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elementary principle in Alaska

6 Alaska opinions name it 1 courts 1985–2023 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Alaska 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Zeman v. Lufthansa German Airlinesgreen
alaska · 1985 · cited in 2 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 1996–2010
2 sentences

2010See also Young v. Hobbs, 916 P.2d 485, 488-89 (Alaska 1996) (vacating settlement agreement where parties never reached meeting of the minds with regard to material term); Zeman v. Lufthansa German Airlines, 699 P.2d 1274, 1281 (Alaska 1985) ("Mutual assent is an elementary requirement for a binding contract.").

1996“Mutual assent is an elementary requirement for a binding contract.” Zeman v. Lufthansa German Airlines, 699 P.2d 1274, 1281 (Alaska 1985) (citing State v. Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, 621 P.2d 1329 , 1331 n. 3 (Alaska 1981)).

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Cragin v. Powellgreen
scotus · 1888 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See id. at 699 (describing its central holding as “an elementary principle of our land law . . . settled by such a mass of decisions of this court that its mere statement is sufficient” and citing cases from the early 1800s in support).

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Young v. Hobbsgreen
alaska · 1996 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010See also Young v. Hobbs, 916 P.2d 485, 488-89 (Alaska 1996) (vacating settlement agreement where parties never reached meeting of the minds with regard to material term); Zeman v. Lufthansa German Airlines, 699 P.2d 1274, 1281 (Alaska 1985) ("Mutual assent is an elementary requirement for a binding contract.").

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Pennoyer v. Neffred
· 1878 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
2 sentences

1987And so it is laid down by jurists, as an elementary principle, that the laws of one State have no operation outside of its territory, except so far as is allowed by comity; and that no tribunal established by it can extend its process beyond that territory so as to subject either persons or property to its decisions. 95 U.S. (5 Otto) at 722, 24 L.Ed. at 568 (emphasis added). [7] In response to changing times and the difficulties in applying Pennoyer, the Supreme Court subsequently adopted analytical theories of domicile and implied consent to uphold assertions of in personam jurisdiction.

1987And so it is laid down by jurists, as an elementary principle, that the laws of one State have no operation outside of its territory, except so far as is allowed by comity; and that no tribunal established by it can extend its process beyond that territory so as to subject either persons or property to its decisions. 95 U.S. (5 Otto) at 722, 24 L.Ed. at 568 (emphasis added). .

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Milliken v. Meyergreen
scotus · 1941 · cited in 1 Alaska opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
2 sentences

1987See Milliken v. Meyer, 311 U.S. 457, 462-63 , 61 S.Ct. 339, 342-43 , 85 L.Ed. 278, 282-83 (1940); Hess v. Pawloski, 274 U.S. 352 , 47 S.Ct. 632 , 71 L.Ed. 1091 (1926); 4 C.

1987See Milliken v. Meyer, 311 U.S. 457, 462-63 , 61 S.Ct. 339, 342-43 , 85 L.Ed. 278, 282-83 (1940); Hess v. Pawloski, 274 U.S. 352 , 47 S.Ct. 632 , 71 L.Ed. 1091 (1926); 4 C.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (2)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Fairbanks North Star Borough School District green
alaska · 1981
2 sentences

1996“Mutual assent is an elementary requirement for a binding contract.” Zeman v. Lufthansa German Airlines, 699 P.2d 1274, 1281 (Alaska 1985) (citing State v. Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, 621 P.2d 1329 , 1331 n. 3 (Alaska 1981)).

1990State v. Fairbanks North Star Borough School Dist., 621 P.2d 1329 , 1331 n. 3 (Alaska 1981).

31985–1996
Hess v. Pawloski green
scotus · 1927
2 sentences

1987See Milliken v. Meyer, 311 U.S. 457, 462-63 , 61 S.Ct. 339, 342-43 , 85 L.Ed. 278, 282-83 (1940); Hess v. Pawloski, 274 U.S. 352 , 47 S.Ct. 632 , 71 L.Ed. 1091 (1926); 4 C.

1987See Milliken v. Meyer, 311 U.S. 457, 462-63 , 61 S.Ct. 339, 342-43 , 85 L.Ed. 278, 282-83 (1940); Hess v. Pawloski, 274 U.S. 352 , 47 S.Ct. 632 , 71 L.Ed. 1091 (1926); 4 C.

11987–1987

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