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relevance inquiry in Utah

11 Utah opinions name it 2 courts 2002–2026 4 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Utah 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. Murphygreen
utahctapp · 2019 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026See id. ¶ 16 (noting that the relevance inquiry “presents a low bar” (quotation simplified)); see also State v. Murphy, 2019 UT App 64, ¶ 47 , 441 P.3d 787 (Harris, J., concurring) (noting that prior-bad-acts evidence is presumptively excluded by our rules “not because it has no appreciable probative value, but because it has too much” (quotation simplified)). ¶38 It is thus the final two steps that are contested here: that is, Shay asserts that there is no proper non-character purpose for admission of Ashley’s testimony and that (in any event) the danger of unfair prejudice substantially outw

2026See id. ¶ 16 (noting that the relevance inquiry “presents a low bar” (quotation simplified)); see also State v. Murphy, 2019 UT App 64, ¶ 47 , 441 P.3d 787 (Harris, J., concurring) (noting that prior-bad-acts evidence is presumptively excluded by our rules “not because it has no appreciable probative value, but because it has too much” (quotation simplified)). ¶38 It is thus the final two steps that are contested here: that is, Shay asserts that there is no proper non-character purpose for admission of Ashley’s testimony and that (in any event) the danger of unfair prejudice substantially outw

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Napue v. Illinoisgreen
scotus · 1959 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025He would have simply held that the “proper standard is one of reasonable probability.” Id. 25 CARTER v. STATE Opinion of the Court false evidence, allows it to go uncorrected when it appears,” Napue v. Illinois, 360 U.S. 264, 269 (1959). ¶97 And all other instances of “prosecutorial failure to disclose evidence favorable to the accused” are subject to the streamlined Brady materiality standard established in Bagley. 473 U.S. at 682 (opinion of Blackmun, J.).

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United States v. Bagleygreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025However, he differed from Part III in that he “s[aw] no reason to attempt to elaborate on the relevance to the inquiry of the specificity of the defense’s request for disclosure.” Id.

2025He would have simply held that the “proper standard is one of reasonable probability.” Id. 25 CARTER v. STATE Opinion of the Court false evidence, allows it to go uncorrected when it appears,” Napue v. Illinois, 360 U.S. 264, 269 (1959). ¶97 And all other instances of “prosecutorial failure to disclose evidence favorable to the accused” are subject to the streamlined Brady materiality standard established in Bagley. 473 U.S. at 682 (opinion of Blackmun, J.).

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State v. Hon. Boydengreen
utah · 2019 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023“Thus, while the PCRA does not fully extinguish the relevance of rule 60(b), it limits the rule’s application.” Boyden, 2019 UT 11, ¶ 34 (cleaned up).

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State v. Nelson-Waggonergreen
utah · 2000 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See State v. Nelson- *838 Waggoner, 2000 UT 59, ¶ 19 , 6 P.3d 1120 .

2013See State v. Nelson- *838 Waggoner, 2000 UT 59, ¶ 19 , 6 P.3d 1120 .

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State v. Browngreen
utah · 1992 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011Evid. 103(a)(1) (explaining that "[eJrror may not be predicated upon a ruling which admits or excludes evidence unless ... a timely objection or motion to strike appears of record, stating the specific ground of objection, if the specific ground was not apparent from the context") (emphasis added); State v. Brown, 853 P.2d 851, 859 (Utah 1992) (explaining that a party must make a clear and definite objection at trial to preserve an evidentiary challenge for appeal). ¶11 Moreover, even viewing Winward's objections in context to determine their nature, as he would have us do, we conclude that Wi

