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firmly established rule in District of Columbia

6 District of Columbia opinions name it 1 courts 1984–2010 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by District of Columbia 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
Arnold v. District of Columbiagreen
dcd · 2002 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010Whether a court acquires subject-matter jurisdiction over a case depends on the facts relevant to such jurisdiction as of the time the court’s jurisdiction is invoked, e.g., the date on which a suit is filed. 20 Am.Jur. 2d Courts § 98 (2005); see also Arnold v. District of Columbia, 211 F.Supp.2d 144, 146 (D.D.C.2002) (citing Rosa v. Resolution Trust Corp., 938 F.2d 383 , 392 n. 12 (3d Cir.1991) (“It is a firmly established rule that subject matter jurisdiction is tested as of the time of the filing of the complaint.”)); In re D.H., 666 A.2d 462 , 478 n. 26 (D.C.1995) (recognizing that relevan

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Rosa v. Resolution Trust Corporationgreen
· 1991 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010Whether a court acquires subject-matter jurisdiction over a case depends on the facts relevant to such jurisdiction as of the time the court’s jurisdiction is invoked, e.g., the date on which a suit is filed. 20 Am.Jur. 2d Courts § 98 (2005); see also Arnold v. District of Columbia, 211 F.Supp.2d 144, 146 (D.D.C.2002) (citing Rosa v. Resolution Trust Corp., 938 F.2d 383 , 392 n. 12 (3d Cir.1991) (“It is a firmly established rule that subject matter jurisdiction is tested as of the time of the filing of the complaint.”)); In re D.H., 666 A.2d 462 , 478 n. 26 (D.C.1995) (recognizing that relevan

11
King v. District of Columbia Department of Employment Servicesgreen
dc · 1999 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001DOES, 742 A.2d 460, 466 (D.C.1999) (citation omitted).

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Alderman v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1969 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996See Alderman v. United States, 394 U.S. 165, 174 , 89 S.Ct. 961, 966-967 , 22 L.Ed.2d 176 (1969); Belton v. United States, 647 A.2d 66, 70 (D.C.1994), ce rt. denied, - U.S. -, 115 S.Ct. 1383 , 131 L.Ed.2d 236 (1995).

1996See Alderman v. United States, 394 U.S. 165, 174 , 89 S.Ct. 961, 966-967 , 22 L.Ed.2d 176 (1969); Belton v. United States, 647 A.2d 66, 70 (D.C.1994), ce rt. denied, - U.S. -, 115 S.Ct. 1383 , 131 L.Ed.2d 236 (1995).

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Belton v. United Statesgreen
dc · 1994 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996See Alderman v. United States, 394 U.S. 165, 174 , 89 S.Ct. 961, 966-967 , 22 L.Ed.2d 176 (1969); Belton v. United States, 647 A.2d 66, 70 (D.C.1994), ce rt. denied, - U.S. -, 115 S.Ct. 1383 , 131 L.Ed.2d 236 (1995).

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Horlick v. Wrightgreen
dc · 1954 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
1 sentence

1984While correctly reciting the firmly established principle of contract law that prevention by one party excuses performance by the other, Horlick v. Wright, 104 A.2d 825, 827 (D.C.1954), appellants fail to demonstrate how the alleged existence of housing code violations prevented them from providing Woodner with access to the apartments.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
In Re DH green
dc · 1995
1 sentence

2010Whether a court acquires subject-matter jurisdiction over a case depends on the facts relevant to such jurisdiction as of the time the court’s jurisdiction is invoked, e.g., the date on which a suit is filed. 20 Am.Jur. 2d Courts § 98 (2005); see also Arnold v. District of Columbia, 211 F.Supp.2d 144, 146 (D.D.C.2002) (citing Rosa v. Resolution Trust Corp., 938 F.2d 383 , 392 n. 12 (3d Cir.1991) (“It is a firmly established rule that subject matter jurisdiction is tested as of the time of the filing of the complaint.”)); In re D.H., 666 A.2d 462 , 478 n. 26 (D.C.1995) (recognizing that relevan

12010–2010
Capitol Hill Hospital v. District of Columbia Department of Employment Services green
dc · 1999
1 sentence

2000Given the firmly established principle that the Workers’ Compensation Act “should be construed liberally in favor of the employee,” Capitol Hill Hospital, 726 A.2d at 686 , we conclude that this was “manifest error” within the meaning of Oubre, 630 A.2d at 703 , and that at least with respect to the knee, 7 Ms. Walden is entitled to reconsideration of that ruling, res judicata notwithstanding.

12000–2000
Oubre v. District of Columbia Department of Employment Services green
dc · 1993
1 sentence

2000Given the firmly established principle that the Workers’ Compensation Act “should be construed liberally in favor of the employee,” Capitol Hill Hospital, 726 A.2d at 686 , we conclude that this was “manifest error” within the meaning of Oubre, 630 A.2d at 703 , and that at least with respect to the knee, 7 Ms. Walden is entitled to reconsideration of that ruling, res judicata notwithstanding.

12000–2000
Hairston v. United States green
scotus · 1995
1 sentence

1996See Alderman v. United States, 394 U.S. 165, 174 , 89 S.Ct. 961, 966-967 , 22 L.Ed.2d 176 (1969); Belton v. United States, 647 A.2d 66, 70 (D.C.1994), ce rt. denied, - U.S. -, 115 S.Ct. 1383 , 131 L.Ed.2d 236 (1995).

11996–1996
Baker v. United States green
scotus · 1995
1 sentence

1996See Alderman v. United States, 394 U.S. 165, 174 , 89 S.Ct. 961, 966-967 , 22 L.Ed.2d 176 (1969); Belton v. United States, 647 A.2d 66, 70 (D.C.1994), ce rt. denied, - U.S. -, 115 S.Ct. 1383 , 131 L.Ed.2d 236 (1995).

11996–1996
United States v. Johnnie Masthers green
cadc · 1976
1 sentence

1988It noted that “[t]here were indications from the very outset that [the defendant] was mentally deficient.” Id. at 244, 539 F.2d at 723 .

11988–1988

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