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second step analysis in Wyoming

7 Wyoming opinions name it 1 courts 2005–2025 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Wyoming 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Brandon Lee Jensen v. Margaret E. Milatzo-Jensengreen
wyo · 2013 · cited in 2 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2022–2025
2 sentences

2025Meehan-Greer, ¶ 25, 415 P.3d at 281 (citing Jensen v. Milatzo-Jenson, 2013 WY 27, ¶ 8 , 297 P.3d 768, 772 (Wyo. 2013)).

2025Meehan-Greer, ¶ 25, 415 P.3d at 281 (citing Jensen v. Milatzo-Jenson, 2013 WY 27, ¶ 8 , 297 P.3d 768, 772 (Wyo. 2013)).

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Bishop v. Bishopgreen
wyo · 2017 · cited in 2 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2022–2023
2 sentences

2022The district court does not properly acquire jurisdiction to reopen an existing custody order until there has been a showing of a substantial or material change of circumstances which outweigh[s] society’s interest in applying the doctrine of res judicata to a custody order.” Jacobson, ¶ 16, 426 P.3d at 820 (quoting Bishop v. Bishop, 2017 WY 130, ¶ 11 , 404 P.3d 1170, 1173 (Wyo. 2017)) (other citations and quotation marks omitted). [¶26] Once a material change of circumstances is established, the court turns to the second step of the analysis, which requires determination of whether modificati

2022The district court does not properly acquire jurisdiction to reopen an existing custody order until there has been a showing of a substantial or material change of circumstances which outweigh[s] society’s interest in applying the doctrine of res judicata to a custody order.” Jacobson, ¶ 16, 426 P.3d at 820 (quoting Bishop v. Bishop, 2017 WY 130, ¶ 11 , 404 P.3d 1170, 1173 (Wyo. 2017)) (other citations and quotation marks omitted). [¶26] Once a material change of circumstances is established, the court turns to the second step of the analysis, which requires determination of whether modificati

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Crawford v. Crawfordgreen
wyo · 1992 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025“A condition which existed when the divorce decree was entered is not a substantial or material change of circumstances that warrants modification of the decree.” Sorensen, 944 P.2d at 432 (citing Crawford v. Crawford, 828 P.2d 1192, 1193 (Wyo. 1992)). [¶21] If a material change of circumstances is established, the court then moves to the second step of the analysis, determining whether a modification is in the child’s best interests.

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Thorkildsen v. Beldengreen
wyo · 2012 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See Thorkildsen, ¶ 10, 269 P.3d at 424 .

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Harold H. Dishman v. First Interstate Bankgreen
wyo · 2015 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See Dishman, ¶ 14, 362 P.3d at 365 . [154] For the second step in its analysis, the district court correctly consulted § 1-14 126(b) and considered the listed factors to decide whether to adjust the fee either upward or downward to arrive at a reasonable amount.

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Sharon G. CONE, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. LONGMONT UNITED HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, a Colorado Corporation, Defendant-Appelleegreen
ca10 · 1994 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007Instead, we will assume for the purposes of this appeal, that Mr. Rollins established a prima facie case of age discrimination. 2 See Cone, 14 F.3d at 530 (assuming a prima facie case of discrimination had been established even though the discharge element of the employee's case was problematic). [113] In the second step of the analysis, the employer is charged with showing a legitimate nondiscriminatory reason for its action.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
Meehan-Greer v. Greer green
wyo · 2018
2 sentences

2025Meehan-Greer, ¶ 25, 415 P.3d at 281 (citing Jensen v. Milatzo-Jenson, 2013 WY 27, ¶ 8 , 297 P.3d 768, 772 (Wyo. 2013)).

2022Meehan-Greer, ¶ 25, 415 P.3d at 281 (citing Jensen, ¶ 8, 297 P.3d at 772 ).

22022–2025
Kreuter v. Kreuter green
wyo · 1986
1 sentence

2025In re TLJ, ¶ 8, 129 P.3d at 876 (quoting Kreuter, 728 P.2d at 1130 ). [¶22] In this instance, the district court determined there had been no material change in circumstances and therefore did not move to the second step of the analysis.

12025–2025
Sorensen v. May green
wyo · 1997
1 sentence

2025“A condition which existed when the divorce decree was entered is not a substantial or material change of circumstances that warrants modification of the decree.” Sorensen, 944 P.2d at 432 (citing Crawford v. Crawford, 828 P.2d 1192, 1193 (Wyo. 1992)). [¶21] If a material change of circumstances is established, the court then moves to the second step of the analysis, determining whether a modification is in the child’s best interests.

12025–2025
Clh v. Mmj green
wyo · 2006
1 sentence

2025In re TLJ, ¶ 8, 129 P.3d at 876 (quoting Kreuter, 728 P.2d at 1130 ). [¶22] In this instance, the district court determined there had been no material change in circumstances and therefore did not move to the second step of the analysis.

