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10 Kansas opinions name it 2 courts 1934–2023 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Kansas 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Williamsgreen
kan · 2016 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See State v. Williams, 303 Kan. 750, 760-61 , 368 P.3d 1065 (2016) (noting that any reasonable doubt about the meaning of a criminal statute should be resolved in favor of the defendant); State v. Coman, 294 Kan. 84, 97 , 273 P.3d 701 (2012) (where there are “two reasonable and sensible interpretations of a criminal statute, the rule of lenity requires the court to interpret its meaning in favor of the accused”).

2016See State v. Williams, 303 Kan. 750, 760-61 , 368 P.3d 1065 (2016) (noting that any reasonable doubt about the meaning of a criminal statute should be resolved in favor of the defendant); State v. Coman, 294 Kan. 84, 97 , 273 P.3d 701 (2012) (where there are “two reasonable and sensible interpretations of a criminal statute, the rule of lenity requires the court to interpret its meaning in favor of the accused”).

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Flitch v. Boylegreen
kan · 1938 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See generally Herthel v. Barth, 148 Kan. 308 , Syl. ¶ 1, 81 P.2d 19 (1938) (where the essence of a claim is to seek the imposition of a constructive trust because of the trustee’s fraudulent conduct, the 2-year statute of limitations applies). “[T]he statute [of limitations in such an action] begins to run from the date the trust is repudiated, Flitch v. Boyle, 147 Kan. 600 , 78 P.2d 9 ; Allbert v. Allbert, 148 Kan. 527 , 83 P.2d 795 , and cases therein cited, or [as] the rule is . . . sometimes stated, . . . the statute does not begin to run from the date of demand on the trustee and repudiat

2006See generally Herthel v. Barth, 148 Kan. 308 , Syl. ¶ 1, 81 P.2d 19 (1938) (where the essence of a claim is to seek the imposition of a constructive trust because of the trustee’s fraudulent conduct, the 2-year statute of limitations applies). “[T]he statute [of limitations in such an action] begins to run from the date the trust is repudiated, Flitch v. Boyle, 147 Kan. 600 , 78 P.2d 9 ; Allbert v. Allbert, 148 Kan. 527 , 83 P.2d 795 , and cases therein cited, or [as] the rule is . . . sometimes stated, . . . the statute does not begin to run from the date of demand on the trustee and repudiat

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Herthel v. Barthgreen
kan · 1938 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See generally Herthel v. Barth, 148 Kan. 308 , Syl. ¶ 1, 81 P.2d 19 (1938) (where the essence of a claim is to seek the imposition of a constructive trust because of the trustee’s fraudulent conduct, the 2-year statute of limitations applies). “[T]he statute [of limitations in such an action] begins to run from the date the trust is repudiated, Flitch v. Boyle, 147 Kan. 600 , 78 P.2d 9 ; Allbert v. Allbert, 148 Kan. 527 , 83 P.2d 795 , and cases therein cited, or [as] the rule is . . . sometimes stated, . . . the statute does not begin to run from the date of demand on the trustee and repudiat

2006See generally Herthel v. Barth, 148 Kan. 308 , Syl. ¶ 1, 81 P.2d 19 (1938) (where the essence of a claim is to seek the imposition of a constructive trust because of the trustee’s fraudulent conduct, the 2-year statute of limitations applies). “[T]he statute [of limitations in such an action] begins to run from the date the trust is repudiated, Flitch v. Boyle, 147 Kan. 600 , 78 P.2d 9 ; Allbert v. Allbert, 148 Kan. 527 , 83 P.2d 795 , and cases therein cited, or [as] the rule is . . . sometimes stated, . . . the statute does not begin to run from the date of demand on the trustee and repudiat

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (12)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Kingsley green
kan · 2014
2 sentences

2023The essence of the doctrine of res judicata is that issues 'once finally determined . . . cannot afterwards be litigated.' [Citations omitted.]" State v. Kingsley, 299 Kan. 896, 901 , 326 P.3d 1083 (2014).

2023The essence of the doctrine of res judicata is that issues 'once finally determined . . . cannot afterwards be litigated.' [Citations omitted.]" State v. Kingsley, 299 Kan. 896, 901 , 326 P.3d 1083 (2014).

12023–2023
State v. Swanigan green
kan · 2005
2 sentences

2017State v. Swanigan, 279 Kan. 18 , Syl. ¶ 2, 106 P.3d 39 (2005).

2017State v. Swanigan, 279 Kan. 18 , Syl. ¶ 2, 106 P.3d 39 (2005).

12017–2017
State v. Coman green
kan · 2012
2 sentences

2016See State v. Williams, 303 Kan. 750, 760-61 , 368 P.3d 1065 (2016) (noting that any reasonable doubt about the meaning of a criminal statute should be resolved in favor of the defendant); State v. Coman, 294 Kan. 84, 97 , 273 P.3d 701 (2012) (where there are “two reasonable and sensible interpretations of a criminal statute, the rule of lenity requires the court to interpret its meaning in favor of the accused”).

