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ruling error in Montana

8 Montana opinions name it 1 courts 1978–2022 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Montana 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 (2)

CaseFollowedCited
Cunningham v. Browngreen
scotus · 1924 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010Ohio 1993); In re United Energy Corp., 944 F.2d 589 , 590 n. 1 (9th Cir. 1991); Cunningham v. Brown, 265 U.S. 1, 7-8 , 44 S. Ct. 424, 425 (1924). 2 Davis first raised this defense in his answer to the complaint, but the District Court did not issue a final ruling on the defense until after trial. 3 The Mosleys assert that the jury was wrong on this point.

2010Ohio 1993); In re United Energy Corp., 944 F.2d 589 , 590 n. 1 (9th Cir. 1991); Cunningham v. Brown, 265 U.S. 1, 7-8 , 44 S. Ct. 424, 425 (1924). 2 Davis first raised this defense in his answer to the complaint, but the District Court did not issue a final ruling on the defense until after trial. 3 The Mosleys assert that the jury was wrong on this point.

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In Re the Marriage of Harpergreen
mont · 1988 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994See, In re the Marriage of Harper (1988), 235 Mont. 41, 46-47 , 764 P.2d 1283, 1286 ; and State ex rel.

1994See, In re the Marriage of Harper (1988), 235 Mont. 41, 46-47 , 764 P.2d 1283, 1286 ; and State ex rel.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (10)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Van Kirk green
mont · 2001
2 sentences

2022However, even if the ruling was error, we conclude in these circumstances it was harmless. ¶14 In analyzing harmless error, we first consider whether the error was structural or trial error, State v. Van Kirk, 2001 MT 184, ¶ 37 , 306 Mont. 215 , 32 P.3d 735 , and have determined that deprivation of the defendant’s right to confront is trial error.

2022However, even if the ruling was error, we conclude in these circumstances it was harmless. ¶14 In analyzing harmless error, we first consider whether the error was structural or trial error, State v. Van Kirk, 2001 MT 184, ¶ 37 , 306 Mont. 215 , 32 P.3d 735 , and have determined that deprivation of the defendant’s right to confront is trial error.

12022–2022
City of Helena v. Community of Rimini neutral
mont · 2017
2 sentences

2019At the request of the parties, the Water Court stayed the case pending a decision by this Court in City of Helena v. Cmty. of Rimini , 2017 MT 145 , 388 Mont. 1 , 397 P.3d 1 , in which § 85-2-227(4), MCA, was at issue.

2019At the request of the parties, the Water Court stayed the case pending a decision by this Court in City of Helena v. Cmty. of Rimini , 2017 MT 145 , 388 Mont. 1 , 397 P.3d 1 , in which § 85-2-227(4), MCA, was at issue.

12019–2019
cluster 568019 green
ca9 · 1991
1 sentence

2010Ohio 1993); In re United Energy Corp., 944 F.2d 589 , 590 n. 1 (9th Cir. 1991); Cunningham v. Brown, 265 U.S. 1, 7-8 , 44 S. Ct. 424, 425 (1924). 2 Davis first raised this defense in his answer to the complaint, but the District Court did not issue a final ruling on the defense until after trial. 3 The Mosleys assert that the jury was wrong on this point.

12010–2010
State v. Hatten green
mont · 1999
2 sentences

2000State v. Hatten, 1999 MT 298, ¶ 28 , 297 Mont. 127, ¶ 28 , 991 P.2d 939, ¶ 28 . ¶4 Stanko challenged prospective juror Long for cause after Long acknowledged during voir dire that he was acquainted with a prosecution witness and that he was a former law enforcement officer.

2000State v. Hatten, 1999 MT 298, ¶ 28 , 297 Mont. 127, ¶ 28 , 991 P.2d 939, ¶ 28 . ¶4 Stanko challenged prospective juror Long for cause after Long acknowledged during voir dire that he was acquainted with a prosecution witness and that he was a former law enforcement officer.

12000–2000
State v. Counts green
mont · 1984
2 sentences

1988State v. Hedrick (Mont. 1987), [ 229 Mont. 145 ,] 745 P.2d 355, 357 , 44 St.Rep. 1849 , 1851; State v. Murray (Mont. 1987), [ 228 Mont. 125 ,] 741 P.2d 759, 762 , 44 St.Rep. 1394 , 1397; State v. Counts (1984), 209 Mont. 242, 247-48 , 679 P.2d 1245, 1248 ; Schmoyer v. Bourdeau (1966), 148 Mont. 340, 343 , 420 P.2d 316, 317-18 .

1988State v. Hedrick (Mont. 1987), [ 229 Mont. 145 ,] 745 P.2d 355, 357 , 44 St.Rep. 1849 , 1851; State v. Murray (Mont. 1987), [ 228 Mont. 125 ,] 741 P.2d 759, 762 , 44 St.Rep. 1394 , 1397; State v. Counts (1984), 209 Mont. 242, 247-48 , 679 P.2d 1245, 1248 ; Schmoyer v. Bourdeau (1966), 148 Mont. 340, 343 , 420 P.2d 316, 317-18 .

