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9 Maryland opinions name it 2 courts 1994–2021 1 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 (8)

CaseFollowedCited
Ramsay, Scarlett & Co. v. Comptroller of Treasurygreen
md · 1985 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1999–2003
2 sentences

2003Ramsay, Scarlett & Co. v. Comptroller, 302 Md. 825, 836-37 , 490 A.2d 1296, 1300-02 (1985).

2003Ramsay, Scarlett & Co. v. Comptroller, 302 Md. 825, 836-37 , 490 A.2d 1296, 1300-02 (1985).

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State v. Williamsgreen
md · 2006 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021Id. at 223 , 896 A.2d at 990 (emphasis added).

2021Id. at 223 , 896 A.2d at 990 (emphasis added).

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People v. Golochowiczgreen
mich · 1982 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011People v. Golochowicz, 413 Mich. 298 , 319 N.W.2d 518, 524 (1982).

2011People v. Golochowicz, 413 Mich. 298 , 319 N.W.2d 518, 524 (1982).

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Baltimore Building & Construction Trades Council v. Barnesgreen
md · 1981 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999Trades Council v. Barnes, 290 Md. 9, 14 , 427 A.2d 979, 982 (1981). *15 This is consistent with the standard of review applicable to all administrative agencies.

1999Trades Council v. Barnes, 290 Md. 9, 14 , 427 A.2d 979, 982 (1981). *15 This is consistent with the standard of review applicable to all administrative agencies.

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Hart v. Millergreen
mdctspecapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997See In re Don Mc., 344 Md. 194, 201 , 686 A.2d 269 (1996) (“The term ‘discretion’ means the absence of a hard and fast rule.”); Dennison v. State, 87 Md.App. 749, 763 , 591 A.2d 568 , cert. denied, 324 Md. 324 , 597 A.2d 421 (1991) (court may not simply apply a consistent rule to the case before it, which, in essence, is the refusal to exercise discretion); Hart v. Miller, 65 Md.App. 620, 627 , 501 A.2d 872 , cert. denied, 305 Md. 621 , 505 A.2d 1342 (1986) (“When ... the trial court recognizes its right to exercise discretion but then declines to exercise it in favor of adhering to some consi

1997See In re Don Mc., 344 Md. 194, 201 , 686 A.2d 269 (1996) (“The term ‘discretion’ means the absence of a hard and fast rule.”); Dennison v. State, 87 Md.App. 749, 763 , 591 A.2d 568 , cert. denied, 324 Md. 324 , 597 A.2d 421 (1991) (court may not simply apply a consistent rule to the case before it, which, in essence, is the refusal to exercise discretion); Hart v. Miller, 65 Md.App. 620, 627 , 501 A.2d 872 , cert. denied, 305 Md. 621 , 505 A.2d 1342 (1986) (“When ... the trial court recognizes its right to exercise discretion but then declines to exercise it in favor of adhering to some consi

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In Re Don Mc.green
md · 1996 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997See In re Don Mc., 344 Md. 194, 201 , 686 A.2d 269 (1996) (“The term ‘discretion’ means the absence of a hard and fast rule.”); Dennison v. State, 87 Md.App. 749, 763 , 591 A.2d 568 , cert. denied, 324 Md. 324 , 597 A.2d 421 (1991) (court may not simply apply a consistent rule to the case before it, which, in essence, is the refusal to exercise discretion); Hart v. Miller, 65 Md.App. 620, 627 , 501 A.2d 872 , cert. denied, 305 Md. 621 , 505 A.2d 1342 (1986) (“When ... the trial court recognizes its right to exercise discretion but then declines to exercise it in favor of adhering to some consi

1997See In re Don Mc., 344 Md. 194, 201 , 686 A.2d 269 (1996) (“The term ‘discretion’ means the absence of a hard and fast rule.”); Dennison v. State, 87 Md.App. 749, 763 , 591 A.2d 568 , cert. denied, 324 Md. 324 , 597 A.2d 421 (1991) (court may not simply apply a consistent rule to the case before it, which, in essence, is the refusal to exercise discretion); Hart v. Miller, 65 Md.App. 620, 627 , 501 A.2d 872 , cert. denied, 305 Md. 621 , 505 A.2d 1342 (1986) (“When ... the trial court recognizes its right to exercise discretion but then declines to exercise it in favor of adhering to some consi

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Stansbury v. Stansburygreen
md · 1960 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994See Stansbury v. Stansbury, 223 Md. 475, 477 , 164 A.2d 877 (1960).

1994See Stansbury v. Stansbury, 223 Md. 475, 477 , 164 A.2d 877 (1960).

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Caldwell v. Mississippigreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994See Caldwell v. Mississippi, 472 U.S. 320 , 105 S.Ct. 2633 , 86 L.Ed.2d 231 (1985) (reversal required where the prosecution’s remarks are focused, unambiguous, and strong to the point of depriving the accused of fundamental fairness).