2016See State v. Williams, 303 Kan. 750, 760-61 , 368 P.3d 1065 (2016) (noting that any reasonable doubt about the meaning of a criminal statute should be resolved in favor of the defendant); State v. Coman, 294 Kan. 84, 97 , 273 P.3d 701 (2012) (where there are “two reasonable and sensible interpretations of a criminal statute, the rule of lenity requires the court to interpret its meaning in favor of the accused”).

12016–2016
State v. Toothman green
kan · 1999
2 sentences

2015Here, the panel correctly stated that the totality of the circumstances paradigm was applicable, and it appeared to grasp the essence of that test when it declared: “ ‘Quantity and quality are considered in the totality of the circumstances—the whole picture that must be taken into account when evaluating whether there is reasonable suspicion.’ See State v. Toothman, 267 Kan. 412 , Syl. ¶ 5, 985 P.2d 701 (1999).” Molitor, 46 Kan.

2015Here, the panel correctly stated that the totality of the circumstances paradigm was applicable, and it appeared to grasp the essence of that test when it declared: “ ‘Quantity and quality are considered in the totality of the circumstances—the whole picture that must be taken into account when evaluating whether there is reasonable suspicion.’ See State v. Toothman, 267 Kan. 412 , Syl. ¶ 5, 985 P.2d 701 (1999).” Molitor, 46 Kan.

12015–2015
City of Wichita v. Molitor green
kanctapp · 2012
2 sentences

2015Here, the panel correctly stated that the totality of the circumstances paradigm was applicable, and it appeared to grasp the essence of that test when it declared: “ ‘Quantity and quality are considered in the totality of the circumstances—the whole picture that must be taken into account when evaluating whether there is reasonable suspicion.’ See State v. Toothman, 267 Kan. 412 , Syl. ¶ 5, 985 P.2d 701 (1999).” Molitor, 46 Kan.

2015Here, the panel correctly stated that the totality of the circumstances paradigm was applicable, and it appeared to grasp the essence of that test when it declared: "'Quantity and quality are considered in the totality of the circumstances—the whole picture that must be taken into account when evaluating whether there is reasonable suspicion.' See State v. Toothman, 267 Kan. 412 , Syl. ¶ 5, 985 P.2d 701 (1999)." Molitor, 46 Kan.

12015–2015
Jayhawk Equipment Co. v. Mentzer neutral
kan · 1963
2 sentences

2014The essence of the doctrine of res judicata is that issues “once finally determined... cannot afterwards be litigated.” Jayhawk Equipment Co. v. Mentzer, 191 Kan. 57, 61 , 379 P.2d 342 (1963).

2014The essence of the doctrine of res judicata is that issues “once finally determined... cannot afterwards be litigated.” Jayhawk Equipment Co. v. Mentzer, 191 Kan. 57, 61 , 379 P.2d 342 (1963).

12014–2014
Allbert v. Allbert green
kan · 1938
2 sentences

2006See generally Herthel v. Barth, 148 Kan. 308 , Syl. ¶ 1, 81 P.2d 19 (1938) (where the essence of a claim is to seek the imposition of a constructive trust because of the trustee’s fraudulent conduct, the 2-year statute of limitations applies). “[T]he statute [of limitations in such an action] begins to run from the date the trust is repudiated, Flitch v. Boyle, 147 Kan. 600 , 78 P.2d 9 ; Allbert v. Allbert, 148 Kan. 527 , 83 P.2d 795 , and cases therein cited, or [as] the rule is . . . sometimes stated, . . . the statute does not begin to run from the date of demand on the trustee and repudiat

2006See generally Herthel v. Barth, 148 Kan. 308 , Syl. ¶ 1, 81 P.2d 19 (1938) (where the essence of a claim is to seek the imposition of a constructive trust because of the trustee’s fraudulent conduct, the 2-year statute of limitations applies). “[T]he statute [of limitations in such an action] begins to run from the date the trust is repudiated, Flitch v. Boyle, 147 Kan. 600 , 78 P.2d 9 ; Allbert v. Allbert, 148 Kan. 527 , 83 P.2d 795 , and cases therein cited, or [as] the rule is . . . sometimes stated, . . . the statute does not begin to run from the date of demand on the trustee and repudiat

12006–2006
Staab v. Staab green
kan · 1944
2 sentences

2006See generally Herthel v. Barth, 148 Kan. 308 , Syl. ¶ 1, 81 P.2d 19 (1938) (where the essence of a claim is to seek the imposition of a constructive trust because of the trustee’s fraudulent conduct, the 2-year statute of limitations applies). “[T]he statute [of limitations in such an action] begins to run from the date the trust is repudiated, Flitch v. Boyle, 147 Kan. 600 , 78 P.2d 9 ; Allbert v. Allbert, 148 Kan. 527 , 83 P.2d 795 , and cases therein cited, or [as] the rule is . . . sometimes stated, . . . the statute does not begin to run from the date of demand on the trustee and repudiat