12025–2025
Johnson v. Clifford green
wyo · 2018
1 sentence

2023Gutierrez v. Bradley, 2021 WY 139, ¶ 23 , 500 P.3d 984 , 989-90 (Wyo. 2021); Johnson, ¶ 11, 418 P.3d at 823 ; Bishop, ¶ 11, 404 P.3d at 1173 .

12023–2023
Austin Gutierrez f/k/a Austin Bradley v. Jeffrey G. Bradley neutral
wyo · 2021
1 sentence

2023Gutierrez v. Bradley, 2021 WY 139, ¶ 23 , 500 P.3d 984 , 989-90 (Wyo. 2021); Johnson, ¶ 11, 418 P.3d at 823 ; Bishop, ¶ 11, 404 P.3d at 1173 .

12023–2023
Jacobson v. Kidd green
wyo · 2018
1 sentence

2022The district court does not properly acquire jurisdiction to reopen an existing custody order until there has been a showing of a substantial or material change of circumstances which outweigh[s] society’s interest in applying the doctrine of res judicata to a custody order.” Jacobson, ¶ 16, 426 P.3d at 820 (quoting Bishop v. Bishop, 2017 WY 130, ¶ 11 , 404 P.3d 1170, 1173 (Wyo. 2017)) (other citations and quotation marks omitted). [¶26] Once a material change of circumstances is established, the court turns to the second step of the analysis, which requires determination of whether modificati

12022–2022
Harley v. State green
wyo · 1987
2 sentences

2015In addition, juries are always instructed, as they were in this case, that the defendant is presumed innocent, and that this presumption remains until the jury is satisfied that the State has proved each and every element of the charged offense beyond a reasonable doubt. 7 Although we do not believe that it would have been possible for a reasonable juror to do so after reading all of the instructions in this case, use of the word "presumption" to refer to an inference could lead to confusion in other situations. [¶ 24] Turning to the second step of the analysis, we must also determine "whether

2015This is so, because "if the presumption or inference is permissive only, then it must be demonstrated that it was invalid in the particular case." Harley, 737 P.2d at 755 ; see also Cnty.

12015–2015
Kumho Tire Co. v. Carmichael green
scotus · 1999
2 sentences

2005The court then concluded that without on-site testing of the theories, the experts’ conclusions should not be admitted. [¶ 19] The first step of the two-step Daubert analysis and the four, non-exclusive *1279 factors suggested for determining whether an expert’s theories are scientifically reliable are “most relevant in the context of a new and novel scientific theory — asking if it has been tested, subjected to peer review and publication, etc.” and that “they do provide examples of the general kinds of issues a trial court need probe in light of its purpose of ensuring that an expert employs

2005The court then concluded that without on-site testing of the theories, the experts’ conclusions should not be admitted. [¶ 19] The first step of the two-step Daubert analysis and the four, non-exclusive *1279 factors suggested for determining whether an expert’s theories are scientifically reliable are “most relevant in the context of a new and novel scientific theory — asking if it has been tested, subjected to peer review and publication, etc.” and that “they do provide examples of the general kinds of issues a trial court need probe in light of its purpose of ensuring that an expert employs

12005–2005

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WY § Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-201 (3) WY § Wyo. Stat. § 20-2-204 (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.

Where else courts name it

TX 253 (1984–2026) CA 185 (1964–2026) OH 96 (1984–2025) IL 95 (1984–2026) IN 76 (1989–2025) IA 58 (1988–2026) MO 53 (1988–2019) OR 44 (1985–2026) KS 43 (1994–2026) WI 34 (1988–2026) NM 33 (1993–2026) WA 31 (1995–2025) PA 25 (1981–2026) NJ 24 (1983–2026) GA 23 (1985–2026) TN 23 (2001–2020) RI 21 (1983–2021) MI 20 (1975–2026) CT 20 (1985–2023) ID 20 (1993–2026) MN 18 (1988–2026) NY 17 (1988–2025) NC 15 (1986–2022) LA 14 (1991–2017) FL 14 (1999–2021) CO 14 (1989–2025) NV 11 (2012–2024) DE 11 (1983–2026) KY 11 (2010–2025) DC 11 (1984–2026) ME 11 (1981–2025) SC 10 (1990–2017) MD 9 (1993–2025) NE 9 (2015–2019) MS 9 (2007–2024) UT 9 (1991–2026) VT 8 (1990–2025) NH 8 (1985–2021) AR 7 (2018–2025) MA 7 (1981–2024) WY 7 (2005–2025) AK 5 (2019–2025) WV 5 (1989–2017) SD 4 (1985–2018) ND 4 (2002–2016) MT 4 (2003–2025) AL 4 (1994–2016) VI 4 (2012–2024) VA 4 (1992–2025) HI 3 (2002–2015) OK 2 (1991–2011)

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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