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individual instruction in Mississippi

56 Mississippi opinions name it 2 courts 1974–2025 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Mississippi 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 (19)

CaseFollowedCited
Detroit Marine Engineering v. McReegreen
miss · 1987 · cited in 12 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1992–2018
2 sentences

2018So long as all the instructions read together adequately and properly instruct the jury on the issues, an individual instruction given to the jury will not constitute reversible error." Detroit Marine Eng'g v. McRee , 510 So.2d 462 , 467-68 (Miss. 1987).

2002So long as all the instructions read together adequately and properly instruct the jury on the issues, an individual instruction given to the jury will not constitute reversible error." Detroit Marine Eng'g v. McRee , 510 So.2d 462 , 467-68 (Miss. 1987).

1012
Catchings v. Stategreen
miss · 1996 · cited in 8 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1995–1999
2 sentences

1999Catchings v. State, 684 So.2d 591, 599 (Miss.1996). ¶ 10.

1999Catchings v. State, 684 So.2d 591, 599 (Miss.1996).

88
Payne v. Rain Forest Nurseries, Inc.green
miss · 1989 · cited in 7 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1997–2004
2 sentences

2004In Coho Resources, Inc. v. McCarthy, 829 So.2d 1, 22 (Miss.2002), this Court stated: As we have said, "on appellate review, we do not isolate the individual instruction attacked, but rather we read all of the instructions as a whole." Payne v. Rain Forest Nurseries, Inc., 540 So.2d 35, 40-41 (1989).

2002In Coho Resources, Inc. v. McCarthy, 829 So.2d 1, 22 (Miss. 2002), this Court stated: As we have said, "on appellate review, we do not isolate the individual instruction attacked, but rather we read all of the instructions as a whole." Payne v. Rain Forest Nurseries, Inc., 540 So.2d 35, 40-41 (1989).

77
Collins v. Stategreen
miss · 1992 · cited in 4 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1993–2001
2 sentences

2001We have held numerous times that "[t]his Court will not reverse for denial of an individual instruction when the jury has been instructed properly and fully by the granting of all the instructions." Id. (quoting Collins v. State, 594 So.2d 29, 35 (Miss.1992)).

1999We have held numerous times that "[t]his Court will not reverse for denial of an individual instruction when the jury has been instructed properly and fully by the granting of all the instructions." Id. (quoting Collins v. State, 594 So. 2d 29, 35 (Miss. 1992)).

44
State Ex Rel. Pittman v. Ladnergreen
miss · 1987 · cited in 4 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1994–1998
2 sentences

1998Pittman v. Ladner, 512 So.2d 1271, 1277 (Miss.1987), in which this Court held: ... [I]n litigation between the state and an individual, where the operative statute has been repealed or amended and the litigation arises out of a pre-repeal, pre-amendment transaction or occurrence, the individual may claim and be given the benefit of the prior law in effect at the operative time where he regards it as more favorable to him.

1997Pittman v. Ladner, 512 So.2d 1271 (Miss. 1987), "in litigation between the state and an individual, where the operative statute has been repealed or amended and the litigation arises out of a pre-repeal, pre-amendment transaction or occurrence, the individual may claim and be given the benefit of the prior law in effect at the operative time where he regards it more favorable to him. " Id. at 1277 (emphasis added).

44
Coho Resources, Inc. v. McCarthygreen
miss · 2002 · cited in 3 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2002–2004
2 sentences

2004In Coho Resources, Inc. v. McCarthy, 829 So.2d 1, 22 (Miss.2002), this Court stated: As we have said, "on appellate review, we do not isolate the individual instruction attacked, but rather we read all of the instructions as a whole." Payne v. Rain Forest Nurseries, Inc., 540 So.2d 35, 40-41 (1989).

2002In Coho Resources, Inc. v. McCarthy, 829 So.2d 1, 22 (Miss. 2002), this Court stated: As we have said, "on appellate review, we do not isolate the individual instruction attacked, but rather we read all of the instructions as a whole." Payne v. Rain Forest Nurseries, Inc., 540 So.2d 35, 40-41 (1989).

33
Bullock v. Stategreen
miss · 1980 · cited in 4 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1984–1988
2 sentences

1988And finally, in Bullock v. State, 391 So.2d 601 (Miss. 1980), this Court denied funds to employ a criminal investigator where, The appellant did not outline any specific costs for such an investigator, and did not indicate to the court in any specific terms as to the purposes and value of such an individual to the defense.

1988And finally, in Bullock v. State, 391 So.2d 601 (Miss. 1980), this Court denied funds to employ a criminal investigator where, The appellant did not outline any specific costs for such an investigator, and did not indicate to the court in any specific terms as to the purposes and value of such an individual to the defense.

