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12 South Carolina opinions name it 2 courts 1922–2014 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by South Carolina 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 (8)

CaseFollowedCited
Feldman v. South Carolina Tax Commissiongreen
sc · 1943 · cited in 4 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2005–2012
2 sentences

2010Tax Commission, 203 S.C. 49, 54 , 26 S.E.2d 22, 24 (1943)) ("The last legislative expression rule, however, `is purely an arbitrary rule of construction and is to be resorted to only when there is clearly an irreconcilable conflict, and all other means of interpretation have been exhausted.'").

2010Tax Commission, 203 S.C. 49, 54 , 26 S.E.2d 22, 24 (1943)) ("The last legislative expression rule, however, `is purely an arbitrary rule of construction and is to be resorted to only when there is clearly an irreconcilable conflict, and all other means of interpretation have been exhausted.'").

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Parentini v. S. Klein Dept. Storesgreen
njsuperctappdiv · 1967 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014The *634 failure to call a witness does “not justify an arbitrary presumption of suppression of evidence.” Parentini v. S. Klein Dep't Stores, Inc., 94 N.J.Super. 452 , 228 A.2d 725, 727 (N.J.Super.Ct.App.Div.1967) (citation omitted).

2014The *634 failure to call a witness does “not justify an arbitrary presumption of suppression of evidence.” Parentini v. S. Klein Dep't Stores, Inc., 94 N.J.Super. 452 , 228 A.2d 725, 727 (N.J.Super.Ct.App.Div.1967) (citation omitted).

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State v. Elliottgreen
sc · 2001 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011See S.C.Code Ann. § 16-3-10 (defining "murder" as "the killing of any person with malice aforethought either express or implied. ") (emphasis added); see also State v. Elliott, 346 S.C. 603 , 552 S.E.2d 727 (2001) (Pleicones, J., dissenting) ("The recognition of these lesser grades of homicide, and their accompanying lesser punishments, developed as the common law recognized that some killings were more heinous than others: `The distinction between murder and manslaughter . . . is not merely an arbitrary rule, but is founded on a thorough knowledge of the human heart, and framed in compassion

2011See S.C.Code Ann. § 16-3-10 (defining "murder" as "the killing of any person with malice aforethought either express or implied. ") (emphasis added); see also State v. Elliott, 346 S.C. 603 , 552 S.E.2d 727 (2001) (Pleicones, J., dissenting) ("The recognition of these lesser grades of homicide, and their accompanying lesser punishments, developed as the common law recognized that some killings were more heinous than others: `The distinction between murder and manslaughter . . . is not merely an arbitrary rule, but is founded on a thorough knowledge of the human heart, and framed in compassion

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State v. Leegreen
sc · 1908 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Law (2 Hill) 619, 621-22 (1835))), overruled on other grounds by State v. Gentry, 363 S.C. 93 , 610 S.E.2d 494 (2005); State v. Lee, 79 S.C. 223 , 60 S.E. 524, 524 (1908) (affirming the following jury instruction: "`Homicide,' Mr. Foreman and gentlemen, is the killing of any human being.

2011Law (2 Hill) 619, 621-22 (1835))), overruled on other grounds by State v. Gentry, 363 S.C. 93 , 610 S.E.2d 494 (2005); State v. Lee, 79 S.C. 223 , 60 S.E. 524, 524 (1908) (affirming the following jury instruction: "`Homicide,' Mr. Foreman and gentlemen, is the killing of any human being.

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Williams v. Town of Hilton Head Islandgreen
sc · 1993 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005However, “the Last Legislative Expression Rule requires that in instances where it is not possible to harmonize two sections of a statute, the later legislation supersedes the earlier enactment.” Williams v. Town of Hilton Head Island, 311 S.C. 417, 421 , 429 S.E.2d 802, 804 (1993).

2005However, “the Last Legislative Expression Rule requires that in instances where it is not possible to harmonize two sections of a statute, the later legislation supersedes the earlier enactment.” Williams v. Town of Hilton Head Island, 311 S.C. 417, 421 , 429 S.E.2d 802, 804 (1993).

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State v. Munngreen
sc · 1987 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001I, § 11; S.C.Code Ann. § 17-19-10 (1985); see, e.g., State v. Munn, 292 S.C. 497 , 357 S.E.2d 461 (1987). [6] S.C.Code Ann. § 17-19-20 (1985); see, e.g., State v. Owens, 293 S.C. 161 , 359 S.E.2d 275 (1987), subsequent history omitted. [7] See, e.g., State v. Banks, 84 S.C. 543 , 66 S.E. 999 (1910)(where allegations of indictment are appropriate to two offenses but only one is sufficiently stated, only sufficient charge may be upheld). [8] The recognition of these lesser grades of homicide, and their accompanying lesser punishments, developed as the common law recognized that some killings wer

