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6 Maryland opinions name it 2 courts 1997–2025 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Maryland 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 (15)

CaseFollowedCited
Blackstone v. Sharmagreen
md · 2018 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2021–2025
2 sentences

2025Co. of Hartford, Conn., 480 Md. 200, 224-25 (2022) (indicating support from bill sponsors as integral to the legislative history analysis of the statute at issue); Blackstone v. Sharma, 461 Md. 87, 122 (2018) (relying on submitted testimony from the bill sponsor to bolster a plain meaning interpretation and to further develop the legislative history); Davis v. State, 426 Md. 211, 222 , 231 n.7 (2012) (“We rely on the testimony of the bill sponsor in determining the legislative intent; especially where there were minimal amendments to the bill introduced after that testimony.”); State v. Johnso

2021See also Blackstone v. Sharma, 461 Md. 87, 122 , 191 A.3d 1188, 1208 (2018) (citing the Fiscal and Policy Note for the Senate Bill as part of the legislative history analysis).

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Macedo v. Automobile Insurance Co.green
md · 2022 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Co. of Hartford, Conn., 480 Md. 200, 224-25 (2022) (indicating support from bill sponsors as integral to the legislative history analysis of the statute at issue); Blackstone v. Sharma, 461 Md. 87, 122 (2018) (relying on submitted testimony from the bill sponsor to bolster a plain meaning interpretation and to further develop the legislative history); Davis v. State, 426 Md. 211, 222 , 231 n.7 (2012) (“We rely on the testimony of the bill sponsor in determining the legislative intent; especially where there were minimal amendments to the bill introduced after that testimony.”); State v. Johnso

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Davis v. Stategreen
md · 2012 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Co. of Hartford, Conn., 480 Md. 200, 224-25 (2022) (indicating support from bill sponsors as integral to the legislative history analysis of the statute at issue); Blackstone v. Sharma, 461 Md. 87, 122 (2018) (relying on submitted testimony from the bill sponsor to bolster a plain meaning interpretation and to further develop the legislative history); Davis v. State, 426 Md. 211, 222 , 231 n.7 (2012) (“We rely on the testimony of the bill sponsor in determining the legislative intent; especially where there were minimal amendments to the bill introduced after that testimony.”); State v. Johnso

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State v. Johnsongreen
md · 2010 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Co. of Hartford, Conn., 480 Md. 200, 224-25 (2022) (indicating support from bill sponsors as integral to the legislative history analysis of the statute at issue); Blackstone v. Sharma, 461 Md. 87, 122 (2018) (relying on submitted testimony from the bill sponsor to bolster a plain meaning interpretation and to further develop the legislative history); Davis v. State, 426 Md. 211, 222 , 231 n.7 (2012) (“We rely on the testimony of the bill sponsor in determining the legislative intent; especially where there were minimal amendments to the bill introduced after that testimony.”); State v. Johnso

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McAlear v. McAleargreen
md · 1984 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021Even according to the dissent, at the very least, this should not be considered one of the situations in which the legislative purpose is “overwhelmingly” clear, see McAlear v. McAlear, 298 Md. 320, 344 , 469 A.2d 1256, 1268 (1984), and we would construe the ambiguity in favor of Travelocity as the taxpayer.

2021Even according to the dissent, at the very least, this should not be considered one of the situations in which the legislative purpose is “overwhelmingly” clear, see McAlear v. McAlear, 298 Md. 320, 344 , 469 A.2d 1256, 1268 (1984), and we would construe the ambiguity in favor of Travelocity as the taxpayer.

