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de minimis rule in New Mexico

6 New Mexico opinions name it 2 courts 1994–2026 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New Mexico 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
Amkco, Ltd., Co. v. Welborngreen
nm · 2001 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2018–2026
2 sentences

2026Schs., 1995-NMCA-050 , ¶ 10, 119 15 N.M. 814 , 896 P.2d 494 ; see also Amkco, Co. v. Welborn, 2001-NMSC-012, ¶ 15 , 16 130 N.M. 155 , 21 P.3d 24 (“The de minimis rule is an old legal maxim holding that 17 equity will not involve itself in mere trifles.”).

2026Schs., 1995-NMCA-050 , ¶ 10, 119 15 N.M. 814 , 896 P.2d 494 ; see also Amkco, Co. v. Welborn, 2001-NMSC-012, ¶ 15 , 16 130 N.M. 155 , 21 P.3d 24 (“The de minimis rule is an old legal maxim holding that 17 equity will not involve itself in mere trifles.”).

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Fuentes v. Santa Fe Public Schoolsgreen
nmctapp · 1995 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2005–2026
2 sentences

2026Schs., 1995-NMCA-050 , ¶ 10, 119 15 N.M. 814 , 896 P.2d 494 ; see also Amkco, Co. v. Welborn, 2001-NMSC-012, ¶ 15 , 16 130 N.M. 155 , 21 P.3d 24 (“The de minimis rule is an old legal maxim holding that 17 equity will not involve itself in mere trifles.”).

2005Sch., 119 N.M. 814, 816-17 , 896 P.2d 494, 496-97 (Ct.App.1995) (discussing the legal doctrine of de minimis).

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Snider v. Town of Silver Citygreen
nm · 1952 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001See, e.g., Snider v. Town of Silver City, 56 N.M. 603, 615 , 247 P.2d 178, 186 (1952).

2001See, e.g., Snider v. Town of Silver City, 56 N.M. 603, 615 , 247 P.2d 178, 186 (1952).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (3)

CaseCitedYears
Tyree v. Gosa green
wash · 1941
1 sentence

2001We have found no authority supporting the compelled conveyance of such a substantial portion of land.” Id. {15} The de minimis rule is an old legal maxim holding that equity will not involve itself in mere trifles.

12001–2001
Morris v. McComb green
scotus · 1948
2 sentences

1998The issue now is whether this category of activity meets or exceeds the de minimis standard set in Morris v. McComb, 332 U.S. 422 , 68 S.Ct. 131 , 92 L.Ed. 44 (1947). {22} This is where I part company with the majority.

1998The issue now is whether this category of activity meets or exceeds the de minimis standard set in Morris v. McComb, 332 U.S. 422 , 68 S.Ct. 131 , 92 L.Ed. 44 (1947). {22} This is where I part company with the majority.

11998–1998
Pyramid Motor Freight Corp. v. Ispass green
scotus · 1947
2 sentences

1994The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of Employer on the basis that Employee transported goods in interstate commerce “[a]s more than [an] incidental part of his duties.” Employee argues, however, that his transportation of parts interstate in nature was an insubstantial part of his duties, and therefore falls within the de minimis exception of Pyramid, 330 U.S. 695 , 67 S.Ct. 954 .

1994The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of Employer on the basis that Employee transported goods in interstate commerce “[a]s more than [an] incidental part of his duties.” Employee argues, however, that his transportation of parts interstate in nature was an insubstantial part of his duties, and therefore falls within the de minimis exception of Pyramid, 330 U.S. 695 , 67 S.Ct. 954 .

11994–1994

Where else courts name it

PA 61 (1959–2026) IL 53 (1968–2026) OH 52 (2000–2026) CA 24 (1949–2023) WA 23 (2000–2026) NY 21 (1953–2025) TX 15 (1952–2023) NJ 13 (1980–2022) HI 12 (2000–2023) VT 10 (1976–2026) MA 10 (1958–2016) NC 9 (1943–2020) IN 7 (1971–2025) CT 7 (1998–2026) MN 6 (2002–2023) AR 6 (1951–2008) NM 6 (1994–2026) MO 6 (1984–2024) MD 5 (1982–2026) WI 5 (2000–2025) ND 5 (2004–2015) IA 4 (1972–1994) FL 4 (2003–2024) MS 4 (2004–2013) UT 4 (1995–2013) MI 3 (1955–2023) DC 3 (1990–2009) ME 3 (2003–2023) RI 3 (2004–2011) DE 2 (2019–2021) OR 2 (2006–2024) TN 2 (1956–1988) ID 2 (2022–2022)

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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