extension rule (Minnesota) · Go Syfert
← Minnesota issues

extension rule in Minnesota

9 Minnesota opinions name it 2 courts 1928–2023 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Minnesota 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Pletan v. Gainesgreen
minn · 1992 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999Generally, if an employee is found to be immune, then the claim against the municipal employer has been dismissed without explanation. 1 See Pletan, 494 N.W.2d at 42 (recognizing the doctrine of vicarious official immunity).

11
State v. Tategreen
nj · 1986 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
1 sentence

1991Id. at 72-3, 505 A.2d at 945 (citation omitted).

11
Gammel v. Ernst & Ernstgreen
minn · 1955 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988While the trial court itself is afforded immunity from suit when acting within its judicial capacity, see Pierson v. Ray, 386 U.S. 547 , 87 S.Ct. 1213 , 18 L.Ed.2d 288 (1967), and while other quasi-judicial officers have been protected by an extension of judicial immunity, see Gammel v. Ernst & Ernst, 245 Minn. 249, 254 , 72 N.W.2d 364, 368 (1955), we heretofore have not directly addressed the propriety of an extension of immunity to a guardian ad litem.

1988While the trial court itself is afforded immunity from suit when acting within its judicial capacity, see Pierson v. Ray, 386 U.S. 547 , 87 S.Ct. 1213 , 18 L.Ed.2d 288 (1967), and while other quasi-judicial officers have been protected by an extension of judicial immunity, see Gammel v. Ernst & Ernst, 245 Minn. 249, 254 , 72 N.W.2d 364, 368 (1955), we heretofore have not directly addressed the propriety of an extension of immunity to a guardian ad litem.

11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (10)

CaseCitedYears
Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc. green
scotus · 1974
2 sentences

2023The Court discussed the applicability of the actual malice standard in Gertz v. Robert Welch, 418 U.S. 323 (1974).

2023The Court discussed the applicability of the actual malice standard in Gertz v. Robert Welch, 418 U.S. 323 (1974).

12023–2023
Graham v. Collins green
scotus · 1993
2 sentences

2013Graham v. Collins, 506 U.S. at 477-78 , 113 S.Ct. 892 .

2013Graham v. Collins, 506 U.S. at 477-78 , 113 S.Ct. 892 .

12013–2013
Pierson v. Ray green
scotus · 1967
2 sentences

1988While the trial court itself is afforded immunity from suit when acting within its judicial capacity, see Pierson v. Ray, 386 U.S. 547 , 87 S.Ct. 1213 , 18 L.Ed.2d 288 (1967), and while other quasi-judicial officers have been protected by an extension of judicial immunity, see Gammel v. Ernst & Ernst, 245 Minn. 249, 254 , 72 N.W.2d 364, 368 (1955), we heretofore have not directly addressed the propriety of an extension of immunity to a guardian ad litem.

1988While the trial court itself is afforded immunity from suit when acting within its judicial capacity, see Pierson v. Ray, 386 U.S. 547 , 87 S.Ct. 1213 , 18 L.Ed.2d 288 (1967), and while other quasi-judicial officers have been protected by an extension of judicial immunity, see Gammel v. Ernst & Ernst, 245 Minn. 249, 254 , 72 N.W.2d 364, 368 (1955), we heretofore have not directly addressed the propriety of an extension of immunity to a guardian ad litem.

11988–1988
Meaney v. United States green
ca2 · 1940
1 sentence

1958A case illustrating the need for this extension of the exception is Meaney v. U. S., 112 F. 2d 538 , 130 A. L.

11958–1958
Weatherhead v. Burau green
minn · 1952
2 sentences

1953The only extension of this rule is to be found in Weatherhead v. Burau, 237 Minn. 325, 327 , 54 N. W. (2d) 570, 571 , in which our court said: “While deviation from the statutory language is not to be encouraged, where the order or memorandum expressly shows that a new trial was granted exclusively upon errors of law occurring at the trial and upon no other ground, the order is appealable, even though the exact language of the statute is not followed.

1953The only extension of this rule is to be found in Weatherhead v. Burau, 237 Minn. 325, 327 , 54 N. W. (2d) 570, 571 , in which our court said: “While deviation from the statutory language is not to be encouraged, where the order or memorandum expressly shows that a new trial was granted exclusively upon errors of law occurring at the trial and upon no other ground, the order is appealable, even though the exact language of the statute is not followed.

11953–1953
Young v. Masci green
scotus · 1933
2 sentences

1943In Young v. Masci, 289 U. S. 253 , 53 S. Ct. 599 , 77 L. ed. 1158, 88 A. L.

