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physician-patient privilege in New Mexico

8 New Mexico opinions name it 2 courts 1984–2024 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New Mexico 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
State v. Harrisgreen
nmctapp · 2013 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024See id. ¶ 18 (“[T]he party asserting the physician-patient privilege has the burden of establishing the privilege.”); see also State v. Mondragon, 1988-NMCA-027 , ¶ 10, 107 N.M. 421 , 759 P.2d 1003 (stating that “[a] party responding to a summary calendar notice must come forward and specifically point out errors of law and fact,” and the repetition of earlier arguments does not fulfill this requirement”), superseded by statute on other grounds as stated in State v. Harris, 2013-NMCA-031, ¶ 3 , 297 P.3d 374 .

2024See id. ¶ 18 (“[T]he party asserting the physician-patient privilege has the burden of establishing the privilege.”); see also State v. Mondragon, 1988-NMCA-027 , ¶ 10, 107 N.M. 421 , 759 P.2d 1003 (stating that “[a] party responding to a summary calendar notice must come forward and specifically point out errors of law and fact,” and the repetition of earlier arguments does not fulfill this requirement”), superseded by statute on other grounds as stated in State v. Harris, 2013-NMCA-031, ¶ 3 , 297 P.3d 374 .

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State v. Mondragonred
nmctapp · 1988 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024See id. ¶ 18 (“[T]he party asserting the physician-patient privilege has the burden of establishing the privilege.”); see also State v. Mondragon, 1988-NMCA-027 , ¶ 10, 107 N.M. 421 , 759 P.2d 1003 (stating that “[a] party responding to a summary calendar notice must come forward and specifically point out errors of law and fact,” and the repetition of earlier arguments does not fulfill this requirement”), superseded by statute on other grounds as stated in State v. Harris, 2013-NMCA-031, ¶ 3 , 297 P.3d 374 .

2024See id. ¶ 18 (“[T]he party asserting the physician-patient privilege has the burden of establishing the privilege.”); see also State v. Mondragon, 1988-NMCA-027 , ¶ 10, 107 N.M. 421 , 759 P.2d 1003 (stating that “[a] party responding to a summary calendar notice must come forward and specifically point out errors of law and fact,” and the repetition of earlier arguments does not fulfill this requirement”), superseded by statute on other grounds as stated in State v. Harris, 2013-NMCA-031, ¶ 3 , 297 P.3d 374 .

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Pincheira v. Allstate Insurancegreen
nm · 2008 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See Pincheira, 2008-NMSC-049, ¶ 33 (observing that the communication privileges, including the physician-patient privilege, “are destroyed by any revelation of the actual communications” (emphasis added)); see also State ex rel.

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State Ex Rel. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Co. v. O'Malleygreen
mo · 1995 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001Co. v. O’Malley, 898 S.W.2d 550, 554 (Mo.1995) (en banc) (observing that “[a]lthough as of yet there is no subsection in the Missouri Rules equivalent to the Federal Rule 26(b)(5), the justifications for the subsection are equally valid in Missouri’s courts”). {23} On remand, Plaintiff should be provided with an opportunity to re-assert the physician-patient privilege.

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Trujillo v. Purogreen
nmctapp · 1984 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996Trujillo v. Puro, 101 N.M. 408, 412 , 683 P.2d 963, 967 (Ct.App.), cert. denied, 101 N.M. 362 , 683 P.2d 44 (1984).

1996Trujillo v. Puro, 101 N.M. 408, 412 , 683 P.2d 963, 967 (Ct.App.), cert. denied, 101 N.M. 362 , 683 P.2d 44 (1984).

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McVay v. Stategreen
ark · 1993 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996See McVay v. State, 312 Ark. 73 , 847 S.W.2d 28, 31 (1993) (where defense was that defendant smelled like beer solely because he had spilled it, condition at issue and privilege waived); State v. Alston, 212 N.J.Super. 644 , 515 A.2d 1280, 1281 (App.Div.1986) (defendant’s testimony waived privilege because word “defense” signified facts that reduced crime charged, as well as facts that precluded conviction); Wigmore, supra, at § 2389 (a party’s voluntary testimony to physical condition at issue should waive the privilege).