2001I, § 11; S.C.Code Ann. § 17-19-10 (1985); see, e.g., State v. Munn, 292 S.C. 497 , 357 S.E.2d 461 (1987). [6] S.C.Code Ann. § 17-19-20 (1985); see, e.g., State v. Owens, 293 S.C. 161 , 359 S.E.2d 275 (1987), subsequent history omitted. [7] See, e.g., State v. Banks, 84 S.C. 543 , 66 S.E. 999 (1910)(where allegations of indictment are appropriate to two offenses but only one is sufficiently stated, only sufficient charge may be upheld). [8] The recognition of these lesser grades of homicide, and their accompanying lesser punishments, developed as the common law recognized that some killings wer

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State v. Owensgreen
sc · 1987 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001I, § 11; S.C.Code Ann. § 17-19-10 (1985); see, e.g., State v. Munn, 292 S.C. 497 , 357 S.E.2d 461 (1987). [6] S.C.Code Ann. § 17-19-20 (1985); see, e.g., State v. Owens, 293 S.C. 161 , 359 S.E.2d 275 (1987), subsequent history omitted. [7] See, e.g., State v. Banks, 84 S.C. 543 , 66 S.E. 999 (1910)(where allegations of indictment are appropriate to two offenses but only one is sufficiently stated, only sufficient charge may be upheld). [8] The recognition of these lesser grades of homicide, and their accompanying lesser punishments, developed as the common law recognized that some killings wer

2001I, § 11; S.C.Code Ann. § 17-19-10 (1985); see, e.g., State v. Munn, 292 S.C. 497 , 357 S.E.2d 461 (1987). [6] S.C.Code Ann. § 17-19-20 (1985); see, e.g., State v. Owens, 293 S.C. 161 , 359 S.E.2d 275 (1987), subsequent history omitted. [7] See, e.g., State v. Banks, 84 S.C. 543 , 66 S.E. 999 (1910)(where allegations of indictment are appropriate to two offenses but only one is sufficiently stated, only sufficient charge may be upheld). [8] The recognition of these lesser grades of homicide, and their accompanying lesser punishments, developed as the common law recognized that some killings wer

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State v. Banksgreen
sc · 1910 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001I, § 11; S.C.Code Ann. § 17-19-10 (1985); see, e.g., State v. Munn, 292 S.C. 497 , 357 S.E.2d 461 (1987). [6] S.C.Code Ann. § 17-19-20 (1985); see, e.g., State v. Owens, 293 S.C. 161 , 359 S.E.2d 275 (1987), subsequent history omitted. [7] See, e.g., State v. Banks, 84 S.C. 543 , 66 S.E. 999 (1910)(where allegations of indictment are appropriate to two offenses but only one is sufficiently stated, only sufficient charge may be upheld). [8] The recognition of these lesser grades of homicide, and their accompanying lesser punishments, developed as the common law recognized that some killings wer

2001I, § 11; S.C.Code Ann. § 17-19-10 (1985); see, e.g., State v. Munn, 292 S.C. 497 , 357 S.E.2d 461 (1987). [6] S.C.Code Ann. § 17-19-20 (1985); see, e.g., State v. Owens, 293 S.C. 161 , 359 S.E.2d 275 (1987), subsequent history omitted. [7] See, e.g., State v. Banks, 84 S.C. 543 , 66 S.E. 999 (1910)(where allegations of indictment are appropriate to two offenses but only one is sufficiently stated, only sufficient charge may be upheld). [8] The recognition of these lesser grades of homicide, and their accompanying lesser punishments, developed as the common law recognized that some killings wer

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
Ramsey v. County of McCormick green
sc · 1991
1 sentence

2012However, the last legislative expression rule “is purely an arbitrary rule of construction and is to be resorted to only when there is clearly an irreconcilable conflict, and all other means of interpretation have been exhausted.” Id. (quoting Feldman v. S.C.

12012–2012
State v. Gentry green
sc · 2005
2 sentences

2011Law (2 Hill) 619, 621-22 (1835))), overruled on other grounds by State v. Gentry, 363 S.C. 93 , 610 S.E.2d 494 (2005); State v. Lee, 79 S.C. 223 , 60 S.E. 524, 524 (1908) (affirming the following jury instruction: "`Homicide,' Mr. Foreman and gentlemen, is the killing of any human being.

2011Law (2 Hill) 619, 621-22 (1835))), overruled on other grounds by State v. Gentry, 363 S.C. 93 , 610 S.E.2d 494 (2005); State v. Lee, 79 S.C. 223 , 60 S.E. 524, 524 (1908) (affirming the following jury instruction: "`Homicide,' Mr. Foreman and gentlemen, is the killing of any human being.

12011–2011
Breitenberg v. Parker green
ark · 1963
2 sentences

2008Yet where the law does not positively prescribe the length of time a jury shall spend in deliberation, the courts will not apply an arbitrary rule based upon the limits of time. 237 Ark. at 265 , 372 S.W.2d at 832 (quoting Beach v. Commonwealth, 246 S.W.2d 587 (Ky.1952)).

