7 Maryland opinions name it 2 courts 1982–2022 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.
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In Re Adoption/Guardianship of Ta'Niya C.green2 sentences2022We agree as well. “[T]he child’s best interest has always been the transcendent standard in adoption, third-party custody cases, and T[ermination of Parental Rights] proceedings.” In re Adoption of Ta’Niya C., 417 Md. 90, 112 (2010). “[O]ur case law has been clear and 21 consistent, that, even in contested adoption and TPR cases . . ., the best interest of the child remains the ultimate governing standard.” In re Adoption of Jayden G., 433 Md. 50, 67-68 (2013) (quoting In re Adoption/Guardianship of Rashawn H., 402 Md. 477, 496 (2007)); In re Ta’Niya C., 417 Md. at 94 (“[T]he paramount conside 2022We agree as well. “[T]he child’s best interest has always been the transcendent standard in adoption, third-party custody cases, and T[ermination of Parental Rights] proceedings.” In re Adoption of Ta’Niya C., 417 Md. 90, 112 (2010). “[O]ur case law has been clear and 21 consistent, that, even in contested adoption and TPR cases . . ., the best interest of the child remains the ultimate governing standard.” In re Adoption of Jayden G., 433 Md. 50, 67-68 (2013) (quoting In re Adoption/Guardianship of Rashawn H., 402 Md. 477, 496 (2007)); In re Ta’Niya C., 417 Md. at 94 (“[T]he paramount conside | 4 | 5 |
In Re: Adoption/guardianship of Rashawn H.green2 sentences2022We agree as well. “[T]he child’s best interest has always been the transcendent standard in adoption, third-party custody cases, and T[ermination of Parental Rights] proceedings.” In re Adoption of Ta’Niya C., 417 Md. 90, 112 (2010). “[O]ur case law has been clear and 21 consistent, that, even in contested adoption and TPR cases . . ., the best interest of the child remains the ultimate governing standard.” In re Adoption of Jayden G., 433 Md. 50, 67-68 (2013) (quoting In re Adoption/Guardianship of Rashawn H., 402 Md. 477, 496 (2007)); In re Ta’Niya C., 417 Md. at 94 (“[T]he paramount conside 2016Accord Ta’Niya C., 417 Md. at 112 , 8 A.3d 745 (“[T]he child’s best interest has always been the transcendent standard in adoption, third-party custody cases, and TPR proceedings.”); Rashawn H., 402 Md. at 496 , 937 A.2d 177 (“[T]he best interest of the child remains the ultimate governing standard.”). | 1 | 2 |
In re Adoption of Jayden G.green1 sentence2022We agree as well. “[T]he child’s best interest has always been the transcendent standard in adoption, third-party custody cases, and T[ermination of Parental Rights] proceedings.” In re Adoption of Ta’Niya C., 417 Md. 90, 112 (2010). “[O]ur case law has been clear and 21 consistent, that, even in contested adoption and TPR cases . . ., the best interest of the child remains the ultimate governing standard.” In re Adoption of Jayden G., 433 Md. 50, 67-68 (2013) (quoting In re Adoption/Guardianship of Rashawn H., 402 Md. 477, 496 (2007)); In re Ta’Niya C., 417 Md. at 94 (“[T]he paramount conside | 1 | 1 |
In Re Adoption/Guardianship of Joshua M.green2 sentences2011See In re Adoption/Guardianship of Ta'Niya C., 417 Md. 90, 112 , 8 A.3d 745, 758 (2010) ("[T]he child's best interest has always been the transcendent standard in adoption, third-party custody cases, and TPR proceedings."). [9] See, e.g., Ta'Niya, 417 Md. at 96, 8 A.3d at 748 (mother failed to comply with service agreements from October 2004 to January 2008); In re Ashley E., 387 Md. 260, 273-74 , 874 A.2d 998, 1006 (2005) (noncompliance lasted for 16 months); In re Adoption/Guardianship of Joshua M., 166 Md.App. 341, 345 , 888 A.2d 1201, 1203 (2005) (mother did not comport with service agreem 2011See In re Adoption/Guardianship of Ta'Niya C., 417 Md. 90, 112 , 8 A.3d 745, 758 (2010) ("[T]he child's best interest has always been the transcendent standard in adoption, third-party custody cases, and TPR proceedings."). [9] See, e.g., Ta'Niya, 417 Md. at 96, 8 A.3d at 748 (mother failed to comply with service agreements from October 2004 to January 2008); In re Ashley E., 387 Md. 260, 273-74 , 874 A.2d 998, 1006 (2005) (noncompliance lasted for 16 months); In re Adoption/Guardianship of Joshua M., 166 Md.App. 341, 345 , 888 A.2d 1201, 1203 (2005) (mother did not comport with service agreem | 1 | 1 |
