7 Maine opinions name it 2 courts 1991–2013 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Nelson v. Bayroot, LLCgreen1 sentence2013See id. | 1 | 1 |
Johnson v. Town of Dedhamgreen1 sentence2008Assuming such ambiguity existed, “the statutes governing the procedures whereby an owner may lose his property for the nonpayment of taxes are to be strictly construed against the taxing authority.” Johnson v. Town of Dedham, 490 A.2d 1187, 1190 (Me.1985) (quotation marks omitted). [¶ 16] Furthermore, even if the statute is ambiguous, we look to the legislative history to determine the Legislature’s intent. | 1 | 1 |
Merrill v. Sugarloaf Mountain Corp.green2 sentences2007See generally, Merrill v. Sugarloaf Mountain Corp., 2000 ME 16, ¶ 11 , 745 A.2d 378, 384 (“The most fundamental rule of statutory construction is the plain meaning rule. 2007See generally, Merrill v. Sugarloaf Mountain Corp., 2000 ME 16, ¶ 11 , 745 A.2d 378, 384 (“The most fundamental rule of statutory construction is the plain meaning rule. | 1 | 1 |
Griffin v. Oceanic Contractors, Inc.green1 sentence2005See Grifin v. Oceanic Contractors, Inc., 458 U.S. 564, 571 (1982).Under t h s doctnne, only in rare cases, where the literal application of a statute will produce a result demonstrably at odds with the intention of its drafters, will a court not apply the plain meaning of a statute. | 1 | 1 |
Church v. McKeegreen2 sentences1991“Terms in a statute must be construed in light of the subject matter, purpose of the statute, and the consequences of a particular interpretation.” Church v. McKee, 387 A.2d 754, 756 (Me.1978). 1991"Terms in a statute must be construed in light of the subject matter, purpose of th statute, and the consequences of a particular interpretation." Church v. McKee, 387 A.2d 754, 756 (Me.1978). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Maine. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Commercial Leasing, Inc. v. Johnson
neutral
2 sentences2011Conducting a plain-meaning analysis, we held that “the Legislature intended the words ‘located in this State’ to relate to personal property which, in fact, had come to rest within the State with a corresponding loss of all transient characteristics.” Id. 2011Conducting a plain-meaning analysis, we held that "the Legislature intended the words `located in this State' to relate to personal property which, in fact, had come to rest within the State with a corresponding loss of all transient characteristics." Id. | 1 | 2011–2011 |
City of Bangor v. Penobscot County
green
2 sentences2009City of Bangor v. Penobscot County, 2005 ME 35, ¶ 9 , 868 A.2d 177, 180 . 2009City of Bangor v. Penobscot County, 2005 ME 35, ¶ 9 , 868 A.2d 177, 180 . | 1 | 2009–2009 |
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