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above-stated principle in Mississippi

6 Mississippi opinions name it 2 courts 1963–2020 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Mississippi 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Lowenburg v. Kleingreen
miss · 1921 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2011–2013
2 sentences

2013We have held explicitly that the above-stated principle “... applies to contract cases as well, preventing relief on a claim based on a contract that is illegal or against our state’s public policy.” Price v. Purdue Pharma Co., 920 So.2d 479, 484-85 (¶ 13) (Miss.2006) (citing Lowenburg v. Klein, 125 Miss. 284 , 87 So. 653, 655 (Miss.1921)); see also Whittington v. H.T.

2013We have held explicitly that the above-stated principle “... applies to contract cases as well, preventing relief on a claim based on a contract that is illegal or against our state’s public policy.” Price v. Purdue Pharma Co., 920 So.2d 479, 484-85 (¶ 13) (Miss.2006) (citing Lowenburg v. Klein, 125 Miss. 284 , 87 So. 653, 655 (Miss.1921)); see also Whittington v. H.T.

22
Goodyear Yellow Pine Co. v. Lumpkingreen
miss · 1930 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2011–2013
2 sentences

2013Cottam Co., 158 Miss. 847 , 130 So. 745, 749 (1930) (“Contracts in violation of public policy are not voidable, but absolutely void, and the courts will refuse to aid either of the parties.”).

2011Cottam Co., 158 Miss. 847 , 130 So. 745, 749 (1930) (“Contracts in violation of public policy are not voidable, but absolutely void, and the courts will refuse to aid either of the parties.”).

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Whittington v. H. T. Cottam Co.green
miss · 1930 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2011–2013
2 sentences

2013Cottam Co., 158 Miss. 847 , 130 So. 745, 749 (1930) (“Contracts in violation of public policy are not voidable, but absolutely void, and the courts will refuse to aid either of the parties.”).

2011Cottam Co., 158 Miss. 847 , 130 So. 745, 749 (1930) (“Contracts in violation of public policy are not voidable, but absolutely void, and the courts will refuse to aid either of the parties.”).

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Price v. Purdue Pharma Co.green
miss · 2006 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2011–2013
2 sentences

2013We have held explicitly that the above-stated principle “... applies to contract cases as well, preventing relief on a claim based on a contract that is illegal or against our state’s public policy.” Price v. Purdue Pharma Co., 920 So.2d 479, 484-85 (¶ 13) (Miss.2006) (citing Lowenburg v. Klein, 125 Miss. 284 , 87 So. 653, 655 (Miss.1921)); see also Whittington v. H.T.

2011We have held explicitly that the above-stated principle “. . . applies to contract cases 19 as well, preventing relief on a claim based on a contract that is illegal or against our state’s public policy.” Price v. Purdue Pharma Co., 920 So. 2d 479, 484-85 (¶ 13) (Miss. 2006) (citing Lowenburg v. Klein, 87 So. 653, 655 ( Miss. 1921)); see also Whittington v. H.T.

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Goode v. Stategreen
miss · 1962 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020For example, this Court previously has held that “the testimony of the victim of a rape may be sufficient to support a guilty verdict where the victim’s testimony is neither contradicted nor discredited by other evidence or by surrounding circumstances.” Dubose v. State, 320 So. 2d 773, 774 (Miss. 1975) (citing Lee v. State, 134 So. 2d 145 (1961)); see also Killingsworth v. State, 374 So. 2d 221, 223 (Miss. 1979) (“While it is true that a conviction for rape may rest on the uncorroborated testimony of the person raped, that testimony should always be scrutinized with caution.” (citing Richards

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Killingsworth v. Stategreen
miss · 1979 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020For example, this Court previously has held that “the testimony of the victim of a rape may be sufficient to support a guilty verdict where the victim’s testimony is neither contradicted nor discredited by other evidence or by surrounding circumstances.” Dubose v. State, 320 So. 2d 773, 774 (Miss. 1975) (citing Lee v. State, 134 So. 2d 145 (1961)); see also Killingsworth v. State, 374 So. 2d 221, 223 (Miss. 1979) (“While it is true that a conviction for rape may rest on the uncorroborated testimony of the person raped, that testimony should always be scrutinized with caution.” (citing Richards

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Sayle v. Jonesgreen
· 1944 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020For example, this Court previously has held that “the testimony of the victim of a rape may be sufficient to support a guilty verdict where the victim’s testimony is neither contradicted nor discredited by other evidence or by surrounding circumstances.” Dubose v. State, 320 So. 2d 773, 774 (Miss. 1975) (citing Lee v. State, 134 So. 2d 145 (1961)); see also Killingsworth v. State, 374 So. 2d 221, 223 (Miss. 1979) (“While it is true that a conviction for rape may rest on the uncorroborated testimony of the person raped, that testimony should always be scrutinized with caution.” (citing Richards

