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plain language rule in District of Columbia

9 District of Columbia opinions name it 1 courts 1982–2019 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by District of Columbia 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
Perry v. Seragreen
dc · 1993 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010Thoubboron, 749 A.2d at 748 ; see also Paramedics Electromedicina, 369 F.3d at 656-57 (similar); Meehan, 312 F.3d at 911 (similar); United States v. Carelock, 459 F.3d 437, 442-43 (3d Cir.2006) (similar); cf. Perry, 623 A.2d at 1215 (holding that appellant complied with Rule 3(a)’s requirement to designate the judgment or order appealed where it was “clear from the face of the Notice of Appeal” which judgment appellant sought to appeal).

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Meehan v. United Consumers Club Franchising Corp.green
ca8 · 2002 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010Thoubboron, 749 A.2d at 748 ; see also Paramedics Electromedicina, 369 F.3d at 656-57 (similar); Meehan, 312 F.3d at 911 (similar); United States v. Carelock, 459 F.3d 437, 442-43 (3d Cir.2006) (similar); cf. Perry, 623 A.2d at 1215 (holding that appellant complied with Rule 3(a)’s requirement to designate the judgment or order appealed where it was “clear from the face of the Notice of Appeal” which judgment appellant sought to appeal).

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Paramedics Electromedicina Comercial, Ltda. v. Ge Medical Systems Information Technologies, Inc.green
ca2 · 2004 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010Thoubboron, 749 A.2d at 748 ; see also Paramedics Electromedicina, 369 F.3d at 656-57 (similar); Meehan, 312 F.3d at 911 (similar); United States v. Carelock, 459 F.3d 437, 442-43 (3d Cir.2006) (similar); cf. Perry, 623 A.2d at 1215 (holding that appellant complied with Rule 3(a)’s requirement to designate the judgment or order appealed where it was “clear from the face of the Notice of Appeal” which judgment appellant sought to appeal).

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United States v. Olanda L. Carelockgreen
ca3 · 2006 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010Thoubboron, 749 A.2d at 748 ; see also Paramedics Electromedicina, 369 F.3d at 656-57 (similar); Meehan, 312 F.3d at 911 (similar); United States v. Carelock, 459 F.3d 437, 442-43 (3d Cir.2006) (similar); cf. Perry, 623 A.2d at 1215 (holding that appellant complied with Rule 3(a)’s requirement to designate the judgment or order appealed where it was “clear from the face of the Notice of Appeal” which judgment appellant sought to appeal).

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Hines v. John B. Sharkey Co.green
dc · 1982 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008Cf. Hines, 449 A.2d at 1093 (<cWe decline to imply a time limitation on a tenant’s counterclaim [thereby confining the claim to the time period alleged in the landlord’s complaint] when it would be contrary, to the plain language of the rule.”).

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In Re Piersongreen
dc · 1997 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007But the plain language of the rule does not establish any such broad prohibition, nothing in our decisions suggests such a broad prohibition, and it appears from our decision in In re Pierson, 690 A.2d 941 (D.C.1997), that the Bar community does not understand the Rule 1.8(a) to impose such a prohibition.

2007See id. at 944 (referring to a hearing committee finding that “the facts ... did not establish a violation of Rule 1.8(a) ... [because] not every transaction with a client requires separate counsel or the client’s written consent”).

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Goldberg. Marchesano. Kohlman. Inc. v. Old Republic Surety Co.green
dc · 1999 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006Co., 727 A.2d 858, 863 (D.C.1999) (“The plain language of the rule indicates that this notice and opportunity prior to filing is mandatory.”).

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Fed. Sec. L. Rep. P 95,745 Dean Woods, and All Other Persons Similarly Situated v. Covington County Bank, Edward Hoglund v. Covington County Bankgreen
ca5 · 1976 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
2 sentences

1984See Woods, 537 F.2d at 813 ("An overly broad application of Canon 9 ... would ultimately be self-defeating.”). .

1984See Woods, 537 F.2d at 813 ("An overly broad application of Canon 9 . . . would ultimately be self-defeating."). [14] When two matters are so unrelated that a review of their factual contexts reveals no reasonable likelihood that a government attorney with substantial responsibility in the first had access to information that would be useful in the second (about the parties, the facts, or the peculiarities of the law developed), it is difficult to imagine how the first matter could serve as an intended vehicle for developing the second.

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Samuel Reiter Painting Co. v. Bill Miedler Homes, Inc.green
michctapp · 1978 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
2 sentences

1982Williams v. State, 378 So.2d 902, 903 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1980); Samuel Reiter Painting Co. v. Bill Miedler Homes, Inc., 87 Mich.App. 75, 78 , 273 N.W.2d 592, 594 (1978) (per curiam); J.

1982Williams v. State, 378 So.2d 902, 903 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1980); Samuel Reiter Painting Co. v. Bill Miedler Homes, Inc., 87 Mich.App. 75, 78 , 273 N.W.2d 592, 594 (1978) (per curiam); J.

