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election of remedies doctrine in Kentucky

9 Kentucky opinions name it 3 courts 1932–2023 1 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Collings v. Scheengreen
kyctapphigh · 1967 · cited in 3 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2001–2010
2 sentences

2010This court clarified that “[ujnder Kentucky law, the doctrine of election of remedies ‘means that when a person has at his disposal two modes of redress, which are contradictory and inconsistent with each other, his deliberate and settled choice and pursuit of one will preclude his later choice and pursuit of the other.’” Id. at 113 (quoting Collings v. Scheen, 415 S.W.2d 589, 591 (Ky.1967)).

2003Under Kentucky law, the doctrine of election of remedies “means that when a person has at his disposal two modes of redress, which are contradictory and inconsistent with each other, his deliberate and settled choice and pursuit of one will preclude his later choice and pursuit of the other.” (Emphasis added.) Collings v. Scheen, Ky., 415 S.W.2d 589, 591 (1967).

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Potts v. Stricklandgreen
kyctapphigh · 1946 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023In Potts v. Strickland, 202 S.W.2d 392, 393 (Ky. 1946), the highest Court in Kentucky explained that [t]he doctrine of election of remedies, which has received almost universal approval, is tersely and clearly stated in Kearney Milling & Elevator Co. v. Union Pacific Railroad Co., 97 Iowa 719 , 66 N.W. 1059 , 1061, 59 Am.

11
Riley v. Cumberland & Manchseter Railway Co.green
kyctapphigh · 1930 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023Co., 29 S.W.2d 3, 4 (Ky. 1930)).

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Commonwealth Ex Rel. Cowan v. Wilkinsonred
ky · 1992 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009Cowan v. Wilkinson, 828 S.W.2d 610, 614 (Ky.1992). [14] That is the definition of a trespasser. [15] In the later tree cutting case of Grecco, 111 S.W.3d 877 , the Court of Appeals held an owner could not recover both punitive damages and treble damages because of the election of remedies rule.

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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 (11)

CaseCitedYears
Kearney Milling & Elevator Co. v. Union Pacific Railway Co. green
iowa · 1896
2 sentences

2023In Potts v. Strickland, 202 S.W.2d 392, 393 (Ky. 1946), the highest Court in Kentucky explained that [t]he doctrine of election of remedies, which has received almost universal approval, is tersely and clearly stated in Kearney Milling & Elevator Co. v. Union Pacific Railroad Co., 97 Iowa 719 , 66 N.W. 1059 , 1061, 59 Am.

1946The doctrine of election of remedies, which has received almost- universal approval, is tersely and clearly stated in Kearney Milling & Elevator Co. v. Union Pacific Railroad Co., 97 Iowa 719 , 66 N. W. 1059 , 1061, 59 Am.

21946–2023
Wilson v. Lowe's Home Center green
kyctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2003Distinguishing the facts therein from the facts in Vaezkoroni v. Domino's Pizza, Inc., Ky., 914 S.W.2d 341 (1995), and Founder , we concluded that the doctrine of election of remedies did not bar the employee from pursuing his circuit court action. 75 S.W.3d at 236-37 .

2003Distinguishing the facts therein from the facts in Vaezkoroni v. Domino’s Pizza, Inc., Ky., 914 S.W.2d 341 (1995), and Founder , we concluded that the doctrine of election of remedies did not bar the employee from pursuing his circuit court action. 75 S.W.3d at 236-37 .

22003–2004
Founder v. Cabinet for Human Resources, Department for Employment Services, Division of Unemployment Insurance green
kyctapp · 1999
2 sentences

2004On appeal, the appellees argue that the case of Founder v. Cabinet for Human Resources, Ky.App. 23 S.W.3d 221 (1999), is controlling on this issue.

2004On appeal, the appellees argue that the case of Founder v. Cabinet for Human Resources, Ky.App. 23 S.W.3d 221 (1999), is controlling on this issue.

22003–2004
Speck v. Bowling green
kyctapp · 1995
2 sentences

2003Speck v. Bowling, Ky.App., 892 S.W.2d 309 (1995), is a later case involving the doctrine of election of remedies.

2003Speck v. Bowling, Ky.App., 892 S.W.2d 309 (1995), is a later case involving the doctrine of election of remedies.

22001–2003
Vaezkoroni v. Domino's Pizza, Inc. green
ky · 1995
2 sentences

2003Distinguishing the facts therein from the facts in Vaezkoroni v. Domino's Pizza, Inc., Ky., 914 S.W.2d 341 (1995), and Founder , we concluded that the doctrine of election of remedies did not bar the employee from pursuing his circuit court action. 75 S.W.3d at 236-37 .

