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definition instruction in New Mexico

11 New Mexico opinions name it 2 courts 1977–2022 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New Mexico 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
State v. Jensengreen
nmctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012See State v. Jensen, 2005-NMCA-113, ¶¶ 12-16 , 138 N.M. 3 254, 118 P.3d 762 (rejecting a similar claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, in 4 light of the fact that trial counsel might have elected not to request a lesser included 5 instruction as a matter of strategy and the lack of the lesser included offense 6 instruction did not rise to the level of prejudice or unjust result).

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State v. Jensengreen
nmctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012See State v. Jensen, 2005-NMCA-113, ¶¶ 12-16 , 138 N.M. 3 254, 118 P.3d 762 (rejecting a similar claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, in 4 light of the fact that trial counsel might have elected not to request a lesser included 5 instruction as a matter of strategy and the lack of the lesser included offense 6 instruction did not rise to the level of prejudice or unjust result).

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Michele A. Robb, Individually and as a Personal Representative of the Estate of Paul D. Robb v. Norfolk & Western Railway Companygreen
ca7 · 1997 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008See Robb, 122 F.3d at 361-62 (collecting cases). {13} We believe the Supreme Court correctly defined “excusable neglect,” and thus, we adopt this definition as the standard for relief under Rule 1-060(B)(1).

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City of Sunland Park v. Harris News, Inc.green
nmctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See City of Sunland Park v. Harris News, Inc., 2005-NMCA-128, ¶ 50 , 138 N.M. 588 , 124 P.3d 566 (noting that this Court does not issue advisory opinions on hypothetical questions), cert. granted, 2005-NMCERT-011 , 138 N.M. 587 , 124 P.3d 565 .

2006See City of Sunland Park v. Harris News, Inc., 2005-NMCA-128, ¶ 50 , 138 N.M. 588 , 124 P.3d 566 (noting that this Court does not issue advisory opinions on hypothetical questions), cert. granted, 2005-NMCERT-011 , 138 N.M. 587 , 124 P.3d 565 .

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Specialty Food Systems, Inc. v. Reliance Insurancegreen
laed · 1999 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006Co. of Ill., 45 F.Supp.2d 541, 543-44 (E.D.La.1999) (concluding that a charge of discrimination with the EEOC constituted a claim when the definition of claim included notice from “any administrative agency advising that it is the intention of a person to hold the [i]nsured responsible” for a wrongful employment practice (internal quotation marks and citation omitted)), aff'd, 200 F.3d 816 (5th Cir.1999). {18} We emphasize that the policy language resolves the question in this ease, and we express no opinion about whether an EEOC or NMHRD charge of discrimination would constitute a claim where

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State v. Sosagreen
nm · 1997 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001See State v. Sosa, 1997-NMSC-032, ¶ 29 , 123 N.M. 564 , 943 P.2d 1017 (rejecting the defendant's argument that failure to include definition of self defense within elements instruction was error). {8} Defendant next argues that the jury instructions were confusing in that they required the jury to find a "double negative," namely that Defendant failed to act without excuse or justification, and did not properly inform the jury of the act for which Defendant was being convicted.

2001See State v. Sosa, 1997-NMSC-032, ¶ 29 , 123 N.M. 564 , 943 P.2d 1017 (rejecting the defendant's argument that failure to include definition of self defense within elements instruction was error). {8} Defendant next argues that the jury instructions were confusing in that they required the jury to find a "double negative," namely that Defendant failed to act without excuse or justification, and did not properly inform the jury of the act for which Defendant was being convicted.

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Albuquerque National Bank v. Albuquerque Ranch Estates, Inc.green
nm · 1982 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
2 sentences

1984The definition of waiver was recently reiterated in Albuquerque National Bank v. Albuquerque Ranch Estates, Inc., 99 N.M. 95, 101 , 654 P.2d 548, 554 (1982) as “[t]he intentional relinquishment of a known right or such conduct as warrants an inference of the relinquishment of the right, resulting from an express agreement between the parties or which is inferred from circumstances indicating an intention to waive.” Whether an affirmative defense of waiver has been proven is a factual question for the trial judge, the determination of which will not be disturbed if based on substantial evidence

1984The definition of waiver was recently reiterated in Albuquerque National Bank v. Albuquerque Ranch Estates, Inc., 99 N.M. 95, 101 , 654 P.2d 548, 554 (1982) as “[t]he intentional relinquishment of a known right or such conduct as warrants an inference of the relinquishment of the right, resulting from an express agreement between the parties or which is inferred from circumstances indicating an intention to waive.” Whether an affirmative defense of waiver has been proven is a factual question for the trial judge, the determination of which will not be disturbed if based on substantial evidence

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Cooper v. Albuquerque City Commissiongreen
nm · 1974 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
2 sentences

1979See Rule of Civ.App.Proc. 11 and the definition of waiver in Cooper v. Albuquerque City Commission, 85 N.M. 786 , 518 P.2d 275 (1974). [3] (c) Defendants contend the trial court’s venue decision should be affirmed because the propriety of venue in Santa Fe County for the damage action depends entirely on the selection of the Bank as the conservator and the conservator’s “sole function is to create venue in Santa Fe County.” Defendants assert that “creating” a party solely for purposes of venue is improper under New Mexico law.