1994See Caldwell v. Mississippi, 472 U.S. 320 , 105 S.Ct. 2633 , 86 L.Ed.2d 231 (1985) (reversal required where the prosecution’s remarks are focused, unambiguous, and strong to the point of depriving the accused of fundamental fairness).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
Lutz v. State green
md · 1934
2 sentences

2015This is consistent with the principle articulated in Lutz—where the common law rule and the statute are in such direct conflict that they cannot coexist. 167 Md. at 15 , 172 A. 354 .

2015This is consistent with the principle articulated in Lutz—where the common law rule and the statute are in such direct conflict that they cannot coexist. 167 Md. at 15 , 172 A. 354 .

12015–2015
Moaney v. State green
mdctspecapp · 1975
2 sentences

2015In Moaney v. State, 28 Md.App. 408, 413 , 346 A.2d 466 (1975), this Court observed that although under the common law “it appears that a person accused of grand larceny is entitled to be tried upon an indictment returned by a grand jury,” that principle was abrogated through both legislative enactment and rule change.

2015In Moaney v. State, 28 Md.App. 408, 413 , 346 A.2d 466 (1975), this Court observed that although under the common law “it appears that a person accused of grand larceny is entitled to be tried upon an indictment returned by a grand jury,” that principle was abrogated through both legislative enactment and rule change.

12015–2015
United States v. Lorenzo Osorio green
ca1 · 1991
1 sentence

2006In United States v. Osorio, 929 F.2d 753 (1st Cir.1991), a drug conspiracy case involving the nondisclosure by the State of a key witness’s extensive drug history, the court scolded the prosecutor’s office for ignoring such a clear and undebatable duty: “Irrespective of the reasonable strategic use defense counsel made of the late disclosed impeachment material, we still confront the disquieting problem of the government’s negligence in meeting its disclosure duties.

12006–2006
Dennison v. State green
mdctspecapp · 1991
2 sentences

1997See In re Don Mc., 344 Md. 194, 201 , 686 A.2d 269 (1996) (“The term ‘discretion’ means the absence of a hard and fast rule.”); Dennison v. State, 87 Md.App. 749, 763 , 591 A.2d 568 , cert. denied, 324 Md. 324 , 597 A.2d 421 (1991) (court may not simply apply a consistent rule to the case before it, which, in essence, is the refusal to exercise discretion); Hart v. Miller, 65 Md.App. 620, 627 , 501 A.2d 872 , cert. denied, 305 Md. 621 , 505 A.2d 1342 (1986) (“When ... the trial court recognizes its right to exercise discretion but then declines to exercise it in favor of adhering to some consi

1997See In re Don Mc., 344 Md. 194, 201 , 686 A.2d 269 (1996) (“The term ‘discretion’ means the absence of a hard and fast rule.”); Dennison v. State, 87 Md.App. 749, 763 , 591 A.2d 568 , cert. denied, 324 Md. 324 , 597 A.2d 421 (1991) (court may not simply apply a consistent rule to the case before it, which, in essence, is the refusal to exercise discretion); Hart v. Miller, 65 Md.App. 620, 627 , 501 A.2d 872 , cert. denied, 305 Md. 621 , 505 A.2d 1342 (1986) (“When ... the trial court recognizes its right to exercise discretion but then declines to exercise it in favor of adhering to some consi

11997–1997

Where else courts name it

LA 65 (1939–2025) CA 32 (1921–2024) WA 27 (1909–2025) TX 26 (1948–2025) NY 22 (1885–2022) IL 21 (1922–2026) PA 14 (1913–2023) NJ 13 (1908–2021) WI 13 (1960–2021) FL 13 (1977–2018) OR 13 (1959–2021) OH 12 (1853–2022) AZ 12 (1955–2026) MO 11 (1907–2014) OK 11 (1918–2018) GA 10 (1971–2023) SD 9 (1975–2026) MD 9 (1994–2021) IA 9 (1893–2024) NE 9 (1903–2022) MI 9 (1976–2023) UT 8 (1989–2026) NM 8 (1971–2018) KY 8 (1943–2026) MA 8 (1981–2019) MN 7 (1977–2018) CT 7 (1973–2023) NC 6 (1983–2018) WY 6 (1979–2015) ME 6 (2006–2019) KS 6 (1988–2022) MT 6 (1978–2025) AL 6 (1968–2017) TN 6 (1985–2020) CO 5 (1958–2025) IN 5 (1972–1989) DE 4 (1988–2024) MS 4 (1992–2024) VT 4 (2002–2021) AK 3 (1988–2021) HI 3 (1980–2014) ID 3 (2015–2021) DC 2 (1990–2017) SC 2 (1984–2018) RI 2 (1989–2005) VA 2 (2009–2022)

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