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de novo standard in Arkansas

78 Arkansas opinions name it 2 courts 1960–2026 20 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.

Followed or applied (16)

CaseFollowedCited
Nucor Corp. v. Kilmangreen
ark · 2004 · cited in 12 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2026
2 sentences

2012See Nucor Corp. v. Kilman, 358 Ark. 107 , 186 S.W.3d 720 (2004) (stating that it is a question of law involv ing no discretion with the trial court when the appellant claims that the default judgment is void, and we therefore review the granting or denial of such a motion to set aside a default judgment using a de novo standard rather than an abuse-of-discretion standard).

2012See Nucor Corp. v. Kilman, 358 Ark. 107 , 186 S.W.3d 720 (2004) (stating that it is a question of law involv ing no discretion with the trial court when the appellant claims that the default judgment is void, and we therefore review the granting or denial of such a motion to set aside a default judgment using a de novo standard rather than an abuse-of-discretion standard).

812
Cooper Clinic, P.A. v. Barnesgreen
ark · 2006 · cited in 5 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2008
2 sentences

2008See Cooper Clinic, P.A. v. Barnes, 366 Ark. 533 , 237 S.W.3d 87 (2006).

2008See Cooper Clinic, P.A. v. Barnes, 366 Ark. 533 , 237 S.W.3d 87 (2006).

25
First National Bank of DeWitt v. Cruthisgreen
ark · 2005 · cited in 2 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2020
2 sentences

2020Tilley v. Malvern Nat’l Bank, 2017 Ark. 343, at 6 , 532 S.W.3d 570, 574 (citing First Nat’l Bank of DeWitt v. Cruthis, 360 Ark. 528 , 203 S.W.3d 88 (2005)).

2020Tilley v. Malvern Nat’l Bank, 2017 Ark. 343, at 6 , 532 S.W.3d 570, 574 (citing First Nat’l Bank of DeWitt v. Cruthis, 360 Ark. 528 , 203 S.W.3d 88 (2005)).

12
Michael Sean Mullenix v. Jennifer Mayberrygreen
arkctapp · 2023 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See, e.g., Mullenix v. Mayberry, 2023 Ark.

11
Amanda Sharum v. Director, Arkansas Departmentof Commerce, Division of Workforce Servicesgreen
arkctapp · 2022 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See Sharum v. Dir., 2022 Ark.

11
Brookshire v. Adcockgreen
ark · 2009 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020See, e.g., Brookshire v. Adcock, 2009 Ark. 207, at 11 , 307 S.W.3d 22, 29 .

2020See, e.g., Brookshire v. Adcock, 2009 Ark. 207, at 11 , 307 S.W.3d 22, 29 .

11
Tilley v. Malvern National Bankgreen
ark · 2017 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020Tilley v. Malvern Nat’l Bank, 2017 Ark. 343, at 6 , 532 S.W.3d 570, 574 (citing First Nat’l Bank of DeWitt v. Cruthis, 360 Ark. 528 , 203 S.W.3d 88 (2005)).

2020Tilley v. Malvern Nat’l Bank, 2017 Ark. 343, at 6 , 532 S.W.3d 570, 574 (citing First Nat’l Bank of DeWitt v. Cruthis, 360 Ark. 528 , 203 S.W.3d 88 (2005)).

11
Ligon v. Stewartgreen
ark · 2007 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019Ligon v. Stewart, 369 Ark. 380, 386 , 255 S.W.3d 435, 439 (2007).

2019Ligon v. Stewart, 369 Ark. 380, 386 , 255 S.W.3d 435, 439 (2007).

11
In re Estate of Thompsongreen
ark · 2014 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11
Bryant v. Hobbsgreen
ark · 2014 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See In re Estate of Thompson, 2014 Ark. 287 , 434 S.W.3d 877 .

11
Brewick v. Brewickgreen
kyctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
UHS of Arkansas, Inc. v. City of Sherwoodgreen
ark · 1988 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
McCammon v. Boyergreen
ark · 1985 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
Miller v. Fentongreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
Moses v. Stategreen
arkctapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
11
Alexander v. Pathfinder, Inc.green
ared · 1995 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (44)

CaseCitedYears
Holliman v. Johnson green
arkctapp · 2012
2 sentences

2024Holliman v. Johnson, 2012 Ark.

2024Holliman v. Johnson, 2012 Ark.

52017–2024
Self v. Hustead green
arkctapp · 2017
2 sentences

2026See Nucor Corp. v. Kilman, 358 Ark. 107 , 186 S.W.3d 720 (2004); Self v. Hustead, 2017 Ark.

2020See Nucor Corp. v. Kilman, 358 Ark. 107 , 186 S.W.3d 720 (2004); Self v. Hustead, 2017 Ark.

32018–2026
Vankirk v. State green
ark · 2011
2 sentences

2025Vankirk v. State, 2011 Ark. 428, at 4 , 385 S.W.3d 144, 147 .

