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positive instruction in Nevada

9 Nevada opinions name it 2 courts 1936–2016 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Nevada 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 (2)

CaseFollowedCited
Crawford v. Stategreen
nev · 2005 · cited in 6 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2013–2016
2 sentences

2016While we agree with Robles that the district erred in refusing to give his inverse instructions, see Crawford, 121 Nev. at 753 , 121 P.3d at 588 ("[S]pecific jury instructions that remind jurors that they may not convict the defendant if proof of a particular element is lacking should be given upon request," and the giving of a positive instruction on the elements of a crime "does not justify refusing a properly worded negatively phrased position or theory instruction." (internal quotation marks omitted)), we 5To the extent Robles argues that the jury should have been instructed that the crime

2016While we agree with Robles that the district erred in refusing to give his inverse instructions, see Crawford, 121 Nev. at 753 , 121 P.3d at 588 ("[S]pecific jury instructions that remind jurors that they may not convict the defendant if proof of a particular element is lacking should be given upon request," and the giving of a positive instruction on the elements of a crime "does not justify refusing a properly worded negatively phrased position or theory instruction." (internal quotation marks omitted)), we 5To the extent Robles argues that the jury should have been instructed that the crime

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Brooks v. Stategreen
nev · 2008 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013"A positive instruction as to the elements of the crime does SUPREME COURT OF NEVADA (0) 1947A 4 W41;i:MTP not justify refusing a properly worded negatively phrased position or theory instruction." Brooks v. State, 124 Nev. 203, 211 , 180 P.3d 657, 662 (2008) (internal quotation marks and alternation omitted). "[T]he district court is ultimately responsible for not only assuring that the substance of the defendant's requested instruction is provided to the jury, but that the jury is otherwise fully and correctly instructed." Crawford v. State, 121 Nev. 744, 754-55 , 121 P.3d 582, 589 (2005).

2013"A positive instruction as to the elements of the crime does SUPREME COURT OF NEVADA (0) 1947A 4 W41;i:MTP not justify refusing a properly worded negatively phrased position or theory instruction." Brooks v. State, 124 Nev. 203, 211 , 180 P.3d 657, 662 (2008) (internal quotation marks and alternation omitted). "[T]he district court is ultimately responsible for not only assuring that the substance of the defendant's requested instruction is provided to the jury, but that the jury is otherwise fully and correctly instructed." Crawford v. State, 121 Nev. 744, 754-55 , 121 P.3d 582, 589 (2005).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
United States v. Hugh N. Manning green
ca8 · 1980
1 sentence

1987Manning, supra. Phillip’s “position” was that, because he was merely present, he did not knowingly aid his brother in the commission of the crime.

11987–1987
Singer v. Martin neutral
wash · 1917
2 sentences

1957In Singer v. Martin, 96 Wash. 231 , 164 P. 1105, 1108 , it was held that a statute limiting speed at intersections within city limits was available to a passenger in a taxicab, the court stating: *161 “The further claim that the speed statute can only be invoked in favor of pedestrians is without merit. * * * It imposed a positive rule of conduct upon all drivers.

1957In Singer v. Martin, 96 Wash. 231 , 164 P. 1105, 1108 , it was held that a statute limiting speed at intersections within city limits was available to a passenger in a taxicab, the court stating: *161 “The further claim that the speed statute can only be invoked in favor of pedestrians is without merit. * * * It imposed a positive rule of conduct upon all drivers.

11957–1957
Phillips v. Snowden Placer Co. green
· 1916
2 sentences

1936Appellants cite the cases of Phillips v. Snowden Placer Co., 40 Nev. 66 , 160 P. 786 , and Didier v. Webster Mines Corporation, 49 Nev. 5 , 234 P. 520 , in which it was held that the purpose of the statute was to give actual notice to workmen or materialmen that the owner *Page 173 of the property disclaims responsibility for liens upon it for their services or supplies.

1936Appellants cite the cases of Phillips v. Snowden Placer Co., 40 Nev. 66 , 160 P. 786 , and Didier v. Webster Mines Corporation, 49 Nev. 5 , 234 P. 520 , in which it was held that the purpose of the statute was to give actual notice to workmen or materialmen that the owner *Page 173 of the property disclaims responsibility for liens upon it for their services or supplies.

11936–1936
Didier v. Webster Mines Corporation green
nev · 1925
2 sentences

1936Appellants cite the cases of Phillips v. Snowden Placer Co., 40 Nev. 66 , 160 P. 786 , and Didier v. Webster Mines Corporation, 49 Nev. 5 , 234 P. 520 , in which it was held that the purpose of the statute was to give actual notice to workmen or materialmen that the owner *Page 173 of the property disclaims responsibility for liens upon it for their services or supplies.

1936Appellants cite the cases of Phillips v. Snowden Placer Co., 40 Nev. 66 , 160 P. 786 , and Didier v. Webster Mines Corporation, 49 Nev. 5 , 234 P. 520 , in which it was held that the purpose of the statute was to give actual notice to workmen or materialmen that the owner *Page 173 of the property disclaims responsibility for liens upon it for their services or supplies.

11936–1936

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 51.035 (5) NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 178.598 (4) NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 200.364 (4) NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 200.366 (4) NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 201.180 (4) NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 48.035 (4) NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 50.090 (4) NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 51.265 (4)

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

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