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proximate cause instruction in Delaware

8 Delaware opinions name it 2 courts 1936–2023 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Delaware 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
United States v. Cumberbatchgreen
del · 1994 · cited in 2 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021In fact, in that case we declined to consider whether an independent cause of action could be brought for an increased risk of future cancer. 26 669 A.2d 73 (Del. 1995). 27 Id. at 75 (quoting U.S. v. Cumberbatch, 647 A.2d 1098, 1100, n.3 (Del. 1994)). 28 Id. at 74. 29 Id. at 78. 11 Mr. Sherman has not pointed to any case from this Court, nor are we aware of one, where the proximate cause test he advocates has been adopted.

2021In fact, in that case we declined to consider whether an independent cause of action could be brought for an increased risk of future cancer. 26 669 A.2d 73 (Del. 1995). 27 Id. at 75 (quoting U.S. v. Cumberbatch, 647 A.2d 1098, 1100, n.3 (Del. 1994)). 28 Id. at 74. 29 Id. at 78. 11 Mr. Sherman has not pointed to any case from this Court, nor are we aware of one, where the proximate cause test he advocates has been adopted.

22
McKeon v. Goldsteingreen
del · 1960 · cited in 1 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023The “uncontrollable impulse” standard the Court adopted is drawn from Porter v. Murphy, which appears to be the only Delaware case directly addressing a 18 Id. (citing Stucker v. American Stores Corp., 171 A.2d 230 , 233 (Del. 1934)). 19 McKeon v. Goldstein, 164 A.2d 260, 262-63 (Del. 1960); Galluci v. New Castle County, 1978 WL 194998 , at *2 (Del.

11
Reeves v. American Airlines, Inc.green
del · 1979 · cited in 1 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Airlines, Inc., 408 A.2d 283, 284 (Del. 1979)) (“The Delaware Supreme Court has noted that a jury may demonstrate „the elimination of prior confusion by the failure to request further instruction . . . .‟”). 18 906 A.2d 103 (Del. 2006). 19 Id. at 112 . 20 Id. at 110 n.15. 21 Id. 22 Id. 9 the jury was actually confused by Bayhealth‟s Proposed Additional Sentence and the Proximate Cause instruction.23 16.

2016Airlines, Inc., 408 A.2d 283, 284 (Del. 1979)) (“The Delaware Supreme Court has noted that a jury may demonstrate „the elimination of prior confusion by the failure to request further instruction . . . .‟”). 18 906 A.2d 103 (Del. 2006). 19 Id. at 112 . 20 Id. at 110 n.15. 21 Id. 22 Id. 9 the jury was actually confused by Bayhealth‟s Proposed Additional Sentence and the Proximate Cause instruction.23 16.

11
Pesta v. Warrengreen
del · 2005 · cited in 1 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Oct. 10, 2013) (“Delaware has a strong public policy favoring resolution of cases on their merits.”). 14 Russell v. K-Mart Corp., 761 A.2d 1, 5 (Del. 2000) (citing Culver, 588 A.2d at 1096 ). 15 Pesta, 2005 WL 3453825, at *2 (quoting Cabrera v. State, 747 A.2d 543, 543 (Del. 2000)). 16 Reinco, Inc. v. Thompson, 906 A.2d 103, 112 (Del. 2006). 8 note to the Court requesting clarification on Bayhealth‟s Proposed Additional Sentence and the legal definition of proximate cause.17 16.

2016Oct. 10, 2013) (“Delaware has a strong public policy favoring resolution of cases on their merits.”). 14 Russell v. K-Mart Corp., 761 A.2d 1, 5 (Del. 2000) (citing Culver, 588 A.2d at 1096 ). 15 Pesta, 2005 WL 3453825, at *2 (quoting Cabrera v. State, 747 A.2d 543, 543 (Del. 2000)). 16 Reinco, Inc. v. Thompson, 906 A.2d 103, 112 (Del. 2006). 8 note to the Court requesting clarification on Bayhealth‟s Proposed Additional Sentence and the legal definition of proximate cause.17 16.

11
Reinco, Inc. v. Thompsongreen
del · 2006 · cited in 1 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Airlines, Inc., 408 A.2d 283, 284 (Del. 1979)) (“The Delaware Supreme Court has noted that a jury may demonstrate „the elimination of prior confusion by the failure to request further instruction . . . .‟”). 18 906 A.2d 103 (Del. 2006). 19 Id. at 112 . 20 Id. at 110 n.15. 21 Id. 22 Id. 9 the jury was actually confused by Bayhealth‟s Proposed Additional Sentence and the Proximate Cause instruction.23 16.

2016Airlines, Inc., 408 A.2d 283, 284 (Del. 1979)) (“The Delaware Supreme Court has noted that a jury may demonstrate „the elimination of prior confusion by the failure to request further instruction . . . .‟”). 18 906 A.2d 103 (Del. 2006). 19 Id. at 112 . 20 Id. at 110 n.15. 21 Id. 22 Id. 9 the jury was actually confused by Bayhealth‟s Proposed Additional Sentence and the Proximate Cause instruction.23 16.