2025Vankirk v. State, 2011 Ark. 428, at 4 , 385 S.W.3d 144, 147 .

32016–2025
Daley v. City of Little Rock green
arkctapp · 1991
2 sentences

2017Id.

2017Daley v. City of Little Rock, 36 Ark.

32003–2017
Franklin Sears v. City of Hot Springs; Hot Springs Civil Service Commission; And Jason Stachey, Individually and as Chief of Police neutral
arkctapp · 2020
2 sentences

2025Sears v. City of Hot Springs, 2020 Ark.

2021Sears v. City of Hot Springs, 2020 Ark.

22021–2025
Lawrence C. Bandy, M.D., and Arkansas Gyn Oncology, P.A. v. Mildred Vick neutral
ark · 2020
2 sentences

2025Bandy v. Vick, 2020 Ark. 334 , 608 S.W.3d 903 .

2025Bandy v. Vick, 2020 Ark. 334 , 608 S.W.3d 903 .

22023–2025
ConAgra, Inc. v. Tyson Foods, Inc. green
ark · 2000
2 sentences

2016Conagra, Inc. v. Tyson Foods, Inc., 342 Ark. 672 , 30 S.W.3d 725 (2000).

2016Conagra, Inc. v. Tyson Foods, Inc., 342 Ark. 672 , 30 S.W.3d 725 (2000).

22015–2016
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. v. Bruch green
scotus · 1989
2 sentences

2008In Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. v. Bruch, 489 U.S. 101 (1989), the United States Supreme Court held that a denial of ERISA benefits would be reviewed under a de novo standard unless the benefits plan gives the administrator or fiduciary discretionary authority to determine the eligibility for benefits or to construe the terms of the plan.

2008Id. at 115 .

21993–2008
Campbell v. City of Hot Springs green
ark · 1960
2 sentences

1991Campbell v. City of Hot Springs, 232 Ark. 878 , 341 S.W.2d 225 (1961); Ark.

1991Campbell v. City of Hot Springs, 232 Ark. 878 , 341 S.W.2d 225 (1961); Ark.

21965–1991
City of Little Rock v. Newcomb neutral
ark · 1951
2 sentences

1965The original statute, enacted in 1949, provided for appeal from the Board of Civil Service Commissioners to the Circuit Court, and trial before the court would be on the transcript of the civil service commission hearing and “such other evidence that the parties desire to introduce, provided same is legal, relevant and competent.” In considering this statute in 1951 in City of Little Rock v. Newcomb, 219 Ark. 74 , 239 S. W. 2d 750 , this court said that ‘ ‘ the Legislature . . . intended to provide for a de novo hearing by the circuit court” and concluded this statement with: “and that this co

1965The original statute, enacted in 1949, provided for appeal from the Board of Civil Service Commissioners to the Circuit Court, and trial before the court would be on the transcript of the civil service commission hearing and “such other evidence that the parties desire to introduce, provided same is legal, relevant and competent.” In considering this statute in 1951 in City of Little Rock v. Newcomb, 219 Ark. 74 , 239 S. W. 2d 750 , this court said that ‘ ‘ the Legislature . . . intended to provide for a de novo hearing by the circuit court” and concluded this statement with: “and that this co

21960–1965
Kimberly Stone Griffith v. Desiderio Juarez green
arkctapp · 2022
1 sentence

2026Griffith v. Juarez, 2022 Ark.

12026–2026
Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo green
scotus · 2024
1 sentence

2025After the briefs had been filed in this case, Tarr filed a motion, which this court granted, to submit a supplemental brief in order to address the impact of the United States Supreme Court’s ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, 603 U.S. 369 (2024), on the applicable standard of review.

12025–2025
Donnell Bauer and Marilyn Bauer v. Jesse Lee Beamon, Jr., and Mary A. Beamon, Individually and as Trustees of the Jesse Lee Beamon, Jr. and Mary A. Beamon Family Trust Dated 13th October 2015 And the Jesse Lee Beamon, Jr. and Mary A. Beamon Family Trust Dated 13th October 2015 neutral
ark · 2023
2 sentences

2024Bauer v. Beamon, 2023 Ark. 194 , 678 S.W.3d 782 .

2024Bauer v. Beamon, 2023 Ark. 194 , 678 S.W.3d 782 .

12024–2024
Little Rock Police Department and the City of Little Rock v. Charles Starks neutral
arkctapp · 2021
1 sentence

2024Little Rock Police Dep’t v. Starks, 2021 Ark.

12024–2024
Elder v. Elder green
arkctapp · 2018
1 sentence

2021App. 276 , 549 S.W.3d 919 , Choate argues that this court should review her appeal under the de novo standard of review.

