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importance principle in Idaho

6 Idaho opinions name it 2 courts 1978–2025 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Idaho 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 (2)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Hoskinsgreen
idaho · 2019 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020State v. Hoskins, 165 Idaho 217, 223-25 , 443 P.3d 231, 237-39 (2019) (collecting cases, including State v. Cohagan, 162 Idaho 717 , 404 P.3d 659 (2017); State v. Fuller, 163 Idaho 585 , 416 P.3d 957 (2018); and State v. Gonzalez, 165 Idaho 95 , 439 P.3d 1267 (2019)).

2020State v. Hoskins, 165 Idaho 217, 223-25 , 443 P.3d 231, 237-39 (2019) (collecting cases, including State v. Cohagan, 162 Idaho 717 , 404 P.3d 659 (2017); State v. Fuller, 163 Idaho 585 , 416 P.3d 957 (2018); and State v. Gonzalez, 165 Idaho 95 , 439 P.3d 1267 (2019)).

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State v. Garneygreen
idaho · 1928 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
2 sentences

1983In State v. Garney, 45 Idaho 768, 775 , 265 P. 668, 670 (1928), the court said: The general rule is, that when a man is put upon trial for one offense, he is to be convicted, if at all, by evidence which shows that he is guilty of that offense alone, and that, under ordinary circumstances, proof of his guilt of one or a score of other offenses in his lifetime, wholly unconnected with that for which he is put upon trial, must be excluded.

1983In State v. Garney, 45 Idaho 768, 775 , 265 P. 668, 670 (1928), the court said: The general rule is, that when a man is put upon trial for one offense, he is to be convicted, if at all, by evidence which shows that he is guilty of that offense alone, and that, under ordinary circumstances, proof of his guilt of one or a score of other offenses in his lifetime, wholly unconnected with that for which he is put upon trial, must be excluded.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (7)

CaseCitedYears
Heinze v. Bauer green
idaho · 2008
1 sentence

2025In Heinze, this Court recognized the importance of this principle, emphasizing: “If statements and arguments made by counsel in furtherance of a client’s claim were routinely deemed to constitute binding admissions against a lawyer in a subsequent legal malpractice action, it could conceivably have a chilling impact upon the vigor and resulting effectiveness of counsel’s advocacy.” Id.

12025–2025
State v. Matthew Elliot Cohagan green
idaho · 2017
2 sentences

2020State v. Hoskins, 165 Idaho 217, 223-25 , 443 P.3d 231, 237-39 (2019) (collecting cases, including State v. Cohagan, 162 Idaho 717 , 404 P.3d 659 (2017); State v. Fuller, 163 Idaho 585 , 416 P.3d 957 (2018); and State v. Gonzalez, 165 Idaho 95 , 439 P.3d 1267 (2019)).

2020State v. Hoskins, 165 Idaho 217, 223-25 , 443 P.3d 231, 237-39 (2019) (collecting cases, including State v. Cohagan, 162 Idaho 717 , 404 P.3d 659 (2017); State v. Fuller, 163 Idaho 585 , 416 P.3d 957 (2018); and State v. Gonzalez, 165 Idaho 95 , 439 P.3d 1267 (2019)).

12020–2020
State v. Fuller green
idaho · 2018
1 sentence

2020State v. Hoskins, 165 Idaho 217, 223-25 , 443 P.3d 231, 237-39 (2019) (collecting cases, including State v. Cohagan, 162 Idaho 717 , 404 P.3d 659 (2017); State v. Fuller, 163 Idaho 585 , 416 P.3d 957 (2018); and State v. Gonzalez, 165 Idaho 95 , 439 P.3d 1267 (2019)).

12020–2020
State v. Gonzalez green
idaho · 2019
2 sentences

2020State v. Hoskins, 165 Idaho 217, 223-25 , 443 P.3d 231, 237-39 (2019) (collecting cases, including State v. Cohagan, 162 Idaho 717 , 404 P.3d 659 (2017); State v. Fuller, 163 Idaho 585 , 416 P.3d 957 (2018); and State v. Gonzalez, 165 Idaho 95 , 439 P.3d 1267 (2019)).

2020State v. Hoskins, 165 Idaho 217, 223-25 , 443 P.3d 231, 237-39 (2019) (collecting cases, including State v. Cohagan, 162 Idaho 717 , 404 P.3d 659 (2017); State v. Fuller, 163 Idaho 585 , 416 P.3d 957 (2018); and State v. Gonzalez, 165 Idaho 95 , 439 P.3d 1267 (2019)).

12020–2020
State v. Odiaga green
idaho · 1994
2 sentences

2011“Having previously decided this question, and being presented with no new basis upon which to consider the issue, we are guided by the principle of stare decisis to adhere to the law as expressed in our earlier opinions.” Odiaga, 125 Idaho at 388 , 871 P.2d at 805 .

2011“Having previously decided this question, and being presented with no new basis upon which to consider the issue, we are guided by the principle of stare decisis to adhere to the law as expressed in our earlier opinions.” Odiaga, 125 Idaho at 388 , 871 P.2d at 805 .

12011–2011
McCoy v. Lyons green
idaho · 1991
2 sentences

1997In McCoy , the Court pointed out the importance of this principle in summary judgment cases “where all reasonable inferences are resolved in favor of the party opposing summary judgment.” Id. at 774 , 820 P.2d at 371 .

1997In McCoy , the Court pointed out the importance of this principle in summary judgment cases “where all reasonable inferences are resolved in favor of the party opposing summary judgment.” Id. at 774 , 820 P.2d at 371 .

11997–1997
State v. Cornwall green
idaho · 1974
2 sentences

1978In State v. Cornwall, 95 Idaho 680 , 518 P.2d 863 (1974), we explained the importance of a hearing on an application for probation.

1978In State v. Cornwall, 95 Idaho 680 , 518 P.2d 863 (1974), we explained the importance of a hearing on an application for probation.

11978–1978

Where else courts name it

PA 62 (1939–2025) CA 54 (1860–2025) IL 50 (1941–2026) CT 46 (1922–2024) NY 39 (1870–2022) NJ 27 (1931–2022) MI 22 (1894–2018) TN 18 (1954–2022) TX 18 (1913–2024) MA 16 (1892–2024) IN 16 (1881–2024) MD 16 (1936–2019) FL 15 (1929–2026) ME 14 (1927–2015) OR 14 (1912–2026) MO 13 (1893–2022) OH 12 (1911–2025) WA 12 (1971–2025) AL 12 (1866–2014) WV 12 (1903–2022) KS 9 (1975–2022) WI 9 (1896–2026) IA 9 (1958–2025) AR 8 (1939–2023) CO 8 (1908–2013) NC 7 (1945–2026) DE 7 (1991–2017) ID 6 (1978–2025) VT 6 (1983–2016) DC 6 (1982–2012) UT 6 (1932–2021) AK 6 (1978–2023) GA 6 (1965–2020) SD 6 (1917–2020) KY 5 (1932–2015) ND 5 (1992–2009) OK 5 (1915–2026) VA 5 (1925–2017) RI 5 (1990–2010) MS 4 (1994–2017) AZ 4 (1980–2024) MN 4 (1991–2019) NM 4 (1990–2014) LA 3 (1930–2022) WY 3 (1956–2017) MT 2 (1895–2007) NE 2 (1985–2023) NV 2 (1957–2016) SC 2 (1908–1986)

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