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clear and convincing standard in Maryland

63 Maryland opinions name it 2 courts 1982–2023 5 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Maryland 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 (35)

CaseFollowedCited
Attorney Grievance Commission v. Siskindgreen
md · 2007 · cited in 6 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2009–2011
2 sentences

2011Rule 16-757(b); 4 Attorney Grievance Comm’n v. Siskind, 401 Md. 41, 54 , 930 A.2d 328, 335 (2007). “ ‘The clear and convincing standard of proof lies somewhere between a preponderance of evidence standard, which is generally applied to civil cases, and beyond a reasonable doubt standard, which is applied to most crimes.’ ” Id., 930 A.2d at 335 (citations omitted). “ “We accept a hearing judge’s findings of fact unless we determine that they are clearly erroneous.’ ” Attorney Grievance Comm’n v. Edib, 415 Md. 696, 706 , 4 A.3d 957, 964 (2010) (citation omitted).

2011Rule 16-757(b); 4 Attorney Grievance Comm’n v. Siskind, 401 Md. 41, 54 , 930 A.2d 328, 335 (2007). “ ‘The clear and convincing standard of proof lies somewhere between a preponderance of evidence standard, which is generally applied to civil cases, and beyond a reasonable doubt standard, which is applied to most crimes.’ ” Id., 930 A.2d at 335 (citations omitted). “ “We accept a hearing judge’s findings of fact unless we determine that they are clearly erroneous.’ ” Attorney Grievance Comm’n v. Edib, 415 Md. 696, 706 , 4 A.3d 957, 964 (2010) (citation omitted).

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Attorney Grievance Commission v. Wardgreen
md · 2006 · cited in 4 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2007–2009
2 sentences

2009We have omitted from our recitation of Judge Souder's conclusions of law the text of the various rule violations. 14 . " ‘The clear and convincing standard of proof lies somewhere between a preponderance of evidence standard, which is generally applied to civil cases, and beyond a reasonable doubt standard, which is applied to most crimes.’ ” Attorney Grievance Comm’n v. Siskind, 401 Md. 41, 54 , 930 A.2d 328, 335 (2007) (quoting Attorney Grievance Comm’n v. Ward, 394 Md. 1,16 , 904 A.2d 477, 486 (2006)). 15 .

2009We have omitted from our recitation of Judge Souder's conclusions of law the text of the various rule violations. 14 . " ‘The clear and convincing standard of proof lies somewhere between a preponderance of evidence standard, which is generally applied to civil cases, and beyond a reasonable doubt standard, which is applied to most crimes.’ ” Attorney Grievance Comm’n v. Siskind, 401 Md. 41, 54 , 930 A.2d 328, 335 (2007) (quoting Attorney Grievance Comm’n v. Ward, 394 Md. 1,16 , 904 A.2d 477, 486 (2006)). 15 .

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Attorney Grievance Commission v. Mooneygreen
md · 2000 · cited in 3 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2000–2023
2 sentences

2023Mooney, 359 Md. at 79 (explaining that clear and convincing means “a clear conviction, without hesitancy, of the truth of the precise facts in issue”) (quoting Berkey v. Delia, 287 Md. 302 ).

2023Mooney, 359 Md. at 79 (explaining that clear and convincing means “a clear conviction, without hesitancy, of the truth of the precise facts in issue”) (quoting Berkey v. Delia, 287 Md. 302 ).

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Attorney Grievance Commission v. Tankogreen
md · 2012 · cited in 3 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2012–2015
2 sentences

2015“In that regard, we examine the record to ascertain whether there was sufficient evidence to support the hearing judge’s legal conclusions, by a clear and convincing standard of proof.” Att’y Grievance Comm’n v. Tanko, 427 Md. 15, 27-28 , 45 A.3d 281, 288 (2012) (citation and internal quotation marks omitted).

2015“In that regard, we examine the record to ascertain whether there was sufficient evidence to support the hearing judge’s legal conclusions, by a clear and convincing standard of proof.” Att’y Grievance Comm’n v. Tanko, 427 Md. 15, 27-28 , 45 A.3d 281, 288 (2012) (citation and internal quotation marks omitted).