1996See McVay v. State, 312 Ark. 73 , 847 S.W.2d 28, 31 (1993) (where defense was that defendant smelled like beer solely because he had spilled it, condition at issue and privilege waived); State v. Alston, 212 N.J.Super. 644 , 515 A.2d 1280, 1281 (App.Div.1986) (defendant’s testimony waived privilege because word “defense” signified facts that reduced crime charged, as well as facts that precluded conviction); Wigmore, supra, at § 2389 (a party’s voluntary testimony to physical condition at issue should waive the privilege).

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State v. Alstongreen
njsuperctappdiv · 1986 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996See McVay v. State, 312 Ark. 73 , 847 S.W.2d 28, 31 (1993) (where defense was that defendant smelled like beer solely because he had spilled it, condition at issue and privilege waived); State v. Alston, 212 N.J.Super. 644 , 515 A.2d 1280, 1281 (App.Div.1986) (defendant’s testimony waived privilege because word “defense” signified facts that reduced crime charged, as well as facts that precluded conviction); Wigmore, supra, at § 2389 (a party’s voluntary testimony to physical condition at issue should waive the privilege).

1996See McVay v. State, 312 Ark. 73 , 847 S.W.2d 28, 31 (1993) (where defense was that defendant smelled like beer solely because he had spilled it, condition at issue and privilege waived); State v. Alston, 212 N.J.Super. 644 , 515 A.2d 1280, 1281 (App.Div.1986) (defendant’s testimony waived privilege because word “defense” signified facts that reduced crime charged, as well as facts that precluded conviction); Wigmore, supra, at § 2389 (a party’s voluntary testimony to physical condition at issue should waive the privilege).

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Doe v. Eli Lilly & Co.green
dcd · 1983 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992See, e.g., Doe v. Eli Lilly & Co., 99 F.R.D. 126 (D.D.C.1983); Romine v. Medicenters of Am., Inc., 476 So.2d 51 (Ala.1985); Langdon v. Champion, 745 P.2d 1371 (Alaska 1987); Green v. Bloodsworth, 501 A.2d 1257 (Del.Super.Ct.1985); Pic N’ Save v. Singleton, 551 So.2d 1244 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1989); Davenport v. Ephraim McDowell Mem.

1992See, e.g., Doe v. Eli Lilly & Co., 99 F.R.D. 126 (D.D.C. 1983); Romine v. Medicenters of Am., Inc., 476 So.2d 51 (Ala. 1985); Langdon v. Champion, 745 P.2d 1371 (Alaska 1987); Green v. Bloodsworth, 501 A.2d 1257 (Del.

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Roosevelt Hotel Ltd. Partnership v. Sweeneygreen
iowa · 1986 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992Partnership v. Sweeney, 394 N.W.2d 353, 355 (Iowa 1986)).

1992Partnership v. Sweeney, 394 N.W.2d 353, 355 (Iowa 1986)).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
Pina v. Espinoza green
nmctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2007Cf. Piña, 2001-NMCA-055, ¶¶ 23-24 , 130 N.M. 661 , 29 P.3d 1062 (stating that “[fjailure to adequately support a claim of privilege thwarts both the adversarial process and meaningful independent judicial review and justifies denial of the claim of privilege” but remanding to provide the plaintiff an opportunity to reassert properly the physician-patient privilege). {20} First, as observed by the district court, a valid underlying privilege must exist for a document to be protected from discovery by the common interest doctrine.

2007Cf. Piña, 2001-NMCA-055, ¶¶ 23-24 , 130 N.M. 661 , 29 P.3d 1062 (stating that “[fjailure to adequately support a claim of privilege thwarts both the adversarial process and meaningful independent judicial review and justifies denial of the claim of privilege” but remanding to provide the plaintiff an opportunity to reassert properly the physician-patient privilege). {20} First, as observed by the district court, a valid underlying privilege must exist for a document to be protected from discovery by the common interest doctrine.

