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supremacy clause in Minnesota

12 Minnesota opinions name it 3 courts 1974–2017 0 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 (11)

CaseFollowedCited
United States v. New Mexicogreen
scotus · 1982 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017See United States v. New Mexico, 455 U.S. 720, 733 , 102 S.Ct. 1373, 1382 , 71 L.Ed.2d 580 (1982) (concluding that the supremacy clause would be violated if a state imposed a tax on the federal government).

2017See United States v. New Mexico, 455 U.S. 720, 733 , 102 S.Ct. 1373, 1382 , 71 L.Ed.2d 580 (1982) (concluding that the supremacy clause would be violated if a state imposed a tax on the federal government).

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MNVA Railroad v. John Alden Life Insurance Co.green
minnctapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998Co., 507 N.W.2d 15, 17 (Minn.App.1993) (citation omitted).

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Sams v. Bostongreen
wva · 1989 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997Sams v. Boston, 181 W.Va. 706 , 384 S.E.2d 151, 156 (1989) (preemption recognized under the supremacy clause of the United States Constitution); see Thompson v. Thompson, 484 U.S. 174, 183 , 108 S.Ct. 513, 518 , 98 L.Ed.2d 512 (1988) (discussing purpose of PKPA is “to have the same operative effect as the full faith and credit statute”). 5.

1997Sams v. Boston, 181 W.Va. 706 , 384 S.E.2d 151, 156 (1989) (preemption recognized under the supremacy clause of the United States Constitution); see Thompson v. Thompson, 484 U.S. 174, 183 , 108 S.Ct. 513, 518 , 98 L.Ed.2d 512 (1988) (discussing purpose of PKPA is “to have the same operative effect as the full faith and credit statute”). 5.

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Thompson v. Thompsongreen
scotus · 1988 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997Sams v. Boston, 181 W.Va. 706 , 384 S.E.2d 151, 156 (1989) (preemption recognized under the supremacy clause of the United States Constitution); see Thompson v. Thompson, 484 U.S. 174, 183 , 108 S.Ct. 513, 518 , 98 L.Ed.2d 512 (1988) (discussing purpose of PKPA is “to have the same operative effect as the full faith and credit statute”). 5.

1997Sams v. Boston, 181 W.Va. 706 , 384 S.E.2d 151, 156 (1989) (preemption recognized under the supremacy clause of the United States Constitution); see Thompson v. Thompson, 484 U.S. 174, 183 , 108 S.Ct. 513, 518 , 98 L.Ed.2d 512 (1988) (discussing purpose of PKPA is “to have the same operative effect as the full faith and credit statute”). 5.

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CTS Corp. v. Dynamics Corp. of Americagreen
scotus · 1987 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995See, e.g., CTS Corp. v. Dynamics Corp. of Am., 481 U.S. 69, 84-87 , 107 S.Ct. 1637, 1647-48 , 95 L.Ed.2d 67 (1987) (state law which delayed consummation of tender offers until at least 50 days after commencement of the offer did not conflict with 20-day federal minimum period for holding open tender offers).

1995See, e.g., CTS Corp. v. Dynamics Corp. of Am., 481 U.S. 69, 84-87 , 107 S.Ct. 1637, 1647-48 , 95 L.Ed.2d 67 (1987) (state law which delayed consummation of tender offers until at least 50 days after commencement of the offer did not conflict with 20-day federal minimum period for holding open tender offers).

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Baker v. General Motors Corp.green
scotus · 1986 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993See, e.g., Baker v. General Motors Corp., 478 U.S. 621 , 106 S.Ct. 3129 , 92 L.Ed.2d 504 (1986) (Michigan’s statutory disqualification for unemployment benefits of employee who provided financing for the strike which caused his unemployment); Metropolitan Life Ins.

1993See, e.g., Baker v. General Motors Corp., 478 U.S. 621 , 106 S.Ct. 3129 , 92 L.Ed.2d 504 (1986) (Michigan’s statutory disqualification for unemployment benefits of employee who provided financing for the strike which caused his unemployment); Metropolitan Life Ins.