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Weisman v. Connorsgreen
mdctspecapp · 1988 · cited in 3 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2000–2006
2 sentences

2006See also Wills v. State, 329 Md. 370, 374 , 620 A.2d 295, 297 (1993) (noting that the terms "preponderance,” "clear and convincing,” and "reasonable doubt” are not “at least in their legal sense, street familiar")) Weisman v. Connors, 76 Md.App. 488, 503 , 547 A.2d 636, 643 (1988) (noting the "amorphous” nature of the clear and convincing standard); Tippett v. Maryland, 436 F.2d 1153, 1158-59 (4th Cir.1971), cert. dismissed, sub nom.

2006See also Wills v. State, 329 Md. 370, 374 , 620 A.2d 295, 297 (1993) (noting that the terms "preponderance,” "clear and convincing,” and "reasonable doubt” are not “at least in their legal sense, street familiar")) Weisman v. Connors, 76 Md.App. 488, 503 , 547 A.2d 636, 643 (1988) (noting the "amorphous” nature of the clear and convincing standard); Tippett v. Maryland, 436 F.2d 1153, 1158-59 (4th Cir.1971), cert. dismissed, sub nom.

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Attorney Grievance Commission v. Thomasgreen
md · 2014 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023But our review of the record does not show that anyone disputed that [the client] owned the funds, or that [the children] 23 Attorney Grievance Comm’n v. Thomas, 440 Md. 523, 550-51 (2014) (explaining that because “[t]he well-pleaded averments in the PDRA … were not denied” and an “Order of Default was entered in the case, and not vacated,” this Court would “accept those averments as admitted,” and determining, “[b]ased on the deemed admissions, … that the admitted facts are sufficient, to a clear and convincing standard, to warrant concluding that Respondent [committed the charged Rules viola

2023But our review of the record does not show that anyone disputed that [the client] owned the funds, or that [the children] 23 Attorney Grievance Comm’n v. Thomas, 440 Md. 523, 550-51 (2014) (explaining that because “[t]he well-pleaded averments in the PDRA … were not denied” and an “Order of Default was entered in the case, and not vacated,” this Court would “accept those averments as admitted,” and determining, “[b]ased on the deemed admissions, … that the admitted facts are sufficient, to a clear and convincing standard, to warrant concluding that Respondent [committed the charged Rules viola

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Attorney Grievance Commission v. McLaughlingreen
md · 2017 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023Thus, notwithstanding the Order of Default that the hearing judge entered in this case, we must “turn our attention to whether the admitted facts were sufficient by a clear and convincing standard to warrant the hearing judge’s conclusions of law.” Attorney Grievance Comm’n v. McLaughlin, 456 Md. 172, 191 (2017).7 See also 7 In McLaughlin, after entering an Order of Default, the hearing judge in that case “found that an evidentiary hearing was unnecessary” and further found “that the admitted facts were ‘sufficient by a clear and convincing standard’ to justify the court’s conclusions of law t

2023Thus, notwithstanding the Order of Default that the hearing judge entered in this case, we must “turn our attention to whether the admitted facts were sufficient by a clear and convincing standard to warrant the hearing judge’s conclusions of law.” Attorney Grievance Comm’n v. McLaughlin, 456 Md. 172, 191 (2017).7 See also 7 In McLaughlin, after entering an Order of Default, the hearing judge in that case “found that an evidentiary hearing was unnecessary” and further found “that the admitted facts were ‘sufficient by a clear and convincing standard’ to justify the court’s conclusions of law t

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Attorney Grievance Commission v. Coccogreen
md · 2015 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Att’y Grievance Comm’n v. Cocco, 442 Md. 1, 8 , 109 A.3d 1176, 1180 (2015) (ellipses in original) (internal citations and quotation marks omitted).

2015Att’y Grievance Comm’n v. Cocco, 442 Md. 1, 8 , 109 A.3d 1176, 1180 (2015) (ellipses in original) (internal citations and quotation marks omitted).

