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claim-of-right defense in Maryland

7 Maryland opinions name it 2 courts 1984–2024 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Maryland 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
Sibert v. Stategreen
md · 1984 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1991–2003
2 sentences

2003Sibert pointed out, 301 Md. at 147-48 , 482 A.2d 483 , that “the ‘claim of right’ defense in Maryland originated in Saunders v. Mullinix,” supra. According to this legislative commentary, the claim of right defense in Maryland originated in Saunders v. Mullinix, 195 Md. 235 , 72 A.2d 720 (1950).

2003Sibert pointed out, 301 Md. at 147-48 , 482 A.2d 483 , that “the ‘claim of right’ defense in Maryland originated in Saunders v. Mullinix,” supra. According to this legislative commentary, the claim of right defense in Maryland originated in Saunders v. Mullinix, 195 Md. 235 , 72 A.2d 720 (1950).

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State v. Ortizgreen
njsuperctappdiv · 1973 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992A few courts have suggested that the claim of right defense should be abrogated altogether as a defense to robbery, see State v. Schaefer, 163 Ariz. 626 , 790 P.2d 281, 284 (Ct.App.1990); Thomas, 584 So.2d at 1026 ; State v. Ortiz, 124 N.J.Super. 189 , 305 A.2d 800, 801-02 (1973); Sleighter, 433 A.2d at 471 (opinion of Flaherty, J.), although there is no consensus on this point, see Brighter, 608 P.2d at 859 ; Winston, 295 S.E.2d at 51 ; Edwards, 181 N.W.2d at 387 .

1992A few courts have suggested that the claim of right defense should be abrogated altogether as a defense to robbery, see State v. Schaefer, 163 Ariz. 626 , 790 P.2d 281, 284 (Ct.App.1990); Thomas, 584 So.2d at 1026 ; State v. Ortiz, 124 N.J.Super. 189 , 305 A.2d 800, 801-02 (1973); Sleighter, 433 A.2d at 471 (opinion of Flaherty, J.), although there is no consensus on this point, see Brighter, 608 P.2d at 859 ; Winston, 295 S.E.2d at 51 ; Edwards, 181 N.W.2d at 387 .

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Commonwealth v. Sleightergreen
pa · 1981 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992A few courts have suggested that the claim of right defense should be abrogated altogether as a defense to robbery, see State v. Schaefer, 163 Ariz. 626 , 790 P.2d 281, 284 (Ct.App.1990); Thomas, 584 So.2d at 1026 ; State v. Ortiz, 124 N.J.Super. 189 , 305 A.2d 800, 801-02 (1973); Sleighter, 433 A.2d at 471 (opinion of Flaherty, J.), although there is no consensus on this point, see Brighter, 608 P.2d at 859 ; Winston, 295 S.E.2d at 51 ; Edwards, 181 N.W.2d at 387 .

1992Super. 189 , 305 A.2d 800, 801-02 (1973); Sleighter, 433 A.2d at 471 (opinion of Flaherty, J.), although there is no consensus on this point, see Brighter, 608 P.2d at 859 ; Winston, 295 S.E.2d at 51 ; Edwards, 181 N.W.2d at 387 .

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State v. Schaefergreen
arizctapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992A few courts have suggested that the claim of right defense should be abrogated altogether as a defense to robbery, see State v. Schaefer, 163 Ariz. 626 , 790 P.2d 281, 284 (Ct.App.1990); Thomas, 584 So.2d at 1026 ; State v. Ortiz, 124 N.J.Super. 189 , 305 A.2d 800, 801-02 (1973); Sleighter, 433 A.2d at 471 (opinion of Flaherty, J.), although there is no consensus on this point, see Brighter, 608 P.2d at 859 ; Winston, 295 S.E.2d at 51 ; Edwards, 181 N.W.2d at 387 .

1992A few courts have suggested that the claim of right defense should be abrogated altogether as a defense to robbery, see State v. Schaefer, 163 Ariz. 626 , 790 P.2d 281, 284 (Ct.App.1990); Thomas, 584 So.2d at 1026 ; State v. Ortiz, 124 N.J.Super. 189 , 305 A.2d 800, 801-02 (1973); Sleighter, 433 A.2d at 471 (opinion of Flaherty, J.), although there is no consensus on this point, see Brighter, 608 P.2d at 859 ; Winston, 295 S.E.2d at 51 ; Edwards, 181 N.W.2d at 387 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
Saunders v. Mullinix green
md · 1950
2 sentences

2011According to this legislative commentary, the claim of right defense in Maryland originated in Saunders v. Mullinix, 195 Md. 235 , 72 A.2d 720 (1950).

2011According to this legislative commentary, the claim of right defense in Maryland originated in Saunders v. Mullinix, 195 Md. 235 , 72 A.2d 720 (1950).

31984–2011
Alstad v. Boyer green
minn · 1949
1 sentence

2024Easements > Creation, Existence, and Termination > Prescription > Adverse Character of Use > Use by permission or agreement “Mere failure to protest is not permission but acquiescence[,]” which is “the inactive status of quiescence or unqualified submission to the hostile claim of another[.]” Dalton, 201 Md. at 50 (quoting Alstad v. Boyer, 228 Minn. 307 , 37 N.W.2d 376 (1949)).

