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privity requirement in Idaho

7 Idaho opinions name it 2 courts 1985–2018 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Idaho 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Ramerth v. Hartgreen
idaho · 1999 · cited in 2 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2004–2013
2 sentences

2004The Nelsons rely on the Idaho Supreme Court’s decision in Ramerih, which explained that “there may be cases where the plaintiff may be unfairly prejudiced by the operation of the economic loss rule in combination with the privity requirement.” Ramerth v. Hart, 133 Idaho 194, 198 , 983 P.2d 848, 852 (1999).

2004The Nelsons rely on the Idaho Supreme Court’s decision in Ramerih, which explained that “there may be cases where the plaintiff may be unfairly prejudiced by the operation of the economic loss rule in combination with the privity requirement.” Ramerth v. Hart, 133 Idaho 194, 198 , 983 P.2d 848, 852 (1999).

12
Pelham v. Griesheimergreen
ill · 1982 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004For example, in Pelham v. Griesheimer, 92 Ill.2d 13 , 64 Ill.Dec. 544 , 440 N.E.2d 96, 99-100 (1982) (citations omitted), the Illinois Supreme Court held as follows: While privity of contract has been abolished in many areas of tort law, the concern is still that liability for negligence not extend to an unlimited and unknown number of potential plaintiffs.

2004For example, in Pelham v. Griesheimer, 92 Ill.2d 13 , 64 Ill.Dec. 544 , 440 N.E.2d 96, 99-100 (1982) (citations omitted), the Illinois Supreme Court held as follows: While privity of contract has been abolished in many areas of tort law, the concern is still that liability for negligence not extend to an unlimited and unknown number of potential plaintiffs.

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Barcelo v. Elliottgreen
tex · 1996 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004In Barcelo v. Elliott, 923 S.W.2d 575, 578-79 (Tex.1996), the Texas Supreme Court stated: In sum, we are unable to craft a bright-line rule that allows a lawsuit to proceed where alleged malpractice causes a will or trust to fail in a manner that casts no real doubt on the testator’s intentions, while prohibiting actions in other situations.

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Clark v. International Harvester Co.green
idaho · 1978 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985He can, however, be fairly charged with the risk that the product will not match his economic expectations unless the manufacturer agrees that it will.” 99 Idaho at 334 [ 581 P.2d 784 ], Thus, the privity requirement has been imposed by the court to allocate risks between the buyer and the seller of a product.

1985He can, however, be fairly charged with the risk that the product will not match his economic expectations unless the manufacturer agrees that it will.” 99 Idaho at 334 [ 581 P.2d 784 ], Thus, the privity requirement has been imposed by the court to allocate risks between the buyer and the seller of a product.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
Salmon Rivers Sportsman Camps, Inc. v. Cessna Aircraft Co. green
idaho · 1975
2 sentences

2018Petrus cites to Salmon Rivers Sportsman Camps, Inc. v. Cessna Aircraft Co. , 97 Idaho 348 , 544 P.2d 306 (1975), to contend that the absence of a privity requirement shows Petrus's claim arises in tort.

2018Petrus cites to Salmon Rivers Sportsman Camps, Inc. v. Cessna Aircraft Co. , 97 Idaho 348 , 544 P.2d 306 (1975), to contend that the absence of a privity requirement shows Petrus's claim arises in tort.

22013–2018
Nelson v. Anderson Lumber Co. green
idahoctapp · 2004
2 sentences

2018In dicta, CNH acknowledged that the Idaho Court of Appeals had addressed "the potential to relax the Salmon Rivers rule on the basis of unfair prejudice" and held that "a party is not unfairly prejudiced where the privity requirement and the economic loss rule work to preclude a party from recovering if the party had a viable cause of action against another party." Id. (citing Nelson v. Anderson Lumber Co. , 140 Idaho 702 , 711, 99 P.3d 1092 , 1101 (Ct. App. 2004) ).

2018In dicta, CNH acknowledged that the Idaho Court of Appeals had addressed "the potential to relax the Salmon Rivers rule on the basis of unfair prejudice" and held that "a party is not unfairly prejudiced where the privity requirement and the economic loss rule work to preclude a party from recovering if the party had a viable cause of action against another party." Id. (citing Nelson v. Anderson Lumber Co. , 140 Idaho 702 , 711, 99 P.3d 1092 , 1101 (Ct. App. 2004) ).

22013–2018
Tusch Enterprises v. Coffin green
idaho · 1987
2 sentences

1999The Court in the majority opinion in 113 Idaho at 50 , 740 P.2d at 1035 , stated: Therefore, we decline to extend the privity requirement enunciated in Salmon Rivers to the facts at hand.

1999The Court in the majority opinion in 113 Idaho at 50 , 740 P.2d at 1035 , stated: Therefore, we decline to extend the privity requirement enunciated in Salmon Rivers to the facts at hand.