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United States v. American Cyanamid Co.green
nysd · 1977 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) (“The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases.”); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) (“The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: Tt is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.’ Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sena

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) ("The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases."); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) ("The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: `It is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.' Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sen

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Stokes v. City Of Omahagreen
ca8 · 1994 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) (“The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases.”); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) (“The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: Tt is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.’ Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sena

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) (“The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases.”); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) (“The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: Tt is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.’ Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sena

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United States v. Lionel Vincent Collinsgreen
ca8 · 1995 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) (“The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases.”); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) (“The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: Tt is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.’ Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sena

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) ("The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases."); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) ("The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: `It is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.' Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sen

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United States v. Michael G. Thevis, Alton Bart Hood, Global Industries, Inc., Anna Jeanette Evansgreen
ca5 · 1982 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) (“The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases.”); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) (“The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: Tt is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.’ Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sena

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) (“The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases.”); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) (“The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: Tt is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.’ Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sena

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United States v. Thomas G. Heywardgreen
ca4 · 1984 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
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cluster 449034green
ca5 · 1985 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) (“The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases.”); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) (“The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: Tt is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.’ Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sena

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) ("The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases."); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) ("The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: `It is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.' Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sen

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United States v. Williamsgreen
ca5 · 1987 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) (“The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases.”); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) (“The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: Tt is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.’ Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sena

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) ("The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases."); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) ("The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: `It is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.' Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sen

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United States v. Antonio Fernandez, Jorge Recarey, Mariano Villa Del Raygreen
ca11 · 1990 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) (“The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases.”); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) (“The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: Tt is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.’ Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sena

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) ("The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases."); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) ("The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: `It is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.' Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sen

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United States v. Jack Lovegreen
ca8 · 1979 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) (“The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases.”); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) (“The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: Tt is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.’ Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sena

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) ("The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases."); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) ("The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: `It is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.' Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sen

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United States v. Hancho C. Kimgreen
cadc · 1979 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) (“The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases.”); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) (“The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: Tt is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.’ Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sena

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) (“The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases.”); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) (“The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: Tt is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.’ Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sena

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (16)

CaseCitedYears
In Re Criminal Investigation No. 437 green
md · 1989
2 sentences

2013The legislative history of our rule was discussed by the Court of Appeals in No. 437, 316 Md. at 81 , 557 A.2d 235 (emphasis added): We are informed by the Minutes of the Court of Appeals Standing Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure of 15-16 October 1982 at p. 15 that Rule 4—642[ (d) ] “to a large extent follows the language of [what is now FRCRP 6(e)(3)(E) ] regarding non-disclosure and exceptions to non-disclosure” and it is indeed manifest that the lineaments of the two rules are fundamentally the same.

2013The legislative history of our rule was discussed by the Court of Appeals in No. 437, 316 Md. at 81 , 557 A.2d 235 (emphasis added): We are informed by the Minutes of the Court of Appeals Standing Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure of 15-16 October 1982 at p. 15 that Rule 4—642[ (d) ] “to a large extent follows the language of [what is now FRCRP 6(e)(3)(E) ] regarding non-disclosure and exceptions to non-disclosure” and it is indeed manifest that the lineaments of the two rules are fundamentally the same.

12013–2013
Swartzbaugh v. Encompass Insurance Co. of America green
mdctspecapp · 2011
2 sentences

2012Legislative History The legislative history of the waiver provisions for PIP and enhanced UM coverage was thoroughly reviewed by the Court of Special Appeals in its opinion in this case, 201 Md.App. at 143-49 , 28 A.3d 785 , and we need only briefly summarize it here.

2012Legislative History The legislative history of the waiver provisions for PIP and enhanced UM coverage was thoroughly reviewed by the Court of Special Appeals in its opinion in this case, 201 Md.App. at 143-49 , 28 A.3d 785 , and we need only briefly summarize it here.

12012–2012
Secretary, Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services v. Henderson green
md · 1998
2 sentences

2010With the benefit of hindsight, we should have relied, as we had in Fields , upon the legislative history and the rule of lenity, as these “would have dictated the same result in Wickes ... [and] Fields and also confined the [disaggregation approach] to those situations in which strict application of the ... definition of ‘term of confinement’ would preclude inmates *176 from receiving the benefit of the 1992 [amendment]____” Henderson, 351 Md. at 445 , 718 A.2d at 1154 .

