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burden of proof instruction in Hawaii

7 Hawaii opinions name it 2 courts 1974–2013 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Hawaii 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 (12)

CaseFollowedCited
Runnels v. Okamotogreen
haw · 1974 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See also Runnels v. Okamoto, 56 Haw. 1, 4-5 , 525 P.2d 1125, 1128-29 (1974), another defamation action in which the court addressed the issue of who is entitled to qualified immunity: We find the rule of law enunciated earlier this term by this court in Medeiros v. Kondo, 55 Haw. [499], 522 P.2d 1269 (1974) controlling and dispositive on the issues here presented. [[Image here]] This greater burden of proof requirement [announced in Kondo] is applicable to lawsuits against those officials who were formerly within the parameters of Barr v. Matteo, 360 U.S. 564 , 79 S.Ct. 1335 , 3 L.Ed.2d 1434 (

2013See also Runnels v. Okamoto, 56 Haw. 1, 4-5 , 525 P.2d 1125, 1128-29 (1974), another defamation action in which the court addressed the issue of who is entitled to qualified immunity: We find the rule of law enunciated earlier this term by this court in Medeiros v. Kondo, 55 Haw. [499], 522 P.2d 1269 (1974) controlling and dispositive on the issues here presented. [[Image here]] This greater burden of proof requirement [announced in Kondo] is applicable to lawsuits against those officials who were formerly within the parameters of Barr v. Matteo, 360 U.S. 564 , 79 S.Ct. 1335 , 3 L.Ed.2d 1434 (

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In Re the Contested Case Hearing on Water Use, Well Construction, & Pump Installation Permit Applications, Filed by Wai'ola O Moloka'i, Inc.green
haw · 2004 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007See id. at 443, 83 P.3d at 706 . *349 IV.

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State v. KAPAUgreen
haw · 1994 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995Id. at 226 , 900 P.2d at 1293 (citing State v. Hoey, 77 Hawai’i 17, 38-39, 881 P.2d 504, 525-26 (1994); State v. Kupau, 76 Hawai'i 387, 392-96 , 879 P.2d 492, 497-501 (1994)). .

1995Id. at 226, 900 P.2d at 1293 (citing State v. Hoey, 77 Hawai`i 17, 38-39, 881 P.2d 504, 525-26 (1994); State v. Kupau, 76 Hawai`i 387, 392-96, 879 P.2d 492, 497-501 (1994)). [8] Although the court properly instructed the jury with respect to EMED manslaughter in two paragraphs immediately preceding its "initial burden on the defendant" instruction, these instructions did not eliminate the prejudicial effect of the latter, more specific instruction regarding the burdens of proof.

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State v. Hoeygreen
haw · 1994 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995Id. at 226 , 900 P.2d at 1293 (citing State v. Hoey, 77 Hawai’i 17, 38-39, 881 P.2d 504, 525-26 (1994); State v. Kupau, 76 Hawai'i 387, 392-96 , 879 P.2d 492, 497-501 (1994)). .

1995Id. at 226, 900 P.2d at 1293 (citing State v. Hoey, 77 Hawai`i 17, 38-39, 881 P.2d 504, 525-26 (1994); State v. Kupau, 76 Hawai`i 387, 392-96, 879 P.2d 492, 497-501 (1994)). [8] Although the court properly instructed the jury with respect to EMED manslaughter in two paragraphs immediately preceding its "initial burden on the defendant" instruction, these instructions did not eliminate the prejudicial effect of the latter, more specific instruction regarding the burdens of proof.

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State v. Lovegreen
minn · 1970 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
2 sentences

1978See United States v. Jackson, 569 F.2d 1003, 1008-11 (7th Cir. 1978); Gorvernment of Virgin Islands v. Cruz, 478 F.2d 712, 717-18 (3rd Cir. 1973); United States v. Rodriguez, 446 F.2d 859, 860 (9th Cir. 1971), cert. denied, 404 *265 U.S. 1021 (1972); United States v. Levin, 443 F.2d 1101, 1107 (8th Cir.), cert. denied, 404 U.S. 944 (1971); Esposito v. United States, 436 F.2d 603, 604 (9th Cir. 1970); United States v. Conversano, 412 F.2d 1143, 1148-49 (3rd Cir.), cert. denied, 396 U.S. 905 (1969); Nordeste v. United States, 393 F.2d 335, 339-40 (9th Cir.) cert. denied, 393 U.S. 878 (1968); Sta