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Thirteen South Ltd. v. Summit Village, Inc.green
nev · 1993 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Accordingly, we stated in Tintic Undine Mining Co. v. Ercanbrack, 98 Utah 561 , 74 P.2d 1184 (1938), that "Inlo validity can attach to any [tax] sale except of the property assessed and delinquent for failure to pay the tax levied on the assessment as made." Id. at 1189 ; see also Hayes v. Gibbs, 110 Utah 54 , 169 P.2d 781, 786 (1946) ("[Alssessment is the basis of the tax title and only that interest which was properly assessed can be sold."); Thirteen S. Ltd. v. Summit Vill., Inc., 109 Nev. 1218 , 866 P.2d 257, 259 (1993) ("A sovereign may only convey in a tax sale an estate subject to delin

2007Accordingly, we stated in Tintic Undine Mining Co. v. Ercanbrack, 98 Utah 561 , 74 P.2d 1184 (1938), that "Inlo validity can attach to any [tax] sale except of the property assessed and delinquent for failure to pay the tax levied on the assessment as made." Id. at 1189 ; see also Hayes v. Gibbs, 110 Utah 54 , 169 P.2d 781, 786 (1946) ("[Alssessment is the basis of the tax title and only that interest which was properly assessed can be sold."); Thirteen S. Ltd. v. Summit Vill., Inc., 109 Nev. 1218 , 866 P.2d 257, 259 (1993) ("A sovereign may only convey in a tax sale an estate subject to delin

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Hayes v. Gibbsgreen
utah · 1946 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Accordingly, we stated in Tintic Undine Mining Co. v. Ercanbrack, 98 Utah 561 , 74 P.2d 1184 (1938), that "Inlo validity can attach to any [tax] sale except of the property assessed and delinquent for failure to pay the tax levied on the assessment as made." Id. at 1189 ; see also Hayes v. Gibbs, 110 Utah 54 , 169 P.2d 781, 786 (1946) ("[Alssessment is the basis of the tax title and only that interest which was properly assessed can be sold."); Thirteen S. Ltd. v. Summit Vill., Inc., 109 Nev. 1218 , 866 P.2d 257, 259 (1993) ("A sovereign may only convey in a tax sale an estate subject to delin

2007Accordingly, we stated in Tintic Undine Mining Co. v. Ercanbrack, 98 Utah 561 , 74 P.2d 1184 (1938), that "Inlo validity can attach to any [tax] sale except of the property assessed and delinquent for failure to pay the tax levied on the assessment as made." Id. at 1189 ; see also Hayes v. Gibbs, 110 Utah 54 , 169 P.2d 781, 786 (1946) ("[Alssessment is the basis of the tax title and only that interest which was properly assessed can be sold."); Thirteen S. Ltd. v. Summit Vill., Inc., 109 Nev. 1218 , 866 P.2d 257, 259 (1993) ("A sovereign may only convey in a tax sale an estate subject to delin

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
Kell v. State green
utah · 2012
2 sentences

2019Thus, while "the PCRA does not fully extinguish the relevance of rule 60(b)," see Kell , 2012 UT 25 , ¶ 25, 285 P.3d 1133 , it limits the rule's application.

2019Thus, while "the PCRA does not fully extinguish the relevance of rule 60(b)," see Kell , 2012 UT 25 , ¶ 25, 285 P.3d 1133 , it limits the rule's application.

22019–2023
State v. Camara green
utahctapp · 2026
1 sentence

2026See id. ¶ 60; id. ¶ 113 (Petersen, J., dissenting). 20220502-CA 57 2026 UT App 5 State v. Camara ¶131 Second, statements made on the record are subject to a litany of procedural safeguards that are not applicable to statements made off the record.

12026–2026
Board of County Commissioners v. Ferrebee green
utah · 1992
1 sentence

2020Boggess presents no originalist basis for its assertion of a constitutional right to attorney fees, and no adequate basis for overcoming our decision to the contrary in Board of County Commissioners v. Ferrebee, 844 P.2d 308 (Utah 1992).

12020–2020
State v. Richardson green
utah · 2013
2 sentences

2016Because the relevance inquiry establishes “a very low bar that deems even evidence with the slightest probative value relevant,” State v. Richardson, 2013 UT 50, ¶ 24 , 308 P.3d 526 (citation and internal quotation marks omitted), we conclude that the evidence relating to M.F., A.F., and K.R. was relevant to the issue of knowledge.

