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Comeau factors in Maine

7 Maine opinions name it 1 courts 1991–2001 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Maine 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 (2)

CaseFollowedCited
Comeau v. Maine Coastal Servicesgreen
me · 1982 · cited in 4 Maine opinions naming this issue, 1994–2001
2 sentences

2001Our review of a hearing officer’s application of the Comeau factors, however, is highly deferential. 2 As we stated in Comeau , the hearing officer need not reach the “correct” conclusion, but only a conclusion that is “neither arbitrary nor without rational foundation.” Comeau, 449 A.2d at 368 . [¶ 13] The hearing officer rationally concluded that, in the unique facts of the present case, the necessity of driving the company vehicle at the request of Coastal Products to first perform a business errand, and then to complete a personal errand resulted in a single trip rather than two trips as C

2001Our review of a hearing officer’s application of the Comeau factors, however, is highly deferential. 2 As we stated in Comeau , the hearing officer need not reach the “correct” conclusion, but only a conclusion that is “neither arbitrary nor without rational foundation.” Comeau, 449 A.2d at 368 . [¶ 13] The hearing officer rationally concluded that, in the unique facts of the present case, the necessity of driving the company vehicle at the request of Coastal Products to first perform a business errand, and then to complete a personal errand resulted in a single trip rather than two trips as C

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Moreau v. Zayre Corp.green
me · 1979 · cited in 2 Maine opinions naming this issue, 1991–2001
2 sentences

2001See, e.g., Moreau v. Zayre Corp., 408 A.2d 1289, 1293 (Me.1979).

2001See, e.g., Moreau v. Zayre Corp., 408 A.2d 1289, 1293 (Me.1979).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (13)

CaseCitedYears
Cagle v. Gladden-Driggers Co. neutral
ark · 1953
2 sentences

2001Comm'n, 72 Ariz. 197 , 232 P.2d 846 (1951); Cagle v. Gladden-Driggers Co., 222 Ark. 517 , 261 S.W.2d 536 (1953); Harding v. City of Texarkana, 62 Ark.App. 137 , 970 S.W.2d 303 (1998); Boulevard Manor Nursing Home v. Lacombe, 557 So.2d 945 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1990); Sunshine Jr. Food Stores, Inc. v. Thompson, 409 So.2d 190 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1982); Lockwood v. Bd. of Trustees, Speedway Methodist Church, 144 Ind.App. 430 , 246 N.E.2d 774 (1969); Danos v. Great Acceptance Corp., 261 So.2d 339 (La.Ct.App.1972); Belyea's Case, 355 Mass. 721 , 247 N.E.2d 372 (1969); Townsend v. Nelson, 308 Minn. 374 , 24

2001Comm'n, 72 Ariz. 197 , 232 P.2d 846 (1951); Cagle v. Gladden-Driggers Co., 222 Ark. 517 , 261 S.W.2d 536 (1953); Harding v. City of Texarkana, 62 Ark.App. 137 , 970 S.W.2d 303 (1998); Boulevard Manor Nursing Home v. Lacombe, 557 So.2d 945 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1990); Sunshine Jr. Food Stores, Inc. v. Thompson, 409 So.2d 190 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1982); Lockwood v. Bd. of Trustees, Speedway Methodist Church, 144 Ind.App. 430 , 246 N.E.2d 774 (1969); Danos v. Great Acceptance Corp., 261 So.2d 339 (La.Ct.App.1972); Belyea's Case, 355 Mass. 721 , 247 N.E.2d 372 (1969); Townsend v. Nelson, 308 Minn. 374 , 24

12001–2001
Harding v. City of Texarkana green
arkctapp · 1998
2 sentences

2001Comm'n, 72 Ariz. 197 , 232 P.2d 846 (1951); Cagle v. Gladden-Driggers Co., 222 Ark. 517 , 261 S.W.2d 536 (1953); Harding v. City of Texarkana, 62 Ark.App. 137 , 970 S.W.2d 303 (1998); Boulevard Manor Nursing Home v. Lacombe, 557 So.2d 945 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1990); Sunshine Jr. Food Stores, Inc. v. Thompson, 409 So.2d 190 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1982); Lockwood v. Bd. of Trustees, Speedway Methodist Church, 144 Ind.App. 430 , 246 N.E.2d 774 (1969); Danos v. Great Acceptance Corp., 261 So.2d 339 (La.Ct.App.1972); Belyea's Case, 355 Mass. 721 , 247 N.E.2d 372 (1969); Townsend v. Nelson, 308 Minn. 374 , 24