2006See generally Herthel v. Barth, 148 Kan. 308 , Syl. ¶ 1, 81 P.2d 19 (1938) (where the essence of a claim is to seek the imposition of a constructive trust because of the trustee’s fraudulent conduct, the 2-year statute of limitations applies). “[T]he statute [of limitations in such an action] begins to run from the date the trust is repudiated, Flitch v. Boyle, 147 Kan. 600 , 78 P.2d 9 ; Allbert v. Allbert, 148 Kan. 527 , 83 P.2d 795 , and cases therein cited, or [as] the rule is . . . sometimes stated, . . . the statute does not begin to run from the date of demand on the trustee and repudiat

12006–2006
Tuley v. Kansas City Power & Light Co. green
kan · 1992
2 sentences

1994In Tuley v. Kansas City Power & Light Co., 252 Kan. 205 , Syl. ¶¶ 1-7, 843 P.2d 248 (1992), we said: “The common-law assumption of risk doctrine is restricted to cases involving employer-employee relationships.” “Within its very restricted periphery of application, the common-law defense of assumption of risk has not been altered by the adoption of comparative fault, K.S.A. 1991 Supp. 60-258a, and continues to constitute an absolute bar to recovery.” “Under the doctrine of assumed risk, one who voluntarily exposes oneself ... to a known or appreciated danger due to tire negligence of another m

1994In Tuley v. Kansas City Power & Light Co., 252 Kan. 205 , Syl. ¶¶ 1-7, 843 P.2d 248 (1992), we said: “The common-law assumption of risk doctrine is restricted to cases involving employer-employee relationships.” “Within its very restricted periphery of application, the common-law defense of assumption of risk has not been altered by the adoption of comparative fault, K.S.A. 1991 Supp. 60-258a, and continues to constitute an absolute bar to recovery.” “Under the doctrine of assumed risk, one who voluntarily exposes oneself ... to a known or appreciated danger due to tire negligence of another m

11994–1994
Chipp v. Murray neutral
kan · 1963
2 sentences

1991Chipp v. Murray, 191 Kan. 73, 76 , 379 P.2d 297 (1963).

1991Chipp v. Murray, 191 Kan. 73, 76 , 379 P.2d 297 (1963).

11991–1991
Bailey v. Resner green
kan · 1950
2 sentences

1951That this contention lacks merit and cannot be upheld is demonstrated by a statement, to be found in the opinion of Bailey v. Resner, 168 Kan. 439 , 214 P. 2d 323 , which reads: “The last allegations to the effect that defendants’ acts were committed purposely and wantonly adds little if anything to the petition because wanton acts cannot be pleaded by merely alleging that a certain act was wantonly or purposely committed.

1951That this contention lacks merit and cannot be upheld is demonstrated by a statement, to be found in the opinion of Bailey v. Resner, 168 Kan. 439 , 214 P. 2d 323 , which reads: “The last allegations to the effect that defendants’ acts were committed purposely and wantonly adds little if anything to the petition because wanton acts cannot be pleaded by merely alleging that a certain act was wantonly or purposely committed.

11951–1951
Schenck v. . State Line Telephone Co. green
ny · 1924
1 sentence

1934As indicated above, the essence of the doctrine of election of remedy is “choice between two inconsistent rights.” (Schenck v. State Line Telephone Co., 238 N. Y. 308 , opinion by Cardozo, J.) In the case under decision two distinct duties to the bank were violated, one by one individual, and the other by another individual.

11934–1934

Statutes the citing opinions construe

KS § K.S.A. § 60-260 (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

PA 275 (1927–2026) IL 97 (1928–2026) CA 97 (1919–2025) NJ 95 (1937–2026) NY 83 (1908–2025) TX 75 (1941–2025) OH 43 (1901–2025) MI 41 (1936–2025) OR 39 (1899–2022) IN 34 (1932–2025) VA 32 (1896–2025) CT 31 (1933–2025) FL 31 (1961–2024) WA 30 (1913–2026) NC 27 (1931–2025) ME 26 (1995–2024) MD 25 (1968–2025) MA 24 (1960–2025) DC 22 (1977–2024) NE 20 (1895–2024) MO 19 (1941–2024) WI 19 (1909–2025) AZ 19 (1922–2026) WV 19 (1894–2024) GA 18 (1951–2016) NM 17 (1967–2016) AL 15 (1904–2004) LA 14 (1932–2015) NH 14 (1987–2015) CO 14 (1910–2026) DE 13 (1951–2024) IA 12 (1904–2023) MT 11 (1916–2005) TN 10 (1948–2022) KS 10 (1934–2023) KY 10 (1923–2025) VT 8 (1857–2023) RI 7 (1962–2026) AR 7 (1921–2005) ID 6 (1971–1991) OK 6 (1981–2013) AK 6 (1978–1997) MN 6 (1920–2019) HI 5 (1991–2009) WY 5 (1967–2007) SD 5 (1990–2011) PR 3 (1954–1957) MS 3 (1902–2019) UT 2 (1942–2015)

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