2016Because the relevance inquiry establishes “a very low bar that deems even evidence with the slightest probative value relevant,” State v. Richardson, 2013 UT 50, ¶ 24 , 308 P.3d 526 (citation and internal quotation marks omitted), we conclude that the evidence relating to M.F., A.F., and K.R. was relevant to the issue of knowledge.

12016–2016
Andreason v. Industrial Commission neutral
utah · 1940
1 sentence

2007Accordingly, we stated in Tintic Undine Mining Co. v. Ercanbrack, 98 Utah 561 , 74 P.2d 1184 (1938), that "Inlo validity can attach to any [tax] sale except of the property assessed and delinquent for failure to pay the tax levied on the assessment as made." Id. at 1189 ; see also Hayes v. Gibbs, 110 Utah 54 , 169 P.2d 781, 786 (1946) ("[Alssessment is the basis of the tax title and only that interest which was properly assessed can be sold."); Thirteen S. Ltd. v. Summit Vill., Inc., 109 Nev. 1218 , 866 P.2d 257, 259 (1993) ("A sovereign may only convey in a tax sale an estate subject to delin

12007–2007
Tintic Undine Mining Co. v. Ercanbrack green
utah · 1938
2 sentences

2007Accordingly, we stated in Tintic Undine Mining Co. v. Ercanbrack, 98 Utah 561 , 74 P.2d 1184 (1938), that "Inlo validity can attach to any [tax] sale except of the property assessed and delinquent for failure to pay the tax levied on the assessment as made." Id. at 1189 ; see also Hayes v. Gibbs, 110 Utah 54 , 169 P.2d 781, 786 (1946) ("[Alssessment is the basis of the tax title and only that interest which was properly assessed can be sold."); Thirteen S. Ltd. v. Summit Vill., Inc., 109 Nev. 1218 , 866 P.2d 257, 259 (1993) ("A sovereign may only convey in a tax sale an estate subject to delin

2007Accordingly, we stated in Tintic Undine Mining Co. v. Ercanbrack, 98 Utah 561 , 74 P.2d 1184 (1938), that "Inlo validity can attach to any [tax] sale except of the property assessed and delinquent for failure to pay the tax levied on the assessment as made." Id. at 1189 ; see also Hayes v. Gibbs, 110 Utah 54 , 169 P.2d 781, 786 (1946) ("[Alssessment is the basis of the tax title and only that interest which was properly assessed can be sold."); Thirteen S. Ltd. v. Summit Vill., Inc., 109 Nev. 1218 , 866 P.2d 257, 259 (1993) ("A sovereign may only convey in a tax sale an estate subject to delin

12007–2007
State v. Decorso green
utah · 1999
2 sentences

2002Although recent cases have focused on only four factors, see, eg., State v. DeCorso, 993 P.2d 837 , 1999 UT 57 at ¶ 50 , we emphasize that the photographs must be viewed as a whole and therefore at times "[ojther factors will also come into play.'' Lafferty, 749 P.2d at 1257 . 8 .

2002Although recent cases have focused on only four factors, see, eg., State v. DeCorso, 993 P.2d 837 , 1999 UT 57 at ¶ 50 , we emphasize that the photographs must be viewed as a whole and therefore at times "[ojther factors will also come into play.'' Lafferty, 749 P.2d at 1257 . 8 .

12002–2002
State v. Lafferty green
utah · 1988
1 sentence

2002Although recent cases have focused on only four factors, see, eg., State v. DeCorso, 993 P.2d 837 , 1999 UT 57 at ¶ 50 , we emphasize that the photographs must be viewed as a whole and therefore at times "[ojther factors will also come into play.'' Lafferty, 749 P.2d at 1257 . 8 .

12002–2002

Statutes the citing opinions construe

UT § Utah Code § 78B-9-104 (3)

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Where else courts name it

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