1943In Young v. Masci, 289 U. S. 253 , 53 S. Ct. 599 , 77 L. ed. 1158, 88 A. L.

11943–1943
Victor Oil Co. v. Drum green
cal · 1920
2 sentences

1928Burbank v. Dennis, 101 Cal. 90, 98 , 35 P. 444 ; Victor Oil Co. v. Drum, 184 Cal. 226 , 193 P. 243 ; Stenian v. Tashjian, 178 Cal. 623 , 174 P. 883 ; Esmond v. Seeley, 28 App. Div. 292 , 51 N. Y.

1928Burbank v. Dennis, 101 Cal. 90, 98 , 35 P. 444 ; Victor Oil Co. v. Drum, 184 Cal. 226 , 193 P. 243 ; Stenian v. Tashjian, 178 Cal. 623 , 174 P. 883 ; Esmond v. Seeley, 28 App. Div. 292 , 51 N. Y.

11928–1928
Esmond v. Seeley neutral
nyappdiv · 1898
1 sentence

1928Burbank v. Dennis, 101 Cal. 90, 98 , 35 P. 444 ; Victor Oil Co. v. Drum, 184 Cal. 226 , 193 P. 243 ; Stenian v. Tashjian, 178 Cal. 623 , 174 P. 883 ; Esmond v. Seeley, 28 App. Div. 292 , 51 N. Y.

11928–1928
Burbank v. Dennis green
cal · 1894
2 sentences

1928Burbank v. Dennis, 101 Cal. 90, 98 , 35 P. 444 ; Victor Oil Co. v. Drum, 184 Cal. 226 , 193 P. 243 ; Stenian v. Tashjian, 178 Cal. 623 , 174 P. 883 ; Esmond v. Seeley, 28 App. Div. 292 , 51 N. Y.

1928Burbank v. Dennis, 101 Cal. 90, 98 , 35 P. 444 ; Victor Oil Co. v. Drum, 184 Cal. 226 , 193 P. 243 ; Stenian v. Tashjian, 178 Cal. 623 , 174 P. 883 ; Esmond v. Seeley, 28 App. Div. 292 , 51 N. Y.

11928–1928
Stenian v. Tashjian green
cal · 1918
2 sentences

1928Burbank v. Dennis, 101 Cal. 90, 98 , 35 P. 444 ; Victor Oil Co. v. Drum, 184 Cal. 226 , 193 P. 243 ; Stenian v. Tashjian, 178 Cal. 623 , 174 P. 883 ; Esmond v. Seeley, 28 App. Div. 292 , 51 N. Y.

1928Burbank v. Dennis, 101 Cal. 90, 98 , 35 P. 444 ; Victor Oil Co. v. Drum, 184 Cal. 226 , 193 P. 243 ; Stenian v. Tashjian, 178 Cal. 623 , 174 P. 883 ; Esmond v. Seeley, 28 App. Div. 292 , 51 N. Y.

11928–1928

Where else courts name it

PA 94 (1898–2023) CA 92 (1897–2025) NY 76 (1841–2024) MA 63 (1936–2026) IL 55 (1886–2025) TX 54 (1888–2026) WI 52 (1951–2026) MD 38 (1911–2018) TN 34 (1933–2025) GA 31 (1909–2025) LA 29 (1942–2022) FL 24 (1968–2025) NJ 24 (1948–2026) MI 23 (1896–2024) KY 22 (1907–2025) WA 19 (1933–2024) CT 19 (1912–2019) OH 19 (1905–2024) IN 17 (1884–2003) AL 17 (1845–2011) IA 15 (1926–2024) DE 15 (1928–2024) KS 15 (1915–2022) MO 15 (1875–2018) AZ 11 (1965–2024) OR 11 (1938–2024) NH 10 (1970–2017) WY 9 (1978–1992) WV 9 (1922–2015) MN 9 (1928–2023) NC 9 (1910–2016) OK 9 (1928–2023) NE 8 (1931–2017) NM 8 (1946–2026) HI 8 (1908–2008) SD 7 (1927–2024) NV 7 (1951–2020) VA 7 (1934–2011) UT 7 (1953–2015) ME 7 (1942–2018) CO 6 (1900–2008) AR 6 (1925–2013) MS 5 (1961–2011) DC 5 (1974–2007) RI 5 (1949–1995) VT 4 (1854–2020) SC 4 (1937–2014) ND 4 (1908–2007) ID 3 (1989–2012) AK 2 (1970–1979)

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.

← Caselaw search · G Cite Topics · Brief Check