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forfeiture exception in Nevada

6 Nevada opinions name it 1 courts 1950–2022 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Nevada 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Thompsongreen
conn · 2012 · cited in 3 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019Id. at 821-23 ; see State v. Thompson, 45 A.3d 605, 615-16 (Conn. 2012) (compiling a list of all states applying the preponderance standard as of 2012). 6 On one end of the spectrum, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held in United States v. Thevis that the prosecution must prove that a defendant procured the absence of a witness by clear and convincing evidence for the forfeiture exception to apply. 665 F.2d 616, 631 (5th Cir. 1982), superseded by rule on other grounds as stated in United States v. Nelson, 242 Fed.

2019Id. at 821-23; see State v. Thompson, 45 A.3d 605, 615-16 (Conn. 2012) (compiling a list of all states applying the preponderance standard as of 2012). 6 On one end of the spectrum, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held in United States v. Thevis that the prosecution must prove that a defendant procured the absence of a witness by clear and convincing evidence for the forfeiture exception to apply. 665 F.2d 616, 631 (5th Cir. 1982), superseded by rule on other grounds as stated in United States v. Nelson, 242 Fed.

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Leif Carlson, Sr. v. Attorney General of Californiagreen
ca9 · 2015 · cited in 3 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See id. (opining that "[s]imple tolerance of, or failure to foil, a third party's previously expressed decision either to skip town himself rather than testifying or to prevent another witness from appearing does not 'cause' or 'effect' or 'bring about' or 'procure' a witness's absence"); Commonwealth v. Edwards, 444 Mass. 526 , 830 N.E.2d 158 , 171 (2005) (applying the forfeiture doctrine where "a defendant actively facilitates the carrying out of the witness's independent intent not to testify").

2019See id. (opining that "Wimple tolerance of, or failure to foil, a third party's previously expressed decision either to skip town himself rather than testifying or to prevent another witness from appearing does not 'cause or 'effect or 'bring about' or 'procure a witness's absence"); Commonwealth v. Edwards, 830 N.E.2d 158, 171 (Mass. 2005) (applying the forfeiture doctrine where "a defendant actively facilitates the carrying out of the witness's independent intent not to testify").

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Commonwealth v. Edwardsgreen
mass · 2005 · cited in 3 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See id. (opining that "[s]imple tolerance of, or failure to foil, a third party's previously expressed decision either to skip town himself rather than testifying or to prevent another witness from appearing does not 'cause' or 'effect' or 'bring about' or 'procure' a witness's absence"); Commonwealth v. Edwards, 444 Mass. 526 , 830 N.E.2d 158 , 171 (2005) (applying the forfeiture doctrine where "a defendant actively facilitates the carrying out of the witness's independent intent not to testify").

2019See id. (opining that "Wimple tolerance of, or failure to foil, a third party's previously expressed decision either to skip town himself rather than testifying or to prevent another witness from appearing does not 'cause or 'effect or 'bring about' or 'procure a witness's absence"); Commonwealth v. Edwards, 830 N.E.2d 158, 171 (Mass. 2005) (applying the forfeiture doctrine where "a defendant actively facilitates the carrying out of the witness's independent intent not to testify").

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United States v. Michael G. Thevis, Alton Bart Hood, Global Industries, Inc., Anna Jeanette Evansgreen
ca5 · 1982 · cited in 3 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019On one end of the spectrum, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held in United States v. Thevis that the prosecution must prove that a defendant procured the absence of a witness by clear and convincing evidence for the forfeiture exception to apply. 665 F.2d 616 , 631 (5th Cir. 1982), superseded by rule on other grounds as stated in United States v. Nelson, 242 Fed.

2019Id. at 821-23; see State v. Thompson, 45 A.3d 605, 615-16 (Conn. 2012) (compiling a list of all states applying the preponderance standard as of 2012). 6 On one end of the spectrum, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held in United States v. Thevis that the prosecution must prove that a defendant procured the absence of a witness by clear and convincing evidence for the forfeiture exception to apply. 665 F.2d 616, 631 (5th Cir. 1982), superseded by rule on other grounds as stated in United States v. Nelson, 242 Fed.