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Wissner v. Wissnergreen
scotus · 1950 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
2 sentences

1987Cf. Free v. Bland, 369 U.S. 663, 670 , 82 S.Ct. 1089, 1094 , 8 L.Ed.2d 180 (1962) (valid federal regulations which *23 created a right of survivorship in United States savings bonds pre-empted inconsistent state community property law by virtue of the supremacy clause); Wissner, 338 U.S. at 661 , 70 S.Ct. at 401 (conflicting state community property laws did not apply to a military life insurance program established by Congress).

1987Cf. Free v. Bland, 369 U.S. 663, 670 , 82 S.Ct. 1089, 1094 , 8 L.Ed.2d 180 (1962) (valid federal regulations which *23 created a right of survivorship in United States savings bonds pre-empted inconsistent state community property law by virtue of the supremacy clause); Wissner, 338 U.S. at 661 , 70 S.Ct. at 401 (conflicting state community property laws did not apply to a military life insurance program established by Congress).

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Federal Distillers, Inc. v. Stategreen
minn · 1975 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
2 sentences

1986See Federal Distillers, Inc. v. State, 304 Minn. 28, 39 , 229 N.W.2d 144, 154 , appeal dismissed, 423 U.S. 908 , 96 S.Ct. 209 , 46 L.Ed.2d 137 (1975).

1986See Federal Distillers, Inc. v. State, 304 Minn. 28, 39 , 229 N.W.2d 144, 154 , appeal dismissed, 423 U.S. 908 , 96 S.Ct. 209 , 46 L.Ed.2d 137 (1975).

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Board of Education of Armstrong High School District No. 225 v. Ellisgreen
scotus · 1975 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
1 sentence

1986See Federal Distillers, Inc. v. State, 304 Minn. 28, 39 , 229 N.W.2d 144, 154 , appeal dismissed, 423 U.S. 908 , 96 S.Ct. 209 , 46 L.Ed.2d 137 (1975).

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Appalachian Power Co. v. Public Service Commission of West Virginiagreen
scotus · 1975 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
1 sentence

1986See Federal Distillers, Inc. v. State, 304 Minn. 28, 39 , 229 N.W.2d 144, 154 , appeal dismissed, 423 U.S. 908 , 96 S.Ct. 209 , 46 L.Ed.2d 137 (1975).

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Smith v. Stanchfieldgreen
minn · 1901 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
2 sentences

1974It is equally basic that under the supremacy clause the state may not, by statute, supersede the protection of constitutionally adopted Federal statutes. 1 We have held that to revive a claim discharged in bankruptcy the language used must be “clear and unequivocal, and express a distinct intention to recognize payment of the debt.” Smith v. Stanchfield, 84 Minn. 343, 345 , 87 N. W. 917, 918 (1901).

1974It is equally basic that under the supremacy clause the state may not, by statute, supersede the protection of constitutionally adopted Federal statutes. 1 We have held that to revive a claim discharged in bankruptcy the language used must be “clear and unequivocal, and express a distinct intention to recognize payment of the debt.” Smith v. Stanchfield, 84 Minn. 343, 345 , 87 N. W. 917, 918 (1901).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (12)

CaseCitedYears
Denise Chavez v. Arte Publico Press green
ca5 · 1995
1 sentence

1995Tex. 980 (1981) (“Moreover, the supremacy clause of the United States Constitution would prohibit the custodian from following the Open Records Act where it conflicts with the copyright law.”) Our view is that nothing in the Supremacy Clause would prohibit a state from waiving or relinquishing its rights as a copyright holder, ifits legislature so decided. lt therefore is reasonable to conclude that a state legislature can forfeit any part ofthat federal “bundle of rights" should it deem such waiver to be in the public interest Tlie state cannot forfeit those rights on behalf of third parties,

11995–1995
M'culloch v. State of Maryland green
· 1819
2 sentences

1990Long ago in McCulloch v. Maryland, 17 U.S. (4 Wheat.) 316, 431 , 4 L.Ed. 579 (1819), Chief Justice Marshall observed that “the power to tax involves the power to destroy * * *.” Seeking to limit potential abuse and to curb state’s power in this regard, the United States Supreme Court held that the supremacy clause of the federal Constitution prohibited a state government from taxing a federal bank.