1978See United States v. Jackson, 569 F.2d 1003, 1008-11 (7th Cir. 1978); Gorvernment of Virgin Islands v. Cruz, 478 F.2d 712, 717-18 (3rd Cir. 1973); United States v. Rodriguez, 446 F.2d 859, 860 (9th Cir. 1971), cert. denied, 404 *265 U.S. 1021 (1972); United States v. Levin, 443 F.2d 1101, 1107 (8th Cir.), cert. denied, 404 U.S. 944 (1971); Esposito v. United States, 436 F.2d 603, 604 (9th Cir. 1970); United States v. Conversano, 412 F.2d 1143, 1148-49 (3rd Cir.), cert. denied, 396 U.S. 905 (1969); Nordeste v. United States, 393 F.2d 335, 339-40 (9th Cir.) cert. denied, 393 U.S. 878 (1968); Sta

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William Nordeste v. United Statesgreen
ca9 · 1968 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
1 sentence

1978See United States v. Jackson, 569 F.2d 1003, 1008-11 (7th Cir. 1978); Gorvernment of Virgin Islands v. Cruz, 478 F.2d 712, 717-18 (3rd Cir. 1973); United States v. Rodriguez, 446 F.2d 859, 860 (9th Cir. 1971), cert. denied, 404 *265 U.S. 1021 (1972); United States v. Levin, 443 F.2d 1101, 1107 (8th Cir.), cert. denied, 404 U.S. 944 (1971); Esposito v. United States, 436 F.2d 603, 604 (9th Cir. 1970); United States v. Conversano, 412 F.2d 1143, 1148-49 (3rd Cir.), cert. denied, 396 U.S. 905 (1969); Nordeste v. United States, 393 F.2d 335, 339-40 (9th Cir.) cert. denied, 393 U.S. 878 (1968); Sta

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United States v. Lawrence J. Conversano and William P. Keohan. Lawrence J. Conversanogreen
ca3 · 1969 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
1 sentence

1978See United States v. Jackson, 569 F.2d 1003, 1008-11 (7th Cir. 1978); Gorvernment of Virgin Islands v. Cruz, 478 F.2d 712, 717-18 (3rd Cir. 1973); United States v. Rodriguez, 446 F.2d 859, 860 (9th Cir. 1971), cert. denied, 404 *265 U.S. 1021 (1972); United States v. Levin, 443 F.2d 1101, 1107 (8th Cir.), cert. denied, 404 U.S. 944 (1971); Esposito v. United States, 436 F.2d 603, 604 (9th Cir. 1970); United States v. Conversano, 412 F.2d 1143, 1148-49 (3rd Cir.), cert. denied, 396 U.S. 905 (1969); Nordeste v. United States, 393 F.2d 335, 339-40 (9th Cir.) cert. denied, 393 U.S. 878 (1968); Sta

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Frank v. Esposito v. United Statesgreen
ca9 · 1970 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
1 sentence

1978See United States v. Jackson, 569 F.2d 1003, 1008-11 (7th Cir. 1978); Gorvernment of Virgin Islands v. Cruz, 478 F.2d 712, 717-18 (3rd Cir. 1973); United States v. Rodriguez, 446 F.2d 859, 860 (9th Cir. 1971), cert. denied, 404 *265 U.S. 1021 (1972); United States v. Levin, 443 F.2d 1101, 1107 (8th Cir.), cert. denied, 404 U.S. 944 (1971); Esposito v. United States, 436 F.2d 603, 604 (9th Cir. 1970); United States v. Conversano, 412 F.2d 1143, 1148-49 (3rd Cir.), cert. denied, 396 U.S. 905 (1969); Nordeste v. United States, 393 F.2d 335, 339-40 (9th Cir.) cert. denied, 393 U.S. 878 (1968); Sta

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United States v. Myron Arnold Levingreen
ca8 · 1971 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
1 sentence

1978See United States v. Jackson, 569 F.2d 1003, 1008-11 (7th Cir. 1978); Gorvernment of Virgin Islands v. Cruz, 478 F.2d 712, 717-18 (3rd Cir. 1973); United States v. Rodriguez, 446 F.2d 859, 860 (9th Cir. 1971), cert. denied, 404 *265 U.S. 1021 (1972); United States v. Levin, 443 F.2d 1101, 1107 (8th Cir.), cert. denied, 404 U.S. 944 (1971); Esposito v. United States, 436 F.2d 603, 604 (9th Cir. 1970); United States v. Conversano, 412 F.2d 1143, 1148-49 (3rd Cir.), cert. denied, 396 U.S. 905 (1969); Nordeste v. United States, 393 F.2d 335, 339-40 (9th Cir.) cert. denied, 393 U.S. 878 (1968); Sta

