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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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Meyer v. Kendiggreen2 sentences2022Honeycutt, 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)). | 3 | 3 |
White v. Stategreen1 sentence2026White, 784 P.2d at 1315. [¶52] In contrast, strict scrutiny is often applied when a statute impacts a fundamental constitutional right. | 1 | 1 |
Ellett v. Stategreen1 sentence2022Hageman, ¶ 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. | 1 | 1 |
Mills v. Reynoldsgreen1 sentence2022Hageman, ¶ 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. | 1 | 1 |
Hageman Ex Rel. C v. Goshen County School District No. 1green2 sentences2022Hageman, ¶ 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)). | 1 | 1 |
Bachmeier v. Hoffmangreen1 sentence2008Bachmeier 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. | 1 | 1 |
State v. Ariasgreen1 sentence2008Honeycutt, 908 P.2d at 979 (citing Meyer v. Kendig, 641 P.2d 1285, 1289 (Wyo.1982)). | 1 | 1 |
Chalfy v. Turoffgreen2 sentences1998See 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.”). | 1 | 1 |
Allhusen v. State Ex Rel. Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Boardgreen2 sentences1998See 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.”). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Wyoming. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Kingston v. Honeycutt
green
2 sentences2022Honeycutt, 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)). | 3 | 2008–2022 |
City of Cleburne v. Cleburne Living Center, Inc.
green
2 sentences2022Under 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 . | 1 | 2022–2022 |
Snyder v. State
green
1 sentence1997Snyder, 912 P.2d at 1132 . | 1 | 1997–1997 |
State v. Stovall
green
1 sentence1989In 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 | 1 | 1989–1989 |
Jivelekas v. City of Worland
green
1 sentence1989In 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 | 1 | 1989–1989 |
Oroz v. Board of County Com'rs of Carbon County
green
1 sentence1989In 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 | 1 | 1989–1989 |
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.
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.