2008Yet where the law does not positively prescribe the length of time a jury shall spend in deliberation, the courts will not apply an arbitrary rule based upon the limits of time. 237 Ark. at 265 , 372 S.W.2d at 832 (quoting Beach v. Commonwealth, 246 S.W.2d 587 (Ky.1952)).

12008–2008
Beach v. Commonwealth green
kyctapphigh · 1952
1 sentence

2008Yet where the law does not positively prescribe the length of time a jury shall spend in deliberation, the courts will not apply an arbitrary rule based upon the limits of time. 237 Ark. at 265 , 372 S.W.2d at 832 (quoting Beach v. Commonwealth, 246 S.W.2d 587 (Ky.1952)).

12008–2008
State v. Locklair green
sc · 2000
2 sentences

2001Law (2 Hill) 619, 621-622 (1835). [9] See, e.g., State v. Locklair, 341 S.C. 352 , 535 S.E.2d 420 (2000). [10] See S.C.Code Ann. § 16-3-60 (Supp.1999). [11] At trial, respondent's indictment was amended from a charge of first degree AWCSC to third degree.

2001Law (2 Hill) 619, 621-622 (1835). [9] See, e.g., State v. Locklair, 341 S.C. 352 , 535 S.E.2d 420 (2000). [10] See S.C.Code Ann. § 16-3-60 (Supp.1999). [11] At trial, respondent's indictment was amended from a charge of first degree AWCSC to third degree.

12001–2001
Hutto v. Ray neutral
sc · 1940
1 sentence

1940This is an arbitrary rule of law unconnected with and independent of the donor’s or testator’s intention.” This case has been frequently cited, and the forégoing definition was quoted with approval in the quite recent case of Hutto v. Ray, 192 S. C., 364, 6 S. E. (2d), 747 .

11940–1940
Cooper v. Hamilton, Etc., B. & L. Ass'n neutral
tenn · 1896
1 sentence

1937Among the small number of cases supporting the minority view, counsel cite us to the case of Cooper v. Hamilton Perpetual Bldg. & Loan Ass’n, 97 Tenn., 285, 37 S. W., 12 , 13, 33 L.

11937–1937
Sharkey v. Skilton green
· 1910
2 sentences

1924In Sharkey v. Skilton, 83 Conn., 503 ; 77 Atl., 950 , it is said : “But it is competent for legislative authority to determine that a defined course of conduct under given conditions is an essential requisite of ordinary care under those conditions, * * * thus establishing an arbitrary standard for the test of conduct as related to due care, and this has been done repeatedly.” The Supreme Court of the United States has said in the case of Waters-Pierce Oil Co. v. Deselms, 212 U. S., 159 ; 29 Sup. Ct., 270; 53 L.

1924In Sharkey v. Skilton, 83 Conn., 503 ; 77 Atl., 950 , it is said : “But it is competent for legislative authority to determine that a defined course of conduct under given conditions is an essential requisite of ordinary care under those conditions, * * * thus establishing an arbitrary standard for the test of conduct as related to due care, and this has been done repeatedly.” The Supreme Court of the United States has said in the case of Waters-Pierce Oil Co. v. Deselms, 212 U. S., 159 ; 29 Sup. Ct., 270; 53 L.

11924–1924
Waters-Pierce Oil Co. v. Deselms green
scotus · 1909
2 sentences

1924In Sharkey v. Skilton, 83 Conn., 503 ; 77 Atl., 950 , it is said : “But it is competent for legislative authority to determine that a defined course of conduct under given conditions is an essential requisite of ordinary care under those conditions, * * * thus establishing an arbitrary standard for the test of conduct as related to due care, and this has been done repeatedly.” The Supreme Court of the United States has said in the case of Waters-Pierce Oil Co. v. Deselms, 212 U. S., 159 ; 29 Sup. Ct., 270; 53 L.

1924In Sharkey v. Skilton, 83 Conn., 503 ; 77 Atl., 950 , it is said : “But it is competent for legislative authority to determine that a defined course of conduct under given conditions is an essential requisite of ordinary care under those conditions, * * * thus establishing an arbitrary standard for the test of conduct as related to due care, and this has been done repeatedly.” The Supreme Court of the United States has said in the case of Waters-Pierce Oil Co. v. Deselms, 212 U. S., 159 ; 29 Sup. Ct., 270; 53 L.

11924–1924
MacOn v. Railway Co. green
sc · 1908
1 sentence

1922Brown v. Railroad Co., 91 S. C., 377, 74 S. E., 754 ; Macon v. Railway Co., 81 S. C., 167, 62 S. E., 6 .

11922–1922
Brown v. Atlantic Coast Line R. R. green
sc · 1912
2 sentences

1922Brown v. Railroad Co., 91 S. C., 377, 74 S. E., 754 .

1922Brown v. Railroad Co., 91 S. C., 377, 74 S. E., 754 ; Macon v. Railway Co., 81 S. C., 167, 62 S. E., 6 .

11922–1922

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