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6 Maine opinions name it 1 courts 1901–2015 0 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Maine 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
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Opinion of the Justicesgreen2 sentences2015According to a 1997 Opinion of the Justices, “a solemn occasion refers to an unusual exigency, such an exigency exists when the body making the inquiry, having some action in view, has serious doubts as to its power and authority to take action ...” Opinion of the Justices, 709 A.2d 1183, 1184 (Me.1997). 2015Thus, we must determine whether each Question presents a solemn occasion “that confers on us the constitutional authority to answer, the questions propounded.” Opinion of the Justices, 2015 ME 27, ¶ 17 , 112 A.3d 926 . [¶ 5] “ ‘A solemn occasion arises when questions are of a serious and immediate nature, and the situation presents an unusual exigency.’ ” Id. ¶ 18 (quoting Opinion of the Justices, 2012 ME 49, ¶ 5 , 40 A.3d 930 ). “ ‘[S]uch an exigency ... exists when the body making the inquiry, having some action in view, has serious doubts as to its power and authority to take such-action un | 2 | 4 |
Questions Submitted by the House of Representatives, March 20, 1901green2 sentences2004In 1997, the justices of this Court stated that “[a] solemn occasion refers to an ‘unusual exigency, such an exigency as exists when the body making the inquiry, having some action in view, has serious doubts as to its power and authority to take such action under the Constitution or under existing statutes.’ ” Opinion of the Justices, 709 A.2d at 1185 (quoting Opinion of the Justices, 95 Me. 564, 567 , 51 A. 224, 225 (1901)). [¶ 36] Opinions of the Justices propounded pursuant to Article VI, Section 3 of the Maine Constitution “are not binding decisions of the Supreme Judicial Court.” Opinion 2004In 1997, the justices of this Court stated that “[a] solemn occasion refers to an ‘unusual exigency, such an exigency as exists when the body making the inquiry, having some action in view, has serious doubts as to its power and authority to take such action under the Constitution or under existing statutes.’ ” Opinion of the Justices, 709 A.2d at 1185 (quoting Opinion of the Justices, 95 Me. 564, 567 , 51 A. 224, 225 (1901)). [¶ 36] Opinions of the Justices propounded pursuant to Article VI, Section 3 of the Maine Constitution “are not binding decisions of the Supreme Judicial Court.” Opinion | 2 | 2 |
Opinion of the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court Given Under the Provisions of Section 3 of Article VI of the Constitutiongreen1 sentence2004In 1997, the justices of this Court stated that “[a] solemn occasion refers to an ‘unusual exigency, such an exigency as exists when the body making the inquiry, having some action in view, has serious doubts as to its power and authority to take such action under the Constitution or under existing statutes.’ ” Opinion of the Justices, 709 A.2d at 1185 (quoting Opinion of the Justices, 95 Me. 564, 567 , 51 A. 224, 225 (1901)). [¶ 36] Opinions of the Justices propounded pursuant to Article VI, Section 3 of the Maine Constitution “are not binding decisions of the Supreme Judicial Court.” Opinion | 1 | 1 |
Opinion of the Justicesgreen1 sentence2002In addition, the questions presented must be sufficiently precise that we can determine “the exact nature of the inquiry,” Opinion of the Justices, 460 A.2d 1341, 1346 (Me.1982), and we will not answer questions that are “tentative, hypothetical and abstract.” Opinion of the Justices, 330 A.2d 912, 915 (Me.1975). [¶ 7] Although an advisory opinion “has no precedential value and no conclusive effect as a judgment upon any party,” Opinion of the Justices, 396 A.2d at 223 , such opinions provide guidance on present and future controversies. | 1 | 1 |
Opinion of the Justicesgreen1 sentence2002In addition, the questions presented must be sufficiently precise that we can determine “the exact nature of the inquiry,” Opinion of the Justices, 460 A.2d 1341, 1346 (Me.1982), and we will not answer questions that are “tentative, hypothetical and abstract.” Opinion of the Justices, 330 A.2d 912, 915 (Me.1975). [¶ 7] Although an advisory opinion “has no precedential value and no conclusive effect as a judgment upon any party,” Opinion of the Justices, 396 A.2d at 223 , such opinions provide guidance on present and future controversies. | 1 | 1 |
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Opinion of the Justices
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2 sentences2004Such an advisory opinion “has no precedential value and no conclusive effect as a judgment upon any party.” Opinion of the Justices, 396 A.2d at 223 . 2002In addition, the questions presented must be sufficiently precise that we can determine “the exact nature of the inquiry,” Opinion of the Justices, 460 A.2d 1341, 1346 (Me.1982), and we will not answer questions that are “tentative, hypothetical and abstract.” Opinion of the Justices, 330 A.2d 912, 915 (Me.1975). [¶ 7] Although an advisory opinion “has no precedential value and no conclusive effect as a judgment upon any party,” Opinion of the Justices, 396 A.2d at 223 , such opinions provide guidance on present and future controversies. | 2 | 2002–2004 |
