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rational relationship test in Wyoming

9 Wyoming opinions name it 1 courts 1989–2026 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Wyoming 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Meyer v. Kendiggreen
wyo · 1982 · cited in 3 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 1995–2022
2 sentences

2022Honeycutt, 908 P.2d at 979 (citing Meyer v. Kendig, 641 P.2d 1235, 1239 (Wyo. 1982)).

2013Honeycutt, 908 P.2d at 979 (citing Meyer v. Kendig, 641 P.2d 1235, 1239 (Wyo.1982)).

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White v. Stategreen
wyo · 1989 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026White, 784 P.2d at 1315. [¶52] In contrast, strict scrutiny is often applied when a statute impacts a fundamental constitutional right.

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Ellett v. Stategreen
wyo · 1994 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Hageman, ¶ 54, 256 P.3d at 503 (“If we determine that the classification does ‘treat similarly situated persons unequally,’ we apply . . . different levels of scrutiny depending upon the nature of the classification to determine whether equal protection is violated.”) (quoting Ellett v. State, 883 P.2d 940, 944 (Wyo. 1994)). [¶14] “The rational relationship test is utilized when an ordinary interest is involved.” Mills v. Reynolds, 837 P.2d 48, 53 (Wyo. 1992) (citing Hays v. State ex rel.

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Mills v. Reynoldsgreen
wyo · 1992 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Hageman, ¶ 54, 256 P.3d at 503 (“If we determine that the classification does ‘treat similarly situated persons unequally,’ we apply . . . different levels of scrutiny depending upon the nature of the classification to determine whether equal protection is violated.”) (quoting Ellett v. State, 883 P.2d 940, 944 (Wyo. 1994)). [¶14] “The rational relationship test is utilized when an ordinary interest is involved.” Mills v. Reynolds, 837 P.2d 48, 53 (Wyo. 1992) (citing Hays v. State ex rel.

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Hageman Ex Rel. C v. Goshen County School District No. 1green
wyo · 2011 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022Hageman, ¶ 54, 256 P.3d at 503 (“If we determine that the classification does ‘treat similarly situated persons unequally,’ we apply . . . different levels of scrutiny depending upon the nature of the classification to determine whether equal protection is violated.”) (quoting Ellett v. State, 883 P.2d 940, 944 (Wyo. 1994)). [¶14] “The rational relationship test is utilized when an ordinary interest is involved.” Mills v. Reynolds, 837 P.2d 48, 53 (Wyo. 1992) (citing Hays v. State ex rel.

2022See also, Hageman, ¶ 54, 256 P.3d at 503 (the rational relationship test is used when a statute “only affects ordinary interests in the economic and social welfare area” (citations omitted)).

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Bachmeier v. Hoffmangreen
wyo · 2000 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008Bachmeier v. Hoffman, 1 P.3d 1236, 1248 (Wyo.2000). [¶ 18] We invoke a four part test in analyzing the constitutionality of a classification under the rational relationship test.

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State v. Ariasgreen
ariz · 1982 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008Honeycutt, 908 P.2d at 979 (citing Meyer v. Kendig, 641 P.2d 1285, 1289 (Wyo.1982)).

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Chalfy v. Turoffgreen
ca2 · 1986 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998See Allhusen, 898 P.2d at 885 (applying a rational relationship test to legislation regarding the practice of mental health professionals) and Chalfy v. Turoff, 804 F.2d 20, 23 (2nd Cir.1986) (“licensing authority need only show that the challenged requirement is rationally related to applicant’s fitness for the occupation.”).

1998See Allhusen, 898 P.2d at 885 (applying a rational relationship test to legislation regarding the practice of mental health professionals) and Chalfy v. Turoff, 804 F.2d 20, 23 (2nd Cir.1986) (“licensing authority need only show that the challenged requirement is rationally related to applicant’s fitness for the occupation.”).

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Allhusen v. State Ex Rel. Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Boardgreen
wyo · 1995 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998See Allhusen, 898 P.2d at 885 (applying a rational relationship test to legislation regarding the practice of mental health professionals) and Chalfy v. Turoff, 804 F.2d 20, 23 (2nd Cir.1986) (“licensing authority need only show that the challenged requirement is rationally related to applicant’s fitness for the occupation.”).