2001Comm'n, 72 Ariz. 197 , 232 P.2d 846 (1951); Cagle v. Gladden-Driggers Co., 222 Ark. 517 , 261 S.W.2d 536 (1953); Harding v. City of Texarkana, 62 Ark.App. 137 , 970 S.W.2d 303 (1998); Boulevard Manor Nursing Home v. Lacombe, 557 So.2d 945 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1990); Sunshine Jr. Food Stores, Inc. v. Thompson, 409 So.2d 190 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1982); Lockwood v. Bd. of Trustees, Speedway Methodist Church, 144 Ind.App. 430 , 246 N.E.2d 774 (1969); Danos v. Great Acceptance Corp., 261 So.2d 339 (La.Ct.App.1972); Belyea's Case, 355 Mass. 721 , 247 N.E.2d 372 (1969); Townsend v. Nelson, 308 Minn. 374 , 24

12001–2001
Sunshine Jr. Food Stores, Inc. v. Thompson green
fladistctapp · 1982
1 sentence

2001Comm'n, 72 Ariz. 197 , 232 P.2d 846 (1951); Cagle v. Gladden-Driggers Co., 222 Ark. 517 , 261 S.W.2d 536 (1953); Harding v. City of Texarkana, 62 Ark.App. 137 , 970 S.W.2d 303 (1998); Boulevard Manor Nursing Home v. Lacombe, 557 So.2d 945 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1990); Sunshine Jr. Food Stores, Inc. v. Thompson, 409 So.2d 190 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1982); Lockwood v. Bd. of Trustees, Speedway Methodist Church, 144 Ind.App. 430 , 246 N.E.2d 774 (1969); Danos v. Great Acceptance Corp., 261 So.2d 339 (La.Ct.App.1972); Belyea's Case, 355 Mass. 721 , 247 N.E.2d 372 (1969); Townsend v. Nelson, 308 Minn. 374 , 24

12001–2001
Harris v. Industrial Commission green
ariz · 1951
2 sentences

2001Comm'n, 72 Ariz. 197 , 232 P.2d 846 (1951); Cagle v. Gladden-Driggers Co., 222 Ark. 517 , 261 S.W.2d 536 (1953); Harding v. City of Texarkana, 62 Ark.App. 137 , 970 S.W.2d 303 (1998); Boulevard Manor Nursing Home v. Lacombe, 557 So.2d 945 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1990); Sunshine Jr. Food Stores, Inc. v. Thompson, 409 So.2d 190 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1982); Lockwood v. Bd. of Trustees, Speedway Methodist Church, 144 Ind.App. 430 , 246 N.E.2d 774 (1969); Danos v. Great Acceptance Corp., 261 So.2d 339 (La.Ct.App.1972); Belyea's Case, 355 Mass. 721 , 247 N.E.2d 372 (1969); Townsend v. Nelson, 308 Minn. 374 , 24

2001Comm'n, 72 Ariz. 197 , 232 P.2d 846 (1951); Cagle v. Gladden-Driggers Co., 222 Ark. 517 , 261 S.W.2d 536 (1953); Harding v. City of Texarkana, 62 Ark.App. 137 , 970 S.W.2d 303 (1998); Boulevard Manor Nursing Home v. Lacombe, 557 So.2d 945 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1990); Sunshine Jr. Food Stores, Inc. v. Thompson, 409 So.2d 190 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1982); Lockwood v. Bd. of Trustees, Speedway Methodist Church, 144 Ind.App. 430 , 246 N.E.2d 774 (1969); Danos v. Great Acceptance Corp., 261 So.2d 339 (La.Ct.App.1972); Belyea's Case, 355 Mass. 721 , 247 N.E.2d 372 (1969); Townsend v. Nelson, 308 Minn. 374 , 24

