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11 Rhode Island opinions name it 1 courts 1925–2009 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Rhode Island 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Complete Auto Transit, Inc. v. Bradygreen
scotus · 1977 · cited in 3 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1981–1996
2 sentences

1996In that case, the Court provided that a state tax will pass commerce-clause scrutiny when the “tax [1] is applied to an activity with a substantial nexus with the taxing State, [2] is fairly apportioned, [3] does not discriminate against interstate commerce, and [4] is fairly related to the services provided by the State.” 430 U.S. at 279 , 97 S.Ct. at 1079 , 51 L.Ed.2d at 331 .

1996In that case, the Court provided that a state tax will pass commerce-clause scrutiny when the “tax [1] is applied to an activity with a substantial nexus with the taxing State, [2] is fairly apportioned, [3] does not discriminate against interstate commerce, and [4] is fairly related to the services provided by the State.” 430 U.S. at 279 , 97 S.Ct. at 1079 , 51 L.Ed.2d at 331 .

13
Reading Railroad Company v. Pennsylvaniagreen
· 1873 · cited in 3 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1977–1986
2 sentences

1986The history of constitutional adjudication under the due process clause and the commerce clause of the United States Constitution has resulted in the refinement of doctrine from initial determinations that a state could not tax interstate commerce, such as the Case of the State Freight Tax, 82 U.S. (15 Wall.) 232 , 21 L.Ed. 146 (1872), to the modem doctrine that appears to permit, either under the commerce clause or under the due process clause, a state to tax businesses engaged in interstate commerce so long as the tax is applied to an activity that bears a substantial nexus to the taxing sta

1986The history of constitutional adjudication under the due process clause and the commerce clause of the United States Constitution has resulted in the refinement of doctrine from initial determinations that a state could not tax interstate commerce, such as the Case of the State Freight Tax, 82 U.S. (15 Wall.) 232 , 21 L.Ed. 146 (1872), to the modem doctrine that appears to permit, either under the commerce clause or under the due process clause, a state to tax businesses engaged in interstate commerce so long as the tax is applied to an activity that bears a substantial nexus to the taxing sta

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Chemical Waste Management, Inc. v. Huntgreen
scotus · 1992 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997We note, however, that a statutory construction that results in facial discrimination against out-of-state commerce “is typically struck down without further inquiry.” Chemical Waste Management, Inc. v. Hunt, 504 U.S. 334, 342 , 112 S.Ct. 2009, 2014, 119 L.Ed.2d 121, 132 (1992).

1997We note, however, that a statutory construction that results in facial discrimination against out-of-state commerce “is typically struck down without further inquiry.” Chemical Waste Management, Inc. v. Hunt, 504 U.S. 334, 342 , 112 S.Ct. 2009, 2014, 119 L.Ed.2d 121, 132 (1992).

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Wardair Canada Inc. v. Florida Department of Revenuegreen
scotus · 1986 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
2 sentences

1986Complete Auto Transit, Inc. v. Brady, 430 U.S. 274 , 97 S.Ct. 1076 , 51 L.Ed.2d 326 (1977); see Wardair Canada, Inc. v. Florida Dept. of Revenue, — U.S. -, 106 S.Ct. 2369 , 91 L.Ed.2d 1 (1986).

1986Complete Auto Transit, Inc. v. Brady, 430 U.S. 274 , 97 S.Ct. 1076 , 51 L.Ed.2d 326 (1977); see Wardair Canada, Inc. v. Florida Dept. of Revenue, — U.S. -, 106 S.Ct. 2369 , 91 L.Ed.2d 1 (1986).

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Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation v. RA Gray & Co.green
scotus · 1984 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985After observing that the regulation of cable-television transmissions was preempted by a comprehensive federal scheme (the authority for which derives from the commerce clause), the Court, after weighing both state and federal powers, found that the statute was barred by the supremacy clause because the state regulation squarely conflicted with the execution of federal law and the state's central power under the Twenty-first Amendment was not directly implicated. 467 U.S. at ___, 104 S.Ct. at 2709, 81 L.Ed.2d at 600 .

1985After observing that the regulation of cable-television transmissions was preempted by a comprehensive federal scheme (the authority for which derives from the commerce clause), the Court, after weighing both state and federal powers, found that the statute was barred by the supremacy clause because the state regulation squarely conflicted with the execution of federal law and the state’s central power under the Twenty-first Amendment was not directly implicated. 467 U.S. at -, 104 S.Ct. at 2709, 81 L.Ed.2d at 600 .

11
Western Live Stock v. Bureau of Revenuegreen
scotus · 1938 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
2 sentences

1981Complete Auto Transit, Inc. v. Brady, 430 U.S. 274, 279 , 97 S.Ct. 1076, 1979 , 51 L.Ed.2d 326, 331 (1977) (citing Western Live Stock v. Bureau of Revenue, 303 U.S. 250, 254 , 58 S.Ct. 546, 548 , 82 L.Ed. 823, 827 (1938)).

