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pleading standard in Kentucky

12 Kentucky opinions name it 3 courts 1920–2026 6 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Kentucky 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Clifford Russell, Sr. v. Johnson & Johnson, Inc.green
ky · 2020 · cited in 2 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2025–2026
2 sentences

2026See, e.g., Russell v. Johnson & Johnson, Inc., 610 S.W.3d 233 , 241 (Ky. 2020) (“We refuse to mandate a heightened pleading standard and, therefore, reiterate Kentucky's requirement of bare-bones, notice pleading.”) (emphasis added).

2025See Russell v. Johnson & Johnson, Inc., 610 S.W.3d 233 , 241 (Ky. 2020) (“We refuse to mandate a heightened pleading standard and, therefore, reiterate Kentucky’s requirement of bare-bones, notice pleading.”); Morgan v. O’Neil, 652 S.W.2d 83, 85 (Ky. 1983) (pleadings “should be liberally construed”).

22
Odyssey Imaging, LLC v. Cardiology Associates of Johnston, LLCgreen
vawd · 2010 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Odyssey Imaging, LLC v. Cardiology Associates of Johnston, LLC, 752 F. Supp. 2d 721, 726 (W.D.

11
Grand Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles v. Carneyhangreen
ky · 2005 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Our highest Court has described the liberal notice pleading standard as one that does not require a -14- plaintiff “to state a claim with technical precision under [CR 8.01(1)], as long as a complaint gives a defendant fair notice and identifies the claim.” Grand Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles v. Carneyhan, 169 S.W.3d 840, 844 (Ky. 2005) (citing Cincinnati, Newport, & Covington Transp.

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Morgan v. O'NEILgreen
ky · 1983 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See Russell v. Johnson & Johnson, Inc., 610 S.W.3d 233 , 241 (Ky. 2020) (“We refuse to mandate a heightened pleading standard and, therefore, reiterate Kentucky’s requirement of bare-bones, notice pleading.”); Morgan v. O’Neil, 652 S.W.2d 83, 85 (Ky. 1983) (pleadings “should be liberally construed”).

11
Daugherty v. TELEKgreen
ky · 2012 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See Daugherty v. Telek, 366 S.W.3d 463, 467 (Ky. 2012), “a court has subject matter jurisdiction of the case so long as the pleadings reveal that it is the kind of case assigned to that court by a statute or constitutional provision.” -5- legislative purpose of “[a]llow[ing] victims to obtain effective, short-term protection against further wrongful conduct in order that their lives may be as secure and as uninterrupted as possible[.]” KRS 456.020(1)(a).

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United Parcel Service Co. v. Rickertgreen
ky · 1999 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021In United Parcel Service Company v. Rickert, 996 S.W.2d 464, 468 (Ky. 1999), Kentucky’s highest court set forth the elements of a fraud claim: the party claiming harm must establish six elements of fraud by clear and convincing evidence as follows: a) material representation b) which is false c) known to be false or made recklessly d) made with inducement to be acted upon e) acted in reliance thereon and f) causing injury.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
Commonwealth of Kentucky Ex Rel. J. Michael Brown, Secretary of the Governor's Executive Cabinet v. Stars Interactive Holdings (Iom) Ltd., F/K/A Amaya Group Holdings (Iom) Ltd. green
ky · 2020
1 sentence

2023Brown v. Stars Interactive Holdings (IOM) Ltd., 617 S.W.3d 792 , 809 (Ky. 2020).

12023–2023
Schick v. Reed green
scotus · 1974
2 sentences

2006Schick v. Reed, 419 U.S. 256 , 95 S.Ct. 379 , 42 L.Ed.2d 430 (1974)(although the opinion contains language indicating that the federal judiciary has not fully resolved as to whether the Marshall view is fully abandoned). [4] For a compelling analysis of the interplay between the Marshall and Holmes views of the pardon see Buchanan, The Nature of a Pardon Under the United States Constitution, 39 Ohio St.

2006Schick v. Reed, 419 U.S. 256 , 95 S.Ct. 379 , 42 L.Ed.2d 430 (1974)(although the opinion contains language indicating that the federal judiciary has not fully resolved as to whether the Marshall view is fully abandoned). [4] For a compelling analysis of the interplay between the Marshall and Holmes views of the pardon see Buchanan, The Nature of a Pardon Under the United States Constitution, 39 Ohio St.