11
Russell v. K-Mart Corp.green
del · 2000 · cited in 1 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Oct. 10, 2013) (“Delaware has a strong public policy favoring resolution of cases on their merits.”). 14 Russell v. K-Mart Corp., 761 A.2d 1, 5 (Del. 2000) (citing Culver, 588 A.2d at 1096 ). 15 Pesta, 2005 WL 3453825, at *2 (quoting Cabrera v. State, 747 A.2d 543, 543 (Del. 2000)). 16 Reinco, Inc. v. Thompson, 906 A.2d 103, 112 (Del. 2006). 8 note to the Court requesting clarification on Bayhealth‟s Proposed Additional Sentence and the legal definition of proximate cause.17 16.

2016Oct. 10, 2013) (“Delaware has a strong public policy favoring resolution of cases on their merits.”). 14 Russell v. K-Mart Corp., 761 A.2d 1, 5 (Del. 2000) (citing Culver, 588 A.2d at 1096 ). 15 Pesta, 2005 WL 3453825, at *2 (quoting Cabrera v. State, 747 A.2d 543, 543 (Del. 2000)). 16 Reinco, Inc. v. Thompson, 906 A.2d 103, 112 (Del. 2006). 8 note to the Court requesting clarification on Bayhealth‟s Proposed Additional Sentence and the legal definition of proximate cause.17 16.

11
Cabrera v. Statered
del · 2000 · cited in 1 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Oct. 10, 2013) (“Delaware has a strong public policy favoring resolution of cases on their merits.”). 14 Russell v. K-Mart Corp., 761 A.2d 1, 5 (Del. 2000) (citing Culver, 588 A.2d at 1096 ). 15 Pesta, 2005 WL 3453825, at *2 (quoting Cabrera v. State, 747 A.2d 543, 543 (Del. 2000)). 16 Reinco, Inc. v. Thompson, 906 A.2d 103, 112 (Del. 2006). 8 note to the Court requesting clarification on Bayhealth‟s Proposed Additional Sentence and the legal definition of proximate cause.17 16.

2016Oct. 10, 2013) (“Delaware has a strong public policy favoring resolution of cases on their merits.”). 14 Russell v. K-Mart Corp., 761 A.2d 1, 5 (Del. 2000) (citing Culver, 588 A.2d at 1096 ). 15 Pesta, 2005 WL 3453825, at *2 (quoting Cabrera v. State, 747 A.2d 543, 543 (Del. 2000)). 16 Reinco, Inc. v. Thompson, 906 A.2d 103, 112 (Del. 2006). 8 note to the Court requesting clarification on Bayhealth‟s Proposed Additional Sentence and the legal definition of proximate cause.17 16.

11
Baker v. Reidgreen
del · 1947 · cited in 1 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995See Frederick, 171 A. at 186 (“The doctrine of ‘last clear chance’ is a special application of the doctrine of proximate cause.”); see also Baker v. Reid, Del.Supr., 57 A.2d 103, 108 (1947); Poore, 108 A.2d at 369 ; Showell v. Atkins, Del.Supr., 483 A.2d 1113 (1984).

11
Island Express, Inc. v. Frederickgreen
del · 1934 · cited in 1 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995See Frederick, 171 A. at 186 (“The doctrine of ‘last clear chance’ is a special application of the doctrine of proximate cause.”); see also Baker v. Reid, Del.Supr., 57 A.2d 103, 108 (1947); Poore, 108 A.2d at 369 ; Showell v. Atkins, Del.Supr., 483 A.2d 1113 (1984).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (7)

CaseCitedYears
United States v. Anderson green
del · 1995
2 sentences

2021In fact, in that case we declined to consider whether an independent cause of action could be brought for an increased risk of future cancer. 26 669 A.2d 73 (Del. 1995). 27 Id. at 75 (quoting U.S. v. Cumberbatch, 647 A.2d 1098, 1100, n.3 (Del. 1994)). 28 Id. at 74. 29 Id. at 78. 11 Mr. Sherman has not pointed to any case from this Court, nor are we aware of one, where the proximate cause test he advocates has been adopted.

2021In fact, in that case we declined to consider whether an independent cause of action could be brought for an increased risk of future cancer. 26 669 A.2d 73 (Del. 1995). 27 Id. at 75 (quoting U.S. v. Cumberbatch, 647 A.2d 1098, 1100, n.3 (Del. 1994)). 28 Id. at 74. 29 Id. at 78. 11 Mr. Sherman has not pointed to any case from this Court, nor are we aware of one, where the proximate cause test he advocates has been adopted.