2010With the benefit of hindsight, we should have relied, as we had in Fields , upon the legislative history and the rule of lenity, as these “would have dictated the same result in Wickes ... [and] Fields and also confined the [disaggregation approach] to those situations in which strict application of the ... definition of ‘term of confinement’ would preclude inmates *176 from receiving the benefit of the 1992 [amendment]____” Henderson, 351 Md. at 445 , 718 A.2d at 1154 .

12010–2010
cluster 586957 green
ca8 · 1992
2 sentences

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) (“The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases.”); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) (“The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: Tt is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.’ Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sena

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) ("The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases."); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) ("The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: `It is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.' Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sen

11997–1997
Thevis v. United States green
scotus · 1982
2 sentences

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) (“The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases.”); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) (“The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: Tt is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.’ Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sena

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) (“The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases.”); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) (“The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: Tt is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.’ Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sena

11997–1997
Rubush v. Bemis Co. green
scotus · 1982
2 sentences

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) (“The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases.”); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) (“The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: Tt is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.’ Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sena

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) (“The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases.”); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) (“The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: Tt is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.’ Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sena

11997–1997
Associated Grocers v. National Labor Relations Board green
scotus · 1982
2 sentences

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) (“The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases.”); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) (“The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: Tt is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.’ Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sena

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) (“The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases.”); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) (“The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: Tt is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.’ Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sena

11997–1997
Etlin v. Etlin green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) (“The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases.”); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) (“The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: Tt is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.’ Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sena

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) (“The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases.”); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) (“The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: Tt is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.’ Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sena

11997–1997
United States v. National Bank of Commerce green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) (“The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases.”); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) (“The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: Tt is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.’ Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sena

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) ("The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases."); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) ("The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: `It is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.' Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sen

11997–1997
Lewis v. Myshak green
scotus · 1987
2 sentences

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) (“The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases.”); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) (“The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: Tt is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.’ Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sena

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) ("The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases."); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) ("The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: `It is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.' Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sen

11997–1997
Lewis v. Myshak green
scotus · 1987
2 sentences

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) (“The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases.”); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) (“The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: Tt is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.’ Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sena

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) ("The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases."); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) ("The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: `It is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.' Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sen

11997–1997
McElvey v. Department of Transportation green
scotus · 1987
2 sentences

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) (“The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases.”); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) (“The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: Tt is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.’ Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sena

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) ("The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases."); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) ("The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: `It is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.' Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sen

11997–1997
Dutton v. Johnson green
scotus · 1987
2 sentences

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) (“The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases.”); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) (“The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: Tt is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.’ Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sena

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) (“The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases.”); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) (“The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: Tt is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.’ Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sena

11997–1997
Madrid-Palacios v. United States green
scotus · 1987
2 sentences

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) (“The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases.”); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) (“The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: Tt is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.’ Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sena

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) ("The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases."); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) ("The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: `It is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.' Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sen

11997–1997
Orellana v. United States green
scotus · 1987
2 sentences

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) (“The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases.”); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) (“The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: Tt is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.’ Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sena

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) ("The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases."); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) ("The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: `It is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.' Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sen

11997–1997
Jackson v. United States green
scotus · 1987
2 sentences

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) (“The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases.”); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) (“The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: Tt is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.’ Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sena

1997Some of the cases recognizing that the residual exceptions can only be used in exceptional circumstances are: United States v. Kim, 595 F.2d 755, 765 (D.C.Cir.1979) ("The legislative history of this exception makes it very clear that this was intended to be a narrow exception to the hearsay rule, applying only in exceptional cases."); United States v. Heyward, 729 F.2d 297, 299-300 (4th Cir.1984) ("The legislative history of the rules puts it more strongly: `It is intended that the residual hearsay exceptions will be used very rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances.' Fed.R.Evid. 803 Sen

11997–1997

Where else courts name it

CA 10 (1997–2016) MD 6 (1997–2025) OR 5 (1999–2018) NJ 4 (1990–2016) CT 4 (2001–2021) NY 3 (1991–2014) NV 3 (1951–1985) WI 3 (1981–2023) ME 2 (2007–2014) LA 2 (1991–1995) KS 2 (2011–2022) PA 2 (1952–1976) IL 2 (1995–2026) WA 2 (2011–2011)

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