8 West Virginia opinions name it 2 courts 1986–2025 1 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by West Virginia 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Jones v. McComasgreen2 sentences2004The independent investigation doctrine was adopted by this Court in syllabus point five of Jones v. McComas, 92 W.Va. 596 , 115 S.E. 456 (1922), wherein this Court held: Though a purchaser may rely upon particular and positive representations of a seller, yet if he undertakes to inform himself from other sources as to matters easily ascertainable, by personal investigation, and the defendant has done nothing to prevent full inquiry, he will be deemed to have relied upon his own investigation and not upon the representations of the seller. 92 W.Va. at 597 , 115 S.E. at 456 (emphasis supplied). 2004The independent investigation doctrine was adopted by this Court in syllabus point five of Jones v. McComas, 92 W.Va. 596 , 115 S.E. 456 (1922), wherein this Court held: Though a purchaser may rely upon particular and positive representations of a seller, yet if he undertakes to inform himself from other sources as to matters easily ascertainable, by personal investigation, and the defendant has done nothing to prevent full inquiry, he will be deemed to have relied upon his own investigation and not upon the representations of the seller. 92 W.Va. at 597 , 115 S.E. at 456 (emphasis supplied). | 1 | 2 |
Bobbie Roberts v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Companygreen1 sentence2025Co., 479 F. App’x 223, 226 (11th Cir. 2012) (citing Halcome v. Cincinnati Ins. | 1 | 1 |
Snell v. Suffolk Countygreen1 sentence1999See Snell v. Suffolk County, 782 F.2d 1094 , 1104 (2nd Cir. 1986). [1] The notes of this meeting of management with Fluharty, dated September 6, 1996, record the following advice to Fluharty: "Scott, I thought you should know if you haven't already heard thru rumor mill that we had to go to Chas. to an investigation hearing on the matter of Irma Voyle's harassment claims.... | 1 | 1 |
Rockley Manor v. Strimbeckgreen2 sentences1995See Rockley Manor v. Strimbeck, supra 181 W.Va. at 315 , 382 S.E.2d at 509 . 1995See Rockley Manor v. Strimbeck, supra 181 W.Va. at 315 , 382 S.E.2d at 509 . | 1 | 1 |
Tooker v. Alstongreen1 sentence1989See Tooker v. Alston, 159 F. 599 (8th Cir. 1907); McCormick v. Miller, 102 Ill. 208 (1881); Matlack v. Shaffer, 51 Kan. 208 , 32 P. 890 (1893); Woodward v. Western Canada Colonization Co., 134 Minn. 8 , 158 N.W. 706 (1916); MFA Mutual Ins. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in West Virginia. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Lawyer Disciplinary Board v. Swisher
green
2 sentences2020Id., 203 W. 2020Id., 203 W. | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Trafalgar House Construction, Inc. v. ZMM, Inc.
green
1 sentence2004Moreover, even if the doctrine of independent investigation were directly implicated in this case, this Court’s decision in Trafalgar House Construction, Inc., v. ZMM, Inc., 211 *158 W.Va. 578, 567 S.E.2d 294 (2002), clarifies that “[t]he ‘independent investigation’ doctrine is not an absolute defense...” within the context of a fraud claim. | 1 | 2004–2004 |
Morrison v. Bank of Mount Hope
green
2 sentences2004In syllabus point two of Staker v. Reese, 82 W.Va. 764 , 97 S.E. 641 (1918), this Court recognized that “one to whom a representation has been made as an inducement to enter into a contract has a right to rely upon it as true quoad the maker, without making inquiry or investigation to determine the truth thereof.” See also Morrison v. Bank of Mount Hope, 124 W.Va. 478 , 20 S.E.2d 790 (1942); Gall v. Cowell, 118 W.Va. 263 , 190 S.E. 130 (1937). 2004In syllabus point two of Staker v. Reese, 82 W.Va. 764 , 97 S.E. 641 (1918), this Court recognized that “one to whom a representation has been made as an inducement to enter into a contract has a right to rely upon it as true quoad the maker, without making inquiry or investigation to determine the truth thereof.” See also Morrison v. Bank of Mount Hope, 124 W.Va. 478 , 20 S.E.2d 790 (1942); Gall v. Cowell, 118 W.Va. 263 , 190 S.E. 130 (1937). | 1 | 2004–2004 |
