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materiality requirement in Utah

8 Utah opinions name it 2 courts 1991–2025 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Utah 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
United States v. Agursgreen
scotus · 1976 · cited in 2 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2005–2025
2 sentences

2025In United States v. Agurs, the Court spoke broadly about “the rule of Brady v. Maryland,” and observed that it “arguably applies in three quite different situations,” each involving “the discovery, after trial of information which had been known to the prosecution but unknown to the defense.” 427 U.S. 97, 103 (1976). ¶92 The first situation the Court identified was where “the undisclosed evidence demonstrates that the prosecution’s case includes perjured testimony and that the prosecution knew, or should have known, of the perjury.” Id.

2025In United States v. Agurs, the Court spoke broadly about “the rule of Brady v. Maryland,” and observed that it “arguably applies in three quite different situations,” each involving “the discovery, after trial of information which had been known to the prosecution but unknown to the defense.” 427 U.S. 97, 103 (1976). ¶92 The first situation the Court identified was where “the undisclosed evidence demonstrates that the prosecution’s case includes perjured testimony and that the prosecution knew, or should have known, of the perjury.” Id.

12
Becker v. Beckergreen
utah · 1984 · cited in 2 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1991–2020
2 sentences

2020See O’Hearon, 2017 UT App 214, ¶ 10 ; cf. Becker v. Becker, 694 P.2d 608, 610 (Utah 1984) (stating that, to meet the materiality requirement, the change in circumstances must “have some material relationship to and substantial effect on parenting ability or the functioning of the presently existing custodial relationship” or “appear on their face to be the kind of circumstances on which an earlier custody decision was based”). ¶36 But because a determination of whether “substantial and material changes have occurred is a fact-intensive legal determination,” see Doyle v. Doyle, 2009 UT App 306,

1991In the absence of an indication that the change has or will have such effect, the materiality requirement is not met.” Becker, 694 P.2d at 610 .

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Carter v. Stategreen
utah · 2019 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025See Carter v. State, 2019 UT 12, ¶ 55 , 439 P.3d 616 (explaining that “the materiality standard under Brady is the same materiality standard contained in the PCRA”); see also Arriaga, 2020 UT 37 , ¶ 31 n.37 (explaining that by employing “term of art” legal tests, the PCRA incorporates the “accompanying well-developed body of . . . jurisprudence”).

2025See Carter v. State, 2019 UT 12, ¶ 55 , 439 P.3d 616 (explaining that “the materiality standard under Brady is the same materiality standard contained in the PCRA”); see also Arriaga, 2020 UT 37 , ¶ 31 n.37 (explaining that by employing “term of art” legal tests, the PCRA incorporates the “accompanying well-developed body of . . . jurisprudence”).

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Arriaga v. Stategreen
utah · 2020 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See Carter v. State, 2019 UT 12, ¶ 55 , 439 P.3d 616 (explaining that “the materiality standard under Brady is the same materiality standard contained in the PCRA”); see also Arriaga, 2020 UT 37 , ¶ 31 n.37 (explaining that by employing “term of art” legal tests, the PCRA incorporates the “accompanying well-developed body of . . . jurisprudence”).

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State v. Verdegreen
utah · 2012 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021To meet the materiality element of admissibility under the doctrine of chances, “[t]he issue for which the uncharged misconduct evidence is offered ‘must be in bona fide dispute.’” Verde, 2012 UT 60, ¶ 57 (citation omitted). admit the evidence, the State has not asked us to affirm the court of appeals on this basis.

2021See 2012 UT 60 , ¶¶ 21–22.

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O'Hearon v. Hansengreen
utahctapp · 2017 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See O’Hearon, 2017 UT App 214, ¶ 10 ; cf. Becker v. Becker, 694 P.2d 608, 610 (Utah 1984) (stating that, to meet the materiality requirement, the change in circumstances must “have some material relationship to and substantial effect on parenting ability or the functioning of the presently existing custodial relationship” or “appear on their face to be the kind of circumstances on which an earlier custody decision was based”). ¶36 But because a determination of whether “substantial and material changes have occurred is a fact-intensive legal determination,” see Doyle v. Doyle, 2009 UT App 306,

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Betony green
utahctapp · 2021
2 sentences

2021Indeed, on appeal, Betony does not provide specific examples other than to generally state that the Magellan records “would have supported or, at a minimum, given the defense, its witnesses and the court the entire evidentiary picture rather than one having to be pieced together from various sources with holes as to the actual written history.” ¶39 For the foregoing reasons, the Magellan records did not satisfy the materiality standard, and therefore the exception outlined in rule 506(d)(1)(A) did not apply to those privileged 20190357-CA 18 2021 UT App 15 State v. Betony documents so as to re

2021CONCLUSION ¶40 Because there is no reasonable probability that the outcome of Betony’s trial would have been different had he obtained access to the Magellan records, those records were not material, and the trial court did not err in denying Betony’s request for their disclosure. ¶41 Affirmed. 20190357-CA 19 2021 UT App 15

12021–2021
State v. Worthen green
utah · 2009
1 sentence

2021“In terms of the reasonable certainty test, ‘material’ refers to evidence in the records that is exculpatory, or in other words, favorable to the defense.” Worthen, 2009 UT 79, ¶ 48 .

