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13 Arkansas opinions name it 1 courts 1884–1945 0 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Arkansas 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 |
|---|---|---|
| No positive-treatment citations attached to this issue in Arkansas. | ||
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Arkansas. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Gardner v. Ward
neutral
2 sentences1921“The compromise of a disputed claim furnishes sufficient consideration to uphold the terms of a settlement or compromise, even though the claim he without merit. ’ ’ Gardner v. Ward, 99 Ark. 588 ; Batchfield v. Laconia Levee Dist., 74 Ark. 270 ; Lee v. Swilling, 68 Ark. 82 . 1917This circular letter was sent out in an effort to compromise their differences and to induce other parties to subscribe for stock, and did accomplish that purpose. (1) In Gardner v. Ward, 99 Ark. 588 , this court held that the compromise of a disputed claim is a sufficient consideration to uphold the terms thereof, even though the claim be without merit. | 4 | 1912–1932 |
Fender v. Helterbrandt
neutral
2 sentences1945Matthews v. Morris, 31 Ark. 222 ; Willingham v. Jordan, 75 Ark. 266 , 87 S. W. 424 ; Fender v. Helterbrandt, 101 Ark. 335 , 142 S. W. 184 ; Lay v. Brown, 106 Ark. 1 , 151 S. W. 1001 ; Brinkley Car Works & Mfg. 1917So, too, in Fender v. Helterbrandt, 101 Ark. 335 , the court held that the compromise of a disputed claim is a sufficient consideration to support an express promise although there may have been no merit or foundation for such claim. (2) Again in S. H. | 3 | 1917–1945 |
Satchfield v. Laconia Levee District
neutral
2 sentences1921“The compromise of a disputed claim furnishes sufficient consideration to uphold the terms of a settlement or compromise, even though the claim he without merit. ’ ’ Gardner v. Ward, 99 Ark. 588 ; Batchfield v. Laconia Levee Dist., 74 Ark. 270 ; Lee v. Swilling, 68 Ark. 82 . 1911In the case of Satchfield v. Laconia Levee District, 74 Ark. 270 , the court, speaking through Chief Justice Hide, said: “The compromise of a disputed claim furnishes sufficient consideration to uphold the terms of said compromise, even though the asserted claim is without merit or foundation. | 3 | 1911–1921 |
Mason v. Wilson
neutral
2 sentences1911Mason v. Wilson, 43 Ark. 172 . 1911Mason v. Wilson, 43 Ark. 172 ; Satchfield v. Laconia Levee District, 74 Ark. 270 . | 3 | 1905–1911 |
Willingham v. Jordan
neutral
2 sentences1945Matthews v. Morris, 31 Ark. 222 ; Willingham v. Jordan, 75 Ark. 266 , 87 S. W. 424 ; Fender v. Helterbrandt, 101 Ark. 335 , 142 S. W. 184 ; Lay v. Brown, 106 Ark. 1 , 151 S. W. 1001 ; Brinkley Car Works & Mfg. 1945Matthews v. Morris, 31 Ark. 222 ; Willingham v. Jordan, 75 Ark. 266 , 87 S. W. 424 ; Fender v. Helterbrandt, 101 Ark. 335 , 142 S. W. 184 ; Lay v. Brown, 106 Ark. 1 , 151 S. W. 1001 ; Brinkley Car Works & Mfg. | 2 | 1919–1945 |
Lee v. Swilling
neutral
2 sentences1932Gerdner v. Ward, 99 Ark. 588 , 138 S. W. 981 ; Lee v. Swilling, 68 Ark. 82 , 56 S. W. 447 ; Texas Co. v. Williams, 178 Ark. 1110 , 13 S. W. (2d) 309 . 1921“The compromise of a disputed claim furnishes sufficient consideration to uphold the terms of a settlement or compromise, even though the claim he without merit. ’ ’ Gardner v. Ward, 99 Ark. 588 ; Batchfield v. Laconia Levee Dist., 74 Ark. 270 ; Lee v. Swilling, 68 Ark. 82 . | 2 | 1921–1932 |