12001–2001
Belyea's Case green
mass · 1969
2 sentences

2001Comm'n, 72 Ariz. 197 , 232 P.2d 846 (1951); Cagle v. Gladden-Driggers Co., 222 Ark. 517 , 261 S.W.2d 536 (1953); Harding v. City of Texarkana, 62 Ark.App. 137 , 970 S.W.2d 303 (1998); Boulevard Manor Nursing Home v. Lacombe, 557 So.2d 945 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1990); Sunshine Jr. Food Stores, Inc. v. Thompson, 409 So.2d 190 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1982); Lockwood v. Bd. of Trustees, Speedway Methodist Church, 144 Ind.App. 430 , 246 N.E.2d 774 (1969); Danos v. Great Acceptance Corp., 261 So.2d 339 (La.Ct.App.1972); Belyea's Case, 355 Mass. 721 , 247 N.E.2d 372 (1969); Townsend v. Nelson, 308 Minn. 374 , 24

2001Comm'n, 72 Ariz. 197 , 232 P.2d 846 (1951); Cagle v. Gladden-Driggers Co., 222 Ark. 517 , 261 S.W.2d 536 (1953); Harding v. City of Texarkana, 62 Ark.App. 137 , 970 S.W.2d 303 (1998); Boulevard Manor Nursing Home v. Lacombe, 557 So.2d 945 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1990); Sunshine Jr. Food Stores, Inc. v. Thompson, 409 So.2d 190 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1982); Lockwood v. Bd. of Trustees, Speedway Methodist Church, 144 Ind.App. 430 , 246 N.E.2d 774 (1969); Danos v. Great Acceptance Corp., 261 So.2d 339 (La.Ct.App.1972); Belyea's Case, 355 Mass. 721 , 247 N.E.2d 372 (1969); Townsend v. Nelson, 308 Minn. 374 , 24

12001–2001
Boulevard Manor Nursing Home v. Lacombe green
fladistctapp · 1990
1 sentence

2001Comm'n, 72 Ariz. 197 , 232 P.2d 846 (1951); Cagle v. Gladden-Driggers Co., 222 Ark. 517 , 261 S.W.2d 536 (1953); Harding v. City of Texarkana, 62 Ark.App. 137 , 970 S.W.2d 303 (1998); Boulevard Manor Nursing Home v. Lacombe, 557 So.2d 945 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1990); Sunshine Jr. Food Stores, Inc. v. Thompson, 409 So.2d 190 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1982); Lockwood v. Bd. of Trustees, Speedway Methodist Church, 144 Ind.App. 430 , 246 N.E.2d 774 (1969); Danos v. Great Acceptance Corp., 261 So.2d 339 (La.Ct.App.1972); Belyea's Case, 355 Mass. 721 , 247 N.E.2d 372 (1969); Townsend v. Nelson, 308 Minn. 374 , 24

12001–2001
Townsend v. Nelson green
minn · 1976
2 sentences

2001Comm'n, 72 Ariz. 197 , 232 P.2d 846 (1951); Cagle v. Gladden-Driggers Co., 222 Ark. 517 , 261 S.W.2d 536 (1953); Harding v. City of Texarkana, 62 Ark.App. 137 , 970 S.W.2d 303 (1998); Boulevard Manor Nursing Home v. Lacombe, 557 So.2d 945 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1990); Sunshine Jr. Food Stores, Inc. v. Thompson, 409 So.2d 190 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1982); Lockwood v. Bd. of Trustees, Speedway Methodist Church, 144 Ind.App. 430 , 246 N.E.2d 774 (1969); Danos v. Great Acceptance Corp., 261 So.2d 339 (La.Ct.App.1972); Belyea's Case, 355 Mass. 721 , 247 N.E.2d 372 (1969); Townsend v. Nelson, 308 Minn. 374 , 24

2001Comm'n, 72 Ariz. 197 , 232 P.2d 846 (1951); Cagle v. Gladden-Driggers Co., 222 Ark. 517 , 261 S.W.2d 536 (1953); Harding v. City of Texarkana, 62 Ark.App. 137 , 970 S.W.2d 303 (1998); Boulevard Manor Nursing Home v. Lacombe, 557 So.2d 945 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1990); Sunshine Jr. Food Stores, Inc. v. Thompson, 409 So.2d 190 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1982); Lockwood v. Bd. of Trustees, Speedway Methodist Church, 144 Ind.App. 430 , 246 N.E.2d 774 (1969); Danos v. Great Acceptance Corp., 261 So.2d 339 (La.Ct.App.1972); Belyea's Case, 355 Mass. 721 , 247 N.E.2d 372 (1969); Townsend v. Nelson, 308 Minn. 374 , 24