1990Long ago in McCulloch v. Maryland, 17 U.S. (4 Wheat.) 316, 431 , 4 L.Ed. 579 (1819), Chief Justice Marshall observed that “the power to tax involves the power to destroy * * *.” Seeking to limit potential abuse and to curb state’s power in this regard, the United States Supreme Court held that the supremacy clause of the federal Constitution prohibited a state government from taxing a federal bank.

11990–1990
Free v. Bland green
scotus · 1962
2 sentences

1987Cf. Free v. Bland, 369 U.S. 663, 670 , 82 S.Ct. 1089, 1094 , 8 L.Ed.2d 180 (1962) (valid federal regulations which *23 created a right of survivorship in United States savings bonds pre-empted inconsistent state community property law by virtue of the supremacy clause); Wissner, 338 U.S. at 661 , 70 S.Ct. at 401 (conflicting state community property laws did not apply to a military life insurance program established by Congress).

1987Cf. Free v. Bland, 369 U.S. 663, 670 , 82 S.Ct. 1089, 1094 , 8 L.Ed.2d 180 (1962) (valid federal regulations which *23 created a right of survivorship in United States savings bonds pre-empted inconsistent state community property law by virtue of the supremacy clause); Wissner, 338 U.S. at 661 , 70 S.Ct. at 401 (conflicting state community property laws did not apply to a military life insurance program established by Congress).

11987–1987
Franklin Computer Corp. v. Apple Computer, Inc. green
scotus · 1984
1 sentence

1986The structures comprising the Little Earth housing project were assessed at 20 per *440 cent of their market value pursuant to this subdivision. 4 In Rio Vista Non-Profit Housing Corp. v. County of Ramsey, 335 N.W.2d 242 (Minn.1983) [Rio Vista II], appeal dismissed, 464 U.S. 1033 , 104 S.Ct. 690 , 79 L.Ed.2d 158 (1984), we discussed whether Minn.Stat. §§ 272.02, subd. 1(6), and 273.13, subd. 17, violate the supremacy clause.

11986–1986
Rio Vista Non-Profit Housing Corp. v. County of Ramsey green
scotus · 1984
1 sentence

1986The structures comprising the Little Earth housing project were assessed at 20 per *440 cent of their market value pursuant to this subdivision. 4 In Rio Vista Non-Profit Housing Corp. v. County of Ramsey, 335 N.W.2d 242 (Minn.1983) [Rio Vista II], appeal dismissed, 464 U.S. 1033 , 104 S.Ct. 690 , 79 L.Ed.2d 158 (1984), we discussed whether Minn.Stat. §§ 272.02, subd. 1(6), and 273.13, subd. 17, violate the supremacy clause.

11986–1986
Blatchford v. Winans green
scotus · 1984
1 sentence

1986The structures comprising the Little Earth housing project were assessed at 20 per *440 cent of their market value pursuant to this subdivision. 4 In Rio Vista Non-Profit Housing Corp. v. County of Ramsey, 335 N.W.2d 242 (Minn.1983) [Rio Vista II], appeal dismissed, 464 U.S. 1033 , 104 S.Ct. 690 , 79 L.Ed.2d 158 (1984), we discussed whether Minn.Stat. §§ 272.02, subd. 1(6), and 273.13, subd. 17, violate the supremacy clause.

11986–1986
Rio Vista Non-Profit Housing Corp. v. County of Ramsey green
minn · 1983
1 sentence

1986The structures comprising the Little Earth housing project were assessed at 20 per *440 cent of their market value pursuant to this subdivision. 4 In Rio Vista Non-Profit Housing Corp. v. County of Ramsey, 335 N.W.2d 242 (Minn.1983) [Rio Vista II], appeal dismissed, 464 U.S. 1033 , 104 S.Ct. 690 , 79 L.Ed.2d 158 (1984), we discussed whether Minn.Stat. §§ 272.02, subd. 1(6), and 273.13, subd. 17, violate the supremacy clause.

