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faith and credit clause in District of Columbia

11 District of Columbia opinions name it 1 courts 1946–2025 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by District of Columbia 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Durfee v. Dukegreen
scotus · 1963 · cited in 2 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2012–2023
2 sentences

2023In Durfee, the Supreme Court considered a suit for quiet title that had first been brought in Nebraska and then, by the losing party, in federal court in Missouri. 375 U.S. at 108 .

2023See Durfee, 375 U.S. at 109 (“Full faith and credit [] generally requires every State to give to a judgment at least the res judicata effect which the judgment would be accorded in the State which rendered it.”).

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Jose Luis Yanez-Popp v. U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service, American Immigration Lawyers Association, Amicus Curiaegreen
ca4 · 1993 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Code § 7-2502.03 (a)(2); cf. Yanez-Popp v. INS, 998 F.2d 231, 237 (4th Cir. 1993) (holding that Board of Immigration Appeals “does not violate the Full Faith and Credit clause of the Constitution by not construing ‘conviction’ as do the Maryland courts”). 7 B.

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Loughran v. Loughrangreen
scotus · 1934 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024“Although the District of Columbia is not a state, the Full Faith and Credit Clause is also applicable to the District.” J.J. v. B.A., 68 A.3d 721, 726 (D.C. 2013); Loughran v. Loughran, 292 U.S. 216, 228 (1934) (“[C]ourts of the District are bound, equally with the courts of the states, to observe the command of the full faith and credit clause, wherever applicable.”). 32 B.

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J.J. v. B.A.green
dc · 2013 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024“Although the District of Columbia is not a state, the Full Faith and Credit Clause is also applicable to the District.” J.J. v. B.A., 68 A.3d 721, 726 (D.C. 2013); Loughran v. Loughran, 292 U.S. 216, 228 (1934) (“[C]ourts of the District are bound, equally with the courts of the states, to observe the command of the full faith and credit clause, wherever applicable.”). 32 B.

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Angel v. Bullingtongreen
scotus · 1947 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Sys., Inc. v. EDP Corp., 709 P.2d 377, 381 (Utah 1985) (emphasis added); see Marworth, Inc. v. McGuire, 810 P.2d 653, 657 (Colo.1991) (“Most states have interpreted these restrictions to mean that the UEFJA may not create defenses to a foreign judgment that violate the full faith and credit clause.”); Wooster v. Wooster, 399 N.W.2d 330, 333 (S.D.1987) (noting that “the nature, amount, or other merits of the judgment cannot be reliti-gated in the state in which enforcement is sought”); see also Angel v. Bullington, 330 U.S. 183, 188 , 67 S.Ct. 657 , 91 L.Ed. 832 (1947); McKnett v. St.

2012Sys., Inc. v. EDP Corp., 709 P.2d 377, 381 (Utah 1985) (emphasis added); see Marworth, Inc. v. McGuire, 810 P.2d 653, 657 (Colo.1991) (“Most states have interpreted these restrictions to mean that the UEFJA may not create defenses to a foreign judgment that violate the full faith and credit clause.”); Wooster v. Wooster, 399 N.W.2d 330, 333 (S.D.1987) (noting that “the nature, amount, or other merits of the judgment cannot be reliti-gated in the state in which enforcement is sought”); see also Angel v. Bullington, 330 U.S. 183, 188 , 67 S.Ct. 657 , 91 L.Ed. 832 (1947); McKnett v. St.

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Marworth, Inc. v. McGuiregreen
colo · 1991 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Sys., Inc. v. EDP Corp., 709 P.2d 377, 381 (Utah 1985) (emphasis added); see Marworth, Inc. v. McGuire, 810 P.2d 653, 657 (Colo.1991) (“Most states have interpreted these restrictions to mean that the UEFJA may not create defenses to a foreign judgment that violate the full faith and credit clause.”); Wooster v. Wooster, 399 N.W.2d 330, 333 (S.D.1987) (noting that “the nature, amount, or other merits of the judgment cannot be reliti-gated in the state in which enforcement is sought”); see also Angel v. Bullington, 330 U.S. 183, 188 , 67 S.Ct. 657 , 91 L.Ed. 832 (1947); McKnett v. St.

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Vickery v. Garretsongreen
dc · 1987 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Thus “[fjull faith and credit shall be given ... ‘only if the court in the first State had power to pass on the merits — had jurisdiction, that is, to render the judgment.’ ” Id. (quoting Durfee v. Duke, 375 U.S. 106, 110 , 84 S.Ct. 242 , 11 L.Ed.2d 186 (1963)); see Vickery v. Garretson, 527 A.2d 293, 299 (D.C.1987).

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Wooster v. Woostergreen
sd · 1987 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Sys., Inc. v. EDP Corp., 709 P.2d 377, 381 (Utah 1985) (emphasis added); see Marworth, Inc. v. McGuire, 810 P.2d 653, 657 (Colo.1991) (“Most states have interpreted these restrictions to mean that the UEFJA may not create defenses to a foreign judgment that violate the full faith and credit clause.”); Wooster v. Wooster, 399 N.W.2d 330, 333 (S.D.1987) (noting that “the nature, amount, or other merits of the judgment cannot be reliti-gated in the state in which enforcement is sought”); see also Angel v. Bullington, 330 U.S. 183, 188 , 67 S.Ct. 657 , 91 L.Ed. 832 (1947); McKnett v. St.

