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7 Kansas opinions name it 2 courts 2010–2026 4 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Kansas 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 |
|---|---|---|
Six4Three v. Facebookgreen2 sentences2026See American Civil Liberties Union, Inc. v. Zeh, 312 Ga. 647, 653 , 864 S.E.2d 422 15 (2021) ("To establish a probability of prevailing on a defamation claim, "'the plaintiff must demonstrate that the complaint is both legally sufficient and supported by a sufficient prima facie showing of facts to sustain a favorable judgment if the evidence submitted by the plaintiff is credited."'"); Six4Three, LLC v. Facebook, Inc., 109 Cal. App. 5th 635 , 654, 330 Cal. Rptr. 3d 661 (2025) ("'We do not weigh credibility, nor do we evaluate the weight of the evidence. 2026See American Civil Liberties Union, Inc. v. Zeh, 312 Ga. 647, 653 , 864 S.E.2d 422 15 (2021) ("To establish a probability of prevailing on a defamation claim, "'the plaintiff must demonstrate that the complaint is both legally sufficient and supported by a sufficient prima facie showing of facts to sustain a favorable judgment if the evidence submitted by the plaintiff is credited."'"); Six4Three, LLC v. Facebook, Inc., 109 Cal. App. 5th 635 , 654, 330 Cal. Rptr. 3d 661 (2025) ("'We do not weigh credibility, nor do we evaluate the weight of the evidence. | 1 | 1 |
American Civil Liberties Union, Inc. v. Zehgreen2 sentences2026See American Civil Liberties Union, Inc. v. Zeh, 312 Ga. 647, 653 , 864 S.E.2d 422 15 (2021) ("To establish a probability of prevailing on a defamation claim, "'the plaintiff must demonstrate that the complaint is both legally sufficient and supported by a sufficient prima facie showing of facts to sustain a favorable judgment if the evidence submitted by the plaintiff is credited."'"); Six4Three, LLC v. Facebook, Inc., 109 Cal. App. 5th 635 , 654, 330 Cal. Rptr. 3d 661 (2025) ("'We do not weigh credibility, nor do we evaluate the weight of the evidence. 2026See American Civil Liberties Union, Inc. v. Zeh, 312 Ga. 647, 653 , 864 S.E.2d 422 15 (2021) ("To establish a probability of prevailing on a defamation claim, "'the plaintiff must demonstrate that the complaint is both legally sufficient and supported by a sufficient prima facie showing of facts to sustain a favorable judgment if the evidence submitted by the plaintiff is credited."'"); Six4Three, LLC v. Facebook, Inc., 109 Cal. App. 5th 635 , 654, 330 Cal. Rptr. 3d 661 (2025) ("'We do not weigh credibility, nor do we evaluate the weight of the evidence. | 1 | 1 |
Turner v. Halliburton Co.green2 sentences2026See Turner v. Halliburton Co., 240 Kan. 1, 8 , 722 P.2d 1106 (1986) (discussing actual malice and when a plaintiff in a defamation case must also prove the defendant had an evil-mindedness or specific intent to injure). 2026See Turner v. Halliburton Co., 240 Kan. 1, 8 , 722 P.2d 1106 (1986) (discussing actual malice and when a plaintiff in a defamation case must also prove the defendant had an evil-mindedness or specific intent to injure). | 1 | 1 |
State v. Huffmangreen1 sentence2019Ed. 2d 1 (1990) (describing narrowing of the defamation exception to free speech protection; addressing only libel cases); Huffman, 228 Kan. at 190 (listing libel as among the limited categories of speech not protected by the First Amendment). | 1 | 1 |
Hiles v. Episcopal Diocese of Massachusettsgreen2 sentences2013The court also found that under those circumstances, a civil court should refrain from judging the credibility of the accusation—a necessary component of a defamation claim—-in deference to tire church’s investigation and conclusions as part of its disciplinary process. 437 Mass. at 513 (“The First Amendment’s protection of internal religious disciplinary proceedings would be meaningless if a parishioner’s accusation that was used to initiate those proceedings could be tested in a civil court.”). 2013The publication of the complaint, therefore, was an integral part of that process and shared the constitutional protection of that process. 437 Mass. at 512-13 . | 1 | 1 |
Klagsbrun v. Va'ad Harabonim of Greater Monseygreen1 sentence2013See Klagsbrun, 53 F. Supp. 2d at 739 ; Farley v. Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, 821 F. Supp. 1286 , 1289-90 & n.4 (D. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Kansas. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
GARMENT WORKERS CENTER v. Superior Court
green
1 sentence2026In Garment Workers, the court did not deny all discovery but determined that discovery related to malice was not appropriate until the court determined whether the plaintiff could establish the other elements of a defamation claim: "We conclude under the facts of this case the trial court abused its discretion in permitting discovery on the issue of actual malice before first determining, after briefing and argument, whether the plaintiffs had a reasonable probability of establishing the other elements of their libel cause of action." (Emphasis added.) 117 Cal. App. 4th at 1159 . | 1 | 2026–2026 |
Paterno v. Superior Court of Orange County
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1 sentence2026Similarly, in Paterno the court limited discovery regarding malice in a libel action: "Accordingly, plaintiffs who bring defamation actions subject to the constitutional malice standard cannot show good cause for discovery on the question of actual malice without making a prima facie showing that the defendant's published statements contain provably false factual assertions." 163 Cal. App. 4th at 1350 . | 1 | 2026–2026 |
Bradford v. Mahan
green
1 sentence2024Bradford, 219 Kan. at 454 . | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Lloyd v. Quorum Health Resources, L.L.C.
green
2 sentences2021Lloyd v. Quorum Health Resources, LLC, 31 Kan. App. 2d 943, 952 , 77 P.3d 993 (2003). 2021Lloyd v. Quorum Health Resources, LLC, 31 Kan. App. 2d 943, 952 , 77 P.3d 993 (2003). | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Farley v. Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
green
1 sentence2013See Klagsbrun, 53 F. Supp. 2d at 739 ; Farley v. Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, 821 F. Supp. 1286 , 1289-90 & n.4 (D. | 1 | 2013–2013 |
CHELF v. State
green
1 sentence2013Specifically, the district court concluded that it would be inappropriate under the First Amendment to “require individuals to defend themselves in civil court for statements made during required religious proceedings, even if the statements are later determined to be true.” “Subject matter jurisdiction is vested by statute or constitution and establishes the court’s authority to hear and decide a particular type of action.” Chelf v. State, 46 Kan. | 1 | 2013–2013 |
Griffith v. McGovern
green
2 sentences2010In Griffith, 36 Kan.App.2d 494 , 141 P.3d 516 , Griffith filed an arbitration claim with the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) against McGovern and his investment firm arguing that she was defrauded when she lost money after switching from certificates of deposit to stocks and bonds. 2010In Griffith, 36 Kan. | 1 | 2010–2010 |
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.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.