long-held principle in Maryland

10 Maryland opinions name it 2 courts 2000–2025 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Maryland 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 (9)

Case	Followed	Cited
Meda v. Browngreen md · 1990 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022 2 sentences 2022Id. at 427 . 28 In affirming, we took note of the long-held principle that negligence “can be established by the proof of circumstances from which its existence may be inferred.” Id. at 427-28 (citation omitted). 2022Id. at 427 . 28 In affirming, we took note of the long-held principle that negligence “can be established by the proof of circumstances from which its existence may be inferred.” Id. at 427-28 (citation omitted).	2	2
Brown v. Stategreen md · 2003 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2004–2010 2 sentences 2010See Myer v. State, 403 Md. 463, 483 , 943 A.2d 615 (2008) (“See, e.g., Brown v. State, 373 Md. 234, 238-39 [ 817 A.2d 241 ] (2003) (stating that a party who introduces evidence cannot complain on appeal that the evidence was erroneously admitted.”)); Johnson v. State, 156 Md.App. 694, 704 , 848 A.2d 660 (2004) (“See Brown v. State, 373 Md. 234, 238 [ 817 A.2d 241 ] (2003) restating the long-held principle that ‘a party introducing evidence cannot complain on appeal that the evidence was erroneously admitted.’”); State Farm, Fire & Casualty Co. v. Carter, 154 Md.App. 400, 408 , 840 A.2d 161 (20 2010See Myer v. State, 403 Md. 463, 483 , 943 A.2d 615 (2008) (“See, e.g., Brown v. State, 373 Md. 234, 238-39 [ 817 A.2d 241 ] (2003) (stating that a party who introduces evidence cannot complain on appeal that the evidence was erroneously admitted.”)); Johnson v. State, 156 Md.App. 694, 704 , 848 A.2d 660 (2004) (“See Brown v. State, 373 Md. 234, 238 [ 817 A.2d 241 ] (2003) restating the long-held principle that ‘a party introducing evidence cannot complain on appeal that the evidence was erroneously admitted.’”); State Farm, Fire & Casualty Co. v. Carter, 154 Md.App. 400, 408 , 840 A.2d 161 (20	2	2
Downey v. Sharpgreen md · 2012 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018 2 sentences 2018Importantly though, we recognized the long-held principle that "mere errors of law or fact would not ordinarily furnish grounds for a 261 court to vacate or to refuse enforcement of an arbitration award." Id. at 99 , 522 A.2d 931 ; see also Downey , 428 Md. at 266 , 51 A.3d 573 . 2018Importantly though, we recognized the long-held principle that "mere errors of law or fact would not ordinarily furnish grounds for a 261 court to vacate or to refuse enforcement of an arbitration award." Id. at 99 , 522 A.2d 931 ; see also Downey , 428 Md. at 266 , 51 A.3d 573 .	1	1
Feldstein v. Segallgreen md · 1951 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011 1 sentence 2011That the character of the initial use is presumed to continue is consistent with the long-held principle “that where the original entry and subsequent occupancy of land was ... with the consent or permission of the owner, the possession would not be hostile or adverse and could not evolve into a subsisting title on which recovery could be had____” Id. at 710, 904 A.2d 448 (quoting Hungerford v. Hungerford, 284 Md. 338 , 341, 199 A.2d 209 (1964)).	1	1
State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. v. Cartergreen mdctspecapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010 2 sentences 2010See Myer v. State, 403 Md. 463, 483 , 943 A.2d 615 (2008) (“See, e.g., Brown v. State, 373 Md. 234, 238-39 [ 817 A.2d 241 ] (2003) (stating that a party who introduces evidence cannot complain on appeal that the evidence was erroneously admitted.”)); Johnson v. State, 156 Md.App. 694, 704 , 848 A.2d 660 (2004) (“See Brown v. State, 373 Md. 234, 238 [ 817 A.2d 241 ] (2003) restating the long-held principle that ‘a party introducing evidence cannot complain on appeal that the evidence was erroneously admitted.’”); State Farm, Fire & Casualty Co. v. Carter, 154 Md.App. 400, 408 , 840 A.2d 161 (20 2010See Myer v. State, 403 Md. 463, 483 , 943 A.2d 615 (2008) (“See, e.g., Brown v. State, 373 Md. 234, 238-39 [ 817 A.2d 241 ] (2003) (stating that a party who introduces evidence cannot complain on appeal that the evidence was erroneously admitted.”)); Johnson v. State, 156 Md.App. 694, 704 , 848 A.2d 660 (2004) (“See Brown v. State, 373 Md. 234, 238 [ 817 A.2d 241 ] (2003) restating the long-held principle that ‘a party introducing evidence cannot complain on appeal that the evidence was erroneously admitted.’”); State Farm, Fire & Casualty Co. v. Carter, 154 Md.App. 400, 408 , 840 A.2d 161 (20	1	1
