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factual or legal error in Kansas

60 Kansas opinions name it 2 courts 2013–2026 45 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Kansas 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
In re E.L.green
kanctapp · 2021 · cited in 10 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2025
2 sentences

2025"A district court abuses its discretion if no reasonable person would agree with the district court, or the court premised its decision on a factual or legal error." In re E.L., 61 Kan.

2025"A district court abuses its discretion if no reasonable person would agree with the district court, or the court premised its decision on a factual or legal error." In re E.L., 61 Kan.

210
State v. Browngreen
kanctapp · 2015 · cited in 4 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2021
2 sentences

2021State v. Brown, 51 Kan.

2021State v. Brown, 51 Kan.

24
State v. Adamsgreen
kan · 2005 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025But we review a district court's decision to exclude evidence based on the third- party evidence rule for abuse of discretion based on the "'totality of facts and circumstances in a given case.'" State v. Tahah, 293 Kan. 267, 274 , 262 P.3d 1045 (2011) (quoting State v. Adams, 280 Kan. 494, 505 , 124 P.3d 19 [2005]).

2025But we review a district court's decision to exclude evidence based on the third- party evidence rule for abuse of discretion based on the "'totality of facts and circumstances in a given case.'" State v. Tahah, 293 Kan. 267, 274 , 262 P.3d 1045 (2011) (quoting State v. Adams, 280 Kan. 494, 505 , 124 P.3d 19 [2005]).

11
In re Spradlinggreen
kan · 2022 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See In re Spradling, 315 Kan. 552 , 590, 509 P.3d 483 (2022).

11
State v. Jollygreen
kan · 2015 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024See State v. Jolly, 301 Kan. 313, 325 , 342 P.3d 935 (2015).

2024See State v. Jolly, 301 Kan. 313, 325 , 342 P.3d 935 (2015).

11
Wiles v. American Family Life Assurance Co.green
kan · 2015 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024See Wiles v. American Family Life Assurance Co., 302 Kan. 66, 74 , 350 P.3d 1071 (2015).

2024See Wiles v. American Family Life Assurance Co., 302 Kan. 66, 74 , 350 P.3d 1071 (2015).

11
State v. McMullengreen
kan · 2009 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See State v. McMullen , 290 Kan. 1 , 10, 221 P.3d 92 (2009) (holding that there was no abuse of discretion in imposing consecutive sentences for two counts of off-grid sexual offenses).

2019See State v. McMullen , 290 Kan. 1 , 10, 221 P.3d 92 (2009) (holding that there was no abuse of discretion in imposing consecutive sentences for two counts of off-grid sexual offenses).

11
Garetson Brothers v. American Warrior, Inc.green
kanctapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See Garetson Brothers, 51 Kan.

2019See Garetson Brothers , 51 Kan.

11
Critchfield Physical Therapy v. Taranto Group, Inc.green
kan · 2011 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See Critchfield Physical Therapy v. The Taranto Group, Inc., 293 Kan. 285, 292 , 263 P.3d 767 (2011).

2014See Critchfield Physical Therapy v. The Taranto Group, Inc., 293 Kan. 285, 292 , 263 P.3d 767 (2011).

11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (14)

CaseCitedYears
In re Interest of R.S., P.S., and A.S. line green
kanctapp · 2014
2 sentences

2024A district court abuses its discretion if no reasonable person would 22 agree with the district court, or the court premised its decision on a factual or legal error. 50 Kan.

2022A district court exceeds the latitude it is afforded and abuses its discretion if no reasonable person could agree with its decision or if its conclusion was based on a factual or legal error. 50 Kan.

162020–2024
State v. Butler green
kan · 2022
2 sentences

2026"A district court abuses its discretion if no reasonable person could agree with its decision or if its exercise of discretion is founded on a factual or legal error." State v. Butler, 315 Kan. 18 , Syl. ¶ 1, 503 P.3d 239 (2022).

2026"A district court abuses its discretion if no reasonable person could agree with its decision or if its exercise of discretion is founded on a factual or legal error." State v. Butler, 315 Kan. 18 , Syl. ¶ 1, 503 P.3d 239 (2022).

92024–2026
State v. McCullough green
kan · 2012
2 sentences

2020State v. McCullough, 293 Kan. 970, 980-81 , 270 P.3d 1142 (2012).

2020State v. McCullough, 293 Kan. 970, 980-81 , 270 P.3d 1142 (2012).

32015–2020
State v. Ingham green
kan · 2018
2 sentences

2025State v. Ingham, 308 Kan. 1466 , 1469, 430 P.3d 931 (2018).

2021State v. Ingham, 308 Kan. 1466 , 1469, 430 P.3d 931 (2018).