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Commonwealth v. Fishergreen
pa · 2005 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Clair v. Commonwealth, 451 S.W.3d 597 (Ky.2014) (there was no "reasonable certainty” the verdict would be different if CBLA evidence was excluded at new trial); Ragland v. Commonwealth, 191 S.W.3d 569, 580 (Ky.2006) (rejecting CBLA under Daubert [v. Merrell Dow Pharm., Inc., 509 U.S. 579 , 113 S.Ct. 2786 , 125 L.Ed.2d 469 (1993)], but not finding a due process violation); Scott v. State, 788 N.W.2d 497, 502 (Minn.2010) (finding that studies discrediting CBLA evidence "[d]id not establish, by the clear and convincing standard, [defendant’s] innocence”); and Commonwealth v. Fisher, 582 Pa. 276 ,

2015Clair v. Commonwealth, 451 S.W.3d 597 (Ky.2014) (there was no "reasonable certainty” the verdict would be different if CBLA evidence was excluded at new trial); Ragland v. Commonwealth, 191 S.W.3d 569, 580 (Ky.2006) (rejecting CBLA under Daubert [v. Merrell Dow Pharm., Inc., 509 U.S. 579 , 113 S.Ct. 2786 , 125 L.Ed.2d 469 (1993)], but not finding a due process violation); Scott v. State, 788 N.W.2d 497, 502 (Minn.2010) (finding that studies discrediting CBLA evidence "[d]id not establish, by the clear and convincing standard, [defendant’s] innocence”); and Commonwealth v. Fisher, 582 Pa. 276 ,

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Ragland v. Commonwealthgreen
ky · 2006 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Clair v. Commonwealth, ___ S.W.3d ____, 2014 WL 4113014 (Ky. 2014) (there was no “reasonable certainty” the verdict would be different if CBLA evidence was excluded at new trial); Ragland v. Commonwealth, 191 S.W.3d 569, 580 (Ky. 2006) (rejecting CBLA under Daubert [v. Merrell Dow Pharm., Inc., 509 U.S. 579 (1993)], but not finding a due process violation); Scott, supra, 788 N.W.2d at 502 (Minn. 2010) (finding that studies discrediting CBLA evidence “[d]id not establish, by the clear and convincing standard, [defendant’s] innocence”); and Commonwealth v. Fisher, 870 A.2d 864, 870-72 (Pa. 2005)

2015Clair v. Commonwealth, 451 S.W.3d 597 (Ky.2014) (there was no "reasonable certainty” the verdict would be different if CBLA evidence was excluded at new trial); Ragland v. Commonwealth, 191 S.W.3d 569, 580 (Ky.2006) (rejecting CBLA under Daubert [v. Merrell Dow Pharm., Inc., 509 U.S. 579 , 113 S.Ct. 2786 , 125 L.Ed.2d 469 (1993)], but not finding a due process violation); Scott v. State, 788 N.W.2d 497, 502 (Minn.2010) (finding that studies discrediting CBLA evidence "[d]id not establish, by the clear and convincing standard, [defendant’s] innocence”); and Commonwealth v. Fisher, 582 Pa. 276 ,

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Attorney Grievance Commission v. Edibgreen
md · 2010 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2010–2011
2 sentences

2011Rule 16-757(b); 4 Attorney Grievance Comm’n v. Siskind, 401 Md. 41, 54 , 930 A.2d 328, 335 (2007). “ ‘The clear and convincing standard of proof lies somewhere between a preponderance of evidence standard, which is generally applied to civil cases, and beyond a reasonable doubt standard, which is applied to most crimes.’ ” Id., 930 A.2d at 335 (citations omitted). “ “We accept a hearing judge’s findings of fact unless we determine that they are clearly erroneous.’ ” Attorney Grievance Comm’n v. Edib, 415 Md. 696, 706 , 4 A.3d 957, 964 (2010) (citation omitted).

2011Rule 16-757(b); 4 Attorney Grievance Comm’n v. Siskind, 401 Md. 41, 54 , 930 A.2d 328, 335 (2007). “ ‘The clear and convincing standard of proof lies somewhere between a preponderance of evidence standard, which is generally applied to civil cases, and beyond a reasonable doubt standard, which is applied to most crimes.’ ” Id., 930 A.2d at 335 (citations omitted). “ “We accept a hearing judge’s findings of fact unless we determine that they are clearly erroneous.’ ” Attorney Grievance Comm’n v. Edib, 415 Md. 696, 706 , 4 A.3d 957, 964 (2010) (citation omitted).