12024–2024
Dalton v. Real Estate & Improvement Co. green
md · 2001
1 sentence

2024Easements > Creation, Existence, and Termination > Prescription > Adverse Character of Use > Use by permission or agreement “Mere failure to protest is not permission but acquiescence[,]” which is “the inactive status of quiescence or unqualified submission to the hostile claim of another[.]” Dalton, 201 Md. at 50 (quoting Alstad v. Boyer, 228 Minn. 307 , 37 N.W.2d 376 (1949)).

12024–2024
West v. State green
md · 1988
2 sentences

2007West, 312 Md. at 202 , 539 A.2d at 233 .

2007West, 312 Md. at 202 , 539 A.2d at 233 .

12007–2007
Jupiter v. State green
md · 1992
2 sentences

2007Id. at 646 , 616 A.2d 412 .

2007Id. at 646 , 616 A.2d 412 .

12007–2007
State v. Winston green
wva · 1982
2 sentences

1992A few courts have suggested that the claim of right defense should be abrogated altogether as a defense to robbery, see State v. Schaefer, 163 Ariz. 626 , 790 P.2d 281, 284 (Ct.App.1990); Thomas, 584 So.2d at 1026 ; State v. Ortiz, 124 N.J.Super. 189 , 305 A.2d 800, 801-02 (1973); Sleighter, 433 A.2d at 471 (opinion of Flaherty, J.), although there is no consensus on this point, see Brighter, 608 P.2d at 859 ; Winston, 295 S.E.2d at 51 ; Edwards, 181 N.W.2d at 387 .

1992Super. 189 , 305 A.2d 800, 801-02 (1973); Sleighter, 433 A.2d at 471 (opinion of Flaherty, J.), although there is no consensus on this point, see Brighter, 608 P.2d at 859 ; Winston, 295 S.E.2d at 51 ; Edwards, 181 N.W.2d at 387 .

11992–1992
State v. Brighter green
haw · 1980
2 sentences

1992A few courts have suggested that the claim of right defense should be abrogated altogether as a defense to robbery, see State v. Schaefer, 163 Ariz. 626 , 790 P.2d 281, 284 (Ct.App.1990); Thomas, 584 So.2d at 1026 ; State v. Ortiz, 124 N.J.Super. 189 , 305 A.2d 800, 801-02 (1973); Sleighter, 433 A.2d at 471 (opinion of Flaherty, J.), although there is no consensus on this point, see Brighter, 608 P.2d at 859 ; Winston, 295 S.E.2d at 51 ; Edwards, 181 N.W.2d at 387 .

1992Super. 189 , 305 A.2d 800, 801-02 (1973); Sleighter, 433 A.2d at 471 (opinion of Flaherty, J.), although there is no consensus on this point, see Brighter, 608 P.2d at 859 ; Winston, 295 S.E.2d at 51 ; Edwards, 181 N.W.2d at 387 .

11992–1992
Edwards v. State green
wis · 1970
2 sentences

1992A few courts have suggested that the claim of right defense should be abrogated altogether as a defense to robbery, see State v. Schaefer, 163 Ariz. 626 , 790 P.2d 281, 284 (Ct.App.1990); Thomas, 584 So.2d at 1026 ; State v. Ortiz, 124 N.J.Super. 189 , 305 A.2d 800, 801-02 (1973); Sleighter, 433 A.2d at 471 (opinion of Flaherty, J.), although there is no consensus on this point, see Brighter, 608 P.2d at 859 ; Winston, 295 S.E.2d at 51 ; Edwards, 181 N.W.2d at 387 .

1992Super. 189 , 305 A.2d 800, 801-02 (1973); Sleighter, 433 A.2d at 471 (opinion of Flaherty, J.), although there is no consensus on this point, see Brighter, 608 P.2d at 859 ; Winston, 295 S.E.2d at 51 ; Edwards, 181 N.W.2d at 387 .

11992–1992
Thomas v. State green
fladistctapp · 1991
2 sentences

1992A few courts have suggested that the claim of right defense should be abrogated altogether as a defense to robbery, see State v. Schaefer, 163 Ariz. 626 , 790 P.2d 281, 284 (Ct.App.1990); Thomas, 584 So.2d at 1026 ; State v. Ortiz, 124 N.J.Super. 189 , 305 A.2d 800, 801-02 (1973); Sleighter, 433 A.2d at 471 (opinion of Flaherty, J.), although there is no consensus on this point, see Brighter, 608 P.2d at 859 ; Winston, 295 S.E.2d at 51 ; Edwards, 181 N.W.2d at 387 .

1992A few courts have suggested that the claim of right defense should be abrogated altogether as a defense to robbery, see State v. Schaefer, 163 Ariz. 626 , 790 P.2d 281, 284 (Ct.App. 1990); Thomas, 584 So.2d at 1026 ; State v. Ortiz, 124 N.J.

11992–1992

Where else courts name it

CA 81 (1988–2026) NY 17 (1985–2023) MO 15 (1982–2024) VA 13 (1938–2026) CT 9 (1997–2015) NJ 9 (1992–2018) MI 9 (2000–2024) FL 7 (1991–2019) MD 7 (1984–2024) HI 6 (1980–2013) DC 6 (1976–2025) IA 5 (2000–2024) PA 5 (1980–2024) AZ 3 (1990–2019) AL 2 (1978–1982) GA 2 (2005–2026) RI 2 (2011–2025) MA 2 (2001–2015)

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