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propriety instruction in Nevada

9 Nevada opinions name it 1 courts 1956–2014 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Van Valkenberg v. Stategreen
nev · 1979 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See Van Valkenberg v. State, 95 Nev. 317, 318 , 594 P.2d 707, 708 (1979) ("[W]e decline to review the propriety of the instruction . . . because the record indicates appellant's trial counsel not only failed to object to the instruction, but agreed to it.").

2014See Van Valkenberg v. State, 95 Nev. 317, 318 , 594 P.2d 707, 708 (1979) ("[W]e decline to review the propriety of the instruction . . . because the record indicates appellant's trial counsel not only failed to object to the instruction, but agreed to it.").

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Hudson v. Stategreen
nev · 1976 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
2 sentences

1979See Hudson v. State, 92 Nev. 84 , 545 P.2d 1163 (1976); McCall v. State, 91 Nev. 556 , 540 P.2d 95 (1975).

1979See Hudson v. State, 92 Nev. 84 , 545 P.2d 1163 (1976); McCall v. State, 91 Nev. 556 , 540 P.2d 95 (1975).

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North Carolina v. Pearcered
scotus · 1969 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
1 sentence

1974North Carolina v. Pearce, 395 U.S. 711 at 718, 719 (1969).

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Zimmerman v. First Judicial District Courtgreen
nev · 1958 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 1962–1962
2 sentences

1962True, this court in Zimmerman v. District Court, 74 Nev. 344, 347, 348 , 332 P.2d 654, 656 , recognized what appeared to be the weight of authority, when it said: “Despite numerous cases to the contrary, we concede that in most jurisdictions in this country, where the owner-driver situation exists, a principal-agent relationship (and therefore an owner liability) is presumed.

1962True, this court in Zimmerman v. District Court, 74 Nev. 344, 347, 348 , 332 P.2d 654, 656 , recognized what appeared to be the weight of authority, when it said: “Despite numerous cases to the contrary, we concede that in most jurisdictions in this country, where the owner-driver situation exists, a principal-agent relationship (and therefore an owner liability) is presumed.

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People v. Lucasgreen
cal · 1940 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 1956–1956
2 sentences

1956See annotation to People v. Lucas, 16 Cal.2d 178 , 105 P.2d 102 , appearing at 130 A.L.R. 1489 , 1491. (3) Appellant next assigns error in the court’s refusal to give his requested instruction D 6, as follows: “You *95 are instructed that generally speaking, if two theories can be reasonably deduced from the evidence, one leading to a conclusion of innocence and one to guilt, the jury should adopt the theory leading to innocence and acquit the defendant.” We are not concerned with the propriety of such an instruction where the proof is entirely circumstantial.

1956See annotation to People v. Lucas, 16 Cal.2d 178 , 105 P.2d 102 , appearing at 130 A.L.R. 1489 , 1491. (3) Appellant next assigns error in the court’s refusal to give his requested instruction D 6, as follows: “You *95 are instructed that generally speaking, if two theories can be reasonably deduced from the evidence, one leading to a conclusion of innocence and one to guilt, the jury should adopt the theory leading to innocence and acquit the defendant.” We are not concerned with the propriety of such an instruction where the proof is entirely circumstantial.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (13)

CaseCitedYears
Beasley v. State green
nev · 1965
2 sentences

1983We have previously ruled on the propriety of an instruction of this nature in Beasley v. State, 81 Nev. 431 , 404 P.2d 911 (1965).

1983We have previously ruled on the propriety of an instruction of this nature in Beasley v. State, 81 Nev. 431 , 404 P.2d 911 (1965).

11983–1983
McCall v. State green
nev · 1975
2 sentences

1979See Hudson v. State, 92 Nev. 84 , 545 P.2d 1163 (1976); McCall v. State, 91 Nev. 556 , 540 P.2d 95 (1975).