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Attorney Grievance Commission v. Ugwuonyegreen
md · 2008 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009Attorney Grievance Comm’n v. Ugwuonye, 405 Md. 351, 368 , 952 A.2d 226, 235-36 (2008) (citations and internal quotation marks omitted). *301 “[T]he hearing judge must ‘apply the clear and convincing standard of proof when weighing the evidence’ ” in order to find the facts.

2009Attorney Grievance Comm’n v. Ugwuonye, 405 Md. 351, 368 , 952 A.2d 226, 235-36 (2008) (citations and internal quotation marks omitted). *301 “[T]he hearing judge must ‘apply the clear and convincing standard of proof when weighing the evidence’ ” in order to find the facts.

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Wills v. Stategreen
md · 1993 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2002–2006
2 sentences

2006See also Wills v. State, 329 Md. 370, 374 , 620 A.2d 295, 297 (1993) (noting that the terms "preponderance,” "clear and convincing,” and "reasonable doubt” are not “at least in their legal sense, street familiar")) Weisman v. Connors, 76 Md.App. 488, 503 , 547 A.2d 636, 643 (1988) (noting the "amorphous” nature of the clear and convincing standard); Tippett v. Maryland, 436 F.2d 1153, 1158-59 (4th Cir.1971), cert. dismissed, sub nom.

2006See also Wills v. State, 329 Md. 370, 374 , 620 A.2d 295, 297 (1993) (noting that the terms "preponderance,” "clear and convincing,” and "reasonable doubt” are not “at least in their legal sense, street familiar")) Weisman v. Connors, 76 Md.App. 488, 503 , 547 A.2d 636, 643 (1988) (noting the "amorphous” nature of the clear and convincing standard); Tippett v. Maryland, 436 F.2d 1153, 1158-59 (4th Cir.1971), cert. dismissed, sub nom.

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Tippett v. Marylandgreen
ca4 · 1971 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2002–2006
2 sentences

2006See also Wills v. State, 329 Md. 370, 374 , 620 A.2d 295, 297 (1993) (noting that the terms "preponderance,” "clear and convincing,” and "reasonable doubt” are not “at least in their legal sense, street familiar")) Weisman v. Connors, 76 Md.App. 488, 503 , 547 A.2d 636, 643 (1988) (noting the "amorphous” nature of the clear and convincing standard); Tippett v. Maryland, 436 F.2d 1153, 1158-59 (4th Cir.1971), cert. dismissed, sub nom.

2002See also Wills v. State, 329 Md. 370, 374 , 620 A.2d 295, 297 (1993) (noting that the terms “preponderance,” “clear and convincing,” and “reasonable doubt” are not “at least in their legal sense, street familiar”); Weisman v. Connors, 76 Md.App. 488, 503 , 547 A.2d 636, 643 (1988) (noting the “amorphous” nature of the clear and convincing standard); Tippett v. Maryland, 436 F.2d 1153, 1158-59 (4th Cir.1971), cert. dismissed, sub nom.

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Meyers v. Montgomery County Police Departmentgreen
mdctspecapp · 1993 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2001–2002
2 sentences

2002Of particular relevance, the Circuit Court, citing Meyers v. Montgomery County Police, 96 Md.App. 668 , 626 A.2d 1010 (1993), acknowledged that the preponderance of the evidence standard may be used by an LEOBR hearing board (see Meyers, 96 Md.App. at 708 , 626 A.2d at 1030 ), but concluded that the Board in this case actually considered and decided the case utilizing the clear and convincing standard.

2002Of particular relevance, the Circuit Court, citing Meyers v. Montgomery County Police, 96 Md.App. 668 , 626 A.2d 1010 (1993), acknowledged that the preponderance of the evidence standard may be used by an LEOBR hearing board (see Meyers, 96 Md.App. at 708 , 626 A.2d at 1030 ), but concluded that the Board in this case actually considered and decided the case utilizing the clear and convincing standard.

