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subject matter inquiry in Oklahoma

59 Oklahoma opinions name it 3 courts 1896–2011 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Oklahoma 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 (15)

CaseFollowedCited
Carter v. Stategreen
oklacrimapp · 1970 · cited in 21 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 1971–1977
2 sentences

1977In Schapansky v. State, Okl.Cr., 478 P.2d 912 , this Court held that where defense counsel is not satisfied with instructions that are given, or desires the trial court to give a particular instruction, or to more definitely or sufficiently state any propositions embraced in the instructions, it is the duty of defense counsel to prepare and present to the trial court such desired instructions and request that they be given and in the absence of such a request this Court will not reverse a case of instructions generally cover the subject matter of inquiry.

1977In Schapansky v. State, Okl.Cr., 478 P.2d 912 , this Court held that where defense counsel is not satisfied with instructions that are given, or desires the trial court to give a particular instruction, or to more definitely or sufficiently state any propositions embraced in the instructions, it is the duty of defense counsel to prepare and present to the trial court such desired instructions and request that they be given and in the absence of such a request this Court will not reverse a case of instructions generally cover the subject matter of inquiry.

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Maghe v. Stategreen
oklacrimapp · 1980 · cited in 9 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 1983–1990
2 sentences

1987This Court has repeatedly held that upon the failure to “submit requested instructions, and where the instruction given adequately covered the subject matter of inquiry, any error was waived.” Maghe v. State, 620 P.2d 433, 436 (Okl.Cr.1980).

1985This Court has held that “where a defendant' fails to object to instructions given and does not submit requested instructions, and where the instruction given adequately covered the subject matter of inquiry, any error was waived.” Maghe v. State, 620 P.2d 433, 436 (Okl.Cr.1980).

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Luckey v. Stategreen
oklacrimapp · 1974 · cited in 6 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 1984–1991
2 sentences

1991Luckey v. State, 529 P.2d 994 (Okl.Cr. 1974).

1985If the instructions generally cover the subject matter of inquiry and there is no fundamental error, this Court will not reverse the cause for want of a particular instruction Barnhart, supra, citing Luckey v. State, 529 P.2d 994 (Okl.Cr.1974) and Nubine v. State, 506 P.2d 952 (Okl.Cr.1973).

36
Battles v. Stategreen
oklacrimapp · 1987 · cited in 3 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 1988–1990
2 sentences

1990Battles v. State, 732 P.2d 480, 482 (Okl.Cr.1987); Maghe v. State, 620 P.2d 433, 436 (Okl.Cr.1980); Kelsey v. State, 569 P.2d 1028, 1031 (Okl.Cr.1977).

1988As a general proposition, we agree that “[wjhere the appellant fails to object to instructions given and does not submit requested instructions, and where the instructions given adequately covered the subject matter of inquiry, any error was waived.” Battles v. State, 732 P.2d 480, 482 (Okla.Crim.App.1987) (emphasis added).

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Moreau v. Stategreen
oklacrimapp · 1975 · cited in 3 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 1976–1978
2 sentences

1978See, Moreau v. State, Okl.Cr., 530 P.2d 1061 (1975), and Bryant v. State, Okl.Cr., 521 P.2d 402 (1974).

1976Moreau v. State, Okl.Cr., 530 P.2d 1061 (1975).

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Bryant v. Stategreen
oklacrimapp · 1974 · cited in 2 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 1976–1978
2 sentences

1978See, Moreau v. State, Okl.Cr., 530 P.2d 1061 (1975), and Bryant v. State, Okl.Cr., 521 P.2d 402 (1974).

1976See Moreau v. State, Okl.Cr., 530 P.2d 1061 , and Bryant v. State, Okl.Cr., 521 P.2d 402 .

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Kelsey v. Stategreen
oklacrimapp · 1977 · cited in 2 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 1980–1990
2 sentences

1990Battles v. State, 732 P.2d 480, 482 (Okl.Cr. 1987); Maghe v. State, 620 P.2d 433, 436 (Okl.Cr. 1980); Kelsey v. State, 569 P.2d 1028, 1031 (Okl.Cr. 1977).

1990Battles v. State, 732 P.2d 480, 482 (Okl.Cr.1987); Maghe v. State, 620 P.2d 433, 436 (Okl.Cr.1980); Kelsey v. State, 569 P.2d 1028, 1031 (Okl.Cr.1977).

12
Perfect Investments, Inc. v. Underwriters at Lloyd's, Londongreen
okla · 1989 · cited in 1 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011See Perfect Invs., Inc. v. Underwriters at Lloyd's, London, 1989 OK 148, n. 1 , 782 P.2d 982 .

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Russell v. Stategreen
oklacrimapp · 1988 · cited in 1 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
1 sentence

1991Russell v. State, 763 P.2d 1180, 1182 (Okl.Cr.1988).

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Geary v. Stategreen
oklacrimapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987See Geary, supra, at 693 .