In Re Ashley E.green2 sentences2011See In re Adoption/Guardianship of Ta'Niya C., 417 Md. 90, 112 , 8 A.3d 745, 758 (2010) ("[T]he child's best interest has always been the transcendent standard in adoption, third-party custody cases, and TPR proceedings."). [9] See, e.g., Ta'Niya, 417 Md. at 96, 8 A.3d at 748 (mother failed to comply with service agreements from October 2004 to January 2008); In re Ashley E., 387 Md. 260, 273-74 , 874 A.2d 998, 1006 (2005) (noncompliance lasted for 16 months); In re Adoption/Guardianship of Joshua M., 166 Md.App. 341, 345 , 888 A.2d 1201, 1203 (2005) (mother did not comport with service agreem 2011See In re Adoption/Guardianship of Ta'Niya C., 417 Md. 90, 112 , 8 A.3d 745, 758 (2010) ("[T]he child's best interest has always been the transcendent standard in adoption, third-party custody cases, and TPR proceedings."). [9] See, e.g., Ta'Niya, 417 Md. at 96, 8 A.3d at 748 (mother failed to comply with service agreements from October 2004 to January 2008); In re Ashley E., 387 Md. 260, 273-74 , 874 A.2d 998, 1006 (2005) (noncompliance lasted for 16 months); In re Adoption/Guardianship of Joshua M., 166 Md.App. 341, 345 , 888 A.2d 1201, 1203 (2005) (mother did not comport with service agreem | 1 | 1 |
In Re Adoption/Guardianship No. T00032005green2 sentences2011See In re Adoption/Guardianship of Ta'Niya C., 417 Md. 90, 112 , 8 A.3d 745, 758 (2010) ("[T]he child's best interest has always been the transcendent standard in adoption, third-party custody cases, and TPR proceedings."). [9] See, e.g., Ta'Niya, 417 Md. at 96, 8 A.3d at 748 (mother failed to comply with service agreements from October 2004 to January 2008); In re Ashley E., 387 Md. 260, 273-74 , 874 A.2d 998, 1006 (2005) (noncompliance lasted for 16 months); In re Adoption/Guardianship of Joshua M., 166 Md.App. 341, 345 , 888 A.2d 1201, 1203 (2005) (mother did not comport with service agreem 2011App. 570, 574-75 , 786 A.2d 64, 67 (2001) (noncompliance for a period of at least four years). [10] Ms. F.'s final factor, that "termination will not do more harm than good[,]" is vague as to whether a court should examine the harm to the child, to the parent, or to both. | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Maryland. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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United States v. Joseph Maybury
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1 sentence2007Steckler and Dunn thought it not too high a price for “the most transcendent privilege which any subject can enjoy or wish for.” Id. (emphasis supplied). | 1 | 2007–2007 |
Lutz v. State
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2 sentences1982Lutz v. State, 167 Md. 12, 15 , 172 A. 354 (1934), stated this transcendent principle forcefully: "In 25 R.C.L. 1054, it is said that: 'It has been said that statutes are not presumed to make any alterations in the common law further than is expressly declared, and that a statute, made in the affirmative without any negative expressed or implied, does not take away the common law. 1982Lutz v. State, 167 Md. 12, 15 , 172 A. 354 (1934), stated this transcendent principle forcefully: "In 25 R.C.L. 1054, it is said that: 'It has been said that statutes are not presumed to make any alterations in the common law further than is expressly declared, and that a statute, made in the affirmative without any negative expressed or implied, does not take away the common law. | 1 | 1982–1982 |
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.