12021–2021
Doyle v. Doyle green
utah · 2011
2 sentences

2020See O’Hearon, 2017 UT App 214, ¶ 10 ; cf. Becker v. Becker, 694 P.2d 608, 610 (Utah 1984) (stating that, to meet the materiality requirement, the change in circumstances must “have some material relationship to and substantial effect on parenting ability or the functioning of the presently existing custodial relationship” or “appear on their face to be the kind of circumstances on which an earlier custody decision was based”). ¶36 But because a determination of whether “substantial and material changes have occurred is a fact-intensive legal determination,” see Doyle v. Doyle, 2009 UT App 306,

2020See O’Hearon, 2017 UT App 214, ¶ 10 ; cf. Becker v. Becker, 694 P.2d 608, 610 (Utah 1984) (stating that, to meet the materiality requirement, the change in circumstances must “have some material relationship to and substantial effect on parenting ability or the functioning of the presently existing custodial relationship” or “appear on their face to be the kind of circumstances on which an earlier custody decision was based”). ¶36 But because a determination of whether “substantial and material changes have occurred is a fact-intensive legal determination,” see Doyle v. Doyle, 2009 UT App 306,

12020–2020
Doyle v. Doyle green
utahctapp · 2009
2 sentences

2020See O’Hearon, 2017 UT App 214, ¶ 10 ; cf. Becker v. Becker, 694 P.2d 608, 610 (Utah 1984) (stating that, to meet the materiality requirement, the change in circumstances must “have some material relationship to and substantial effect on parenting ability or the functioning of the presently existing custodial relationship” or “appear on their face to be the kind of circumstances on which an earlier custody decision was based”). ¶36 But because a determination of whether “substantial and material changes have occurred is a fact-intensive legal determination,” see Doyle v. Doyle, 2009 UT App 306,

2020See O’Hearon, 2017 UT App 214, ¶ 10 ; cf. Becker v. Becker, 694 P.2d 608, 610 (Utah 1984) (stating that, to meet the materiality requirement, the change in circumstances must “have some material relationship to and substantial effect on parenting ability or the functioning of the presently existing custodial relationship” or “appear on their face to be the kind of circumstances on which an earlier custody decision was based”). ¶36 But because a determination of whether “substantial and material changes have occurred is a fact-intensive legal determination,” see Doyle v. Doyle, 2009 UT App 306,

12020–2020
American Coal Co. v. Sandstrom green
utah · 1984
2 sentences

1996Id.

1996Id.

11996–1996
California v. Trombetta green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

1993In order tc meet such a materiality requirement, the “evidence must both possess an exculpatory value that was apparent before the evidence was destroyed, and be of such a nature that the defendant would be unable to obtain comparable evidence by other reasonably available means.” Id. at 489 , 104 S.Ct. at 2534 .

1993In order tc meet such a materiality requirement, the “evidence must both possess an exculpatory value that was apparent before the evidence was destroyed, and be of such a nature that the defendant would be unable to obtain comparable evidence by other reasonably available means.” Id. at 489 , 104 S.Ct. at 2534 .

11993–1993
Fullmer v. Fullmer green
utahctapp · 1988
1 sentence

1991Also, “only changes not contemplated by the parties at the time of divorce are relevant to the substantial *477 change test.” Crouse, 817 P.2d at 839 ; Fullmer, 761 P.2d at 947 .

11991–1991
Crouse v. Crouse green
utahctapp · 1991
1 sentence

1991Also, “only changes not contemplated by the parties at the time of divorce are relevant to the substantial *477 change test.” Crouse, 817 P.2d at 839 ; Fullmer, 761 P.2d at 947 .

11991–1991

Where else courts name it

TX 168 (1975–2026) CA 102 (1899–2026) DE 66 (1985–2026) IL 40 (1934–2026) PA 39 (1980–2026) MD 38 (1982–2025) VA 36 (1987–2026) NJ 28 (1963–2025) WA 25 (1983–2024) MI 22 (1971–2026) NY 22 (1851–2026) LA 20 (1982–2025) FL 19 (1985–2019) CO 18 (1983–2025) DC 17 (2001–2025) TN 17 (2000–2025) OH 17 (1987–2026) MO 17 (1986–2024) ID 14 (1985–2022) NC 14 (2006–2023) WI 13 (1978–2023) CT 11 (1960–2024) MN 9 (1982–2024) UT 8 (1991–2025) MS 8 (1987–2013) IN 8 (1988–2016) KS 8 (1961–2024) MA 8 (1985–2020) OR 8 (1985–2024) NV 6 (1994–2016) GA 6 (2021–2026) AL 5 (1989–2015) IA 5 (2011–2026) MT 5 (1998–2016) KY 5 (1982–2025) NE 4 (1998–2025) SC 4 (2004–2018) AZ 4 (1985–2018) SD 4 (2020–2025) HI 3 (2000–2023) ND 3 (1981–2016) WV 3 (1998–2018) WY 3 (1992–2025) RI 3 (1975–1998) VT 2 (1987–2001) NM 2 (1994–2025) ME 2 (2008–2013) OK 2 (2015–2015)

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