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commonly rule in Kentucky

6 Kentucky opinions name it 2 courts 2004–2024 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Kentucky 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Wheeler & Clevenger Oil Co. v. Washburngreen
ky · 2004 · cited in 2 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2007–2011
2 sentences

2011Wheeler and Clevenger Oil Co., Inc. v. Washburn, 127 S.W.3d 609, 614 (Ky.2004).

2007As noted by the appellees, resolution of this appeal is governed by - the “plain meaning rule” reiterated by the Supreme Court of Kentucky in Wheeler and Clevenger Oil Co., Inc. v. Washburn, 127 S.W.3d 609, 614 (Ky.2004): The most commonly stated rule in statutory interpretation is that the “plain meaning” of the statute controls.

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Executive Branch Ethics Commission v. Stephensgreen
ky · 2002 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009Moreover, Kentucky courts have steadfastly adhered to the plain-meaning rule “unless to do so would constitute an absurd result.” Executive Branch Ethics Commission v. Stephens, 92 S.W.3d 69, 73 (Ky.2002).

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Western & Southern Life Insurance v. Webergreen
kyctapp · 1919 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Co. v. Weber, 183 Ky. 32 , 209 S.W. 716 , 717 717 (1919) ("[N]o intention shall be read into the wording of the statute contrary to the plain meaning of the language employed."); BROWN & BROWN, supra note 21, § 4.2 ("The most commonly stated rule today is that the 'plain meaning' of the statute is to control.

2004Co. v. Weber, 183 Ky. 32 , 209 S.W. 716 , 717 717 (1919) ("[N]o intention shall be read into the wording of the statute contrary to the plain meaning of the language employed."); BROWN & BROWN, supra note 21, § 4.2 ("The most commonly stated rule today is that the 'plain meaning' of the statute is to control.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (2)

CaseCitedYears
Alliance for Kentucky's Future, Inc. v. Environmental & Public Protection Cabinet green
kyctapp · 2009
1 sentence

2024Alliance for Kentucky’s Future, Inc. -9- v. Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet, 310 S.W.3d 681 (Ky. App. 2008).

12024–2024
Lamb v. Holmes green
ky · 2005
1 sentence

2023Lamb v. Holmes, 162 S.W.3d 902 (Ky. 2005).

12023–2023

Where else courts name it

KY 6 (2004–2024) TX 3 (1994–2016) MI 2 (1979–1986) CO 2 (1981–1982) CA 2 (2005–2016)

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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