1979See Rule of Civ.App.Proc. 11 and the definition of waiver in Cooper v. Albuquerque City Commission, 85 N.M. 786 , 518 P.2d 275 (1974). [3] (c) Defendants contend the trial court’s venue decision should be affirmed because the propriety of venue in Santa Fe County for the damage action depends entirely on the selection of the Bank as the conservator and the conservator’s “sole function is to create venue in Santa Fe County.” Defendants assert that “creating” a party solely for purposes of venue is improper under New Mexico law.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Padilla green
nmctapp · 1977
2 sentences

2022In this Court’s notice of proposed disposition, we noted that, generally, “failure to give a definition instruction [cannot] be elevated to a failure to instruct on an essential element[, and] . . . a failure to instruct the jury on a definition or amplification of the elements of a crime is not error.” State v. Padilla, 1977-NMCA-055 , ¶ 5, 90 N.M. 481 , 565 P.2d 352 .

2022In this Court’s notice of proposed disposition, we noted that, generally, “failure to give a definition instruction [cannot] be elevated to a failure to instruct on an essential element[, and] . . . a failure to instruct the jury on a definition or amplification of the elements of a crime is not error.” State v. Padilla, 1977-NMCA-055 , ¶ 5, 90 N.M. 481 , 565 P.2d 352 .

21980–2022
State v. Cabezuela green
nm · 2011
2 sentences

2015Adriana Cabezuela acted intentionally may be inferred from 7 all of the surrounding circumstances, such as Adriana Cabezuela’s 8 actions or failure to act, conduct and statements. 9 (Emphasis added.) See UJI 14-610 (“Child abuse; ‘intentional’; defined.”). 10 {36} Instruction no. 4, the definition instruction for intent, tracks UJI 14-610 and 11 includes the phrase “failure to act.” Cabezuela I, 2011-NMSC-041, ¶18 .

2015(Emphasis added.) See UJI 14-610 (“Child abuse; ‘intentional’; defined.”). {36} Instruction no. 4, the definition instruction for intent, tracks UJI 14-610 and includes the phrase “failure to act.” Cabezuela I, 2011-NMSC-041, ¶18 .

22015–2015
State v. Herrera green
nmctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2012Defense 6 counsel did not request the district court make a ruling; instead, she merely stated she 7 was “not prepared to go forward in this manner” and that she was “providing 8 ineffective assistance of counsel.” Since the issue was not properly preserved, we do 9 not address it on appeal. 10 Defendant Did Not Have Ineffective Assistance of Counsel 11 Lastly, Defendant contends his counsel was ineffective because she failed to 12 request a jury instruction on the lesser included offense of statutory rape for the CSPM 13 charge and because she failed to request a definition instruction for “f

2012Defense 6 counsel did not request the district court make a ruling; instead, she merely stated she 7 was “not prepared to go forward in this manner” and that she was “providing 8 ineffective assistance of counsel.” Since the issue was not properly preserved, we do 9 not address it on appeal. 10 Defendant Did Not Have Ineffective Assistance of Counsel 11 Lastly, Defendant contends his counsel was ineffective because she failed to 12 request a jury instruction on the lesser included offense of statutory rape for the CSPM 13 charge and because she failed to request a definition instruction for “f

12012–2012
Teaver v. Miller green
nm · 1949
2 sentences

1979They rely on language in Teaver v. Miller, 53 N.M. 345 , 208 P.2d 156 (1949), which indicates a party whose residence determines venue must be a necessary party.

1979They rely on language in Teaver v. Miller, 53 N.M. 345 , 208 P.2d 156 (1949), which indicates a party whose residence determines venue must be a necessary party.

11979–1979
State v. Fuentes green
nmctapp · 1973
2 sentences

1977State v. Gunzelman, supra, and State v. Fuentes, 85 N.M. 274 , 511 P.2d 760 (Ct.App.1973) state that instructions in the language of the statute are sufficient.

1977State v. Gunzelman, supra, and State v. Fuentes, 85 N.M. 274 , 511 P.2d 760 (Ct.App.1973) state that instructions in the language of the statute are sufficient.

11977–1977

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NM § N.M. Stat. § 30-6-1 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

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