Gall v. Cowell
green
2 sentences2004In syllabus point two of Staker v. Reese, 82 W.Va. 764 , 97 S.E. 641 (1918), this Court recognized that “one to whom a representation has been made as an inducement to enter into a contract has a right to rely upon it as true quoad the maker, without making inquiry or investigation to determine the truth thereof.” See also Morrison v. Bank of Mount Hope, 124 W.Va. 478 , 20 S.E.2d 790 (1942); Gall v. Cowell, 118 W.Va. 263 , 190 S.E. 130 (1937). 2004In syllabus point two of Staker v. Reese, 82 W.Va. 764 , 97 S.E. 641 (1918), this Court recognized that “one to whom a representation has been made as an inducement to enter into a contract has a right to rely upon it as true quoad the maker, without making inquiry or investigation to determine the truth thereof.” See also Morrison v. Bank of Mount Hope, 124 W.Va. 478 , 20 S.E.2d 790 (1942); Gall v. Cowell, 118 W.Va. 263 , 190 S.E. 130 (1937). | 1 | 2004–2004 |
Stakes v. Reese
green
1 sentence2004In syllabus point two of Staker v. Reese, 82 W.Va. 764 , 97 S.E. 641 (1918), this Court recognized that “one to whom a representation has been made as an inducement to enter into a contract has a right to rely upon it as true quoad the maker, without making inquiry or investigation to determine the truth thereof.” See also Morrison v. Bank of Mount Hope, 124 W.Va. 478 , 20 S.E.2d 790 (1942); Gall v. Cowell, 118 W.Va. 263 , 190 S.E. 130 (1937). | 1 | 2004–2004 |
Horton v. Tyree
green
2 sentences1996In syllabus point 3 of Horton v. Tyree, 104 W.Va. 238 , 139 S.E. 737 (1927), we said: It is not necessary that the fraudulent representations complained of should be the sole consideration or inducement moving the plaintiff. 1996In syllabus point 3 of Horton v. Tyree, 104 W.Va. 238 , 139 S.E. 737 (1927), we said: It is not necessary that the fraudulent representations complained of should be the sole consideration or inducement moving the plaintiff. | 1 | 1996–1996 |
Woodward v. Western Canada Colonization Co.
neutral
2 sentences1989See Tooker v. Alston, 159 F. 599 (8th Cir. 1907); McCormick v. Miller, 102 Ill. 208 (1881); Matlack v. Shaffer, 51 Kan. 208 , 32 P. 890 (1893); Woodward v. Western Canada Colonization Co., 134 Minn. 8 , 158 N.W. 706 (1916); MFA Mutual Ins. 1989See Tooker v. Alston, 159 F. 599 (8th Cir. 1907); McCormick v. Miller, 102 Ill. 208 (1881); Matlack v. Shaffer, 51 Kan. 208 , 32 P. 890 (1893); Woodward v. Western Canada Colonization Co., 134 Minn. 8 , 158 N.W. 706 (1916); MFA Mutual Ins. | 1 | 1989–1989 |
Ruiz v. Alomar
neutral
1 sentence1989See Tooker v. Alston, 159 F. 599 (8th Cir. 1907); McCormick v. Miller, 102 Ill. 208 (1881); Matlack v. Shaffer, 51 Kan. 208 , 32 P. 890 (1893); Woodward v. Western Canada Colonization Co., 134 Minn. 8 , 158 N.W. 706 (1916); MFA Mutual Ins. | 1 | 1989–1989 |
Matlack v. Shaffer
neutral
1 sentence1989See Tooker v. Alston, 159 F. 599 (8th Cir. 1907); McCormick v. Miller, 102 Ill. 208 (1881); Matlack v. Shaffer, 51 Kan. 208 , 32 P. 890 (1893); Woodward v. Western Canada Colonization Co., 134 Minn. 8 , 158 N.W. 706 (1916); MFA Mutual Ins. | 1 | 1989–1989 |
McCormick v. Miller
neutral
1 sentence1989See Tooker v. Alston, 159 F. 599 (8th Cir. 1907); McCormick v. Miller, 102 Ill. 208 (1881); Matlack v. Shaffer, 51 Kan. 208 , 32 P. 890 (1893); Woodward v. Western Canada Colonization Co., 134 Minn. 8 , 158 N.W. 706 (1916); MFA Mutual Ins. | 1 | 1989–1989 |
COM. ON LEGAL ETHICS OF W. VA. v. Daniel
green
1 sentence1986See State Bar By-Laws, Article VI, § 20; Committee on Legal Ethics v. Daniel, supra, 160 W.Va. at 395 , 235 S.E.2d at 373 . | 1 | 1986–1986 |
Committee on Legal Ethics of the West Virginia State Bar v. Daniel
green
1 sentence1986See State Bar By-Laws, Article VI, § 20; Committee on Legal Ethics v. Daniel, supra, 160 W.Va. at 395 , 235 S.E.2d at 373 . | 1 | 1986–1986 |
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