24
Orchard v. Covelligreen
pawd · 1984 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2011–2014
2 sentences

2014See Fought, 543 So.2d at 171 (“ ‘any attempt [by the majority] to squeeze out a minority shareholder must be viewed as a breach of his fiduciary duty ....’”) (quoting Orchard v. Covelli, 590 F.Supp. 1548, 1557 (W.D.Pa.1984), aff'd 802 F.2d 448 (3d Cir.1986)).

2011See Fought, 543 So. 2d at 171 (“‘any attempt [by the majority] to squeeze out a minority shareholder must be viewed as a breach of his fiduciary duty . . . .’”) (quoting Orchard v. Covelli, 590 F. Supp. 1548, 1557 (W.D.

22
Fought v. Morrisgreen
miss · 1989 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2011–2014
2 sentences

2014See Fought, 543 So.2d at 171 (“ ‘any attempt [by the majority] to squeeze out a minority shareholder must be viewed as a breach of his fiduciary duty ....’”) (quoting Orchard v. Covelli, 590 F.Supp. 1548, 1557 (W.D.Pa.1984), aff'd 802 F.2d 448 (3d Cir.1986)).

2011See Fought, 543 So. 2d at 171 (“‘any attempt [by the majority] to squeeze out a minority shareholder must be viewed as a breach of his fiduciary duty . . . .’”) (quoting Orchard v. Covelli, 590 F. Supp. 1548, 1557 (W.D.

22
Brown v. Stategreen
miss · 2004 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2007–2010
2 sentences

2010See Brown v. State, 890 So.2d 901, 919 (Miss.2004) (“On review of jury instructions, we do not isolate the individual instruction attacked, but rather we read all of the instructions as a whole.”).

2007See Brown v. State, 890 So. 2d 901, 919 (Miss. 2004) (“On review of jury instructions, we do not isolate the individual instruction attacked, but rather we read all of the instructions as a whole.”).

22
TXG Intrastate Pipeline Co. v. Grossnicklegreen
miss · 1997 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2005–2008
2 sentences

2008As River Region has correctly stated, "[u]nder Mississippi law, plaintiffs bear the burden of going forward with sufficient evidence to prove their damages by a preponderance of the evidence." TXG Intrastate Pipeline Co. v. Grossnickle, 716 So.2d 991, 1016 (Miss.1997).

2005As River Region has correctly stated, “[u]nder Mississippi law, plaintiffs bear the burden of going forward with sufficient evidence to prove their damages by a preponderance of the evidence.” TXG Intrastate Pipeline Co. v. Grossnickle, 716 So. 2d 991, 1016 (Miss. 1997).

22
Coleman v. Stategreen
miss · 2002 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1999–2002
2 sentences

2002So long as all the instructions read together adequately and properly instruct the jury on the issues, an individual instruction given to the jury will not constitute reversible error.'" Coleman v. State, 804 So.2d 1032, 1037 (Miss.2002) (quoting Detroit Marine Eng'g v. McRee, 510 So.2d 462, 467-68 (Miss.1987)).

1999So long as all the instructions read together adequately and properly instruct the jury on the issues, an individual instruction given to the jury will not constitute reversible error.'" Coleman v. State, 804 So.2d 1032, 1037 (Miss. 2002) (quoting Detroit Marine Eng'g v. McRee, 510 So.2d 462, 467-68 (Miss. 1987)).

22
Brothers v. Winsteadgreen
miss · 2014 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See, e.g. , Brothers v. Winstead , 129 So.3d 906 , 923-24 (Miss. 2014) (recognizing an LLC member had an individual claim for legal damages for the breach of fiduciary duties owed him, which was separate from a claim of breach of fiduciary duties owed to the company).

11
Pennsylvania State Police, Appeal Ofgreen
ca3 · 1986 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014See Fought, 543 So.2d at 171 (“ ‘any attempt [by the majority] to squeeze out a minority shareholder must be viewed as a breach of his fiduciary duty ....’”) (quoting Orchard v. Covelli, 590 F.Supp. 1548, 1557 (W.D.Pa.1984), aff'd 802 F.2d 448 (3d Cir.1986)).

11
Bush v. Statered
miss · 2005 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010In looking at the sufficiency of the evidence, the ultimate question is whether, “after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.” Bush v. State, 895 So.2d 836, 843 (¶ 16) (Miss.2005) (quoting Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 315 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979)). ¶ 14.

11
Conner v. Statered
miss · 1994 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995We find that although Instruction D-4 was an acceptable instruction, Conner v. State, 632 So.2d 1239, 1257 (Miss.1993), we again state that we will not reverse for denial of an individual instruction when the jury has been instructed properly and fully by the granting of all the instructions.

11
Allen v. Blanksgreen
miss · 1980 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
1 sentence

1989Defects in specific instructions do not require reversal where all instructions taken as a whole fairly — although not perfectly — announce the applicable primary rules of law. [3] Allen v. Blanks, 384 So.2d 63, 65 (Miss. 1980).