1998See Allhusen, 898 P.2d at 885 (applying a rational relationship test to legislation regarding the practice of mental health professionals) and Chalfy v. Turoff, 804 F.2d 20, 23 (2nd Cir.1986) (“licensing authority need only show that the challenged requirement is rationally related to applicant’s fitness for the occupation.”).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
Kingston v. Honeycutt green
wyo · 1995
2 sentences

2022Honeycutt, 908 P.2d at 979 (citing Meyer v. Kendig, 641 P.2d 1235, 1239 (Wyo. 1982)).

2013Honeycutt, 908 P.2d at 979 (citing Meyer v. Kendig, 641 P.2d 1235, 1239 (Wyo.1982)).

32008–2022
City of Cleburne v. Cleburne Living Center, Inc. green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

2022Under that test, the law will be sustained against an equal protection challenge “if the classification drawn by the statute is rationally related to a legitimate state interest.” City of Cleburne, 473 U.S. at 440 , 105 S.Ct. at 3254 .

2022Under that test, the law will be sustained against an equal protection challenge “if the classification drawn by the statute is rationally related to a legitimate state interest.” City of Cleburne, 473 U.S. at 440 , 105 S.Ct. at 3254 .

12022–2022
Snyder v. State green
wyo · 1996
1 sentence

1997Snyder, 912 P.2d at 1132 .

11997–1997
State v. Stovall green
wyo · 1982
1 sentence

1989In broad thesis for dissent as the majority directly displaces the progression and optimism of Stovall, 648 P.2d 543 ; Oroz, 575 P.2d 1155 ; and Jivelekas, 546 P.2d 419 , I dissent for three reasons: (1) governmental and sovereign immunity in broad categories are anachronisms and particularly so where as now either first created or recently restored and cannot fit within the basic principles of constitutional government; (2) the wrong standard of review is used to permit the legislature to deny a remedy for wrongful injury or death; and (3) 1986 Wyo.Sess.Laws ch. 89 (Chapter 89) should fail ev

11989–1989
Jivelekas v. City of Worland green
wyo · 1976
1 sentence

1989In broad thesis for dissent as the majority directly displaces the progression and optimism of Stovall, 648 P.2d 543 ; Oroz, 575 P.2d 1155 ; and Jivelekas, 546 P.2d 419 , I dissent for three reasons: (1) governmental and sovereign immunity in broad categories are anachronisms and particularly so where as now either first created or recently restored and cannot fit within the basic principles of constitutional government; (2) the wrong standard of review is used to permit the legislature to deny a remedy for wrongful injury or death; and (3) 1986 Wyo.Sess.Laws ch. 89 (Chapter 89) should fail ev

11989–1989
Oroz v. Board of County Com'rs of Carbon County green
wyo · 1978
1 sentence

1989In broad thesis for dissent as the majority directly displaces the progression and optimism of Stovall, 648 P.2d 543 ; Oroz, 575 P.2d 1155 ; and Jivelekas, 546 P.2d 419 , I dissent for three reasons: (1) governmental and sovereign immunity in broad categories are anachronisms and particularly so where as now either first created or recently restored and cannot fit within the basic principles of constitutional government; (2) the wrong standard of review is used to permit the legislature to deny a remedy for wrongful injury or death; and (3) 1986 Wyo.Sess.Laws ch. 89 (Chapter 89) should fail ev

11989–1989

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WY § Wyo. Stat. § 5-1-106 (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

CA 111 (1973–2023) WA 69 (1975–2021) PA 37 (1974–2019) TX 20 (1982–2025) FL 16 (1980–2023) CO 16 (1980–1999) GA 12 (1981–2014) NY 11 (1979–2006) IL 11 (1977–2015) WY 9 (1989–2026) LA 8 (1992–2009) NJ 8 (1974–2008) AL 7 (1984–2002) NE 7 (1996–2006) IA 7 (1980–2022) CT 6 (1975–2001) OK 6 (1982–2009) NC 5 (1985–2015) KS 5 (1982–2020) SC 5 (1978–2017) WV 5 (1980–2025) MA 5 (1993–2001) MT 5 (1989–2009) NM 5 (1994–2012) WI 4 (1979–2005) HI 4 (1993–2015) MI 4 (1983–1994) ND 3 (1986–1999) OH 3 (1994–2000) AK 3 (1985–1995) OR 3 (2006–2019) MO 3 (1978–1983) DE 2 (1977–1990) NH 2 (1987–1994) AZ 2 (1998–2002) ME 2 (1992–1997) RI 2 (1990–1993)

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