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United States v. Adolpho Rodriquezgreen
ca9 · 1971 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
1 sentence

1978See United States v. Jackson, 569 F.2d 1003, 1008-11 (7th Cir. 1978); Gorvernment of Virgin Islands v. Cruz, 478 F.2d 712, 717-18 (3rd Cir. 1973); United States v. Rodriguez, 446 F.2d 859, 860 (9th Cir. 1971), cert. denied, 404 *265 U.S. 1021 (1972); United States v. Levin, 443 F.2d 1101, 1107 (8th Cir.), cert. denied, 404 U.S. 944 (1971); Esposito v. United States, 436 F.2d 603, 604 (9th Cir. 1970); United States v. Conversano, 412 F.2d 1143, 1148-49 (3rd Cir.), cert. denied, 396 U.S. 905 (1969); Nordeste v. United States, 393 F.2d 335, 339-40 (9th Cir.) cert. denied, 393 U.S. 878 (1968); Sta

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Government of the Virgin Islands v. Roberto Cruzgreen
ca3 · 1973 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
1 sentence

1978See United States v. Jackson, 569 F.2d 1003, 1008-11 (7th Cir. 1978); Gorvernment of Virgin Islands v. Cruz, 478 F.2d 712, 717-18 (3rd Cir. 1973); United States v. Rodriguez, 446 F.2d 859, 860 (9th Cir. 1971), cert. denied, 404 *265 U.S. 1021 (1972); United States v. Levin, 443 F.2d 1101, 1107 (8th Cir.), cert. denied, 404 U.S. 944 (1971); Esposito v. United States, 436 F.2d 603, 604 (9th Cir. 1970); United States v. Conversano, 412 F.2d 1143, 1148-49 (3rd Cir.), cert. denied, 396 U.S. 905 (1969); Nordeste v. United States, 393 F.2d 335, 339-40 (9th Cir.) cert. denied, 393 U.S. 878 (1968); Sta

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United States v. Clifford Jacksongreen
ca7 · 1978 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
1 sentence

1978See United States v. Jackson, 569 F.2d 1003, 1008-11 (7th Cir. 1978); Gorvernment of Virgin Islands v. Cruz, 478 F.2d 712, 717-18 (3rd Cir. 1973); United States v. Rodriguez, 446 F.2d 859, 860 (9th Cir. 1971), cert. denied, 404 *265 U.S. 1021 (1972); United States v. Levin, 443 F.2d 1101, 1107 (8th Cir.), cert. denied, 404 U.S. 944 (1971); Esposito v. United States, 436 F.2d 603, 604 (9th Cir. 1970); United States v. Conversano, 412 F.2d 1143, 1148-49 (3rd Cir.), cert. denied, 396 U.S. 905 (1969); Nordeste v. United States, 393 F.2d 335, 339-40 (9th Cir.) cert. denied, 393 U.S. 878 (1968); Sta

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
Barr v. Matteo green
scotus · 1959
2 sentences

2013See also Runnels v. Okamoto, 56 Haw. 1, 4-5 , 525 P.2d 1125, 1128-29 (1974), another defamation action in which the court addressed the issue of who is entitled to qualified immunity: We find the rule of law enunciated earlier this term by this court in Medeiros v. Kondo, 55 Haw. [499], 522 P.2d 1269 (1974) controlling and dispositive on the issues here presented. [[Image here]] This greater burden of proof requirement [announced in Kondo] is applicable to lawsuits against those officials who were formerly within the parameters of Barr v. Matteo, 360 U.S. 564 , 79 S.Ct. 1335 , 3 L.Ed.2d 1434 (

2013See also Runnels v. Okamoto, 56 Haw. 1, 4-5 , 525 P.2d 1125, 1128-29 (1974), another defamation action in which the court addressed the issue of who is entitled to qualified immunity: We find the rule of law enunciated earlier this term by this court in Medeiros v. Kondo, 55 Haw. [499], 522 P.2d 1269 (1974) controlling and dispositive on the issues here presented. [[Image here]] This greater burden of proof requirement [announced in Kondo] is applicable to lawsuits against those officials who were formerly within the parameters of Barr v. Matteo, 360 U.S. 564 , 79 S.Ct. 1335 , 3 L.Ed.2d 1434 (

21974–2013
State v. McNulty green
haw · 1978
2 sentences

1995HRPP Rule 30(e) provides in pertinent part that "[n]o party may assign as error the giving or refusal to give, or the modification of, an instruction, ..., unless he objects thereto before the jury retires to consider its verdict, stating distinctly the matter to which he objects and the grounds of his objection.” All the cases cited in McNulty for the proposition that plain error need not be noticed where the trial court omitted a specific burden of proof instruction without objection, see 60 Haw. at 264-65 , 588 P.2d at 443-44 , dealt with self-defense or the defense of entrapment.