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Cruzan Ex Rel. Cruzan v. Director, Missouri Department of Healthgreen
scotus · 1990 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993Cruzan v. Director, Missouri Dep't of Health, 497 U.S. 261, 282 , 110 S.Ct. 2841, 2854 , 111 L.Ed.2d 224, 245-46 (1990).

1993Cruzan v. Director, Missouri Dep't of Health, 497 U.S. 261, 282 , 110 S.Ct. 2841, 2854 , 111 L.Ed.2d 224, 245-46 (1990).

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VF Corp. v. Wrexham Aviation Corp.green
md · 1998 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2003–2016
2 sentences

2016The issue is whether [the plaintiff] presented sufficient evidence of the charge to meet the clear and convincing standard of proof,” VF Corp., 350 Md. at 711 , 715 A.2d at 196-97 (some alterations in original). .

2016The issue is whether [the plaintiff] presented sufficient evidence of the charge to meet the clear and convincing standard of proof,” VF Corp., 350 Md. at 711 , 715 A.2d at 196-97 (some alterations in original). .

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Darcars Motors of Silver Spring, Inc. v. Borzymgreen
mdctspecapp · 2003 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2003–2007
2 sentences

2007In Darcars Motors of Silver Spring, Inc. v. Borzym, 150 Md.App. 18 , 818 A.2d 1159 (2003) [Darcars 7], we held that the clear and convincing standard of proof had no bearing on the trial court’s “determination of the sufficiency of the evidence supporting actual malice.” Darcars Motors of Silver Springs, Inc. v. Borzym, 379 Md. 249, 267 , 841 A.2d 828 (2004) [Darcars 77].

2007In Darcars Motors of Silver Spring, Inc. v. Borzym, 150 Md.App. 18 , 818 A.2d 1159 (2003) [Darcars 7], we held that the clear and convincing standard of proof had no bearing on the trial court’s “determination of the sufficiency of the evidence supporting actual malice.” Darcars Motors of Silver Springs, Inc. v. Borzym, 379 Md. 249, 267 , 841 A.2d 828 (2004) [Darcars 77].

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Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland v. Harrisgreen
md · 2001 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2006–2007
2 sentences

2007In reaching the findings of fact to which we bestow a good measure of deference in our review, the hearing judge must “apply the clear and convincing standard of proof when weighing the evidence.” Attorney Grievance Comm’n v. Ward, 394 Md. 1, 16 , 904 A.2d 477, 486 (2006) (citing Attorney Grievance Comm’n v. Harris, 366 Md. 376, 389 , 784 A.2d 516, 523-24 (2001)); Maryland Rule 16-757(b).

2007In reaching the findings of fact to which we bestow a good measure of deference in our review, the hearing judge must “apply the clear and convincing standard of proof when weighing the evidence.” Attorney Grievance Comm’n v. Ward, 394 Md. 1, 16 , 904 A.2d 477, 486 (2006) (citing Attorney Grievance Comm’n v. Harris, 366 Md. 376, 389 , 784 A.2d 516, 523-24 (2001)); Maryland Rule 16-757(b).

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Rent-A-Car Co. v. Globe & Rutgers Fire Insurancegreen
md · 1931 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1993–2002
2 sentences

2002Co., 161 Md. 249 , 156 A. 847 (1931), as additional support for his contention that the clear and convincing standard was appropriate because allegations against him “amounted to an allegation of criminal conduct.” Meyers, 96 Md.App. at 695 , 626 A.2d at 1023 .

2002Co., 161 Md. 249 , 156 A. 847 (1931), as additional support for his contention that the clear and convincing standard was appropriate because allegations against him “amounted to an allegation of criminal conduct.” Meyers, 96 Md.App. at 695 , 626 A.2d at 1023 .