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Data Management Systems, Inc. v. EDP CORP.green
utah · 1985 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Sys., Inc. v. EDP Corp., 709 P.2d 377, 381 (Utah 1985) (emphasis added); see Marworth, Inc. v. McGuire, 810 P.2d 653, 657 (Colo.1991) (“Most states have interpreted these restrictions to mean that the UEFJA may not create defenses to a foreign judgment that violate the full faith and credit clause.”); Wooster v. Wooster, 399 N.W.2d 330, 333 (S.D.1987) (noting that “the nature, amount, or other merits of the judgment cannot be reliti-gated in the state in which enforcement is sought”); see also Angel v. Bullington, 330 U.S. 183, 188 , 67 S.Ct. 657 , 91 L.Ed. 832 (1947); McKnett v. St.

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Magnolia Petroleum Co. v. Huntgreen
scotus · 1944 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989In Magnolia Petroleum Co. v. Hunt, 320 U.S. 430 , 64 S.Ct. 208 , 88 L.Ed. 149 (1943), the Court explained that although the Constitution requires state courts to give full faith and credit to the judgments of other courts, this is not true for matters of local and statutory law.

1989In Magnolia Petroleum Co. v. Hunt, 320 U.S. 430 , 64 S.Ct. 208 , 88 L.Ed. 149 (1943), the Court explained that although the Constitution requires state courts to give full faith and credit to the judgments of other courts, this is not true for matters of local and statutory law.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (7)

CaseCitedYears
Underwriters National Assurance Co. v. North Carolina Life & Accident & Health Insurance Guaranty Ass'n green
scotus · 1982
2 sentences

2023Not including the California Court of Appeal’s jurisdictional determination in the full faith and credit analysis would thus likely “result[] in two state courts reaching mutually inconsistent judgments on the same issue,” which is “precisely the situation the Full Faith and Credit Clause was designed to prevent.” Id. at 715 . 20 Ultimately, this case boils down to whether the Corcoran should have another opportunity to litigate a claim it has already lost.

2012Properly read, section 15-352 recognizes only a limited “caveat” to the application of the Full Faith and Credit clause because “the structure of our Nation as a union of States, each possessing equal sovereign powers, dictates some basic limitations on the full-faith-and-credit principles.” Underwriters Nat’l Assurance Co., 455 U.S. at 704 , 102 S.Ct. 1357 .

22012–2023
Pink v. A. A. A. Highway Express, Inc. green
scotus · 1942
2 sentences

2014The Supreme Court has made clear that “the full faith and credit clause is not an inexorable and unqualified command.” Pink v. AAA Highway Express, Inc., 314 U.S. 201, 210 , 62 S.Ct. 241 , 86 L.Ed. 152 (1941).

2014The Supreme Court has made clear that “the full faith and credit clause is not an inexorable and unqualified command.” Pink v. AAA Highway Express, Inc., 314 U.S. 201, 210 , 62 S.Ct. 241 , 86 L.Ed. 152 (1941).

12014–2014
Clark v. Williard green
scotus · 1934
2 sentences

1994In Clark v. Williard, 292 U.S. 112 , 54 S.Ct. 615 , 78 L.Ed. 1160 (1934) (Clark I), Williard, trustee of a syndicate, filed suit in a Montana court against Federal Surety, an Iowa insurance company, to recover damages due upon a bond.

1994In Clark v. Williard, 292 U.S. 112 , 54 S.Ct. 615 , 78 L.Ed. 1160 (1934) (Clark I), Williard, trustee of a syndicate, filed suit in a Montana court against Federal Surety, an Iowa insurance company, to recover damages due upon a bond.

11994–1994
Lee v. District of Columbia Department of Employment Services green
dc · 1986
1 sentence

1987We upheld this interpretation of § 36-303 in Lee v. District of Columbia Department of Employment Services, 509 A.2d 100 (D.C.1986). 1 However, we disagree with the DOES’ conclusion that the Full Faith and Credit clause mandates deference to the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission’s find *243 ing that Ringgold’s disability during the other two periods was not caused by her work-related injury.

11987–1987
Sistare v. Sistare green
· 1910
2 sentences

1980Cf. Sistare v. Sistare, 218 U.S. 1 , 30 S.Ct. 682 , 54 L.Ed. 905 (1910) (alimony payments not subject to modification are final and entitled to enforcement under full faith and credit clause).

1980Cf. Sistare v. Sistare, 218 U.S. 1 , 30 S.Ct. 682 , 54 L.Ed. 905 (1910) (alimony payments not subject to modification are final and entitled to enforcement under full faith and credit clause).

11980–1980
Winkel v. Winkel green
md · 1940
2 sentences

1950It is well settled that all courts are required to give full faith and credit to a foreign decree for alimony when such decree is final. 2 What constitutes a final decree with respect to alimony has been the subject of innumerable decisions, from which has been formulated the rule that a decree for future alimony is within the protection of the full faith and credit clause, even though it may be modified prospectively by future orders of the court. 3 But where the decree is subject to retroactive modification of . accrued installments past due, the decree is not entitled to full faith and cred

1950It is well settled that all courts are required to give full faith and credit to a foreign decree for alimony when such decree is final. 2 What constitutes a final decree with respect to alimony has been the subject of innumerable decisions, from which has been formulated the rule that a decree for future alimony is within the protection of the full faith and credit clause, even though it may be modified prospectively by future orders of the court. 3 But where the decree is subject to retroactive modification of . accrued installments past due, the decree is not entitled to full faith and cred

11950–1950
Milliken v. Meyer green
scotus · 1941
2 sentences

1946Milliken v. Meyer, 311 U.S. 457 , 61 S.Ct. 339 , 85 L.Ed. 278 , 132 A.L.R. 1357 .

1946Milliken v. Meyer, 311 U.S. 457 , 61 S.Ct. 339 , 85 L.Ed. 278 , 132 A.L.R. 1357 .

11946–1946

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 28u.s.c.1738 (4)

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Where else courts name it

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