7 Kentucky opinions name it 2 courts 1961–2026 4 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Kentucky 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 |
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Saint Joseph Healthcare, Inc. v. Thomasgreen1 sentence2026On appeal, Signature has reiterated the argument it made to the Circuit Court, citing no authority in support of its position that ratification occurred. “[A] principal who was not a party to an agreement may become bound by its terms if it later adopts and affirms the agreement and the agent initially entered the agreement on behalf of the principal.” Britt v. Univ. of Louisville, 628 S.W.3d 1 , 6 (Ky. 2021). “[R]atification is, in effect, the after the fact approval of conduct[.]” Saint Joseph Healthcare, Inc. v. Thomas, 487 S.W.3d 864, 874 (Ky. 2016) (quoting University Med. | 1 | 1 |
North Fork Collieries, LLC v. Hallgreen1 sentence2025When a party such as Signature moves to compel arbitration, the circuit court must “decide under ordinary contract law whether the asserted arbitration agreement actually exist[ed] between the parties and, if so, whether it appli[ed] to the claim raised in the complaint.” Fletcher, 454 S.W.3d at 315 (citing N. Fork Collieries, LLC v. Hall, 322 S.W.3d 98, 102 (Ky. 2010)). -12- KRS 417.060(4) requires “[a]ny action or proceeding involving an issue subject to arbitration shall be stayed if an order for arbitration or an application therefor has been made under this section[.]” (Emphasis added.) R | 1 | 1 |
Stanton Health Facilities, LP v. Fletchergreen2 sentences2025However, KRS 417.220 “does not provide for the appeal of an order deferring a ruling on a motion to compel arbitration.” Stanton Health Facilities, LP v. Fletcher, 454 S.W.3d 312, 314 (Ky. App. 2015). 2025When a party such as Signature moves to compel arbitration, the circuit court must “decide under ordinary contract law whether the asserted arbitration agreement actually exist[ed] between the parties and, if so, whether it appli[ed] to the claim raised in the complaint.” Fletcher, 454 S.W.3d at 315 (citing N. Fork Collieries, LLC v. Hall, 322 S.W.3d 98, 102 (Ky. 2010)). -12- KRS 417.060(4) requires “[a]ny action or proceeding involving an issue subject to arbitration shall be stayed if an order for arbitration or an application therefor has been made under this section[.]” (Emphasis added.) R | 1 | 1 |
Kotas v. Commonwealthgreen1 sentence2020Zapata goes so far as to allege that “[t]he failure of a trial judge to elimt this information [contained on the form ] from counsel via either the form or questioning renders the plea involuntary ” (emphasis added) Again, Zapata directs us to no legal authority mak ing such a signature or inquiry by the trial court mandatory for a finding of voluntariness We decline to adopt such a position today The trial court determined the guilty ple a was voluntary based on the totality of Circumstances present in this cas e In its order, the trial court stated Trial courts are in a unique position when i | 1 | 1 |
Blackledge v. Allisongreen1 sentence2020Zapata goes so far as to allege that “[t]he failure of a trial judge to elimt this information [contained on the form ] from counsel via either the form or questioning renders the plea involuntary ” (emphasis added) Again, Zapata directs us to no legal authority mak ing such a signature or inquiry by the trial court mandatory for a finding of voluntariness We decline to adopt such a position today The trial court determined the guilty ple a was voluntary based on the totality of Circumstances present in this cas e In its order, the trial court stated Trial courts are in a unique position when i | 1 | 1 |
Louisville Peterbilt, Inc. v. Coxgreen1 sentence2020We decline Signature’s invitation. 7 enforcement of arbitration agreements.3 Louisville Peterbilt, Inc. v. Cox, 132 S.W.3d 850, 854 (Ky. 2004) (citations omitted). | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Kentucky. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Becker v. Montgomery
green
2 sentences2025Becker v. Montgomery, 532 U.S. 757, 763-64 , 121 S. Ct. 1801, 1806 , 149 L. 2025Becker v. Montgomery, 532 U.S. 757, 763-64 , 121 S. Ct. 1801, 1806 , 149 L. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Ping v. Beverly Enterprises, Inc.
green
1 sentence2021Id. at 599 . -6- CONCLUSION Based on the foregoing, we affirm the Jefferson Circuit Court’s August 21, 2021 opinion and order denying Signature’s motion to compel arbitration. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Strickland v. Washington
green
1 sentence2020Zapata goes so far as to allege that “[t]he failure of a trial judge to elimt this information [contained on the form ] from counsel via either the form or questioning renders the plea involuntary ” (emphasis added) Again, Zapata directs us to no legal authority mak ing such a signature or inquiry by the trial court mandatory for a finding of voluntariness We decline to adopt such a position today The trial court determined the guilty ple a was voluntary based on the totality of Circumstances present in this cas e In its order, the trial court stated Trial courts are in a unique position when i | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Sparks v. Commonwealth
green
1 sentence2020“A showing that counsel’s assistance was ineffectiv e in enabling a defendant to intelligently weigh his legal alternatives in deciding to plead guilty has two components (I) that counsel made errors so serious that counsel’s performance fell outside the wide range of professionally competent assistance; and (2) that the deficient performance so seriously aflected the outcome of the plea process that, but for the errors of counsel, there is a reasonab le probabihty that the defendant would not have pleaded guilty, but would have insisted on gomg to trial "‘ Bronk, 58 S W 3d at 486 (quoting Spark | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Brady v. United States
green
1 sentence2020Zapata goes so far as to allege that “[t]he failure of a trial judge to elimt this information [contained on the form ] from counsel via either the form or questioning renders the plea involuntary ” (emphasis added) Again, Zapata directs us to no legal authority mak ing such a signature or inquiry by the trial court mandatory for a finding of voluntariness We decline to adopt such a position today The trial court determined the guilty ple a was voluntary based on the totality of Circumstances present in this cas e In its order, the trial court stated Trial courts are in a unique position when i | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Hogg v. Caudill
green
2 sentences1961However, in Hogg v. Caudill, 254 Ky. 409 , 71 S.W.2d 1020 , this Court pointed out that the signature requirement imposed upon the county clerk was not a mandatory provision. 1961However, in Hogg v. Caudill, 254 Ky. 409 , 71 S.W.2d 1020 , this Court pointed out that the signature requirement imposed upon the county clerk was not a mandatory provision. | 1 | 1961–1961 |
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