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Everett v. Baltimore Gas & Electric Co.red
md · 1986 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1993–2002
2 sentences

2002Gas & Elec. *124 Co., 307 Md. 286 , 513 A.2d 882 (1986), in which the clear and convincing standard was applied in an administrative adjudication before the Maryland Public Service Commission (whose proceedings expressly are exempt from the contested case provisions of the State APA) involving charges of fraud, in tandem with consideration of the Court of Special Appeals’s decision in Meyers v. Montgomery County Police Dep’t, 96 Md.App. 668 , 626 A.2d 1010 (1993), in which the preponderance of the evidence standard was determined by the intermediate appellate court to apply in an administrativ

2002Gas & Elec. *124 Co., 307 Md. 286 , 513 A.2d 882 (1986), in which the clear and convincing standard was applied in an administrative adjudication before the Maryland Public Service Commission (whose proceedings expressly are exempt from the contested case provisions of the State APA) involving charges of fraud, in tandem with consideration of the Court of Special Appeals’s decision in Meyers v. Montgomery County Police Dep’t, 96 Md.App. 668 , 626 A.2d 1010 (1993), in which the preponderance of the evidence standard was determined by the intermediate appellate court to apply in an administrativ

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Mathis v. Hargrovegreen
mdctspecapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
11
Hayette v. Stategreen
md · 1972 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
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Mancuso v. Allergy Associatesgreen
nyappdiv · 2010 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11
Scott v. Stategreen
minn · 2010 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Attorney Grievance Commission v. Kremergreen
md · 2013 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
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Attorney Grievance Commission v. Nnakagreen
md · 2012 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
11
Solomon v. Stategreen
mdctspecapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
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Johnson v. Johnsongreen
calctapp · 1966 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
11
Attorney Grievance Commission v. Guidagreen
md · 2006 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
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Embrey v. Hollygreen
md · 1982 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
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Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. v. Garrettgreen
md · 1996 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
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In Re Adoption/Guardianship Nos. 2152a, 2153a, 2154a in Circuit Court for Allegany Countygreen
mdctspecapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
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Berger v. Stategreen
md · 1941 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
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Embrey v. Hollygreen
mdctspecapp · 1981 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
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Also cited on this issue (36)

CaseCitedYears
Coleman v. Anne Arundel County Police Department green
md · 2002
2 sentences

2019The heightened clear and convincing standard of proof only applies in "certain limited circumstances." See Coleman , 369 Md. at 143 , 797 A.2d 770 .

2019The heightened clear and convincing standard of proof only applies in "certain limited circumstances." See Coleman , 369 Md. at 143 , 797 A.2d 770 .

42005–2019
Owens-Illinois, Inc. v. Zenobia green
md · 1992
2 sentences

2004With respect to the clear-and-convincing standard of proof, we regarded it as “appropriate in the assessment of punitive damages because of their penal nature and potential for debilitating harm.” Zenobia, 325 Md. at 469 , 601 A.2d at 657 .

2004With respect to the clear-and-convincing standard of proof, we regarded it as “appropriate in the assessment of punitive damages because of their penal nature and potential for debilitating harm.” Zenobia, 325 Md. at 469 , 601 A.2d at 657 .

41995–2004
Berkey v. Delia green
md · 1980
2 sentences

2023Mooney, 359 Md. at 79 (explaining that clear and convincing means “a clear conviction, without hesitancy, of the truth of the precise facts in issue”) (quoting Berkey v. Delia, 287 Md. 302 ).

2023Mooney, 359 Md. at 79 (explaining that clear and convincing means “a clear conviction, without hesitancy, of the truth of the precise facts in issue”) (quoting Berkey v. Delia, 287 Md. 302 ).

22023–2023
In Re Adoption No. 09598 in the Circuit Court for Prince George's County neutral
mdctspecapp · 1989
2 sentences

2017“Rather, it is to decide only whether there was sufficient evidence—by a clear and convincing standard—to support [the court’s] determination that it would be in the best interest of [the child] to terminate the parental rights of [the parent].” Id.

1998Rather, it is to decide only whether there was sufficient evidence — by a clear and convincing standard — to support the [trial court’s] determination that it would be in the best interest of [the child] to terminate the parental rights of his natural father. 77 Md.App. at 518 , 551 A.2d 143 ; see also In re Adoption/Guardianship Nos. 2152A 2153A 2154A 100 Md.App. 262, 270 , 641 A.2d 889 (1994).