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Williams v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 1980 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
1 sentence

1982Williams v. State, 378 So.2d 902, 903 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1980); Samuel Reiter Painting Co. v. Bill Miedler Homes, Inc., 87 Mich.App. 75, 78 , 273 N.W.2d 592, 594 (1978) (per curiam); J.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
Cullen v. United States green
dc · 2005
1 sentence

2019Where there is a clear and unambiguous interpretation of the statutory language that does not render any parts of the statute superfluous, the rule of lenity does not apply. "[T]he rule of lenity is a secondary canon of construction, and is to be invoked only where the statutory language, structure, purpose and history leave the intent of the legislature in genuine doubt." Cullen v. United States , 886 A.2d 870 , 874 (D.C. 2005) (citation and internal quotation marks omitted).

12019–2019
Thoubboron v. Ford Motor Co. green
dc · 2000
1 sentence

2010Thoubboron, 749 A.2d at 748 ; see also Paramedics Electromedicina, 369 F.3d at 656-57 (similar); Meehan, 312 F.3d at 911 (similar); United States v. Carelock, 459 F.3d 437, 442-43 (3d Cir.2006) (similar); cf. Perry, 623 A.2d at 1215 (holding that appellant complied with Rule 3(a)’s requirement to designate the judgment or order appealed where it was “clear from the face of the Notice of Appeal” which judgment appellant sought to appeal).

12010–2010
Elliott v. Tilton green
ca5 · 1995
1 sentence

1999“The plain language of the rule indicates that this notice and opportunity prior to filing is mandatory.” Id.

11999–1999
Askin v. District of Columbia Rental Housing Commission green
dc · 1987
2 sentences

1988At the same time, the holding ignores the plain language of our rule and is totally out of character with the rationale of our prior decisions favoring "formal notice," ( see Jackson v. Employees' Compensation Appeals Board, 537 A.2d 576 (D.C. 1988); Askin v. District of Columbia Rental Housing Commission, 521 A.2d 669 (D.C.1987); Glenwood Cemetery v. District of Columbia Zoning Commission, 448 A.2d 241 (D.C.1982)), [1] as well as the precept that it is important that ambiguity be removed from the notice context.

1988At the same time, the holding ignores the plain language of our rule and is totally out of character with the rationale of our prior decisions favoring “formal notice,” (see Jackson v. Employees’ Compensation Appeals Board, 537 A.2d 576 (D.C.1988); Askin v. District of Columbia Rental Housing Commission, 521 A.2d 669 (D.C.1987); Glenwood Cemetery v. District of Columbia Zoning Commission, 448 A.2d 241 (D.C.1982)), 1 as well as the precept that it is important that ambiguity be removed from the notice context.

11988–1988
Jackson v. District of Columbia Employees' Compensation Appeals Board green
dc · 1988
2 sentences

1988At the same time, the holding ignores the plain language of our rule and is totally out of character with the rationale of our prior decisions favoring "formal notice," ( see Jackson v. Employees' Compensation Appeals Board, 537 A.2d 576 (D.C. 1988); Askin v. District of Columbia Rental Housing Commission, 521 A.2d 669 (D.C.1987); Glenwood Cemetery v. District of Columbia Zoning Commission, 448 A.2d 241 (D.C.1982)), [1] as well as the precept that it is important that ambiguity be removed from the notice context.

1988At the same time, the holding ignores the plain language of our rule and is totally out of character with the rationale of our prior decisions favoring “formal notice,” (see Jackson v. Employees’ Compensation Appeals Board, 537 A.2d 576 (D.C.1988); Askin v. District of Columbia Rental Housing Commission, 521 A.2d 669 (D.C.1987); Glenwood Cemetery v. District of Columbia Zoning Commission, 448 A.2d 241 (D.C.1982)), 1 as well as the precept that it is important that ambiguity be removed from the notice context.

11988–1988
Glenwood Cemetery v. District of Columbia Zoning Commission green
dc · 1982
2 sentences

1988At the same time, the holding ignores the plain language of our rule and is totally out of character with the rationale of our prior decisions favoring "formal notice," ( see Jackson v. Employees' Compensation Appeals Board, 537 A.2d 576 (D.C. 1988); Askin v. District of Columbia Rental Housing Commission, 521 A.2d 669 (D.C.1987); Glenwood Cemetery v. District of Columbia Zoning Commission, 448 A.2d 241 (D.C.1982)), [1] as well as the precept that it is important that ambiguity be removed from the notice context.

1988At the same time, the holding ignores the plain language of our rule and is totally out of character with the rationale of our prior decisions favoring “formal notice,” (see Jackson v. Employees’ Compensation Appeals Board, 537 A.2d 576 (D.C.1988); Askin v. District of Columbia Rental Housing Commission, 521 A.2d 669 (D.C.1987); Glenwood Cemetery v. District of Columbia Zoning Commission, 448 A.2d 241 (D.C.1982)), 1 as well as the precept that it is important that ambiguity be removed from the notice context.

11988–1988

Where else courts name it

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