11986–1986
United States v. County of Fresno green
scotus · 1977
2 sentences

1986United States v. County of Fresno, 429 U.S. 452, 460 , 97 S.Ct. 699, 703-704 , 50 L.Ed.2d 683 (1977).

1986United States v. County of Fresno, 429 U.S. 452, 460 , 97 S.Ct. 699, 703-704 , 50 L.Ed.2d 683 (1977).

11986–1986
Northern States Power Co. v. Hagen green
nd · 1981
1 sentence

1984Hagen, 314 N.W.2d at 38 .

11984–1984
Minnesota v. Alexander, Secretary of the Army, Et Al. green
scotus · 1977
1 sentence

1979In State of Minn, by Spannaus v. Hoffman, 543 F.2d 1198 (8 Cir. 1976), certiorari denied, 430 U.S. 977 , 97 S.Ct. 1672 , 52 L.Ed.2d 373 , the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals concluded, based on the supremacy clause, that the Army Corps of Engineers was not required to obtain state permits for dredging and that it need not meet state water pollution standards, at least with regard to activities essential to navigation and maintenance of interstate commerce.

11979–1979
State of Minnesota, by Its Attorney General, Warren Spannaus, and Its Pollution Control Agency v. Martin R. Hoffman, as Secretary of the Army green
ca8 · 1976
1 sentence

1979In State of Minn, by Spannaus v. Hoffman, 543 F.2d 1198 (8 Cir. 1976), certiorari denied, 430 U.S. 977 , 97 S.Ct. 1672 , 52 L.Ed.2d 373 , the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals concluded, based on the supremacy clause, that the Army Corps of Engineers was not required to obtain state permits for dredging and that it need not meet state water pollution standards, at least with regard to activities essential to navigation and maintenance of interstate commerce.

11979–1979
Christensen v. Moore green
scotus · 1977
1 sentence

1979In State of Minn, by Spannaus v. Hoffman, 543 F.2d 1198 (8 Cir. 1976), certiorari denied, 430 U.S. 977 , 97 S.Ct. 1672 , 52 L.Ed.2d 373 , the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals concluded, based on the supremacy clause, that the Army Corps of Engineers was not required to obtain state permits for dredging and that it need not meet state water pollution standards, at least with regard to activities essential to navigation and maintenance of interstate commerce.

11979–1979

Where else courts name it

CA 325 (1960–2026) IL 147 (1953–2026) WA 58 (1953–2024) NY 55 (1949–2017) TX 51 (1976–2024) CT 49 (1974–2022) NJ 27 (1963–2026) MA 27 (1954–2023) FL 25 (1960–2017) PA 24 (1944–2014) MI 23 (1962–2022) WI 20 (1970–2016) MO 19 (1970–2019) LA 17 (1966–2020) IA 16 (1966–2018) CO 16 (1970–2026) NM 16 (1958–2021) IN 14 (1978–2016) MN 12 (1974–2017) AZ 11 (1970–2022) WV 11 (1987–2026) AR 11 (1988–2025) MD 11 (1965–2021) MT 10 (1979–2009) NV 10 (1965–2019) RI 10 (1945–2015) ID 9 (1974–1988) KS 9 (1981–2026) OH 9 (1948–2017) NE 9 (1983–2017) AK 9 (1970–2003) NC 8 (1950–2022) TN 8 (1956–1993) AL 8 (1964–1995) ND 8 (1979–2015) ME 8 (1970–2011) OK 8 (1979–2020) UT 7 (1976–2017) KY 6 (1980–2026) NH 6 (1948–1995) GA 6 (1981–2024) OR 5 (1973–2024) VA 4 (1991–2009) VT 3 (2000–2014) HI 3 (1980–2017) SC 3 (1989–2021) MS 2 (1966–1970) DC 2 (1981–1992) WY 2 (1985–2003) SD 2 (1985–2010)

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