1981Complete Auto Transit, Inc. v. Brady, 430 U.S. 274, 279 , 97 S.Ct. 1076, 1979 , 51 L.Ed.2d 326, 331 (1977) (citing Western Live Stock v. Bureau of Revenue, 303 U.S. 250, 254 , 58 S.Ct. 546, 548 , 82 L.Ed. 823, 827 (1938)).

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International Harvester Co. v. Department of Treasury of State of Indianagreen
scotus · 1944 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
2 sentences

1981See Liberty Steel Company v. Oklahoma Tax Commissioner, 554 P.2d at 11 ; cf. International Harvester Co. v. Department of Treasury, 322 U.S. at 348-49 , 64 S.Ct. at 1023 , 88 L.Ed. at 1318-19 (probability of tax elsewhere insufficient to strike down local tax).

1981See Liberty Steel Company v. Oklahoma Tax Commissioner, 554 P.2d at 11 ; cf. International Harvester Co. v. Department of Treasury, 322 U.S. at 348-49 , 64 S.Ct. at 1023 , 88 L.Ed. at 1318-19 (probability of tax elsewhere insufficient to strike down local tax).

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Narragansett Wire Co. v. Norberggreen
ri · 1977 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
2 sentences

1981Philadelphia & Reading R.R. v. Pennsylvania, 82 U.S. (15 Wall.) 232, 272 , 21 L.Ed. 146, 160 (1873); Narragansett Wire Co. v. Norberg, 118 R.I. 596, 600 , 376 A.2d 1, 3 (1977).

1981Philadelphia & Reading R.R. v. Pennsylvania, 82 U.S. (15 Wall.) 232, 272 , 21 L.Ed. 146, 160 (1873); Narragansett Wire Co. v. Norberg, 118 R.I. 596, 600 , 376 A.2d 1, 3 (1977).

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Liberty Steel Co. v. Oklahoma Tax Commissiongreen
okla · 1976 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
1 sentence

1981See Liberty Steel Company v. Oklahoma Tax Commissioner, 554 P.2d at 11 ; cf. International Harvester Co. v. Department of Treasury, 322 U.S. at 348-49 , 64 S.Ct. at 1023 , 88 L.Ed. at 1318-19 (probability of tax elsewhere insufficient to strike down local tax).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Rhode Island. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
Quill Corp. v. North Dakota Ex Rel. Heitkamp red
scotus · 1992
2 sentences

1996Quill Corp. v. North Dakota By and Through its Tax Commissioner, 504 U.S. 298 , 112 S.Ct. 1904 , 119 L.Ed.2d 91 (1992).

1996Quill Corp. v. North Dakota By and Through its Tax Commissioner, 504 U.S. 298 , 112 S.Ct. 1904 , 119 L.Ed.2d 91 (1992).

21996–1996
Owner-Operators Independent Drivers Ass'n of America v. State green
ri · 1988
1 sentence

2009Id.

12009–2009
National Bellas Hess, Inc. v. Department of Revenue green
scotus · 1967
2 sentences

1996In regard to the commerce-clause analysis, the Court upheld its holding in National Bellas Hess, Inc. v. Department of Revenue of Illinois, 386 U.S. 753 , 87 S.Ct. 1389 , 18 L.Ed.2d 505 (1967), and determined that a state cannot constitutionally impose a sales and use tax upon a seller unless the seller maintained a physical presence in the taxing state.

1996In regard to the commerce-clause analysis, the Court upheld its holding in National Bellas Hess, Inc. v. Department of Revenue of Illinois, 386 U.S. 753 , 87 S.Ct. 1389 , 18 L.Ed.2d 505 (1967), and determined that a state cannot constitutionally impose a sales and use tax upon a seller unless the seller maintained a physical presence in the taxing state.

11996–1996
Dennis v. Higgins green
scotus · 1991
2 sentences

1993In Dennis v. Higgins, 498 U.S. 439 , 111 S.Ct. 865 , 112 L.Ed.2d 969 (1991), the United States Supreme Court expressly held that a Commerce Clause violation is actionable under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 .

1993In Dennis v. Higgins, 498 U.S. 439 , 111 S.Ct. 865 , 112 L.Ed.2d 969 (1991), the United States Supreme Court expressly held that a Commerce Clause violation is actionable under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 .

11993–1993
Parker v. Brown green
scotus · 1943
2 sentences

1985We also believe that § 3-8-7 is protected from federal antitrust regulations since the price-advertising ban meets the two standards for antitrust immunity under Parker v. Brown, 317 U.S. 341 , 63 S.Ct. 307 , 87 L.Ed. 315 (1943).

1985We also believe that § 3-8-7 is protected from federal antitrust regulations since the price-advertising ban meets the two standards for antitrust immunity under Parker v. Brown, 317 U.S. 341 , 63 S.Ct. 307 , 87 L.Ed. 315 (1943).

11985–1985
Capital Cities Cable, Inc. v. Crisp green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

1985After observing that the regulation of cable-television transmissions was preempted by a comprehensive federal scheme (the authority for which derives from the commerce clause), the Court, after weighing both state and federal powers, found that the statute was barred by the supremacy clause because the state regulation squarely conflicted with the execution of federal law and the state's central power under the Twenty-first Amendment was not directly implicated. 467 U.S. at ___, 104 S.Ct. at 2709, 81 L.Ed.2d at 600 .