12021–2021
Bullock's Kentucky Fried Chicken Inc. v. City of Bryant Municipal Property Owners' Multipurpose Improvement District No. 84 neutral
ark · 2019
1 sentence

2021Bullock’s Kentucky Fried Chicken, Inc. v. City of Bryant, 2019 Ark. 249 , 582 S.W.3d 8 .

12021–2021
DeSoto Gathering Co. v. Hill ‎(16-990)‎ green
ark · 2017
2 sentences

2020DeSoto Gathering Co. LLC v. Hill, 2017 Ark. 326 , 531 S.W.3d 396 .

2020DeSoto Gathering Co. LLC v. Hill, 2017 Ark. 326 , 531 S.W.3d 396 .

12020–2020
Morgan v. Big Creek Farms of Hickory Flat, Inc. green
arkctapp · 2016
1 sentence

2019Morgan v. Big Creek Farms of Hickory Flat, Inc. , 2016 Ark.

12019–2019
Powell v. State neutral
arkctapp · 2016
1 sentence

2018Powell v. State , 2016 Ark.

12018–2018
Jackson v. Nationstar Mortgage LLC green
arkctapp · 2016
1 sentence

2018Jackson v. Nationstar Mortgage, LLC , 2016 Ark.

12018–2018
Covenant Presbytery v. First Baptist Church green
ark · 2016
2 sentences

2017Covenant Presbytery v. First Baptist Church, 2016 Ark. 138, at 4 , 489 S.W.3d 153, 156 .

2017Covenant Presbytery v. First Baptist Church, 2016 Ark. 138, at 4 , 489 S.W.3d 153, 156 .

12017–2017
Brown v. Brown green
ark · 2012
12015–2015
Madison HMA, Inc. v. St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital green
miss · 2010
12015–2015
Pope v. Overton green
ark · 2011
12015–2015
Billabong Products, Inc. v. Orange City Bank green
ark · 1983
12015–2015
Wright v. State green
arkctapp · 2014
12015–2015
Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's, London v. Bass green
ark · 2015
12015–2015
BDO Seidman, LLP v. SSW Holding Co. green
ark · 2012
12014–2014
Stehle v. Zimmerebner green
ark · 2009
12013–2013
Moix v. Moix green
ark · 2013
12013–2013
Clemenson v. Rebsamen green
ark · 1943
12013–2013
Seely v. State green
ark · 2008
12011–2011
Green v. Alpharma, Inc. green
ark · 2008
12011–2011
Lamar Outdoor Advertising, Inc. v. Arkansas State Highway & Transportation Department neutral
arkctapp · 2003
12011–2011
Bibbs v. Community Bank of Benton green
ark · 2008
12009–2009
Arkansas Commission on Pollution Control & Ecology v. Land Developers, Inc. neutral
ark · 1984
12008–2008
Mincey v. Arizona green
scotus · 1978
12008–2008
Arkansas Department of Human Services v. Welborn green
arkctapp · 1999
12006–2006
Cooper Realty Investments Inc. v. Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board green
ark · 2003
12005–2005
Southern Burial Insurance Company v. Baker neutral
ark · 1939
12005–2005

Statutes the citing opinions construe

AR § Ark. Code Ann. § 14-51-308 (7) AR § Ark. Code Ann. § 16 (4) AR § Ark. Code Ann. § 11 (3) USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (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

OH 2702 (1948–2026) IL 2388 (1962–2026) TX 2382 (1960–2026) CA 2096 (1926–2026) MS 1710 (1969–2026) PA 1548 (1953–2026) TN 1479 (1962–2026) WV 1195 (1991–2026) FL 1102 (1978–2026) LA 773 (1991–2026) GA 674 (1934–2026) SD 546 (1975–2026) IN 526 (1989–2026) NM 477 (1961–2026) KS 467 (1972–2026) NC 447 (1943–2026) NJ 408 (1958–2026) OK 405 (1951–2026) MD 389 (1971–2026) ND 280 (1981–2026) MN 279 (1969–2026) AL 266 (1974–2026) WA 256 (1968–2026) VA 240 (1988–2026) KY 229 (1954–2026) WI 209 (1980–2026) MI 174 (1951–2026) NY 165 (1968–2026) RI 159 (1975–2026) SC 106 (1983–2026) VT 96 (1969–2026) CO 95 (1973–2026) CT 89 (1941–2026) WY 87 (1982–2026) MO 78 (1968–2025) AR 78 (1960–2026) HI 77 (1980–2026) AZ 73 (1948–2025) ME 64 (1987–2025) NV 57 (1998–2026) AK 42 (1993–2026) DC 41 (1969–2025) ID 41 (1978–2025) MA 37 (1976–2026) IA 35 (1974–2026) MT 35 (1989–2026) DE 31 (1969–2026) NH 30 (1978–2025) UT 25 (1981–2022) NE 24 (1997–2026) OR 22 (1944–2025) VI 8 (2010–2024) GU 2 (2022–2023)

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