22021–2025
State v. Thomas green
kan · 2018
2 sentences

2022The appellate court's "standard of review is well-established: a district court abuses its discretion if no reasonable person could agree with its decision or if its exercise 21 of discretion is founded on a factual or legal error." Butler, 315 Kan. at 21 (citing State v. Thomas, 307 Kan. 733, 739 , 415 P.3d 430 [2018]).

2022The appellate court's "standard of review is well-established: a district court abuses its discretion if no reasonable person could agree with its decision or if its exercise 21 of discretion is founded on a factual or legal error." Butler, 315 Kan. at 21 (citing State v. Thomas, 307 Kan. 733, 739 , 415 P.3d 430 [2018]).

22022–2022
In re Estate of Einsel green
kan · 2016
2 sentences

2022Einsel v. Einsel, 304 Kan. 567 , Syl. ¶ 1, 374 P.3d 612 (2016); In re Marriage of Johnson, 50 Kan.

2022A court abuses its discretion when it acts in a way that no reasonable court would under the circumstances or bases its decision on a factual or legal error. 304 Kan. 567 , Syl. ¶ 1.

22022–2022
State v. Mosher green
kan · 2014
2 sentences

2018State v. Mosher , 299 Kan. 1 , 3, 319 P.3d 1253 (2014).

2018State v. Mosher , 299 Kan. 1 , 3, 319 P.3d 1253 (2014).

22018–2018
State v. Gumfory green
kan · 2006
2 sentences

2018State v. McCullough , 293 Kan. 970 , 980-81, 270 P.3d 1142 (2012) ; State v. Gumfory , 281 Kan. 1168 , Syl. ¶ 1, 135 P.3d 1191 (2006).

2018State v. McCullough , 293 Kan. 970 , 980-81, 270 P.3d 1142 (2012) ; State v. Gumfory , 281 Kan. 1168 , Syl. ¶ 1, 135 P.3d 1191 (2006).

22015–2018
State v. Tahah green
kan · 2011
2 sentences

2025But we review a district court's decision to exclude evidence based on the third- party evidence rule for abuse of discretion based on the "'totality of facts and circumstances in a given case.'" State v. Tahah, 293 Kan. 267, 274 , 262 P.3d 1045 (2011) (quoting State v. Adams, 280 Kan. 494, 505 , 124 P.3d 19 [2005]).

2025But we review a district court's decision to exclude evidence based on the third- party evidence rule for abuse of discretion based on the "'totality of facts and circumstances in a given case.'" State v. Tahah, 293 Kan. 267, 274 , 262 P.3d 1045 (2011) (quoting State v. Adams, 280 Kan. 494, 505 , 124 P.3d 19 [2005]).

12025–2025
In Re the Marriage of Johnson green
kanctapp · 2014
1 sentence

2022Einsel v. Einsel, 304 Kan. 567 , Syl. ¶ 1, 374 P.3d 612 (2016); In re Marriage of Johnson, 50 Kan.

12022–2022
Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. v. Goldwyn green
kanctapp · 2018
1 sentence

2020A court abuses its discretion if no reasonable person would agree with its decision or the decision is based on a factual or legal error. 56 Kan.

12020–2020
Garcia v. Ball green
kan · 2015
1 sentence

2019So we set it aside only if the district court abused its discretion, meaning either that its decision was unreasonable or based on a factual or legal error. 303 Kan. at 566 .

12019–2019
Bingham v. United States green
scotus · 2012
1 sentence

2013State v. Ward, 292 Kan. 541, 550 , 256 P.3d 801 (2011), cert. denied 132 S. Ct. 1594 (2012).

12013–2013
State v. Ward green
kan · 2011
2 sentences

2013State v. Ward, 292 Kan. 541, 550 , 256 P.3d 801 (2011), cert. denied 132 S. Ct. 1594 (2012).

2013State v. Ward, 292 Kan. 541, 550 , 256 P.3d 801 (2011), cert. denied 132 S. Ct. 1594 (2012).

12013–2013

Statutes the citing opinions construe

KS § K.S.A. § 38-2269 (27) KS § K.S.A. § 38-2201 (14) KS § K.S.A. § 22-3716 (13) KS § K.S.A. § 38-2271 (13) KS § K.S.A. § 38-2202 (6) KS § K.S.A. § 60-414 (6) KS § K.S.A. § 60-1507 (4) KS § K.S.A. § 38-2203 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 60-401 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 60-404 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 60-407 (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

KS 60 (2013–2026) IL 40 (1985–2025) MN 7 (1991–2025) LA 6 (1989–2004) CA 5 (2001–2022) PA 3 (2021–2023) NJ 2 (1996–2024)

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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