21998–2017
Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc. green
scotus · 1993
2 sentences

2015Clair v. Commonwealth, 451 S.W.3d 597 (Ky.2014) (there was no "reasonable certainty” the verdict would be different if CBLA evidence was excluded at new trial); Ragland v. Commonwealth, 191 S.W.3d 569, 580 (Ky.2006) (rejecting CBLA under Daubert [v. Merrell Dow Pharm., Inc., 509 U.S. 579 , 113 S.Ct. 2786 , 125 L.Ed.2d 469 (1993)], but not finding a due process violation); Scott v. State, 788 N.W.2d 497, 502 (Minn.2010) (finding that studies discrediting CBLA evidence "[d]id not establish, by the clear and convincing standard, [defendant’s] innocence”); and Commonwealth v. Fisher, 582 Pa. 276 ,

2015Clair v. Commonwealth, 451 S.W.3d 597 (Ky.2014) (there was no "reasonable certainty” the verdict would be different if CBLA evidence was excluded at new trial); Ragland v. Commonwealth, 191 S.W.3d 569, 580 (Ky.2006) (rejecting CBLA under Daubert [v. Merrell Dow Pharm., Inc., 509 U.S. 579 , 113 S.Ct. 2786 , 125 L.Ed.2d 469 (1993)], but not finding a due process violation); Scott v. State, 788 N.W.2d 497, 502 (Minn.2010) (finding that studies discrediting CBLA evidence "[d]id not establish, by the clear and convincing standard, [defendant’s] innocence”); and Commonwealth v. Fisher, 582 Pa. 276 ,

22015–2015
St. Clair v. Commonwealth green
ky · 2014
2 sentences

2015Clair v. Commonwealth, ___ S.W.3d ____, 2014 WL 4113014 (Ky. 2014) (there was no “reasonable certainty” the verdict would be different if CBLA evidence was excluded at new trial); Ragland v. Commonwealth, 191 S.W.3d 569, 580 (Ky. 2006) (rejecting CBLA under Daubert [v. Merrell Dow Pharm., Inc., 509 U.S. 579 (1993)], but not finding a due process violation); Scott, supra, 788 N.W.2d at 502 (Minn. 2010) (finding that studies discrediting CBLA evidence “[d]id not establish, by the clear and convincing standard, [defendant’s] innocence”); and Commonwealth v. Fisher, 870 A.2d 864, 870-72 (Pa. 2005)

2015Clair v. Commonwealth, 451 S.W.3d 597 (Ky.2014) (there was no "reasonable certainty” the verdict would be different if CBLA evidence was excluded at new trial); Ragland v. Commonwealth, 191 S.W.3d 569, 580 (Ky.2006) (rejecting CBLA under Daubert [v. Merrell Dow Pharm., Inc., 509 U.S. 579 , 113 S.Ct. 2786 , 125 L.Ed.2d 469 (1993)], but not finding a due process violation); Scott v. State, 788 N.W.2d 497, 502 (Minn.2010) (finding that studies discrediting CBLA evidence "[d]id not establish, by the clear and convincing standard, [defendant’s] innocence”); and Commonwealth v. Fisher, 582 Pa. 276 ,

22015–2015
ATTORNEY GRIEV. COMM'N OF MARYLAND v. Clements green
md · 1990
2 sentences

2010Id. at 298 , 572 A.2d at 179 .

2010Id. at 298 , 572 A.2d at 179 .

22009–2010
ACandS, Inc. v. Godwin green
md · 1995
2 sentences

2004Following our review of the evidence of bad faith, we stated that the “variety of inferences” drawn from that evidence “prevents [it] from rising to the clear and convincing standard of required for a finding of bad faith marketing.” Id. at 388 , 667 A.2d at 142 .

2004Following our review of the evidence of bad faith, we stated that the “variety of inferences” drawn from that evidence “prevents [it] from rising to the clear and convincing standard of required for a finding of bad faith marketing.” Id. at 388 , 667 A.2d at 142 .

21996–2004
First Nat'l Bk. v. USF & G. CO. green
md · 1975
2 sentences

2001Co., 275 Md. 400 , 340 A.2d 275 (1975)] merely stand for the proposition that while the clear and convincing standard must be applied in a civil *447 proceeding in which fraud, dishonesty, or criminal conduct is alleged, this requirement does not automatically extend to administrative proceedings.