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United States v. Nelsongreen
ca5 · 2007 · cited in 3 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019On one end of the spectrum, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held in United States v. Thevis that the prosecution must prove that a defendant procured the absence of a witness by clear and convincing evidence for the forfeiture exception to apply. 665 F.2d 616 , 631 (5th Cir. 1982), superseded by rule on other grounds as stated in United States v. Nelson, 242 Fed.

2019Id. at 821-23; see State v. Thompson, 45 A.3d 605, 615-16 (Conn. 2012) (compiling a list of all states applying the preponderance standard as of 2012). 6 On one end of the spectrum, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held in United States v. Thevis that the prosecution must prove that a defendant procured the absence of a witness by clear and convincing evidence for the forfeiture exception to apply. 665 F.2d 616, 631 (5th Cir. 1982), superseded by rule on other grounds as stated in United States v. Nelson, 242 Fed.

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United States v. Antoine Johnsongreen
ca9 · 2014 · cited in 3 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019Id. at 821-23 ; see State v. Thompson, 45 A.3d 605, 615-16 (Conn. 2012) (compiling a list of all states applying the preponderance standard as of 2012). 6 On one end of the spectrum, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held in United States v. Thevis that the prosecution must prove that a defendant procured the absence of a witness by clear and convincing evidence for the forfeiture exception to apply. 665 F.2d 616, 631 (5th Cir. 1982), superseded by rule on other grounds as stated in United States v. Nelson, 242 Fed.

2019Id. at 821-23; see State v. Thompson, 45 A.3d 605, 615-16 (Conn. 2012) (compiling a list of all states applying the preponderance standard as of 2012). 6 On one end of the spectrum, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held in United States v. Thevis that the prosecution must prove that a defendant procured the absence of a witness by clear and convincing evidence for the forfeiture exception to apply. 665 F.2d 616, 631 (5th Cir. 1982), superseded by rule on other grounds as stated in United States v. Nelson, 242 Fed.

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McGill v. Lewisgreen
nev · 1941 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022With the understanding that Nevada's "constitutional and statutory provisions relating to homesteads should be liberally construed" and require only substantial compliance, McGill v. Lewis, 61 Nev. 28, 40 , 116 P.2d 581 , 583 (1941), and that "Et]he law does not favor forfeitures and statutes imposing them must be strictly construed," Wilshire Ins.

2022With the understanding that Nevada's "constitutional and statutory provisions relating to homesteads should be liberally construed" and require only substantial compliance, McGill v. Lewis, 61 Nev. 28, 40, 116 P.2d 581, 583 (1941), and that "Et]he law does not favor forfeitures and statutes imposing them must be strictly construed," Wilshire Ins.

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Breedlove v. Breedlovegreen
nev · 1984 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022While acknowledging that the Nevada Constitution and NRS 115.010(3) establish specific exceptions that are inapplicable here, the Sheriff, relying 5 on Breedlove v. Breedlove, 100 Nev. 606 , 691 P.2d 426 (1984), and Maki v. Chong, 119 Nev. 390 , 75 P.3d 376 (2003), asserts that public policy warrants creating a forfeiture exception to the homestead exemption.

2022While acknowledging that the Nevada Constitution and NRS 115.010(3) establish specific exceptions that are inapplicable here, the Sheriff, relying 5 on Breedlove v. Breedlove, 100 Nev. 606 , 691 P.2d 426 (1984), and Maki v. Chong, 119 Nev. 390 , 75 P.3d 376 (2003), asserts that public policy warrants creating a forfeiture exception to the homestead exemption.

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State v. Maestasgreen
nm · 2018 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019Distinguishing between passive acquiescence and affirmative action ensures that courts apply the forfeiture-by-wrongdoing exception to the Confrontation Clause only where the defendant does more than merely approve of the witness's independent decision not to testify. 10 Edwards, 830 N.E.2d at 171 ("[A] defendant's joint effort with a witness to secure the latter's unavailability, regardless of whether the witness already decided 'on his own not to testify, may be sufficient to support a finding of forfeiture by wrongdoing."); see also State v. Maestas, 412 P.3d 79, 91 (N.M. 2018).

