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10 New Mexico opinions name it 2 courts 1954–2021 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New Mexico 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
State Ex Rel. King v. Lyonsgreen
nm · 2011 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Thus, language in our cases, “to the effect that mandamus is inappropriate where interpretation and judgment are necessary, must be considered in context, not as an inflexible rule.” King, 2011-NMSC-004, ¶ 28 (quoting Sender, 1963-NMSC-220 , ¶ 13 (internal quotation marks omitted)). b.

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Furnco Construction Corp. v. Watersgreen
scotus · 1978 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018Corp. v. Waters, 438 U.S. 567, 575 (1978).

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State v. Wilsongreen
nm · 2010 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012See, e.g., State v. Wilson, 2011-NMSC-001, ¶¶ 40-42 , 149 N.M. 273 , 248 P.3d 315 ; State v. Tom, 2010-NMCA-062, ¶ 20 , 148 N.M. 348 , 236 P.3d 660 .

2012See, e.g., State v. Wilson, 2011-NMSC-001, ¶¶ 40-42 , 149 N.M. 273 , 248 P.3d 315 ; State v. Tom, 2010-NMCA-062, ¶ 20 , 148 N.M. 348 , 236 P.3d 660 .

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Sender v. Montoyagreen
nm · 1963 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Shepard v. Mechem, 56 N.M. 762, 767 , 250 P.2d 897, 900 (1952); Sender v. Montoya, 73 N.M. 287, 292 , 387 P.2d 860, 863 (1963) (holding that mandamus is proper when an officer is performing ministerial duties, and explaining that “language ..., to the effect that mandamus is inappropriate where interpretation and judgment are necessary, must be considered in context, not as an inflexible rule”), overruled on other grounds by State ex rel.

2011Shepard v. Mechem, 56 N.M. 762, 767 , 250 P.2d 897, 900 (1952); Sender v. Montoya, 73 N.M. 287, 292 , 387 P.2d 860, 863 (1963) (holding that mandamus is proper when an officer is performing ministerial duties, and explaining that “language ..., to the effect that mandamus is inappropriate where interpretation and judgment are necessary, must be considered in context, not as an inflexible rule”), overruled on other grounds by State ex rel.

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State Ex Rel. Shepard v. Mechemgreen
nm · 1952 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Shepard v. Mechem, 56 N.M. 762, 767 , 250 P.2d 897, 900 (1952); Sender v. Montoya, 73 N.M. 287, 292 , 387 P.2d 860, 863 (1963) (holding that mandamus is proper when an officer is performing ministerial duties, and explaining that “language ..., to the effect that mandamus is inappropriate where interpretation and judgment are necessary, must be considered in context, not as an inflexible rule”), overruled on other grounds by State ex rel.

2011Shepard v. Mechem, 56 N.M. 762, 767 , 250 P.2d 897, 900 (1952); Sender v. Montoya, 73 N.M. 287, 292 , 387 P.2d 860, 863 (1963) (holding that mandamus is proper when an officer is performing ministerial duties, and explaining that “language ..., to the effect that mandamus is inappropriate where interpretation and judgment are necessary, must be considered in context, not as an inflexible rule”), overruled on other grounds by State ex rel.

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State Ex Rel. Reynolds v. Molybdenum Corp. of Americagreen
nm · 1972 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Reynolds v. Molybdenum Corp. of Am., 83 N.M. 690, 695 , 496 P.2d 1086, 1091 (1972). {29} We do not question the Land Commissioner’s motivation or judgment in engaging in land exchanges.

2011Reynolds v. Molybdenum Corp. of Am., 83 N.M. 690, 695 , 496 P.2d 1086, 1091 (1972). {29} We do not question the Land Commissioner’s motivation or judgment in engaging in land exchanges.

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Rhein v. ADT Automotive, Inc.green
nm · 1996 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001See State v. Breit, 1996-NMSC-067, ¶12 , 122 N.M. 655 , 930 P.2d 792 .

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State v. Breitgreen
nm · 1996 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001See State v. Breit, 1996-NMSC-067, ¶12 , 122 N.M. 655 , 930 P.2d 792 .

2001See State v. Breit, 1996-NMSC-067, ¶12 , 122 N.M. 655 , 930 P.2d 792 .

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Walton v. Stategreen
idaho · 1977 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997See State v. Lovato, 112 N.M. 517, 521 , 817 P.2d 251, 255 (Ct.App.1991) (listing exceptions to the rule); see also Walton v. State, 98 Idaho 442 , 566 P.2d 765, 768 (1977) (uncontroverted evidence does not automatically mean petitioner has shown absence from demanding state at time of offense).