Myer v. Stategreen md · 2008 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010 2 sentences 2010See Myer v. State, 403 Md. 463, 483 , 943 A.2d 615 (2008) (“See, e.g., Brown v. State, 373 Md. 234, 238-39 [ 817 A.2d 241 ] (2003) (stating that a party who introduces evidence cannot complain on appeal that the evidence was erroneously admitted.”)); Johnson v. State, 156 Md.App. 694, 704 , 848 A.2d 660 (2004) (“See Brown v. State, 373 Md. 234, 238 [ 817 A.2d 241 ] (2003) restating the long-held principle that ‘a party introducing evidence cannot complain on appeal that the evidence was erroneously admitted.’”); State Farm, Fire & Casualty Co. v. Carter, 154 Md.App. 400, 408 , 840 A.2d 161 (20 2010See Myer v. State, 403 Md. 463, 483 , 943 A.2d 615 (2008) (“See, e.g., Brown v. State, 373 Md. 234, 238-39 [ 817 A.2d 241 ] (2003) (stating that a party who introduces evidence cannot complain on appeal that the evidence was erroneously admitted.”)); Johnson v. State, 156 Md.App. 694, 704 , 848 A.2d 660 (2004) (“See Brown v. State, 373 Md. 234, 238 [ 817 A.2d 241 ] (2003) restating the long-held principle that ‘a party introducing evidence cannot complain on appeal that the evidence was erroneously admitted.’”); State Farm, Fire & Casualty Co. v. Carter, 154 Md.App. 400, 408 , 840 A.2d 161 (20	1	1
Johnson v. Stategreen mdctspecapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010 2 sentences 2010See Myer v. State, 403 Md. 463, 483 , 943 A.2d 615 (2008) (“See, e.g., Brown v. State, 373 Md. 234, 238-39 [ 817 A.2d 241 ] (2003) (stating that a party who introduces evidence cannot complain on appeal that the evidence was erroneously admitted.”)); Johnson v. State, 156 Md.App. 694, 704 , 848 A.2d 660 (2004) (“See Brown v. State, 373 Md. 234, 238 [ 817 A.2d 241 ] (2003) restating the long-held principle that ‘a party introducing evidence cannot complain on appeal that the evidence was erroneously admitted.’”); State Farm, Fire & Casualty Co. v. Carter, 154 Md.App. 400, 408 , 840 A.2d 161 (20 2010See Myer v. State, 403 Md. 463, 483 , 943 A.2d 615 (2008) (“See, e.g., Brown v. State, 373 Md. 234, 238-39 [ 817 A.2d 241 ] (2003) (stating that a party who introduces evidence cannot complain on appeal that the evidence was erroneously admitted.”)); Johnson v. State, 156 Md.App. 694, 704 , 848 A.2d 660 (2004) (“See Brown v. State, 373 Md. 234, 238 [ 817 A.2d 241 ] (2003) restating the long-held principle that ‘a party introducing evidence cannot complain on appeal that the evidence was erroneously admitted.’”); State Farm, Fire & Casualty Co. v. Carter, 154 Md.App. 400, 408 , 840 A.2d 161 (20	1	1
Ohler v. United Statesgreen scotus · 2000 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004 2 sentences 2004See Brown v. State, 373 Md. 234, 238 , 817 A.2d 241 (2003) (restating the long-held principle that “ ‘a party introducing evidence cannot complain on appeal that the evidence was erroneously admitted’ ”)(quoting Ohler v. United States, 529 U.S. 753, 755 , 120 S.Ct. 1851 , 146 L.Ed.2d 826 (2000)); Mills v. State, 310 Md. 33, 69 , 527 A.2d 3 (1987), judgment vacated on other grounds, 486 U.S. 367 , 108 S.Ct. 1860 , 100 L.Ed.2d 384 (1988) (holding that a defendant could not later complain of the inadmissibility of evidence that he had introduced on direct examination). 2004See Brown v. State, 373 Md. 234, 238 , 817 A.2d 241 (2003) (restating the long-held principle that “ ‘a party introducing evidence cannot complain on appeal that the evidence was erroneously admitted’ ”)(quoting Ohler v. United States, 529 U.S. 753, 755 , 120 S.Ct. 1851 , 146 L.Ed.2d 826 (2000)); Mills v. State, 310 Md. 33, 69 , 527 A.2d 3 (1987), judgment vacated on other grounds, 486 U.S. 367 , 108 S.Ct. 1860 , 100 L.Ed.2d 384 (1988) (holding that a defendant could not later complain of the inadmissibility of evidence that he had introduced on direct examination).	1	1