12001–2001
Lockwood v. Board of Trustees neutral
indctapp · 1969
2 sentences

2001Comm'n, 72 Ariz. 197 , 232 P.2d 846 (1951); Cagle v. Gladden-Driggers Co., 222 Ark. 517 , 261 S.W.2d 536 (1953); Harding v. City of Texarkana, 62 Ark.App. 137 , 970 S.W.2d 303 (1998); Boulevard Manor Nursing Home v. Lacombe, 557 So.2d 945 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1990); Sunshine Jr. Food Stores, Inc. v. Thompson, 409 So.2d 190 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1982); Lockwood v. Bd. of Trustees, Speedway Methodist Church, 144 Ind.App. 430 , 246 N.E.2d 774 (1969); Danos v. Great Acceptance Corp., 261 So.2d 339 (La.Ct.App.1972); Belyea's Case, 355 Mass. 721 , 247 N.E.2d 372 (1969); Townsend v. Nelson, 308 Minn. 374 , 24

2001Comm'n, 72 Ariz. 197 , 232 P.2d 846 (1951); Cagle v. Gladden-Driggers Co., 222 Ark. 517 , 261 S.W.2d 536 (1953); Harding v. City of Texarkana, 62 Ark.App. 137 , 970 S.W.2d 303 (1998); Boulevard Manor Nursing Home v. Lacombe, 557 So.2d 945 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1990); Sunshine Jr. Food Stores, Inc. v. Thompson, 409 So.2d 190 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1982); Lockwood v. Bd. of Trustees, Speedway Methodist Church, 144 Ind.App. 430 , 246 N.E.2d 774 (1969); Danos v. Great Acceptance Corp., 261 So.2d 339 (La.Ct.App.1972); Belyea's Case, 355 Mass. 721 , 247 N.E.2d 372 (1969); Townsend v. Nelson, 308 Minn. 374 , 24

12001–2001
Havelin v. Poole Truck Lines, Inc. green
alacivapp · 1980
1 sentence

2001The hearing officer stated: "Insofar as t[he Comeau factors] apply to the present facts, they are consistent with the analysis set forth above." [3] See, e.g., Havelin v. Poole Truck Lines, Inc., 395 So.2d 75 (Ala.Civ.Ct.App.1980); Harris v. Indus.

12001–2001
Danos v. Great Acceptance Corp. neutral
lactapp · 1972
1 sentence

2001Comm'n, 72 Ariz. 197 , 232 P.2d 846 (1951); Cagle v. Gladden-Driggers Co., 222 Ark. 517 , 261 S.W.2d 536 (1953); Harding v. City of Texarkana, 62 Ark.App. 137 , 970 S.W.2d 303 (1998); Boulevard Manor Nursing Home v. Lacombe, 557 So.2d 945 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1990); Sunshine Jr. Food Stores, Inc. v. Thompson, 409 So.2d 190 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1982); Lockwood v. Bd. of Trustees, Speedway Methodist Church, 144 Ind.App. 430 , 246 N.E.2d 774 (1969); Danos v. Great Acceptance Corp., 261 So.2d 339 (La.Ct.App.1972); Belyea's Case, 355 Mass. 721 , 247 N.E.2d 372 (1969); Townsend v. Nelson, 308 Minn. 374 , 24

12001–2001
Morse v. Laverdiere's Super Drug Store green
me · 1994
2 sentences

2000Id.

2000Id.

12000–2000
Department of Human Services v. Richardson green
me · 1993
1 sentence

1995The District Court granted Comeau’s motion to dismiss on the basis of our decision in Department of Human Servs. v. Richardson, 621 A.2d 855 (Me.1993), concluding that dismissal with prejudice of the prior paternity action brought by Helen Boulanger barred the paternity action brought by the Department on its own behalf and on behalf of Carey-Ann.

11995–1995
Dorey v. Forster Manufacturing Co. green
me · 1991
2 sentences

1993Co., 591 A.2d at 242 , they do at least provide a good starting point for analyzing whether the employee’s actions were work related.

1993Co., 591 A.2d at 242 , they do at least provide a good starting point for analyzing whether the employee’s actions were work related.

11993–1993

Statutes the citing opinions construe

ME § Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 39-A, § 201 (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.

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