1995HRPP Rule 30(e) provides in pertinent part that "[n]o party may assign as error the giving or refusal to give, or the modification of, an instruction, ..., unless he objects thereto before the jury retires to consider its verdict, stating distinctly the matter to which he objects and the grounds of his objection.” All the cases cited in McNulty for the proposition that plain error need not be noticed where the trial court omitted a specific burden of proof instruction without objection, see 60 Haw. at 264-65 , 588 P.2d at 443-44 , dealt with self-defense or the defense of entrapment.

21995–2005
Raines v. State green
haw · 1995
2 sentences

2005Of course, this would be an erroneous conclusion. 79 Hawai`i at 224 n.7, 900 P.2d at 1291 n. 7 (emphases added) (some brackets added and some in original). [9] § 702-205(b) provides in pertinent part that "[t]he elements of an offense are such (1) conduct, (2) attendant circumstances, and (3) results of conduct, as ... [would n]egative a defense (other than a defense on the statute of limitations, lack of venue, or lack of jurisdiction)." 79 Hawai`i at 224 n.7, 900 P.2d at 1291 n. 7. [10] Rule 30(e) provides in pertinent part that "[n]o party may assign as error the giving or refusal to give,

2005Of course, this would be an erroneous conclusion. 79 Hawai`i at 224 n.7, 900 P.2d at 1291 n. 7 (emphases added) (some brackets added and some in original). [9] § 702-205(b) provides in pertinent part that "[t]he elements of an offense are such (1) conduct, (2) attendant circumstances, and (3) results of conduct, as ... [would n]egative a defense (other than a defense on the statute of limitations, lack of venue, or lack of jurisdiction)." 79 Hawai`i at 224 n.7, 900 P.2d at 1291 n. 7. [10] Rule 30(e) provides in pertinent part that "[n]o party may assign as error the giving or refusal to give,

21995–2005
Medeiros v. Kondo green
haw · 1974
1 sentence

2013See also Runnels v. Okamoto, 56 Haw. 1, 4-5 , 525 P.2d 1125, 1128-29 (1974), another defamation action in which the court addressed the issue of who is entitled to qualified immunity: We find the rule of law enunciated earlier this term by this court in Medeiros v. Kondo, 55 Haw. [499], 522 P.2d 1269 (1974) controlling and dispositive on the issues here presented. [[Image here]] This greater burden of proof requirement [announced in Kondo] is applicable to lawsuits against those officials who were formerly within the parameters of Barr v. Matteo, 360 U.S. 564 , 79 S.Ct. 1335 , 3 L.Ed.2d 1434 (

12013–2013
State v. Kupau green
haw · 1994
1 sentence

1995Id. at 226 , 900 P.2d at 1293 (citing State v. Hoey, 77 Hawai’i 17, 38-39, 881 P.2d 504, 525-26 (1994); State v. Kupau, 76 Hawai'i 387, 392-96 , 879 P.2d 492, 497-501 (1994)). .

11995–1995
State v. Pinero green
haw · 1993
2 sentences

1995Most of these cases are distinguishable from State v. Pinero [Pinero II], 75 Haw. 282 , 859 P.2d 1369 (1993).

1995Most of these cases are distinguishable from State v. Pinero [Pinero II], 75 Haw. 282 , 859 P.2d 1369 (1993).

11995–1995
United States v. Edward Marvin Corrigan green
ca10 · 1977
1 sentence

1978While refusal by the trial court to charge the jury as to the state’s burden of disproving self-defense may in some cases constitute reversible error, see, e.g., United States v. Corrigan, supra, here, however, the specific burden of proof instruction was voluntarily withdrawn by the appellant and no objection to the court’s instructions was raised.

11978–1978
State v. Brown green
njsuperctappdiv · 1974
1 sentence

1978See United States v. Jackson, 569 F.2d 1003, 1008-11 (7th Cir. 1978); Gorvernment of Virgin Islands v. Cruz, 478 F.2d 712, 717-18 (3rd Cir. 1973); United States v. Rodriguez, 446 F.2d 859, 860 (9th Cir. 1971), cert. denied, 404 *265 U.S. 1021 (1972); United States v. Levin, 443 F.2d 1101, 1107 (8th Cir.), cert. denied, 404 U.S. 944 (1971); Esposito v. United States, 436 F.2d 603, 604 (9th Cir. 1970); United States v. Conversano, 412 F.2d 1143, 1148-49 (3rd Cir.), cert. denied, 396 U.S. 905 (1969); Nordeste v. United States, 393 F.2d 335, 339-40 (9th Cir.) cert. denied, 393 U.S. 878 (1968); Sta

