10 Arizona opinions name it 2 courts 1988–2025 5 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Arizona 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
David Stambaugh v. Mark Killiangreen2 sentences2025See Stambaugh v. Killian, 242 Ariz. 508 , 509 ¶ 7 (2017) (“In construing a specific provision, we look to the statute as a whole and we may also consider statutes that are in pari materia—of the same subject or general purpose—for guidance and to give effect to all of the provisions 5 IN THE MATTER OF WILLIAM JOHN CHALMERS Opinion of the Court Chalmers, 256 Ariz. at 275 ¶ 18. 2023Although the defendant “was not entitled . . . to retry the aggravation phase when no error occurred in that proceeding,” the supreme court noted that during the penalty phase, both parties could “introduce evidence pertaining to the aggravating circumstances previously found because aggravation-phase evidence is directly relevant to whether the mitigation is sufficiently substantial to call for leniency.” Id. at 102–03, ¶ 60 (internal quotation omitted). ¶17 Apart from being consistent with A.R.S. § 13-752’s legislative history and following the in pari materia doctrine to construe related st | 2 | 2 |
St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance v. Gilmoregreen1 sentence2025McKeon, 159 Ariz. at 114 ; see also Gilmore, 168 Ariz. at 164 n.6. | 1 | 1 |
Collins v. Stockwellgreen1 sentence2023Collins v. Stockwell, 137 Ariz. 416, 419 (1983) (“Statutes in pari materia must be read together and all parts of the law on the same subject must be given effect, if possible.”). ¶19 Although the superior court erred in applying the in pari materia doctrine here, its conclusion is consistent with our determination: by its plain language, notice upon first appearance is a prerequisite to claiming fees under Section 14-5110(A). | 1 | 1 |
State Ex Rel. Larson v. Farleygreen2 sentences2007Larson v. Farley, 106 Ariz. 119, 122 , 471 P.2d 731, 734 (1970). 2007Larson v. Farley, 106 Ariz. 119, 122 , 471 P.2d 731, 734 (1970). | 1 | 1 |
Kilpatrick v. Superior Courtgreen2 sentences1991Statutory construction, of course, encompasses more than the doctrine of in pari materia. 6 “There is no magic in statutory construction and no legal legerdemain should be used to change the meaning of simple English words____” Kilpatrick v. Superior Court, 105 Ariz. 413, 421 , 466 P.2d 18, 26 (1970). 1991Statutory construction, of course, encompasses more than the doctrine of in pari materia. 6 “There is no magic in statutory construction and no legal legerdemain should be used to change the meaning of simple English words____” Kilpatrick v. Superior Court, 105 Ariz. 413, 421 , 466 P.2d 18, 26 (1970). | 1 | 1 |
Martin v. Martingreen2 sentences1991The cardinal rule is to determine and give effect to the legislative intent behind the statute, considering the “context of the statute, the language used, the subject matter, the historical background, the effects and consequences, and the spirit and purpose of the law.” Martin v. Martin, 156 Ariz. 452, 457 , 752 P.2d 1038, 1043 (1988); Calvert, 144 Ariz. at 294 , 697 P.2d at 687 . 1991The cardinal rule is to determine and give effect to the legislative intent behind the statute, considering the “context of the statute, the language used, the subject matter, the historical background, the effects and consequences, and the spirit and purpose of the law.” Martin v. Martin, 156 Ariz. 452, 457 , 752 P.2d 1038, 1043 (1988); Calvert, 144 Ariz. at 294 , 697 P.2d at 687 . | 1 | 1 |
State v. Cartergreen2 sentences1988See State v. Carter, 145 Ariz. 101, 111 , 700 P.2d 488, 498 (1985). 1988See State v. Carter, 145 Ariz. 101, 111 , 700 P.2d 488, 498 (1985). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Arizona. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Employers Mutual Casualty Co. v. McKeon
green
2 sentences2007That being so, "application of the in pari materia doctrine to two statutes enacted at different times to deal with different problems, brings more confusion than enlightenment." McKeon, 159 Ariz. at 114 , 765 P.2d at 516 . 2007That being so, "application of the in pari materia doctrine to two statutes enacted at different times to deal with different problems, brings more confusion than enlightenment." McKeon, 159 Ariz. at 114 , 765 P.2d at 516 . | 4 | 1991–2025 |
State v. Chabolla-Hinojosa
green
1 sentence2024The court found that, A.R.S. § 13-3405(A)(4) criminalizes the transportation of marijuana and necessarily “require[s] proof of a for-sale element” because “transporting marijuana for personal use is not a cognizable crime in Arizona.” Id. at 320, ¶ 11 (citing State v. Chabolla-Hinojosa, 192 Ariz. 360, 364 , ¶ 16 n.2 (App. 1998) (explaining “[t]he crime of transportation of marijuana no longer exists in Arizona”)). | 1 | 2024–2024 |
State v. Towery
green
1 sentence2023State v. Towery, 204 Ariz. 386, 389 , 393–94, ¶¶ 6–7, 25, 30 (2003) (concluding that Ring does not apply retroactively). | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Calvert v. Farmers Ins. Co. of Arizona
green
2 sentences1991The cardinal rule is to determine and give effect to the legislative intent behind the statute, considering the “context of the statute, the language used, the subject matter, the historical background, the effects and consequences, and the spirit and purpose of the law.” Martin v. Martin, 156 Ariz. 452, 457 , 752 P.2d 1038, 1043 (1988); Calvert, 144 Ariz. at 294 , 697 P.2d at 687 . 1991The cardinal rule is to determine and give effect to the legislative intent behind the statute, considering the “context of the statute, the language used, the subject matter, the historical background, the effects and consequences, and the spirit and purpose of the law.” Martin v. Martin, 156 Ariz. 452, 457 , 752 P.2d 1038, 1043 (1988); Calvert, 144 Ariz. at 294 , 697 P.2d at 687 . | 1 | 1991–1991 |
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.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.