Opinion of the Justices
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2 sentences2015Thus, we must determine whether each Question presents a solemn occasion “that confers on us the constitutional authority to answer, the questions propounded.” Opinion of the Justices, 2015 ME 27, ¶ 17 , 112 A.3d 926 . [¶ 5] “ ‘A solemn occasion arises when questions are of a serious and immediate nature, and the situation presents an unusual exigency.’ ” Id. ¶ 18 (quoting Opinion of the Justices, 2012 ME 49, ¶ 5 , 40 A.3d 930 ). “ ‘[S]uch an exigency ... exists when the body making the inquiry, having some action in view, has serious doubts as to its power and authority to take such-action un 2015Thus, we must determine whether each Question presents a solemn occasion “that confers on us the constitutional authority to answer, the questions propounded.” Opinion of the Justices, 2015 ME 27, ¶ 17 , 112 A.3d 926 . [¶ 5] “ ‘A solemn occasion arises when questions are of a serious and immediate nature, and the situation presents an unusual exigency.’ ” Id. ¶ 18 (quoting Opinion of the Justices, 2012 ME 49, ¶ 5 , 40 A.3d 930 ). “ ‘[S]uch an exigency ... exists when the body making the inquiry, having some action in view, has serious doubts as to its power and authority to take such-action un | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Opinion of the Justices
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2 sentences2015Thus, we must determine whether each Question presents a solemn occasion “that confers on us the constitutional authority to answer, the questions propounded.” Opinion of the Justices, 2015 ME 27, ¶ 17 , 112 A.3d 926 . [¶ 5] “ ‘A solemn occasion arises when questions are of a serious and immediate nature, and the situation presents an unusual exigency.’ ” Id. ¶ 18 (quoting Opinion of the Justices, 2012 ME 49, ¶ 5 , 40 A.3d 930 ). “ ‘[S]uch an exigency ... exists when the body making the inquiry, having some action in view, has serious doubts as to its power and authority to take such-action un 2015Thus, we must determine whether each Question presents a solemn occasion “that confers on us the constitutional authority to answer, the questions propounded.” Opinion of the Justices, 2015 ME 27, ¶ 17 , 112 A.3d 926 . [¶ 5] “ ‘A solemn occasion arises when questions are of a serious and immediate nature, and the situation presents an unusual exigency.’ ” Id. ¶ 18 (quoting Opinion of the Justices, 2012 ME 49, ¶ 5 , 40 A.3d 930 ). “ ‘[S]uch an exigency ... exists when the body making the inquiry, having some action in view, has serious doubts as to its power and authority to take such-action un | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Opinion of the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court
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2 sentences2015Thus, we must determine whether each Question presents a solemn occasion “that confers on us the constitutional authority to answer, the questions propounded.” Opinion of the Justices, 2015 ME 27, ¶ 17 , 112 A.3d 926 . [¶ 5] “ ‘A solemn occasion arises when questions are of a serious and immediate nature, and the situation presents an unusual exigency.’ ” Id. ¶ 18 (quoting Opinion of the Justices, 2012 ME 49, ¶ 5 , 40 A.3d 930 ). “ ‘[S]uch an exigency ... exists when the body making the inquiry, having some action in view, has serious doubts as to its power and authority to take such-action un 2015Thus, we must determine whether each Question presents a solemn occasion “that confers on us the constitutional authority to answer, the questions propounded.” Opinion of the Justices, 2015 ME 27, ¶ 17 , 112 A.3d 926 . [¶ 5] “ ‘A solemn occasion arises when questions are of a serious and immediate nature, and the situation presents an unusual exigency.’ ” Id. ¶ 18 (quoting Opinion of the Justices, 2012 ME 49, ¶ 5 , 40 A.3d 930 ). “ ‘[S]uch an exigency ... exists when the body making the inquiry, having some action in view, has serious doubts as to its power and authority to take such-action un | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Opinion of the Justices to the Senate & House of Representatives
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1 sentence1901In the Opinion of the Justices, 126 Mass. 557 , although in that case it was determined that the occasion was one that came within the contemplation of the constitution, and the questions submitted were consequently answered, it is said: “ The opinions of the Justices can be required only ‘ upon important questions of law,’ not upon questions of fact, and 1 upon solemn occasions,’ that is to say, when such questions of law are necessary to be determined by the body making the inquiry, in the exercise of the legislative or executive power intrusted to it by the constitution and laws of the Comm | 1 | 1901–1901 |
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.