2d 882, 885 (1970), we reiterated the following elements which must be present to justify a	1	1
Gould v. Winona Gas Co.green minn · 1907 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1964–1964 2 sentences 1964See, Gould v. Winona Gas Co. 100 Minn. 258 , 111 N. W. 254 , 10 L. 1964See, Gould v. Winona Gas Co. 100 Minn. 258 , 111 N. W. 254 , 10 L.	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Minnesota. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (10)

Case	Cited	Years
Stearns v. Plucinski green minnctapp · 1992 2 sentences 2023Stearns, 482 N.W.2d at 498 . 2003Stearns, 482 N.W.2d at 498 .	2	2003–2023
Heffter v. Northern States Power Co. green minn · 1927 2 sentences 1969Defendant argues that the court may not properly apply the res ipsa rule if there is otherwise sufficient evidence to create a jury issue, relying on Heffter v. Northern States Power Co. 173 Minn. 215 , 217 N. W. 102 ; Johnson v. West Fargo Mfg. 1969Defendant argues that the court may not properly apply the res ipsa rule if there is otherwise sufficient evidence to create a jury issue, relying on Heffter v. Northern States Power Co. 173 Minn. 215 , 217 N. W. 102 ; Johnson v. West Fargo Mfg.	2	1935–1969
Hestbeck v. Hennepin County green minn · 1973 2 sentences 1977Furthermore, the evidentiary nature of the res ipsa doctrine in Minnesota was set forth in Kleinman v. Banner Laundry Co. 150 Minn.“515, 518, 186 N. W. 123, 124 , as: 402 See, also, Hestbeck v. Hennepin County, 297 Minn. 419 , 212 N. W. 2d 361 ; Holten v. Parker, 302 Minn. 167 , 224 N. W. 2d 139 ; Rule 43.06, Rules of Civil Procedure. 401 “It is not necessary to discuss particularly the effect as proof 'of the application of the res ipsa maxim. 1977Furthermore, the evidentiary nature of the res ipsa doctrine in Minnesota was set forth in Kleinman v. Banner Laundry Co. 150 Minn.“515, 518, 186 N. W. 123, 124 , as: 402 See, also, Hestbeck v. Hennepin County, 297 Minn. 419 , 212 N. W. 2d 361 ; Holten v. Parker, 302 Minn. 167 , 224 N. W. 2d 139 ; Rule 43.06, Rules of Civil Procedure. 401 “It is not necessary to discuss particularly the effect as proof 'of the application of the res ipsa maxim.	1	1977–1977
Holten v. Parker green minn · 1974 2 sentences 1977Furthermore, the evidentiary nature of the res ipsa doctrine in Minnesota was set forth in Kleinman v. Banner Laundry Co. 150 Minn.“515, 518, 186 N. W. 123, 124 , as: 402 See, also, Hestbeck v. Hennepin County, 297 Minn. 419 , 212 N. W. 2d 361 ; Holten v. Parker, 302 Minn. 167 , 224 N. W. 2d 139 ; Rule 43.06, Rules of Civil Procedure. 401 “It is not necessary to discuss particularly the effect as proof 'of the application of the res ipsa maxim. 1977Furthermore, the evidentiary nature of the res ipsa doctrine in Minnesota was set forth in Kleinman v. Banner Laundry Co. 150 Minn.“515, 518, 186 N. W. 123, 124 , as: 402 See, also, Hestbeck v. Hennepin County, 297 Minn. 419 , 212 N. W. 2d 361 ; Holten v. Parker, 302 Minn. 167 , 224 N. W. 2d 139 ; Rule 43.06, Rules of Civil Procedure. 401 “It is not necessary to discuss particularly the effect as proof 'of the application of the res ipsa maxim.	1	1977–1977
Skinner v. Ochiltree green fla · 1941 2 sentences 1972Skinner v. Ochiltree, 148 Fla. 705 , 5 So. 2d 605 , 140 A. L. 1972Skinner v. Ochiltree, 148 Fla. 705 , 5 So. 2d 605 , 140 A. L.	1	1972–1972
Johnson v. West Fargo Manufacturing Co. green minn · 1959 2 sentences 1969Co. 255 Minn. 19 , 95 N. W. (2d) 497 ; and Hoffman v. Naslund, 274 Minn. 521 , 144 N. W. (2d) 580 . 1969Co. 255 Minn. 19 , 95 N. W. (2d) 497 ; and Hoffman v. Naslund, 274 Minn. 521 , 144 N. W. (2d) 580 .	1	1969–1969
Hoffman v. Naslund green minn · 1966 2 sentences 1969Co. 255 Minn. 19 , 95 N. W. (2d) 497 ; and Hoffman v. Naslund, 274 Minn. 521 , 144 N. W. (2d) 580 . 1969Co. 255 Minn. 19 , 95 N. W. (2d) 497 ; and Hoffman v. Naslund, 274 Minn. 521 , 144 N. W. (2d) 580 .	1	1969–1969
Adam Hat Stores, Inc. v. Kansas City green mo · 1958 1 sentence 1964Respectable authority supports the proposition that the plaintiffs should be required to meet the burden of proving negligence on the part of the water supplier as in the ordinary case; 2 and there are well-reasoned *546 opinions which support the view that practical considerations call for the use of res ipsa. 3 A recent decision in the latter category is Adam Hat Stores v. Kansas City (Mo. App.) 316 S. W. (2d) 594 , decided in 1958.	1	1964–1964
New Orleans & Northeastern Railroad v. Harris green scotus · 1918 1 sentence 1926Co. v. Harris, 247 U. S. 367 , 38 Sup. Ct. 535, 62 L. ed. 1167, which hardly sustains the claim, for that case involved a state statute putting the burden of proving absence of negligence upon the railroad company upon showing that injury occurred in the course of employment; but it may be assumed that the cases cited therein held as claimed and that we take to be the general understanding, though under the Safety Appliance Act the res ipsa doctrine applies.	1	1926–1926
Cleary v. Cavanaugh green mass · 1914 1 sentence 1921Cleary v. Cavanaugh, 219 Mass. 281 , 106 N. E. 998 ; James v. Boston Elev.	1	1921–1921

Where else courts name it

MO 58 (1931–2004) CA 37 (1934–2013) TX 34 (1972–2025) IL 27 (1926–2026) IA 25 (1915–2026) NY 22 (1943–2019) NJ 18 (1950–2026) FL 16 (1946–2017) LA 14 (1942–2017) PA 12 (1979–2023) MN 12 (1921–2023) AZ 9 (1955–2008) MD 9 (1970–2011) OH 8 (1929–2008) NC 7 (1906–2013) TN 7 (1946–2011) MT 6 (1918–1983) ME 5 (1946–2021) OR 5 (1951–2011) IN 5 (1928–2007) UT 4 (1984–1996) KY 4 (1944–1957) WI 4 (1975–2022) CO 4 (1960–2009) ID 3 (1949–1979) CT 3 (1947–1999) DC 3 (1970–2026) OK 3 (1952–1997) NM 3 (1992–1996) MS 3 (1970–2022) AR 3 (1968–2001) SD 2 (1975–1981) SC 2 (1958–1984) GA 2 (1958–1975) KS 2 (1934–2000) MA 2 (1996–2010)

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