11
Tubbs v. Stategreen
miss · 1981 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
1 sentence

1988Bullock v. State, 391 So.2d 601, 607 (Miss. 1980); Tubbs v. State, 402 So.2d 830, 836 (Miss. 1981).

11
Jackson v. Griffingreen
miss · 1980 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
1 sentence

1985Jackson v. Griffin, 390 So.2d 287, 290 (Miss. 1980).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
Garcia v. Coast Elec. Power Ass'n green
miss · 1986
2 sentences

1999Detroit Marine Engineering v. McRee, 510 So.2d 462, 467 (Miss.1987); Garcia v. Coast Electric Power Ass'n, 493 So.2d 380 (Miss.1986); Miss.

1996Detroit Marine Engineering v. McRee, 510 So. 2d 462, 467 (Miss.1987); Garcia v. Coast Electric Power Ass'n, 493 So. 2d 380 (Miss. 1986); Miss.

41987–1999
Heidel v. State green
miss · 1991
2 sentences

2002Under Heidel v. State, 587 So.2d 835 (Miss.1991), a court may refuse an instruction which incorrectly states the law, is covered fairly elsewhere in the instructions, or is without foundation in the evidence.

2002Under Heidel v. State , 587 So.2d 835 (Miss. 1991), a court may refuse an instruction which incorrectly states the law, is covered fairly elsewhere in the instructions, or is without foundation in the evidence.

21997–2002
Williams v. State green
miss · 1998
2 sentences

2001We have held numerous times that "[t]his Court will not reverse for denial of an individual instruction when the jury has been instructed properly and fully by the granting of all the instructions." Id. (quoting Collins v. State, 594 So.2d 29, 35 (Miss.1992)).

1999We have held numerous times that "[t]his Court will not reverse for denial of an individual instruction when the jury has been instructed properly and fully by the granting of all the instructions." Id. (quoting Collins v. State, 594 So. 2d 29, 35 (Miss. 1992)).

21999–2001
Dowdy v. Jordan green
gactapp · 1973
2 sentences

1996The court in Dowdy further stated that "the validity of the claim standing alone is irrelevant when a breach of fiduciary duty is found, and the fact that the ... [guardian's joint tenancy] predated the inception of the trust does not relieve him of fiduciary duties in regard to the subject matter of the trust to which he asserts an individual claim." Id. at 209 , 196 S.E.2d 160 .

1996The court in Dowdy further stated that "the validity of the claim standing alone is irrelevant when a breach of fiduciary duty is found, and the fact that the ... [guardian's joint tenancy] predated the inception of the trust does not relieve him of fiduciary duties in regard to the subject matter of the trust to which he asserts an individual claim." Id. at 209 , 196 S.E.2d 160 .

21992–1996
McLendon v. State green
miss · 2006
1 sentence

2025McLendon, 945 So. 2d at 379 (citing Brown, 443 U.S. at 50-51 ).

12025–2025
Brown v. Texas green
scotus · 1979
1 sentence

2025McLendon, 945 So. 2d at 379 (citing Brown, 443 U.S. at 50-51 ).

12025–2025
Sadler v. State green
miss · 1981
1 sentence

2018Furthermore, "a trial judge is not required to give instructions covered by other instructions, although the language may differ." Sadler v. State , 407 So.2d 95 , 98 (Miss. 1981). ¶ 36.

12018–2018
Jackson v. Virginia red
scotus · 1979
2 sentences

2010In looking at the sufficiency of the evidence, the ultimate question is whether, “after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.” Bush v. State, 895 So.2d 836, 843 (¶ 16) (Miss.2005) (quoting Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 315 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979)). ¶ 14.

2010In looking at the sufficiency of the evidence, the ultimate question is whether, “after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.” Bush v. State, 895 So.2d 836, 843 (¶ 16) (Miss.2005) (quoting Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 315 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979)). ¶ 14.

12010–2010
McVeay v. State green
miss · 1978
1 sentence

1999Id. at 1390 .

11999–1999
Griffin v. State green
miss · 1990
1 sentence

1998Griffin v. State, 557 So.2d 542 (Miss.1990).

11998–1998
State v. Bainch green
ariz · 1973
2 sentences

1974In State v. Bainch, 109 Ariz. 77 , 505 P.2d 248 (1973), the Arizona Court stated: The fact that an officer may be suspicious of an individual is not the test as to whether Miranda warnings must be given prior to questioning, nor is the mere presence of a police officer to be considered a restraint on the suspect's liberty.

1974In State v. Bainch, 109 Ariz. 77 , 505 P.2d 248 (1973), the Arizona Court stated: The fact that an officer may be suspicious of an individual is not the test as to whether Miranda warnings must be given prior to questioning, nor is the mere presence of a police officer to be considered a restraint on the suspect's liberty.

11974–1974

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-19 (13) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 85-5-7 (7) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-35 (5) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-21 (4) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 99-19-101 (4) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 99-19-105 (4) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 11-7-157 (3) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-7 (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

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