1997See State v. Lovato, 112 N.M. 517, 521 , 817 P.2d 251, 255 (Ct.App.1991) (listing exceptions to the rule); see also Walton v. State, 98 Idaho 442 , 566 P.2d 765, 768 (1977) (uncontroverted evidence does not automatically mean petitioner has shown absence from demanding state at time of offense).

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State v. Lovatogreen
nmctapp · 1991 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997See State v. Lovato, 112 N.M. 517, 521 , 817 P.2d 251, 255 (Ct.App.1991) (listing exceptions to the rule); see also Walton v. State, 98 Idaho 442 , 566 P.2d 765, 768 (1977) (uncontroverted evidence does not automatically mean petitioner has shown absence from demanding state at time of offense).

1997See State v. Lovato, 112 N.M. 517, 521 , 817 P.2d 251, 255 (Ct.App.1991) (listing exceptions to the rule); see also Walton v. State, 98 Idaho 442 , 566 P.2d 765, 768 (1977) (uncontroverted evidence does not automatically mean petitioner has shown absence from demanding state at time of offense).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
State v. House green
nmctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2014However, “[application of this doctrine is a matter of discretion and is not an inflexible rule of jurisdiction.” State v. House, 2001-NMCA-011, ¶ 10 , 130 N.M. 418 , 25 P.3d 257 .

2014However, “[application of this doctrine is a matter of discretion and is not an inflexible rule of jurisdiction.” State v. House, 2001-NMCA-011, ¶ 10 , 130 N.M. 418 , 25 P.3d 257 .

22014–2014
State ex rel. League of Women Voters v. Herrera green
nm · 2009
1 sentence

2021Respondent had a nondiscretionary duty to conduct elections in full compliance with the Election Code, and equity is not available to circumvent an express statutory scheme {36} The statutory framework makes “clear that the Secretary [of State] must follow the Election Code, and does not have the power to change its mandatory provisions.” Herrera, 2009-NMSC-003, ¶ 12 ; see, e.g., § 1-2-1(B) (stating that the Secretary’s responsibilities as chief election officer include “obtain[ing] and maintain[ing] uniformity in the application, operation and interpretation of the Election Code” and “mak[ing

12021–2021
Sewell v. Wilson green
nmctapp · 1982
2 sentences

2016Sewell v. Wilson, 1982-NMCA-017 ¶ 23, 97 N.M. 523 , 641 P.2d 1070 (“Expert testimony ... is required if the alleged negligence is in an area peculiarly within the knowledge of physicians.”). {22} The district court properly granted a directed verdict with respect to the negligent operation claim, not because there is an inflexible rule that expert testimony can never be disregarded by the jury, but because under these facts, it would have been patently unreasonable for the jury to concoct from nothing its own competing professional standard of care.

2016Sewell v. Wilson, 1982-NMCA-017 ¶ 23, 97 N.M. 523 , 641 P.2d 1070 (“Expert testimony ... is required if the alleged negligence is in an area peculiarly within the knowledge of physicians.”). {22} The district court properly granted a directed verdict with respect to the negligent operation claim, not because there is an inflexible rule that expert testimony can never be disregarded by the jury, but because under these facts, it would have been patently unreasonable for the jury to concoct from nothing its own competing professional standard of care.

12016–2016
State v. Tom green
nmctapp · 2010
2 sentences

2012See, e.g., State v. Wilson, 2011-NMSC-001, ¶¶ 40-42 , 149 N.M. 273 , 248 P.3d 315 ; State v. Tom, 2010-NMCA-062, ¶ 20 , 148 N.M. 348 , 236 P.3d 660 .

2012See, e.g., State v. Wilson, 2011-NMSC-001, ¶¶ 40-42 , 149 N.M. 273 , 248 P.3d 315 ; State v. Tom, 2010-NMCA-062, ¶ 20 , 148 N.M. 348 , 236 P.3d 660 .

12012–2012
Mobley v. Harkins green
wash · 1942
2 sentences

1954In Mobley v. Harkins, 14 Wash.2d 276 , 128 P.2d 289, 291 , 143 A.L.R. 88 , the court said: “It was an inflexible rule at common law that a merger always took place when a greater and a lesser estate met in the ownership of the same person without any intermediate estate, but modernly the doctrine of merger is not favored either at law or in equity.

1954In Mobley v. Harkins, 14 Wash.2d 276 , 128 P.2d 289, 291 , 143 A.L.R. 88 , the court said: “It was an inflexible rule at common law that a merger always took place when a greater and a lesser estate met in the ownership of the same person without any intermediate estate, but modernly the doctrine of merger is not favored either at law or in equity.

11954–1954

Where else courts name it

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