21999–2018
American West Enterprises, Inc. v. CNH, LLC green
idaho · 2013
1 sentence

2018In dicta, CNH acknowledged that the Idaho Court of Appeals had addressed "the potential to relax the Salmon Rivers rule on the basis of unfair prejudice" and held that "a party is not unfairly prejudiced where the privity requirement and the economic loss rule work to preclude a party from recovering if the party had a viable cause of action against another party." Id. (citing Nelson v. Anderson Lumber Co. , 140 Idaho 702 , 711, 99 P.3d 1092 , 1101 (Ct. App. 2004) ).

12018–2018
State v. Mitchell Construction Co. green
idaho · 1985
2 sentences

2013American West argues that the privity requirement in Salmon Rivers was overruled in State v. Mitchell Const. Co., 108 Idaho 335 , 699 P.2d 1349 (1984), in which three justices expressed their view that Salmon Rivers was no longer valid.

2013American West argues that the privity requirement in Salmon Rivers was overruled in State v. Mitchell Const. Co., 108 Idaho 335 , 699 P.2d 1349 (1984), in which three justices expressed their view that Salmon Rivers was no longer valid.

12013–2013
Biakanja v. Irving green
cal · 1958
2 sentences

2004In Biakanja v. Irving, 49 Cal.2d 647 , 320 P.2d 16 (1958), the California Supreme Court replaced the privity requirement with a multi-factor balancing approach in a case involving the allegedly negligent drafting of a will by a nonlawyer.

2004In Biakanja v. Irving, 49 Cal.2d 647 , 320 P.2d 16 (1958), the California Supreme Court replaced the privity requirement with a multi-factor balancing approach in a case involving the allegedly negligent drafting of a will by a nonlawyer.

12004–2004
Adkison Corp. v. American Building Co. green
idaho · 1984
2 sentences

1994The Court, citing Clark , refused to recognize the theory of implied warranties in tort to recover such damages, reasoning that “breach of implied warranty actions for purely economic losses must be viewed in a contract setting with relevant contract principles”, and therefore “the law of contracts should control actions for purely economic losses and not the law of torts.” Adkison, 107 Idaho at 410-11 , 690 P.2d at 345-46 .

1994The Court, citing Clark , refused to recognize the theory of implied warranties in tort to recover such damages, reasoning that “breach of implied warranty actions for purely economic losses must be viewed in a contract setting with relevant contract principles”, and therefore “the law of contracts should control actions for purely economic losses and not the law of torts.” Adkison, 107 Idaho at 410-11 , 690 P.2d at 345-46 .

11994–1994
Seely v. White Motor Co. green
cal · 1965
2 sentences

1985Both decisions, however, relied upon the California case of Seely v. White Motor Co., [ 63 Cal.2d 9 , 45 Cal.Rptr. 17 ] 403 P.2d 145 (1965), for bedrock support to deny liability for economic loss in negligence.

1985Both decisions, however, relied upon the California case of Seely v. White Motor Co., [ 63 Cal.2d 9 , 45 Cal.Rptr. 17 ] 403 P.2d 145 (1965), for bedrock support to deny liability for economic loss in negligence.

11985–1985

Statutes the citing opinions construe

ID § Idaho Code § 12-120 (4)

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

NY 60 (1926–2024) IL 53 (1962–2026) CA 52 (1958–2026) FL 38 (1958–2021) IN 33 (1980–2026) TX 32 (1965–2023) GA 28 (1939–2019) PA 26 (1960–2023) OH 24 (1988–2022) NC 23 (1916–2026) VA 23 (1979–2016) MI 22 (1969–2026) WA 21 (1955–2015) IA 20 (1973–2021) NJ 20 (1971–2025) MD 19 (1984–2024) CT 18 (1960–2025) RI 14 (1965–2010) AR 14 (1994–2021) MO 13 (1952–2024) AZ 12 (1969–2017) VT 12 (1984–2024) NH 10 (1982–2020) DE 9 (1970–2018) MN 9 (1991–2018) SC 9 (2000–2019) MS 9 (1987–2014) DC 8 (1989–2022) WV 7 (1964–2010) ME 7 (1928–2020) ID 7 (1985–2018) CO 7 (1972–2020) UT 6 (1989–2008) AK 6 (1970–2021) NV 6 (2009–2020) KS 6 (1967–2022) SD 6 (1936–2022) WI 5 (1973–2019) KY 5 (1962–2026) MA 5 (1977–2007) WY 5 (1980–2004) LA 5 (1958–1992) OR 4 (1976–1999) MT 4 (1984–2010) AL 4 (1924–2024) ND 4 (1965–2020) NM 3 (1972–2004) OK 3 (1974–2025) TN 2 (1969–2026) HI 2 (1997–2001)

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