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justification rule in West Virginia

7 West Virginia opinions name it 1 courts 1928–2010 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by West Virginia 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
United States v. Mooneygreen
ca4 · 2007 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010He also claimed that he likely would have succeeded at trial in persuading the court to submit the justification defense to the jury and in convincing the jury of the defense----The district court denied Mooney’s § 2255 motion, holding that counsel’s failure to research the defense of justification was not unreasonable professional assistance because Mooney’s “continued possession of the weapon after leaving the home negate[d] his possible defensef.]” Mooney, 497 F.3d at 401 (internal citations omitted).

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Fleischmann Distilling Corp. v. Maier Brewing Co.green
scotus · 1967 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
2 sentences

1986Fleischmann Distilling Corp. v. Maier Brewing Co., 386 U.S. 714, 718 , 87 S.Ct. 1404, 1407 , 18 L.Ed.2d 475, 478 (1967). [6] Assessment of reasonable attorney's fees against a losing litigant who has acted in "bad faith" is consistent with the primary justification for the rule against the shifting of attorney's fees, specifically, that the losing litigant should not be discouraged from fairly prosecuting or defending a claim.

1986Fleischmann Distilling Corp. v. Maier Brewing Co., 386 U.S. 714, 718 , 87 S.Ct. 1404, 1407 , 18 L.Ed.2d 475, 478 (1967). [6] Assessment of reasonable attorney's fees against a losing litigant who has acted in "bad faith" is consistent with the primary justification for the rule against the shifting of attorney's fees, specifically, that the losing litigant should not be discouraged from fairly prosecuting or defending a claim.

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Gustave Gerstle, (Cross-Appellants) v. Gamble-Skogmo, Inc., (Cross-Appellee)green
ca2 · 1973 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
2 sentences

1986Gerstle v. Gamble-Skogmo, Inc., 478 F.2d 1281, 1309 (2d Cir.1973).

1986Gerstle v. Gamble-Skogmo, Inc., 478 F.2d 1281, 1309 (2d Cir.1973).

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Supreme Court of NH v. Pipergreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985Supreme Court of New Hampshire v. Piper, 470 U.S. 274, 288 , 105 S.Ct. 1272, 1279 , 84 L.Ed.2d 205, 213 (1985).

1985Supreme Court of New Hampshire v. Piper, 470 U.S. 274, 288 , 105 S.Ct. 1272, 1279 , 84 L.Ed.2d 205, 213 (1985).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
Pittsburgh Elevator Co. v. West Virginia Board of Regents green
wva · 1983
2 sentences

2008Pittsburgh Elevator, 172 W.Va. at 756 , 310 S.E.2d at 688 .

2008Pittsburgh Elevator, 172 W.Va. at 756 , 310 S.E.2d at 688 .

12008–2008
Lewis v. Doll green
washctapp · 1989
2 sentences

1989Refusal of service cannot be predicated solely because of race." 53 Wash.App. at 210 , 765 P.2d at 1345 .

1989Refusal of service cannot be predicated solely because of race." 53 Wash.App. at 210 , 765 P.2d at 1345 .

11989–1989
Wood v. . American Fire Ins. Co. green
ny · 1896
2 sentences

1937Co., 149 N. Y. 382 , 44 N. E. 80, 81 , 52 Am.

1937Co., 149 N. Y. 382 , 44 N. E. 80, 81 , 52 Am.

11937–1937
Luttrell v. . Martin green
nc · 1892
1 sentence

1928A forceful statement of the justification of this rule is found in the case of Tinsley v. Hoskins, 111 N. C. 340 , 16 S. E. 325 , quoting from Bank v. Sevier et al., 14 Fed. 662 : “Such a provision is a stipulation for a penalty forfeiture, tends to the oppression of the debtor, and to encourage litigation, is a cover for usury, is without any valid consideration to support it, contrary to public policy, and void.” The note at bar having been executed in West Virginia and payable in Virginia, the precise question presented for determination is whether the provision of the note for attorney’s f

11928–1928
Tinsley v. . Hoskins neutral
nc · 1892
1 sentence

1928A forceful statement of the justification of this rule is found in the case of Tinsley v. Hoskins, 111 N. C. 340 , 16 S. E. 325 , quoting from Bank v. Sevier et al., 14 Fed. 662 : “Such a provision is a stipulation for a penalty forfeiture, tends to the oppression of the debtor, and to encourage litigation, is a cover for usury, is without any valid consideration to support it, contrary to public policy, and void.” The note at bar having been executed in West Virginia and payable in Virginia, the precise question presented for determination is whether the provision of the note for attorney’s f

11928–1928
R. S. Oglesby Co. v. Bank of New York neutral
va · 1913
1 sentence

1928Oglesby Co. et al. v. Bank of New York, 114 Va. 663 ; Colley v. Summers Parrott Hardware Co., 119 Va. 439 , and cases cited.

11928–1928
Colley v. Summers Parrott Hardware Co. neutral
va · 1916
1 sentence

1928Oglesby Co. et al. v. Bank of New York, 114 Va. 663 ; Colley v. Summers Parrott Hardware Co., 119 Va. 439 , and cases cited.

11928–1928
Merchants' Nat. Bank v. Sevier green
uscirct · 1882
1 sentence

1928A forceful statement of the justification of this rule is found in the case of Tinsley v. Hoskins, 111 N. C. 340 , 16 S. E. 325 , quoting from Bank v. Sevier et al., 14 Fed. 662 : “Such a provision is a stipulation for a penalty forfeiture, tends to the oppression of the debtor, and to encourage litigation, is a cover for usury, is without any valid consideration to support it, contrary to public policy, and void.” The note at bar having been executed in West Virginia and payable in Virginia, the precise question presented for determination is whether the provision of the note for attorney’s f

11928–1928

Where else courts name it

NY 780 (1925–2026) GA 222 (1978–2026) TX 177 (1958–2026) PA 118 (1979–2026) AZ 86 (1963–2025) CA 73 (1930–2026) IL 57 (1937–2025) IA 49 (1979–2026) AR 33 (1979–2026) OH 32 (1964–2024) NJ 32 (1908–2022) HI 30 (1981–2025) CT 29 (1975–2026) OR 27 (1898–2024) FL 27 (1968–2025) LA 25 (1984–2025) NC 25 (1981–2026) MA 23 (1976–2024) MO 21 (1975–2025) WA 21 (1974–2026) MD 17 (1967–2019) WY 16 (1981–2024) RI 15 (1988–2019) MI 15 (1974–2026) DC 14 (1970–2025) ME 12 (1987–2026) UT 11 (1994–2026) MN 11 (1984–2016) VA 10 (1991–2024) DE 10 (1976–2025) NH 10 (1982–2024) AL 9 (1909–2025) CO 9 (1952–2020) WI 8 (1980–2023) KY 8 (1951–2024) IN 7 (1969–2020) TN 7 (1996–2018) WV 7 (1928–2010) KS 7 (1990–2019) NE 6 (2005–2026) SD 5 (1981–2025) AK 5 (1988–2025) NM 5 (1999–2019) MS 4 (1984–1997) SC 4 (1980–2023) VT 4 (1979–2025) ND 3 (1993–2007) ID 2 (1999–2000) NV 2 (1991–1995)

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.

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