22021–2021
Culver v. Bennett green
del · 1991
2 sentences

2016Oct. 10, 2013) (“Delaware has a strong public policy favoring resolution of cases on their merits.”). 14 Russell v. K-Mart Corp., 761 A.2d 1, 5 (Del. 2000) (citing Culver, 588 A.2d at 1096 ). 15 Pesta, 2005 WL 3453825, at *2 (quoting Cabrera v. State, 747 A.2d 543, 543 (Del. 2000)). 16 Reinco, Inc. v. Thompson, 906 A.2d 103, 112 (Del. 2006). 8 note to the Court requesting clarification on Bayhealth‟s Proposed Additional Sentence and the legal definition of proximate cause.17 16.

2016Oct. 10, 2013) (“Delaware has a strong public policy favoring resolution of cases on their merits.”). 14 Russell v. K-Mart Corp., 761 A.2d 1, 5 (Del. 2000) (citing Culver, 588 A.2d at 1096 ). 15 Pesta, 2005 WL 3453825, at *2 (quoting Cabrera v. State, 747 A.2d 543, 543 (Del. 2000)). 16 Reinco, Inc. v. Thompson, 906 A.2d 103, 112 (Del. 2006). 8 note to the Court requesting clarification on Bayhealth‟s Proposed Additional Sentence and the legal definition of proximate cause.17 16.

21995–2016
Laws v. Webb green
del · 1995
1 sentence

2023The “uncontrollable impulse” standard the Court adopted is drawn from Porter v. Murphy, which appears to be the only Delaware case directly addressing a 18 Id. (citing Stucker v. American Stores Corp., 171 A.2d 230 , 233 (Del. 1934)). 19 McKeon v. Goldstein, 164 A.2d 260, 262-63 (Del. 1960); Galluci v. New Castle County, 1978 WL 194998 , at *2 (Del.

12023–2023
Lord v. Poore green
del · 1954
1 sentence

1995See Frederick, 171 A. at 186 (“The doctrine of ‘last clear chance’ is a special application of the doctrine of proximate cause.”); see also Baker v. Reid, Del.Supr., 57 A.2d 103, 108 (1947); Poore, 108 A.2d at 369 ; Showell v. Atkins, Del.Supr., 483 A.2d 1113 (1984).

11995–1995
Showell ex rel. Showell v. Atkins neutral
del · 1984
1 sentence

1995See Frederick, 171 A. at 186 (“The doctrine of ‘last clear chance’ is a special application of the doctrine of proximate cause.”); see also Baker v. Reid, Del.Supr., 57 A.2d 103, 108 (1947); Poore, 108 A.2d at 369 ; Showell v. Atkins, Del.Supr., 483 A.2d 1113 (1984).

11995–1995
State v. Hupf green
del · 1953
2 sentences

1955In State v. Hupf, 9 Terry 254, 101 A. 2d 355, 360 , the Supreme Court of this State held that the operator of an automobile who violated a statute governing the operation of motor vehicles upon the highways of this State as the proximate cause of which violation a death ensued, was guilty of involuntary manslaughter.

1955In State v. Hupf, 9 Terry 254, 101 A. 2d 355, 360 , the Supreme Court of this State held that the operator of an automobile who violated a statute governing the operation of motor vehicles upon the highways of this State as the proximate cause of which violation a death ensued, was guilty of involuntary manslaughter.

11955–1955
Southern Railway Co. v. Webb green
ga · 1902
2 sentences

1936Co. v. Webb, 116 Ga. 152 , 42 S. E. 395, 396 , 59 L.

1936Co. v. Webb, 116 Ga. 152 , 42 S. E. 395, 396 , 59 L.

11936–1936

Where else courts name it

IL 168 (1911–2026) TX 85 (1932–2025) CA 73 (1927–2025) CT 48 (1967–2020) NY 40 (1911–2026) GA 37 (1954–2025) MD 35 (1943–2025) WA 34 (1959–2025) IA 32 (1955–2026) MI 27 (1895–2026) NJ 24 (1961–2026) OH 23 (1988–2025) TN 22 (1897–2025) UT 19 (1993–2026) KS 17 (1917–2025) IN 17 (1939–2017) NC 17 (1928–2025) CO 15 (1951–2025) NM 13 (1985–2019) PA 13 (1934–2021) AZ 12 (1982–2022) DC 10 (1987–2020) VT 9 (2003–2023) MO 9 (1996–2019) FL 9 (1981–2016) ID 9 (1978–2018) DE 8 (1936–2023) LA 8 (1940–2012) MN 7 (1937–2025) MT 7 (1985–2008) MS 6 (1988–2005) WV 6 (1983–2021) VA 6 (1936–2022) NV 6 (1985–2022) OK 5 (1985–2024) SD 4 (1948–2011) WI 4 (1903–2024) WY 4 (1989–2023) AL 4 (1974–2009) NE 3 (2005–2023) HI 3 (1975–2014) ME 3 (1934–2020) MA 3 (2000–2002) AK 3 (1981–2024) OR 3 (1914–2013) ND 3 (1994–2009) RI 2 (1994–1994) VI 2 (2012–2013) NH 2 (1923–2001) AR 2 (1971–2018)

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