Matthews v. Morris
neutral
1 sentence1945Matthews v. Morris, 31 Ark. 222 ; Willingham v. Jordan, 75 Ark. 266 , 87 S. W. 424 ; Fender v. Helterbrandt, 101 Ark. 335 , 142 S. W. 184 ; Lay v. Brown, 106 Ark. 1 , 151 S. W. 1001 ; Brinkley Car Works & Mfg. | 1 | 1945–1945 |
Lay v. Brown
neutral
2 sentences1945Matthews v. Morris, 31 Ark. 222 ; Willingham v. Jordan, 75 Ark. 266 , 87 S. W. 424 ; Fender v. Helterbrandt, 101 Ark. 335 , 142 S. W. 184 ; Lay v. Brown, 106 Ark. 1 , 151 S. W. 1001 ; Brinkley Car Works & Mfg. 1945Matthews v. Morris, 31 Ark. 222 ; Willingham v. Jordan, 75 Ark. 266 , 87 S. W. 424 ; Fender v. Helterbrandt, 101 Ark. 335 , 142 S. W. 184 ; Lay v. Brown, 106 Ark. 1 , 151 S. W. 1001 ; Brinkley Car Works & Mfg. | 1 | 1945–1945 |
Louisiana Oil Refining Corp. v. Scroggins
neutral
2 sentences1937Hays v. McGuirt, 186 Ark. 702 , 55 S. W. (2d) 76 ; Louisiana Oil Refining Corporation v. Scroggins, 189 Ark. 707 , 74 S. W. (2d) 971 . 1937Hays v. McGuirt, 186 Ark. 702 , 55 S. W. (2d) 76 ; Louisiana Oil Refining Corporation v. Scroggins, 189 Ark. 707 , 74 S. W. (2d) 971 . | 1 | 1937–1937 |
Hays v. McGuirt
neutral
2 sentences1937Hays v. McGuirt, 186 Ark. 702 , 55 S. W. (2d) 76 ; Louisiana Oil Refining Corporation v. Scroggins, 189 Ark. 707 , 74 S. W. (2d) 971 . 1937Hays v. McGuirt, 186 Ark. 702 , 55 S. W. (2d) 76 ; Louisiana Oil Refining Corporation v. Scroggins, 189 Ark. 707 , 74 S. W. (2d) 971 . | 1 | 1937–1937 |
Texas Company v. Williams
green
2 sentences1932Gerdner v. Ward, 99 Ark. 588 , 138 S. W. 981 ; Lee v. Swilling, 68 Ark. 82 , 56 S. W. 447 ; Texas Co. v. Williams, 178 Ark. 1110 , 13 S. W. (2d) 309 . 1932Gerdner v. Ward, 99 Ark. 588 , 138 S. W. 981 ; Lee v. Swilling, 68 Ark. 82 , 56 S. W. 447 ; Texas Co. v. Williams, 178 Ark. 1110 , 13 S. W. (2d) 309 . | 1 | 1932–1932 |
First National Bank v. Allen
neutral
1 sentence1923First National Bank of Mena v. Allen, 141 Ark. 328 , and cases cited; Bankers’ & Planters’ Mutual Insurance Assn. v. Archie, 145 Ark. 481 , and Fair v. Beal-Burrow Dry Goods Co., 148 Ark. 340 . | 1 | 1923–1923 |
Bankers' & Planters' Mutual Insurance v. Archie
neutral
1 sentence1923First National Bank of Mena v. Allen, 141 Ark. 328 , and cases cited; Bankers’ & Planters’ Mutual Insurance Assn. v. Archie, 145 Ark. 481 , and Fair v. Beal-Burrow Dry Goods Co., 148 Ark. 340 . | 1 | 1923–1923 |
Fair v. Beal-Burrow Dry Goods Co.
neutral
1 sentence1923First National Bank of Mena v. Allen, 141 Ark. 328 , and cases cited; Bankers’ & Planters’ Mutual Insurance Assn. v. Archie, 145 Ark. 481 , and Fair v. Beal-Burrow Dry Goods Co., 148 Ark. 340 . | 1 | 1923–1923 |
S. H. Kress Co. v. Moscowitz
neutral
2 sentences1917Kress Co. v. Moscowitz, 105 Ark. 638 , it was held that a compromise of a disputed claim furnished sufficient consideration to uphold the terms of a contract. 1917Kress Co. v. Moscowitz, 105 Ark. 638 , it was held that a compromise of a disputed claim furnished sufficient consideration to uphold the terms of a contract. | 1 | 1917–1917 |
Cleaveland v. Richardson
green
1 sentence1905Cleveland v. Richardson, 132 U. S. 318, 329 . | 1 | 1905–1905 |
Livingston v. Dugan
neutral
1 sentence1884Richardson v. Comstock, 21 Ark, 69; Snow v. Grace, 29 Id., 131; Livingston v. Dugan, 20 Mo., 102 . | 1 | 1884–1884 |
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