22007–2008
Gingrich v. Sandia Corporation green
nmctapp · 2007
2 sentences

2019State Highway Comm’n v. Steinkraus, 1966-NMSC-134 , ¶ 4, 76 N.M. 617 , 417 P.2d 431 (“It is clear to us that the attorney-client privilege should only be applied to protect communications—not facts.”); Gingrich v. Sandia Corp., 2007-NMCA-101, ¶¶ 12-13 , 142 N.M. 359 , 165 P.3d 1135 (concluding that a client waived the attorney-client privilege for a report prepared by its attorney when the client disclosed the report to the opposing party and to third parties outside the litigation).

2019State Highway Comm’n v. Steinkraus, 1966-NMSC-134 , ¶ 4, 76 N.M. 617 , 417 P.2d 431 (“It is clear to us that the attorney-client privilege should only be applied to protect communications—not facts.”); Gingrich v. Sandia Corp., 2007-NMCA-101, ¶¶ 12-13 , 142 N.M. 359 , 165 P.3d 1135 (concluding that a client waived the attorney-client privilege for a report prepared by its attorney when the client disclosed the report to the opposing party and to third parties outside the litigation).

12019–2019
State Ex Rel. State Highway Commission v. Steinkraus green
nm · 1966
2 sentences

2019State Highway Comm’n v. Steinkraus, 1966-NMSC-134 , ¶ 4, 76 N.M. 617 , 417 P.2d 431 (“It is clear to us that the attorney-client privilege should only be applied to protect communications—not facts.”); Gingrich v. Sandia Corp., 2007-NMCA-101, ¶¶ 12-13 , 142 N.M. 359 , 165 P.3d 1135 (concluding that a client waived the attorney-client privilege for a report prepared by its attorney when the client disclosed the report to the opposing party and to third parties outside the litigation).

2019State Highway Comm’n v. Steinkraus, 1966-NMSC-134 , ¶ 4, 76 N.M. 617 , 417 P.2d 431 (“It is clear to us that the attorney-client privilege should only be applied to protect communications—not facts.”); Gingrich v. Sandia Corp., 2007-NMCA-101, ¶¶ 12-13 , 142 N.M. 359 , 165 P.3d 1135 (concluding that a client waived the attorney-client privilege for a report prepared by its attorney when the client disclosed the report to the opposing party and to third parties outside the litigation).

12019–2019
Green v. Bloodsworth green
delsuperct · 1985
2 sentences

1992See, e.g., Doe v. Eli Lilly & Co., 99 F.R.D. 126 (D.D.C.1983); Romine v. Medicenters of Am., Inc., 476 So.2d 51 (Ala.1985); Langdon v. Champion, 745 P.2d 1371 (Alaska 1987); Green v. Bloodsworth, 501 A.2d 1257 (Del.Super.Ct.1985); Pic N’ Save v. Singleton, 551 So.2d 1244 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1989); Davenport v. Ephraim McDowell Mem.

1992See, e.g., Doe v. Eli Lilly & Co., 99 F.R.D. 126 (D.D.C. 1983); Romine v. Medicenters of Am., Inc., 476 So.2d 51 (Ala. 1985); Langdon v. Champion, 745 P.2d 1371 (Alaska 1987); Green v. Bloodsworth, 501 A.2d 1257 (Del.

11992–1992
Pic N' Save v. Singleton neutral
fladistctapp · 1989
1 sentence

1992See, e.g., Doe v. Eli Lilly & Co., 99 F.R.D. 126 (D.D.C.1983); Romine v. Medicenters of Am., Inc., 476 So.2d 51 (Ala.1985); Langdon v. Champion, 745 P.2d 1371 (Alaska 1987); Green v. Bloodsworth, 501 A.2d 1257 (Del.Super.Ct.1985); Pic N’ Save v. Singleton, 551 So.2d 1244 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1989); Davenport v. Ephraim McDowell Mem.

