6 Mississippi opinions name it 2 courts 1974–2023 1 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
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Titus v. Williamsgreen2 sentences2008In addition, "the highest standard of care that would be owed to anyone who comes onto someone else's land in Mississippi is to keep the premises reasonably safe and when not reasonably safe to warn only where there is hidden danger or peril that is not plain and in open view. " Id. 2008Generally, "the duty to warn disappears entirely when it is shown that the injured person did, in fact, observe and fully appreciate the peril." Id. (citing Ill. | 1 | 2 |
Boyd Tunica, Inc. v. Premier Transportation Services, Inc.green1 sentence2023Relying on Goodwin v. Gulf Transport Co., 453 So. 2d 1035, 1036 (Miss. 1984), where our supreme court stated that a carrier of passengers for hire is held to the highest standard of care, we 6 held that a common carrier and a carrier of passengers for hire are two distinct classifications, but they both are held to the same highest standard of care.4 Boyd, 30 So. 3d at 1250-51 (¶24). | 1 | 1 |
Goodwin v. Gulf Transport Co.green1 sentence2023Relying on Goodwin v. Gulf Transport Co., 453 So. 2d 1035, 1036 (Miss. 1984), where our supreme court stated that a carrier of passengers for hire is held to the highest standard of care, we 6 held that a common carrier and a carrier of passengers for hire are two distinct classifications, but they both are held to the same highest standard of care.4 Boyd, 30 So. 3d at 1250-51 (¶24). | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Mississippi. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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In re Disbarment of Poole
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2 sentences1983We have recognized this in the case of In Re Poole, 222 Miss. 678 , 76 So.2d 850 (1955): "The attorney occupies a unique place in our society; he has great opportunity for useful and honorable service, with an equally great responsibility to maintain the highest standard of professional conduct; ... his conduct involves the integrity of the courts of which he is an officer, and the good name of the legal profession; and the very essence of his professional function is confidence and trust. 1983We have recognized this in the case of In Re Poole, 222 Miss. 678 , 76 So.2d 850 (1955): "The attorney occupies a unique place in our society; he has great opportunity for useful and honorable service, with an equally great responsibility to maintain the highest standard of professional conduct; ... his conduct involves the integrity of the courts of which he is an officer, and the good name of the legal profession; and the very essence of his professional function is confidence and trust. | 2 | 1974–1983 |
Gwin v. Fountain
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2 sentences1989As was cited by Mr. Goza, in the case of Gwin v. Fountain, 159 Miss. 619 , 126 So. 18 (1930), the Mississippi Supreme Court held as follows: The relationship of attorney and client is one of special trust and confidence. 1989As was cited by Mr. Goza, in the case of Gwin v. Fountain, 159 Miss. 619 , 126 So. 18 (1930), the Mississippi Supreme Court held as follows: The relationship of attorney and client is one of special trust and confidence. | 1 | 1989–1989 |
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.