1979See Hudson v. State, 92 Nev. 84 , 545 P.2d 1163 (1976); McCall v. State, 91 Nev. 556 , 540 P.2d 95 (1975).

11979–1979
People v. Buster neutral
nyappdiv · 1955
1 sentence

1971The propriety of such an instruction is also generally supported by numerous other authorities, e.g.: Durham v. State, 280 S.W.2d 737 (Tex.Crim.App. 1955); People v. Buster, 145 N.Y.S.2d 437 (N.Y.App. 1955); Townsel v. State, 286 S.W.2d 162 (Tex.Crim.App. 1956); Henderson v. United States, 261 F.2d 909 (5th Cir. 1958); People v. Branch, 213 N.Y.S.2d 535 (N.Y.App. 1961); People v. Lindsey, 238 N.Y.S.2d 956 (N.Y.App. 1963); People v. Fortes, 260 N.Y.S.2d 716 (N.Y.App. 1965); People v. Hingerton, 277 N.Y.S.2d 754 (N.Y.App. 1967).

11971–1971
People v. Hingerton neutral
nyappdiv · 1967
1 sentence

1971The propriety of such an instruction is also generally supported by numerous other authorities, e.g.: Durham v. State, 280 S.W.2d 737 (Tex.Crim.App. 1955); People v. Buster, 145 N.Y.S.2d 437 (N.Y.App. 1955); Townsel v. State, 286 S.W.2d 162 (Tex.Crim.App. 1956); Henderson v. United States, 261 F.2d 909 (5th Cir. 1958); People v. Branch, 213 N.Y.S.2d 535 (N.Y.App. 1961); People v. Lindsey, 238 N.Y.S.2d 956 (N.Y.App. 1963); People v. Fortes, 260 N.Y.S.2d 716 (N.Y.App. 1965); People v. Hingerton, 277 N.Y.S.2d 754 (N.Y.App. 1967).

11971–1971
Townsel v. State neutral
texcrimapp · 1956
1 sentence

1971The propriety of such an instruction is also generally supported by numerous other authorities, e.g.: Durham v. State, 280 S.W.2d 737 (Tex.Crim.App. 1955); People v. Buster, 145 N.Y.S.2d 437 (N.Y.App. 1955); Townsel v. State, 286 S.W.2d 162 (Tex.Crim.App. 1956); Henderson v. United States, 261 F.2d 909 (5th Cir. 1958); People v. Branch, 213 N.Y.S.2d 535 (N.Y.App. 1961); People v. Lindsey, 238 N.Y.S.2d 956 (N.Y.App. 1963); People v. Fortes, 260 N.Y.S.2d 716 (N.Y.App. 1965); People v. Hingerton, 277 N.Y.S.2d 754 (N.Y.App. 1967).

11971–1971
Smith v. State green
texcrimapp · 1965
1 sentence

1971Indeed, it may even be *519 contended appellant might have requested a stronger instruction, cf. Smith v. State, 396 S.W.2d 876 (Tex.Crim.App. 1965).

11971–1971
Leona Henderson v. United States green
ca5 · 1959
1 sentence

1971The propriety of such an instruction is also generally supported by numerous other authorities, e.g.: Durham v. State, 280 S.W.2d 737 (Tex.Crim.App. 1955); People v. Buster, 145 N.Y.S.2d 437 (N.Y.App. 1955); Townsel v. State, 286 S.W.2d 162 (Tex.Crim.App. 1956); Henderson v. United States, 261 F.2d 909 (5th Cir. 1958); People v. Branch, 213 N.Y.S.2d 535 (N.Y.App. 1961); People v. Lindsey, 238 N.Y.S.2d 956 (N.Y.App. 1963); People v. Fortes, 260 N.Y.S.2d 716 (N.Y.App. 1965); People v. Hingerton, 277 N.Y.S.2d 754 (N.Y.App. 1967).