Cochrane v. Littlegreen md · 1889 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000 2 sentences 2000In imposing the duty of reasonable care in settlement proceedings, Thomas reiterated the long-held rule that: “[Ejvery client employing an attorney has a right to the exercise, on the part of the attorney, of ordinary care and diligence in the execution of the business intrusted to him, and to a fair average degree of professional skill and knowledge; and if the attorney has not as much of these qualities as he ought to possess, and which, by holding himself out for employment he impliedly represents himself as possessing, or if, having them, he has neglected to employ them, the law makes him 2000In imposing the duty of reasonable care in settlement proceedings, Thomas reiterated the long-held rule that: “[Ejvery client employing an attorney has a right to the exercise, on the part of the attorney, of ordinary care and diligence in the execution of the business intrusted to him, and to a fair average degree of professional skill and knowledge; and if the attorney has not as much of these qualities as he ought to possess, and which, by holding himself out for employment he impliedly represents himself as possessing, or if, having them, he has neglected to employ them, the law makes him	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Maryland. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (10)

Case	Cited	Years
Engle v. Mayor of Cumberland green md · 1942 2 sentences 2018We relied upon the long-held rule that, where a cause of action depends on satisfaction of a condition precedent, the plaintiff "must allege performance of such condition or show legal justification for nonperformance." Id. at 38 , 459 A.2d 196 (citing Engle v. Mayor & City Council of Cumberland , 180 Md. 465 , 25 A.2d 446 (1942) ). 2018We relied upon the long-held rule that, where a cause of action depends on satisfaction of a condition precedent, the plaintiff "must allege performance of such condition or show legal justification for nonperformance." Id. at 38 , 459 A.2d 196 (citing Engle v. Mayor & City Council of Cumberland , 180 Md. 465 , 25 A.2d 446 (1942) ).	2	2018–2018
Nichols v. Wilson green md · 1983 2 sentences 2018We again examined the scope of the HCA in Nichols v. Wilson , 296 Md. 154 , 460 A.2d 57 (1983). 2018We again examined the scope of the HCA in Nichols v. Wilson , 296 Md. 154 , 460 A.2d 57 (1983).	2	2018–2018
Piselli v. 75th Street Medical green md · 2002 2 sentences 2025In reaching that holding, this Court noted that it is a long-held principle in Maryland law that “time periods for bringing suit are tolled during infancy.” Id. at 214 . 2025Indeed, the principle is so well established that it reached back “more than 500 years[,]” rendering the statute in that case as “an unreasonable restriction upon a child’s remedy and the child’s access to the courts.” Id. at 215 .	1	2025–2025
Roberts Bros. v. Consumers Can Co. green · 1905 2 sentences 2018Quoting from Roberts Bros. v. Consumers' Can Co. , 102 Md. 362 , 368-69, 62 A. 585 (1905), we said: Whenever the parties to an arbitration have had a full and fair hearing, the award of the arbitrators, will be expounded favorably and every reasonable intendment made in its support .... 2018Quoting from Roberts Bros. v. Consumers' Can Co. , 102 Md. 362 , 368-69, 62 A. 585 (1905), we said: Whenever the parties to an arbitration have had a full and fair hearing, the award of the arbitrators, will be expounded favorably and every reasonable intendment made in its support ....	1	2018–2018
Bd. of Educ. v. PG CO. EDUCATORS'ASS'N green md · 1987 2 sentences 2018Importantly though, we recognized the long-held principle that "mere errors of law or fact would not ordinarily furnish grounds for a 261 court to vacate or to refuse enforcement of an arbitration award." Id. at 99 , 522 A.2d 931 ; see also Downey , 428 Md. at 266 , 51 A.3d 573 . 2018Importantly though, we recognized the long-held principle that "mere errors of law or fact would not ordinarily furnish grounds for a 261 court to vacate or to refuse enforcement of an arbitration award." Id. at 99 , 522 A.2d 931 ; see also Downey , 428 Md. at 266 , 51 A.3d 573 .	1	2018–2018