11
Tedder v. Stategreen
oklacrimapp · 1975 · cited in 1 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
1 sentence

1977See, Tedder v. State, Okl.Cr., 540 P.2d 582 (1975).

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Vester v. Stategreen
oklacrimapp · 1943 · cited in 1 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
2 sentences

1977See also Vester v. State, 76 Okl.Cr. 235 , 136 P.2d 205 .

1977See also Vester v. State, 76 Okl.Cr. 235 , 136 P.2d 205 .

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Tillman v. Stategreen
oklacrimapp · 1971 · cited in 1 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975
1 sentence

1975See, Tillman v. State, Okl.Cr., 490 P.2d 1369 (1971), and Schapansky v. State, Okl.Cr., 478 P.2d 912 (1971).

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Raper v. Stategreen
oklacrimapp · 1972 · cited in 1 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
1 sentence

1974See Raper v. State, Okl.Cr., 501 P.2d 847 (1972).

11
Webb v. Stategreen
oklacrimapp · 1974 · cited in 1 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
1 sentence

1974See Schapansky v. State, Okl.Cr., 478 P.2d 912 , and Webb v. State, Okl.Cr., 520 P.2d 825 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (26)

CaseCitedYears
West v. State green
oklacrimapp · 1980
2 sentences

1985West v. State, 617 P.2d 1362 (Okl.Cr. 1980).

1983West v. State, 617 P.2d 1362 (Okl.Cr. 1980).

21983–1985
Perry v. State neutral
· 1951
2 sentences

1962But at no time in the proceedings did the defendant follow the procedure set forth in Perry v. State, 94 Okl.Cr. 347 , 235 P.2d 963 , as follows: “Where counsel are dissatisfied with instructions that are given, or desire the court to give any particular instruction, or to more definitely or sufficiently state any propositions embraced in the instructions, it is the duty of counsel to prepare and present to the court such desired instruction and request that it be given, and in the absence of such request this court will not reverse the case where the instructions generally cover the subject m

1962But at no time in the proceedings did the defendant follow the procedure set forth in Perry v. State, 94 Okl.Cr. 347 , 235 P.2d 963 , as follows: “Where counsel are dissatisfied with instructions that are given, or desire the court to give any particular instruction, or to more definitely or sufficiently state any propositions embraced in the instructions, it is the duty of counsel to prepare and present to the court such desired instruction and request that it be given, and in the absence of such request this court will not reverse the case where the instructions generally cover the subject m

21961–1962
Nubine v. State green
oklacrimapp · 1973
1 sentence

1985If the instructions generally cover the subject matter of inquiry and there is no fundamental error, this Court will not reverse the cause for want of a particular instruction Barnhart, supra, citing Luckey v. State, 529 P.2d 994 (Okl.Cr.1974) and Nubine v. State, 506 P.2d 952 (Okl.Cr.1973).

11985–1985
Barnhart v. State green
oklacrimapp · 1977
1 sentence

1985If the instructions generally cover the subject matter of inquiry and there is no fundamental error, this Court will not reverse the cause for want of a particular instruction Barnhart, supra, citing Luckey v. State, 529 P.2d 994 (Okl.Cr.1974) and Nubine v. State, 506 P.2d 952 (Okl.Cr.1973).

11985–1985
Holloway v. State green
oklacrimapp · 1976
1 sentence

1979In Holloway v. State, Okl.Cr., 550 P.2d 1352 (1976), we held that if defense counsel is not satisfied with the instructions to be given or desires the trial court to give particular instructions, or to more definitely or sufficiently state any proposition embraced within proposed instructions, it is his duty to prepare and present such desired instructions to the trial court and request they be given; and in the absence of such a request this Court will not reverse a case if the instructions generally cover the subject matter of inquiry.

11979–1979
Clark v. State neutral
oklacrimapp · 1963
1 sentence

1971Schanpansky v. State, Okl.Cr., 478 P.2d 912 ; Carter v. State, Okl.Cr., 376 P.2d 351 ; Clark v. State, Okl.Cr., 383 P.2d 236 ; Wolf v. State, Okl.Cr., 375 P.2d 283 ; Buie v. State, Okl.Cr., 368 P.2d 663 .

11971–1971
Wolf v. State green
oklacrimapp · 1962
1 sentence

1971Schanpansky v. State, Okl.Cr., 478 P.2d 912 ; Carter v. State, Okl.Cr., 376 P.2d 351 ; Clark v. State, Okl.Cr., 383 P.2d 236 ; Wolf v. State, Okl.Cr., 375 P.2d 283 ; Buie v. State, Okl.Cr., 368 P.2d 663 .

11971–1971
Buie v. State neutral
oklacrimapp · 1962
1 sentence

1971Schanpansky v. State, Okl.Cr., 478 P.2d 912 ; Carter v. State, Okl.Cr., 376 P.2d 351 ; Clark v. State, Okl.Cr., 383 P.2d 236 ; Wolf v. State, Okl.Cr., 375 P.2d 283 ; Buie v. State, Okl.Cr., 368 P.2d 663 .