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Dubose v. Stategreen
miss · 1975 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020For example, this Court previously has held that “the testimony of the victim of a rape may be sufficient to support a guilty verdict where the victim’s testimony is neither contradicted nor discredited by other evidence or by surrounding circumstances.” Dubose v. State, 320 So. 2d 773, 774 (Miss. 1975) (citing Lee v. State, 134 So. 2d 145 (1961)); see also Killingsworth v. State, 374 So. 2d 221, 223 (Miss. 1979) (“While it is true that a conviction for rape may rest on the uncorroborated testimony of the person raped, that testimony should always be scrutinized with caution.” (citing Richards

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Woods v. Stategreen
missctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020For example, this Court previously has held that “the testimony of the victim of a rape may be sufficient to support a guilty verdict where the victim’s testimony is neither contradicted nor discredited by other evidence or by surrounding circumstances.” Dubose v. State, 320 So. 2d 773, 774 (Miss. 1975) (citing Lee v. State, 134 So. 2d 145 (1961)); see also Killingsworth v. State, 374 So. 2d 221, 223 (Miss. 1979) (“While it is true that a conviction for rape may rest on the uncorroborated testimony of the person raped, that testimony should always be scrutinized with caution.” (citing Richards

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Collier v. Stategreen
miss · 1998 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000We note: "[T]he unsupported word of the victim of a sex crime is sufficient to support a guilty verdict where that testimony is not discredited or contradicted by other credible evidence, especially if the conduct of the victim is consistent with the conduct of one who has been victimized by a sex crime." Collier v. State, 711 So.2d 458, 462 (Miss.1998).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (3)

CaseCitedYears
Lee v. State green
miss · 1961
1 sentence

2020For example, this Court previously has held that “the testimony of the victim of a rape may be sufficient to support a guilty verdict where the victim’s testimony is neither contradicted nor discredited by other evidence or by surrounding circumstances.” Dubose v. State, 320 So. 2d 773, 774 (Miss. 1975) (citing Lee v. State, 134 So. 2d 145 (1961)); see also Killingsworth v. State, 374 So. 2d 221, 223 (Miss. 1979) (“While it is true that a conviction for rape may rest on the uncorroborated testimony of the person raped, that testimony should always be scrutinized with caution.” (citing Richards

12020–2020
United States v. David Murphy, Rene Stauffer green
ca6 · 1985
2 sentences

1991She told me then, "now I am ready for you to call." I called Mr. McClaugh and her called Sheriff Rily [sic] for me. [2] The exception to the above-stated rule is found in United States v. Murphy, 763 F.2d 202 (6th Cir.1985) which appears to be an anomaly.

1991There, the court held that the admission of incriminating statements made by the defendant was harmless where there existed other overwhelming evidence of guilt including testimony of a number of officers, the victims, and bystanders who had the defendants under constant observation "almost without interruption from shortly before the robbery until their unusual apprehension." 763 F.2d at 209 Moreover, the statement admitted consisted only of the words "You caught us... .

11991–1991
Parkinson v. Mills neutral
miss · 1935
2 sentences

1963Parkinson v. Mills, 172 Miss. 784 , 159 So. 651 , is not in conflict with the above-stated principle.

1963Parkinson v. Mills, 172 Miss. 784 , 159 So. 651 , is not in conflict with the above-stated principle.

11963–1963

Where else courts name it

IL 32 (1944–2021) AL 28 (1914–2015) GA 23 (1905–2018) CA 20 (1919–2016) FL 19 (1973–1997) PA 19 (1912–2026) LA 14 (1933–2022) NY 12 (1913–2005) OH 8 (1953–2018) TX 7 (1921–2015) IN 7 (1931–2015) MI 6 (1970–1993) MS 6 (1963–2020) NE 6 (1951–2002) HI 6 (1980–2004) MO 6 (1960–1995) NC 6 (1970–2012) MD 5 (1972–2009) VA 5 (1851–2018) NJ 5 (1927–1989) WA 4 (1902–1960) AR 4 (1987–2010) NM 4 (1986–2020) IA 4 (1938–1949) WI 4 (1899–1956) WY 4 (1956–2017) SC 3 (1934–1985) MT 3 (1959–1996) OK 3 (1950–1980) KS 3 (1948–1995) OR 3 (1962–2011) MA 2 (2007–2012) ND 2 (1977–1977) ME 2 (2005–2009) CT 2 (1939–1989) TN 2 (1977–2001)

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