11978–1978
Woollaston v. Maroney green
scotus · 1968
1 sentence

1978See United States v. Jackson, 569 F.2d 1003, 1008-11 (7th Cir. 1978); Gorvernment of Virgin Islands v. Cruz, 478 F.2d 712, 717-18 (3rd Cir. 1973); United States v. Rodriguez, 446 F.2d 859, 860 (9th Cir. 1971), cert. denied, 404 *265 U.S. 1021 (1972); United States v. Levin, 443 F.2d 1101, 1107 (8th Cir.), cert. denied, 404 U.S. 944 (1971); Esposito v. United States, 436 F.2d 603, 604 (9th Cir. 1970); United States v. Conversano, 412 F.2d 1143, 1148-49 (3rd Cir.), cert. denied, 396 U.S. 905 (1969); Nordeste v. United States, 393 F.2d 335, 339-40 (9th Cir.) cert. denied, 393 U.S. 878 (1968); Sta

11978–1978
Kaufman v. Association of the Bar of New York green
scotus · 1969
1 sentence

1978See United States v. Jackson, 569 F.2d 1003, 1008-11 (7th Cir. 1978); Gorvernment of Virgin Islands v. Cruz, 478 F.2d 712, 717-18 (3rd Cir. 1973); United States v. Rodriguez, 446 F.2d 859, 860 (9th Cir. 1971), cert. denied, 404 *265 U.S. 1021 (1972); United States v. Levin, 443 F.2d 1101, 1107 (8th Cir.), cert. denied, 404 U.S. 944 (1971); Esposito v. United States, 436 F.2d 603, 604 (9th Cir. 1970); United States v. Conversano, 412 F.2d 1143, 1148-49 (3rd Cir.), cert. denied, 396 U.S. 905 (1969); Nordeste v. United States, 393 F.2d 335, 339-40 (9th Cir.) cert. denied, 393 U.S. 878 (1968); Sta

11978–1978
Avila v. United States green
scotus · 1971
1 sentence

1978See United States v. Jackson, 569 F.2d 1003, 1008-11 (7th Cir. 1978); Gorvernment of Virgin Islands v. Cruz, 478 F.2d 712, 717-18 (3rd Cir. 1973); United States v. Rodriguez, 446 F.2d 859, 860 (9th Cir. 1971), cert. denied, 404 *265 U.S. 1021 (1972); United States v. Levin, 443 F.2d 1101, 1107 (8th Cir.), cert. denied, 404 U.S. 944 (1971); Esposito v. United States, 436 F.2d 603, 604 (9th Cir. 1970); United States v. Conversano, 412 F.2d 1143, 1148-49 (3rd Cir.), cert. denied, 396 U.S. 905 (1969); Nordeste v. United States, 393 F.2d 335, 339-40 (9th Cir.) cert. denied, 393 U.S. 878 (1968); Sta

11978–1978

Statutes the citing opinions construe

HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 701-115 (4) HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 702-205 (3) HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 707-702 (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

TX 79 (1903–2025) MO 68 (1935–2020) LA 55 (1952–2024) IL 49 (1963–2026) CA 42 (1923–2026) WA 24 (1978–2024) KS 23 (1968–2024) CT 19 (1979–2020) FL 17 (1989–2018) OH 15 (1990–2025) NY 13 (1949–2012) WI 12 (1979–2026) OK 11 (1924–2011) KY 11 (1975–2025) IN 11 (1975–2019) MD 11 (1933–2011) DE 9 (1973–2026) NJ 9 (1978–2021) AZ 9 (1986–2020) PA 9 (1968–2019) MA 9 (1973–2019) UT 8 (1986–2025) MS 8 (1987–2004) NE 8 (1992–2018) ME 7 (1978–2017) MN 7 (1959–2005) MI 7 (1985–2005) HI 7 (1974–2013) VA 6 (1980–2020) NC 6 (1925–2009) CO 6 (1991–2025) TN 5 (1982–2020) AL 4 (1958–2000) OR 4 (1976–2025) NH 4 (1988–2022) DC 4 (1979–2022) AK 4 (1970–1995) IA 3 (1984–2024) SC 3 (1995–2008) AR 3 (1989–2002) MT 3 (1968–2004) WY 3 (1991–2006) NM 2 (1969–1974) WV 2 (2014–2021) SD 2 (1998–1998) GA 2 (1972–2022) VT 2 (1985–2011)

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