Cannon v. McKen green md · 1983 2 sentences 2018We relied upon the long-held rule that, where a cause of action depends on satisfaction of a condition precedent, the plaintiff "must allege performance of such condition or show legal justification for nonperformance." Id. at 38 , 459 A.2d 196 (citing Engle v. Mayor & City Council of Cumberland , 180 Md. 465 , 25 A.2d 446 (1942) ). 2018We relied upon the long-held rule that, where a cause of action depends on satisfaction of a condition precedent, the plaintiff "must allege performance of such condition or show legal justification for nonperformance." Id. at 38 , 459 A.2d 196 (citing Engle v. Mayor & City Council of Cumberland , 180 Md. 465 , 25 A.2d 446 (1942) ).	1	2018–2018
Banks v. Pusey green md · 2006 1 sentence 2011That the character of the initial use is presumed to continue is consistent with the long-held principle “that where the original entry and subsequent occupancy of land was ... with the consent or permission of the owner, the possession would not be hostile or adverse and could not evolve into a subsisting title on which recovery could be had____” Id. at 710, 904 A.2d 448 (quoting Hungerford v. Hungerford, 284 Md. 338 , 341, 199 A.2d 209 (1964)).	1	2011–2011
Hungerford v. Hungerford green md · 1964 1 sentence 2011That the character of the initial use is presumed to continue is consistent with the long-held principle “that where the original entry and subsequent occupancy of land was ... with the consent or permission of the owner, the possession would not be hostile or adverse and could not evolve into a subsisting title on which recovery could be had____” Id. at 710, 904 A.2d 448 (quoting Hungerford v. Hungerford, 284 Md. 338 , 341, 199 A.2d 209 (1964)).	1	2011–2011
Mills v. State green md · 1987 2 sentences 2004See Brown v. State, 373 Md. 234, 238 , 817 A.2d 241 (2003) (restating the long-held principle that “ ‘a party introducing evidence cannot complain on appeal that the evidence was erroneously admitted’ ”)(quoting Ohler v. United States, 529 U.S. 753, 755 , 120 S.Ct. 1851 , 146 L.Ed.2d 826 (2000)); Mills v. State, 310 Md. 33, 69 , 527 A.2d 3 (1987), judgment vacated on other grounds, 486 U.S. 367 , 108 S.Ct. 1860 , 100 L.Ed.2d 384 (1988) (holding that a defendant could not later complain of the inadmissibility of evidence that he had introduced on direct examination). 2004See Brown v. State, 373 Md. 234, 238 , 817 A.2d 241 (2003) (restating the long-held principle that “ ‘a party introducing evidence cannot complain on appeal that the evidence was erroneously admitted’ ”)(quoting Ohler v. United States, 529 U.S. 753, 755 , 120 S.Ct. 1851 , 146 L.Ed.2d 826 (2000)); Mills v. State, 310 Md. 33, 69 , 527 A.2d 3 (1987), judgment vacated on other grounds, 486 U.S. 367 , 108 S.Ct. 1860 , 100 L.Ed.2d 384 (1988) (holding that a defendant could not later complain of the inadmissibility of evidence that he had introduced on direct examination).	1	2004–2004
Mills v. Maryland green scotus · 1988 2 sentences 2004See Brown v. State, 373 Md. 234, 238 , 817 A.2d 241 (2003) (restating the long-held principle that “ ‘a party introducing evidence cannot complain on appeal that the evidence was erroneously admitted’ ”)(quoting Ohler v. United States, 529 U.S. 753, 755 , 120 S.Ct. 1851 , 146 L.Ed.2d 826 (2000)); Mills v. State, 310 Md. 33, 69 , 527 A.2d 3 (1987), judgment vacated on other grounds, 486 U.S. 367 , 108 S.Ct. 1860 , 100 L.Ed.2d 384 (1988) (holding that a defendant could not later complain of the inadmissibility of evidence that he had introduced on direct examination). 2004See Brown v. State, 373 Md. 234, 238 , 817 A.2d 241 (2003) (restating the long-held principle that “ ‘a party introducing evidence cannot complain on appeal that the evidence was erroneously admitted’ ”)(quoting Ohler v. United States, 529 U.S. 753, 755 , 120 S.Ct. 1851 , 146 L.Ed.2d 826 (2000)); Mills v. State, 310 Md. 33, 69 , 527 A.2d 3 (1987), judgment vacated on other grounds, 486 U.S. 367 , 108 S.Ct. 1860 , 100 L.Ed.2d 384 (1988) (holding that a defendant could not later complain of the inadmissibility of evidence that he had introduced on direct examination).	1	2004–2004

Where else courts name it

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