12006–2006
Mousel v. Bituminous Material & Supply Co. green
iowa · 1969
1 sentence

1970See Annotation, 78 A.L.R. 1294 ; Mousel v. Bituminous Material and Supply Co., Iowa, 169 N.W.2d 763 .

11970–1970
Fidelity & Casualty Co. of New York v. Federal Express, Inc. neutral
ca6 · 1938
1 sentence

1949Following that case it was held by the same. court in Fidelity & Casualty Co. v. Federal Express, 6 Cir., 99 F. 2d 681 , that since issues were not joined by the co-defendants in a tort action, the insurer of one of the defendants was not estopped by the judgment from maintaining an action against the codefendant for indemnity on the theory that primary or active fault rested on that codefendant.

11949–1949
City of Owensboro v. Westinghouse, Church, Kerr & Co. green
ca6 · 1908
1 sentence

1949In City of Owensboro v. Westinghouse, Church, Kerr & Co., 6 Cir., 165 F. 385 , the court pointed out that neither defendant has any control over the pleading or defense made by the other and neither could take up for review an adverse judgment against the other, and that to all intent and purposes the conditions were the same as if independent suits had been brought against them.

11949–1949
Jackson v. Bolt neutral
kyctapphigh · 1942
2 sentences

1947Section 98, Civil Code; Jackson v. Bolt, 292 Ky. 503 , 166 S. W. 2d 831 .

1947Section 98, Civil Code; Jackson v. Bolt, 292 Ky. 503 , 166 S. W. 2d 831 .

11947–1947
Bailey Construction Co. v. Cornett green
kyctapp · 1923
2 sentences

1939The defendants did,set up the appropriation of their property and asked damages and compensation, as we have stated, but. this, it seems to us, cannot be regarded as the pleading of a defense against .the adjudication of a lien. ,Cf. Bailey Construction Company v. Cornett, 198 Ky. 143 , 248 S. W. 235 .

1939The defendants did,set up the appropriation of their property and asked damages and compensation, as we have stated, but. this, it seems to us, cannot be regarded as the pleading of a defense against .the adjudication of a lien. ,Cf. Bailey Construction Company v. Cornett, 198 Ky. 143 , 248 S. W. 235 .

11939–1939
Horner v. Harris's ex'r neutral
kyctapp · 1874
1 sentence

1920Horne v. Harris, supra. Hence, a party to an action under section 428, Civil Code, supra, who does not plead to a claim set np by a pleading does not waive his right to contest it, unless he fails to except to the report of the commissioner allowing it. (b) The amended answer, counterclaim and cross-petition was never filed, and objection-to the filing of it being made, it can not be considered as filed, as the parties never so treated it.

11920–1920

Where else courts name it

TX 300 (1916–2026) NY 226 (1892–2026) CA 215 (1899–2026) IL 143 (1878–2026) DE 115 (1982–2026) OH 69 (1989–2026) FL 69 (1963–2025) GA 65 (1972–2026) MI 52 (1974–2025) CT 42 (1921–2026) MO 42 (1911–2025) NC 40 (1928–2026) ID 39 (1924–2025) PA 36 (1930–2025) WV 36 (1963–2025) TN 36 (1995–2026) AL 34 (1909–2025) IA 33 (1909–2026) DC 32 (1946–2026) WI 32 (1979–2026) MA 32 (1952–2021) OR 31 (1922–2026) VA 29 (1987–2026) IN 27 (1891–2025) NJ 26 (1951–2026) ME 26 (1977–2024) MD 25 (1988–2022) KS 25 (1931–2026) UT 24 (1991–2026) OK 23 (1927–2019) CO 22 (1907–2026) NM 19 (2002–2025) AZ 19 (1951–2022) WA 18 (1927–2019) NV 18 (2011–2025) NE 17 (1884–2025) VT 16 (2008–2026) MN 16 (1982–2025) HI 12 (1978–2023) KY 12 (1920–2026) AK 12 (1962–2026) RI 12 (1996–2011) VI 11 (2008–2025) SC 11 (1914–2025) LA 11 (1933–2022) MS 10 (1984–2025) WY 10 (1956–2016) MT 7 (1944–2010) AR 7 (1985–2023) ND 4 (1966–2025)

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