2019Distinguishing between passive acquiescence and affirmative action ensures that courts apply the forfeiture-by-wrongdoing exception to the Confrontation Clause only where the defendant does more than merely approve of the witness's independent decision not to testify. 10 Edwards, 830 N.E.2d at 171 ("[A] defendant's joint effort with a witness to secure the latter's unavailability, regardless of whether the witness already decided 'on his own not to testify, may be sufficient to support a finding of forfeiture by wrongdoing."); see also State v. Maestas, 412 P.3d 79, 91 (N.M. 2018).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
Maki v. Chong green
nev · 2003
2 sentences

2022While acknowledging that the Nevada Constitution and NRS 115.010(3) establish specific exceptions that are inapplicable here, the Sheriff, relying 5 on Breedlove v. Breedlove, 100 Nev. 606 , 691 P.2d 426 (1984), and Maki v. Chong, 119 Nev. 390 , 75 P.3d 376 (2003), asserts that public policy warrants creating a forfeiture exception to the homestead exemption.

2022While acknowledging that the Nevada Constitution and NRS 115.010(3) establish specific exceptions that are inapplicable here, the Sheriff, relying 5 on Breedlove v. Breedlove, 100 Nev. 606 , 691 P.2d 426 (1984), and Maki v. Chong, 119 Nev. 390 , 75 P.3d 376 (2003), asserts that public policy warrants creating a forfeiture exception to the homestead exemption.

12022–2022
United States v. James Daniel Good Real Property green
scotus · 1993
2 sentences

1996Good Real Property, 510 U.S. at 58 , 114 S. Ct. at 503 .

1996Good Real Property, 510 U.S. at 58 , 114 S. Ct. at 503 .

11996–1996
Employers Liability Assurance Corp. v. Light, Heat & Power Co. green
indctapp · 1902
2 sentences

1950It also referred to Employer’s Liability Assurance Corporation v. Light, Heat & Power Co., 28 Ind.App. 437 , 63 N.E. 54 , holding that the provision for immediate notice was of the essence of the contract.

1950It also referred to Employer’s Liability Assurance Corporation v. Light, Heat & Power Co., 28 Ind.App. 437 , 63 N.E. 54 , holding that the provision for immediate notice was of the essence of the contract.

11950–1950
Underwood Veneer Co. v. London Guarantee & Accident Co. green
wis · 1898
2 sentences

1950The case note in 38 L.R.A., N.S., 62 deals, for the most part, with the sufficiency of the notice given, but refers to Underwood Veneer Co. v. London Guarantee & Accident Co., 100 Wis. 378 , 75 N.W. 996 , which *238 held that the requirement for notice constituted a condition precedent which the insured was bound to perform in order to maintain an action on the policy even in the absence of a forfeiture clause.

1950The case note in 38 L.R.A., N.S., 62 deals, for the most part, with the sufficiency of the notice given, but refers to Underwood Veneer Co. v. London Guarantee & Accident Co., 100 Wis. 378 , 75 N.W. 996 , which *238 held that the requirement for notice constituted a condition precedent which the insured was bound to perform in order to maintain an action on the policy even in the absence of a forfeiture clause.

11950–1950

Where else courts name it

CA 1324 (1864–2026) IL 690 (1891–2026) WI 179 (1925–2026) TX 102 (1893–2026) OH 80 (1895–2026) PA 61 (1893–2025) WA 52 (1910–2022) NY 51 (1900–2026) LA 41 (1904–2017) MI 40 (1895–2026) MN 38 (1893–2026) NJ 37 (1910–2026) AZ 32 (1912–2023) WV 26 (1902–2023) FL 26 (1930–2025) TN 23 (1914–2025) GA 21 (1905–2014) MO 20 (1897–2022) MA 19 (1942–2023) OR 19 (1903–2020) IA 18 (1916–2026) KY 18 (1934–2023) MD 16 (1906–2022) SC 16 (1950–2022) MT 15 (1919–2023) ND 15 (1890–2022) NM 15 (1891–2024) IN 15 (1899–2026) UT 14 (1905–2020) VA 14 (1993–2020) CO 14 (1939–2025) MS 13 (1911–2022) OK 12 (1913–2024) AR 12 (1913–2024) AK 12 (1976–2022) ID 11 (1911–2016) AL 11 (1909–2023) DC 11 (1978–2021) KS 10 (1908–2026) WY 9 (1921–2018) NC 9 (1925–2026) NE 8 (1933–2024) VT 8 (1913–2022) CT 8 (1960–2022) SD 7 (1907–2005) NV 6 (1950–2022) DE 5 (1951–2024) ME 3 (2006–2016) PR 2 (1930–1968)

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