11971–1971
People v. Branch green
nyappdiv · 1961
1 sentence

1971The propriety of such an instruction is also generally supported by numerous other authorities, e.g.: Durham v. State, 280 S.W.2d 737 (Tex.Crim.App. 1955); People v. Buster, 145 N.Y.S.2d 437 (N.Y.App. 1955); Townsel v. State, 286 S.W.2d 162 (Tex.Crim.App. 1956); Henderson v. United States, 261 F.2d 909 (5th Cir. 1958); People v. Branch, 213 N.Y.S.2d 535 (N.Y.App. 1961); People v. Lindsey, 238 N.Y.S.2d 956 (N.Y.App. 1963); People v. Fortes, 260 N.Y.S.2d 716 (N.Y.App. 1965); People v. Hingerton, 277 N.Y.S.2d 754 (N.Y.App. 1967).

11971–1971
People v. Fortes neutral
nyappdiv · 1965
1 sentence

1971The propriety of such an instruction is also generally supported by numerous other authorities, e.g.: Durham v. State, 280 S.W.2d 737 (Tex.Crim.App. 1955); People v. Buster, 145 N.Y.S.2d 437 (N.Y.App. 1955); Townsel v. State, 286 S.W.2d 162 (Tex.Crim.App. 1956); Henderson v. United States, 261 F.2d 909 (5th Cir. 1958); People v. Branch, 213 N.Y.S.2d 535 (N.Y.App. 1961); People v. Lindsey, 238 N.Y.S.2d 956 (N.Y.App. 1963); People v. Fortes, 260 N.Y.S.2d 716 (N.Y.App. 1965); People v. Hingerton, 277 N.Y.S.2d 754 (N.Y.App. 1967).

11971–1971
Durham v. State green
texcrimapp · 1955
1 sentence

1971The propriety of such an instruction is also generally supported by numerous other authorities, e.g.: Durham v. State, 280 S.W.2d 737 (Tex.Crim.App. 1955); People v. Buster, 145 N.Y.S.2d 437 (N.Y.App. 1955); Townsel v. State, 286 S.W.2d 162 (Tex.Crim.App. 1956); Henderson v. United States, 261 F.2d 909 (5th Cir. 1958); People v. Branch, 213 N.Y.S.2d 535 (N.Y.App. 1961); People v. Lindsey, 238 N.Y.S.2d 956 (N.Y.App. 1963); People v. Fortes, 260 N.Y.S.2d 716 (N.Y.App. 1965); People v. Hingerton, 277 N.Y.S.2d 754 (N.Y.App. 1967).

11971–1971
Scott v. State green
nev · 1956
2 sentences

1970Refusal to give such an instruction was upheld in Scott v. State, 72 Nev. 89, 94-95 , 295 P.2d 391 (1956), where it was stated: “We are not concerned with the propriety of such an instruction where the proof is entirely circumstantial.

1970Refusal to give such an instruction was upheld in Scott v. State, 72 Nev. 89, 94-95 , 295 P.2d 391 (1956), where it was stated: “We are not concerned with the propriety of such an instruction where the proof is entirely circumstantial.

11970–1970
People v. Bonds neutral
nev · 1865
1 sentence

1970There was no error in refusing the instruction in view of the direct evidence in this case.” See also People v. Bonds, 1 Nev. 33 (1865).

11970–1970
Bayle-Lacoste & Co. v. Superior Court green
calctapp · 1941
2 sentences

1961Conceding the propriety of such rule, we are satisfied that Bayle-Lacoste & Co. v. Superior Court (1941), 46 Cal.App.2d 636 , 116 P.2d 458 , and other *33 cases relied upon by appellant are based on factual situations clearly distinguishing the same from this case.

1961Conceding the propriety of such rule, we are satisfied that Bayle-Lacoste & Co. v. Superior Court (1941), 46 Cal.App.2d 636 , 116 P.2d 458 , and other *33 cases relied upon by appellant are based on factual situations clearly distinguishing the same from this case.

11961–1961

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