2001Co., 275 Md. 400 , 340 A.2d 275 (1975)] merely stand for the proposition that while the clear and convincing standard must be applied in a civil *447 proceeding in which fraud, dishonesty, or criminal conduct is alleged, this requirement does not automatically extend to administrative proceedings.

21993–2001
Addington v. Texas green
scotus · 1979
21989–1992
In Re Formal Inquiry Concerning Judge Diener green
md · 1973
21984–1989
Romero v. Perez neutral
md · 2018
12019–2019
San Diego County Health & Human Services Agency v. Y.M. green
calctapp · 2012
12018–2018
In Re GUARDIANSHIP OF Jose Maria Chimborazo GUAMAN green
minnctapp · 2016
12018–2018
In Re Gloria H. green
md · 2009
12016–2016
Attorney Grievance Commission v. London green
md · 2012
12012–2012
Darcars Motors of Silver Spring, Inc. v. Borzym green
md · 2004
12007–2007
Shurupoff v. Vockroth green
md · 2003
12006–2006
Kaylor v. Wilson green
md · 1971
12006–2006
Sydnor v. Maryland neutral
scotus · 2002
12005–2005
Carpenter v. Lock neutral
scotus · 2002
12005–2005
Sydnor v. State green
md · 2001
12005–2005
Casey v. Roman Catholic Archbishop green
md · 1958
12005–2005
Hoffman v. Stamper green
mdctspecapp · 2004
12005–2005
ACandS Inc. v. Asner green
md · 1996
12004–2004
McGraw v. Loyola Ford, Inc. green
mdctspecapp · 1999
12003–2003
Solomon v. Board of Physician Quality Assurance green
mdctspecapp · 2000
12003–2003
In re Adoption/Guardianship No. T98314013 green
mdctspecapp · 2000
12001–2001
United States v. Jesse Byrd, Jr. green
ca7 · 1985
11995–1995
Wieland v. State green
mdctspecapp · 1994
11994–1994
Cafeteria & Restaurant Workers Union, Local 473 v. McElroy green
scotus · 1961
11993–1993
Morrissey v. Brewer green
scotus · 1972
11993–1993
Santosky v. Kramer green
scotus · 1982
11993–1993
Masaki v. General Motors Corp. green
haw · 1989
11992–1992
Broccolino v. Maryland Commission on Judicial Disabilities green
scotus · 1974
11989–1989
Aeropesca Ltd. v. Butler Aviation International, Inc. green
mdctspecapp · 1980
11984–1984

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MD § Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. § 10-306 (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

TX 827 (1960–2026) OH 530 (1983–2026) CA 453 (1978–2026) TN 395 (1990–2026) PA 181 (1983–2026) IL 169 (1975–2026) CT 147 (1982–2026) LA 111 (1985–2026) WV 105 (1984–2026) ND 85 (1979–2025) NJ 83 (1966–2026) FL 82 (1982–2026) MN 78 (1985–2025) NM 75 (1988–2025) WA 66 (1980–2026) MD 63 (1982–2023) NY 61 (1979–2026) AZ 60 (1962–2026) CO 51 (1980–2025) UT 50 (1951–2026) DC 50 (1982–2025) OK 49 (1982–2024) ME 49 (1991–2021) IN 48 (1982–2025) ID 47 (1989–2026) MO 46 (1982–2025) MI 38 (1978–2026) VA 36 (1988–2026) OR 35 (1959–2026) SD 34 (1956–2026) KS 31 (1983–2024) GA 31 (1984–2024) NC 29 (1987–2026) RI 27 (1990–2025) SC 26 (1985–2026) AK 24 (1979–2025) WI 23 (1981–2025) HI 21 (1992–2025) MS 21 (1987–2026) MA 21 (1983–2025) DE 20 (1988–2026) IA 19 (1984–2025) AL 16 (1985–2017) VT 15 (1986–2026) NE 14 (1981–2024) NV 13 (1999–2026) WY 13 (1984–2026) AR 10 (1943–2022) KY 8 (1983–2025) NH 8 (1988–2013) VI 3 (2008–2010) MT 2 (1991–2010)

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.

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