2003Distinguishing the facts therein from the facts in Vaezkoroni v. Domino’s Pizza, Inc., Ky., 914 S.W.2d 341 (1995), and Founder , we concluded that the doctrine of election of remedies did not bar the employee from pursuing his circuit court action. 75 S.W.3d at 236-37 .

21999–2003
Brown v. Diversified Decorative Plastics, LLC green
kyctapp · 2003
1 sentence

2010This court clarified that “[ujnder Kentucky law, the doctrine of election of remedies ‘means that when a person has at his disposal two modes of redress, which are contradictory and inconsistent with each other, his deliberate and settled choice and pursuit of one will preclude his later choice and pursuit of the other.’” Id. at 113 (quoting Collings v. Scheen, 415 S.W.2d 589, 591 (Ky.1967)).

12010–2010
King v. Grecco green
kyctapp · 2002
2 sentences

2009Cowan v. Wilkinson, 828 S.W.2d 610, 614 (Ky.1992). [14] That is the definition of a trespasser. [15] In the later tree cutting case of Grecco, 111 S.W.3d 877 , the Court of Appeals held an owner could not recover both punitive damages and treble damages because of the election of remedies rule.

2009In the later tree cutting case of Grecco, 111 S.W.3d 877 , the Court of Appeals held an owner could not recover both punitive damages and treble damages because of the election of remedies rule.

12009–2009
Canamore v. Tube Turns Division of Chemetron Corp. green
kyctapp · 1984
2 sentences

2003We conclude that their action is not prohibited by the doctrine of election of remedies. [5] *114 We further note that our position is consistent with Canamore, 676 S.W.2d 800 , and Clifton, 702 S.W.2d 835 .

2003We conclude that their action is not prohibited by the doctrine of election of remedies. 5 We further note that our position is consistent with Canamore, 676 S.W.2d 800 , and Clifton, 702 S.W.2d 835 .

12003–2003
Clifton v. Midway College green
ky · 1986
2 sentences

2003We conclude that their action is not prohibited by the doctrine of election of remedies. [5] *114 We further note that our position is consistent with Canamore, 676 S.W.2d 800 , and Clifton, 702 S.W.2d 835 .

2003We conclude that their action is not prohibited by the doctrine of election of remedies. 5 We further note that our position is consistent with Canamore, 676 S.W.2d 800 , and Clifton, 702 S.W.2d 835 .

12003–2003
Grego v. Meijer, Inc. green
kywd · 2001
1 sentence

2001Id. at 693 .

12001–2001
Crider v. Melvin neutral
kyctapphigh · 1930
2 sentences

1932The most recent case cited is that of Crider v. Melvin, 235 Ky. 523 , 31 S. W. (2d) 913 .

1932The most recent case cited is that of Crider v. Melvin, 235 Ky. 523 , 31 S. W. (2d) 913 .

11932–1932

Statutes the citing opinions construe

KY § Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344.450 (5) KY § Ky. Rev. Stat. § 13B.140 (4) KY § Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344.200 (4) KY § Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344.270 (4) KY § Ky. Rev. Stat. § 344.040 (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

TX 102 (1913–2025) IL 49 (1920–2025) NY 49 (1904–2026) FL 44 (1907–2024) CA 41 (1923–2025) TN 28 (1934–2025) MO 26 (1942–2025) AR 22 (1958–2021) IN 22 (1916–2010) MN 21 (1933–2019) MI 21 (1908–2026) NC 21 (1957–2025) PA 20 (1978–2024) NM 19 (1943–2021) WI 19 (1902–2021) RI 17 (1962–2026) IA 15 (1906–2015) WA 14 (1938–2025) SC 14 (1987–2021) NE 11 (1906–2025) CT 11 (1947–2024) MD 11 (1959–2024) UT 10 (1979–2026) OK 10 (1926–2020) MS 9 (1908–2012) GA 9 (1942–2017) AZ 9 (1975–2018) KY 9 (1932–2023) NJ 8 (1938–1985) OH 8 (1979–2023) KS 8 (1909–2021) DC 6 (1991–2023) DE 6 (1963–2020) SD 6 (1932–2018) ME 5 (1955–2012) ID 5 (1917–2026) HI 4 (1995–2008) OR 4 (1970–2022) WY 4 (1924–2012) LA 4 (1980–1993) AL 3 (1979–1989) MT 3 (1990–1993) ND 2 (1988–2015)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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