11971–1971
Carter v. State green
oklacrimapp · 1962
1 sentence

1971Schanpansky v. State, Okl.Cr., 478 P.2d 912 ; Carter v. State, Okl.Cr., 376 P.2d 351 ; Clark v. State, Okl.Cr., 383 P.2d 236 ; Wolf v. State, Okl.Cr., 375 P.2d 283 ; Buie v. State, Okl.Cr., 368 P.2d 663 .

11971–1971
Maxwell v. State green
oklacrimapp · 1961
1 sentence

1962But at no time in the proceedings did the defendant follow the procedure set forth in Perry v. State, 94 Okl.Cr. 347 , 235 P.2d 963 , as follows: “Where counsel are dissatisfied with instructions that are given, or desire the court to give any particular instruction, or to more definitely or sufficiently state any propositions embraced in the instructions, it is the duty of counsel to prepare and present to the court such desired instruction and request that it be given, and in the absence of such request this court will not reverse the case where the instructions generally cover the subject m

11962–1962
Bayouth v. State green
oklacrimapp · 1956
1 sentence

1961Bayouth v. State, Okl.Cr., 294 P.2d 856 .

11961–1961
Washita Valley Grain Co. v. McElroy neutral
okla · 1953
1 sentence

1960Washita Valley Grain Co. v. Mc-Elroy, Okl., 262 P.2d 133 , opinion of patrolman that plaintiff was not negligent; Wade v. Wolf, Okl., 312 P.2d 493 , testimony of patrolman that he found no improper action on part of defendant, and Maben v. Lee, Okl., 260 P.2d 1064, 1065 , opinion of patrolman that collision was caused by defendant.

11960–1960
Wade v. Wolf neutral
okla · 1957
1 sentence

1960Washita Valley Grain Co. v. Mc-Elroy, Okl., 262 P.2d 133 , opinion of patrolman that plaintiff was not negligent; Wade v. Wolf, Okl., 312 P.2d 493 , testimony of patrolman that he found no improper action on part of defendant, and Maben v. Lee, Okl., 260 P.2d 1064, 1065 , opinion of patrolman that collision was caused by defendant.

11960–1960
Maben v. Lee green
okla · 1953
1 sentence

1960Washita Valley Grain Co. v. Mc-Elroy, Okl., 262 P.2d 133 , opinion of patrolman that plaintiff was not negligent; Wade v. Wolf, Okl., 312 P.2d 493 , testimony of patrolman that he found no improper action on part of defendant, and Maben v. Lee, Okl., 260 P.2d 1064, 1065 , opinion of patrolman that collision was caused by defendant.

11960–1960
Tibbets & Pleasant, Inc. v. Cook neutral
okla · 1930
11952–1952
Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. v. Oliphant green
okla · 1935
2 sentences

1952In the case of Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. v. Oliphant, 172 Okla. 635 , 45 P. 2d 1077 , this court quoted with approval, Joyce on Evidence, §367, p. 459, wherein the general rule on opinion evidence is stated, as follows: “Where the subject under investigation is unfamiliar to the jury, or even to the judge, there would be no adequate mode of arriving at any satisfactory conclusion if expert testimony were rejected; and in recognition of this fact the courts have adopted the rule of admitting opinions of witnesses whenever the subject-matter of inquiry is such that inexperienced persons are un

1952In the case of Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. v. Oliphant, 172 Okla. 635 , 45 P. 2d 1077 , this court quoted with approval, Joyce on Evidence, §367, p. 459, wherein the general rule on opinion evidence is stated, as follows: “Where the subject under investigation is unfamiliar to the jury, or even to the judge, there would be no adequate mode of arriving at any satisfactory conclusion if expert testimony were rejected; and in recognition of this fact the courts have adopted the rule of admitting opinions of witnesses whenever the subject-matter of inquiry is such that inexperienced persons are un

11952–1952
Tindall v. State green
fla · 1930
11945–1945
State v. . Gates green
nc · 1890
11945–1945
Huff v. Territory of Oklahoma green
okla · 1905
11944–1944
Clark v. State neutral
oklacrimapp · 1923
11944–1944
Mayor of Baltimore v. Mattern neutral
md · 1918
11931–1931
Loeb v. Davidson neutral
pa · 1918
11931–1931
Phenix Fire Ins. v. Virginia-Western Power Co. green
wva · 1917
11931–1931
Herrell v. State neutral
oklacrimapp · 1913
11913–1913
United States v. Atherton neutral
scotus · 1880
11896–1896
Vance v. Burbank green
scotus · 1880
11896–1896

Statutes the citing opinions construe

OK § Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 801 (6) OK § Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 2104 (3) OK § Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 51 (3) OK § Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 791 (3) OK § Okla. Stat. tit. 22, § 991a (3) OK § Okla. Stat. tit. 22, § 994 (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.

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