11992–1992
Morrison v. Century Engineering green
iowa · 1989
2 sentences

1992The Iowa Supreme Court recognized its prior holding “that a plaintiff in a personal injury action could not be compelled to waive the physician-patient privilege so as to allow defendant’s counsel to communicate privately with plaintiff’s treating physician.” Id. at 876 (citing Roosevelt Hotel Ltd.

1992The Iowa Supreme Court recognized its prior holding "that a plaintiff in a personal injury action could not be compelled to waive the physician-patient privilege so as to allow defendant's counsel to communicate privately with plaintiff's treating physician." Id. at 876 (citing Roosevelt Hotel Ltd.

11992–1992
Romine v. Medicenters of America, Inc. green
ala · 1985
2 sentences

1992See, e.g., Doe v. Eli Lilly & Co., 99 F.R.D. 126 (D.D.C.1983); Romine v. Medicenters of Am., Inc., 476 So.2d 51 (Ala.1985); Langdon v. Champion, 745 P.2d 1371 (Alaska 1987); Green v. Bloodsworth, 501 A.2d 1257 (Del.Super.Ct.1985); Pic N’ Save v. Singleton, 551 So.2d 1244 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1989); Davenport v. Ephraim McDowell Mem.

1992See, e.g., Doe v. Eli Lilly & Co., 99 F.R.D. 126 (D.D.C. 1983); Romine v. Medicenters of Am., Inc., 476 So.2d 51 (Ala. 1985); Langdon v. Champion, 745 P.2d 1371 (Alaska 1987); Green v. Bloodsworth, 501 A.2d 1257 (Del.

11992–1992
Langdon v. Champion green
alaska · 1987
2 sentences

1992See, e.g., Doe v. Eli Lilly & Co., 99 F.R.D. 126 (D.D.C.1983); Romine v. Medicenters of Am., Inc., 476 So.2d 51 (Ala.1985); Langdon v. Champion, 745 P.2d 1371 (Alaska 1987); Green v. Bloodsworth, 501 A.2d 1257 (Del.Super.Ct.1985); Pic N’ Save v. Singleton, 551 So.2d 1244 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1989); Davenport v. Ephraim McDowell Mem.

1992See, e.g., Doe v. Eli Lilly & Co., 99 F.R.D. 126 (D.D.C. 1983); Romine v. Medicenters of Am., Inc., 476 So.2d 51 (Ala. 1985); Langdon v. Champion, 745 P.2d 1371 (Alaska 1987); Green v. Bloodsworth, 501 A.2d 1257 (Del.

11992–1992
Randolph v. Supreme Liberty Life Insurance green
mo · 1949
2 sentences

1984Randolph v. Supreme Liberty Life Insurance Co., 359 Mo. 251 , 221 S.W.2d 155 (1949); Bozicevich v. Kenilworth Mercantile Co., 58 Utah 458 , 199 P. 406 (1921); see also Annot. 10 A.L.R. 4th 552 (1981).

1984Randolph v. Supreme Liberty Life Insurance Co., 359 Mo. 251 , 221 S.W.2d 155 (1949); Bozicevich v. Kenilworth Mercantile Co., 58 Utah 458 , 199 P. 406 (1921); see also Annot. 10 A.L.R. 4th 552 (1981).

11984–1984
Bozicevich v. Kenilworth Mercantile Co. green
utah · 1921
1 sentence

1984Randolph v. Supreme Liberty Life Insurance Co., 359 Mo. 251 , 221 S.W.2d 155 (1949); Bozicevich v. Kenilworth Mercantile Co., 58 Utah 458 , 199 P. 406 (1921); see also Annot. 10 A.L.R. 4th 552 (1981).

11984–1984
Trans-World Investments v. Drobny green
alaska · 1976
1 sentence

1984Trans-World Investments v. Drobny, 554 P.2d 1148 (Alaska 1976).

11984–1984

Where else courts name it

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