1985After observing that the regulation of cable-television transmissions was preempted by a comprehensive federal scheme (the authority for which derives from the commerce clause), the Court, after weighing both state and federal powers, found that the statute was barred by the supremacy clause because the state regulation squarely conflicted with the execution of federal law and the state’s central power under the Twenty-first Amendment was not directly implicated. 467 U.S. at -, 104 S.Ct. at 2709, 81 L.Ed.2d at 600 .

11985–1985
Bacchus Imports, Ltd. v. Dias green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

1985Justice White, speaking for the Court, held that the liquor-tax exemption violated the commerce clause “because it had both the purpose and effect of discriminating in favor of local products.” Id. at —, 104 S.Ct. at 3057, 82 L.Ed.2d at 211 .

1985Justice White, speaking for the Court, held that the liquor-tax exemption violated the commerce clause “because it had both the purpose and effect of discriminating in favor of local products.” Id. at —, 104 S.Ct. at 3057, 82 L.Ed.2d at 211 .

11985–1985
Texas & New Orleans Railroad v. Sabine Tram Co. green
· 1913
1 sentence

1925Co. v. Sabine Tram Co., 227 U. S. 111 ; United Fuel Gas Co. v. Hallanan, 257 U. S. 277 . *502 *501 In the recent case (decided May 26, 1924), Missouri v. Kansas Gas Co., 265 U. S. 298 , Associate Justice Sutherland, speaking for the court, says the line of division between cases, where, in the absence of congressional action, the State is authorized to act, and those where state action is precluded by mere force of the commerce clause of the Constitution, is not always clearly marked; in the absence of congressional legislation, a State may constitutionally impose taxes and enact laws of inter

11925–1925
The Minnesota Rate Cases green
scotus · 1913
1 sentence

1925The court then quotes with approval the following statement of the law in the Minnesota Rate Cases, 230 U. S. 352 , 396: “If a state enactment imposes a direct burden upon interstate commerce, it must fall regardless of Federal legislation.

11925–1925
United Fuel Gas Co. v. Hallahan green
scotus · 1921
1 sentence

1925Co. v. Sabine Tram Co., 227 U. S. 111 ; United Fuel Gas Co. v. Hallanan, 257 U. S. 277 . *502 *501 In the recent case (decided May 26, 1924), Missouri v. Kansas Gas Co., 265 U. S. 298 , Associate Justice Sutherland, speaking for the court, says the line of division between cases, where, in the absence of congressional action, the State is authorized to act, and those where state action is precluded by mere force of the commerce clause of the Constitution, is not always clearly marked; in the absence of congressional legislation, a State may constitutionally impose taxes and enact laws of inter

11925–1925
Missouri Ex Rel. Barrett v. Kansas Natural Gas Co. green
scotus · 1924
1 sentence

1925Co. v. Sabine Tram Co., 227 U. S. 111 ; United Fuel Gas Co. v. Hallanan, 257 U. S. 277 . *502 *501 In the recent case (decided May 26, 1924), Missouri v. Kansas Gas Co., 265 U. S. 298 , Associate Justice Sutherland, speaking for the court, says the line of division between cases, where, in the absence of congressional action, the State is authorized to act, and those where state action is precluded by mere force of the commerce clause of the Constitution, is not always clearly marked; in the absence of congressional legislation, a State may constitutionally impose taxes and enact laws of inter

11925–1925

Statutes the citing opinions construe

RI § R.I. Gen. Laws § 8-8-24 (4) RI § R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35-16 (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

CA 229 (1914–2025) NY 147 (1892–2026) IL 136 (1893–2024) WA 125 (1906–2025) PA 88 (1900–2024) NJ 82 (1905–2023) TX 77 (1884–2024) MA 70 (1912–2022) AL 60 (1914–2025) FL 55 (1894–2016) KS 51 (1892–2019) MI 50 (1918–2023) LA 48 (1892–2011) IN 42 (1908–2015) MN 40 (1911–2026) MO 39 (1901–2023) AR 36 (1892–2007) OR 36 (1900–2025) IA 35 (1882–2015) WI 35 (1929–2011) GA 33 (1909–2006) WV 33 (1903–2023) OH 33 (1910–2024) NC 32 (1812–2025) OK 31 (1911–2020) MD 29 (1899–2026) TN 29 (1900–2025) VA 29 (1851–2018) CT 28 (1952–2019) NM 26 (1931–2019) MS 25 (1917–2018) AK 23 (1975–2025) KY 21 (1907–2016) ME 20 (1901–2026) AZ 20 (1953–2019) CO 19 (1962–2016) HI 18 (1903–2025) NE 18 (1904–2005) NH 17 (1909–2020) UT 16 (1908–2025) VT 14 (1916–2024) SC 12 (1906–2018) RI 11 (1925–2009) PR 11 (1912–2012) MT 11 (1931–2000) WY 10 (1972–2011) ID 10 (1897–2010) SD 9 (1908–1985) DC 9 (1974–2023) ND 9 (1894–2003) DE 8 (1948–2018) NV 5 (1952–2017) VI 2 (2011–2016)

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