11988–1988
State v. Hedrick neutral
mont · 1987
2 sentences

1988State v. Hedrick (Mont. 1987), [ 229 Mont. 145 ,] 745 P.2d 355, 357 , 44 St.Rep. 1849 , 1851; State v. Murray (Mont. 1987), [ 228 Mont. 125 ,] 741 P.2d 759, 762 , 44 St.Rep. 1394 , 1397; State v. Counts (1984), 209 Mont. 242, 247-48 , 679 P.2d 1245, 1248 ; Schmoyer v. Bourdeau (1966), 148 Mont. 340, 343 , 420 P.2d 316, 317-18 .

1988State v. Hedrick (Mont. 1987), [ 229 Mont. 145 ,] 745 P.2d 355, 357 , 44 St.Rep. 1849 , 1851; State v. Murray (Mont. 1987), [ 228 Mont. 125 ,] 741 P.2d 759, 762 , 44 St.Rep. 1394 , 1397; State v. Counts (1984), 209 Mont. 242, 247-48 , 679 P.2d 1245, 1248 ; Schmoyer v. Bourdeau (1966), 148 Mont. 340, 343 , 420 P.2d 316, 317-18 .

11988–1988
State v. Murray green
mont · 1987
2 sentences

1988State v. Hedrick (Mont. 1987), [ 229 Mont. 145 ,] 745 P.2d 355, 357 , 44 St.Rep. 1849 , 1851; State v. Murray (Mont. 1987), [ 228 Mont. 125 ,] 741 P.2d 759, 762 , 44 St.Rep. 1394 , 1397; State v. Counts (1984), 209 Mont. 242, 247-48 , 679 P.2d 1245, 1248 ; Schmoyer v. Bourdeau (1966), 148 Mont. 340, 343 , 420 P.2d 316, 317-18 .

1988State v. Hedrick (Mont. 1987), [ 229 Mont. 145 ,] 745 P.2d 355, 357 , 44 St.Rep. 1849 , 1851; State v. Murray (Mont. 1987), [ 228 Mont. 125 ,] 741 P.2d 759, 762 , 44 St.Rep. 1394 , 1397; State v. Counts (1984), 209 Mont. 242, 247-48 , 679 P.2d 1245, 1248 ; Schmoyer v. Bourdeau (1966), 148 Mont. 340, 343 , 420 P.2d 316, 317-18 .

11988–1988
Schmoyer v. Bourdeau green
mont · 1966
2 sentences

1988State v. Hedrick (Mont. 1987), [ 229 Mont. 145 ,] 745 P.2d 355, 357 , 44 St.Rep. 1849 , 1851; State v. Murray (Mont. 1987), [ 228 Mont. 125 ,] 741 P.2d 759, 762 , 44 St.Rep. 1394 , 1397; State v. Counts (1984), 209 Mont. 242, 247-48 , 679 P.2d 1245, 1248 ; Schmoyer v. Bourdeau (1966), 148 Mont. 340, 343 , 420 P.2d 316, 317-18 .

1988State v. Hedrick (Mont. 1987), [ 229 Mont. 145 ,] 745 P.2d 355, 357 , 44 St.Rep. 1849 , 1851; State v. Murray (Mont. 1987), [ 228 Mont. 125 ,] 741 P.2d 759, 762 , 44 St.Rep. 1394 , 1397; State v. Counts (1984), 209 Mont. 242, 247-48 , 679 P.2d 1245, 1248 ; Schmoyer v. Bourdeau (1966), 148 Mont. 340, 343 , 420 P.2d 316, 317-18 .

11988–1988
Sun River Cattle Co. v. MINERS'BANK OF MONTANA green
mont · 1974
2 sentences

1987We believe that this is an instance when this Court "should exercise its undoubted authority to take the initiative in disposing of litigation as expeditiously as possible ..." Sun River Cattle Co. v. Miner's Bank of Montana (1974), 164 Mont. 479, 481 , 525 P.2d 19, 20 ; quoting State ex rel.

1987We believe that this is an instance when this Court "should exercise its undoubted authority to take the initiative in disposing of litigation as expeditiously as possible ..." Sun River Cattle Co. v. Miner's Bank of Montana (1974), 164 Mont. 479, 481 , 525 P.2d 19, 20 ; quoting State ex rel.

11987–1987
State v. Meidinger green
mont · 1972
2 sentences

1978We will, however, briefly answer these contentions in light of the Court’s ruling on the doctrine of cumulative error in State v. Meidinger (1972), 160 Mont. 310, 321 , 502 P.2d 58, 65 , where the Court said: “* * * We cannot accept this contention.

1978We will, however, briefly answer these contentions in light of the Court’s ruling on the doctrine of cumulative error in State v. Meidinger (1972), 160 Mont. 310, 321 , 502 P.2d 58, 65 , where the Court said: “* * * We cannot accept this contention.

11978–1978

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