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prejudicial error in Idaho

46 Idaho opinions name it 2 courts 1887–2025 7 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Idaho 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 (8)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Brazilgreen
idahoctapp · 2001 · cited in 27 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2003–2025
2 sentences

2025Id.

2025Id.

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Burgess v. Salmon River Canal Co.green
idaho · 1991 · cited in 2 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 1996–2000
2 sentences

2000See Burgess v. Salmon River Canal Co., 119 Idaho 299, 306 , 805 P.2d 1223, 1230 (1991).

2000See Burgess v. Salmon River Canal Co., 119 Idaho 299, 306 , 805 P.2d 1223, 1230 (1991).

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State v. Spencergreen
idaho · 1953 · cited in 2 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 1979–1982
2 sentences

1982“We stated in State v. Spencer, 74 Idaho 173, 184 , 258 P.2d 1147, 1154 (1953): “ ‘Where the issue of guilt is debatable or it appears from the record that the jurors could have reasonably entertained doubt as to the defendant’s guilt and that misconduct of the prosecuting attorney might well have influenced the result, a conviction will be reversed.’ “In the recent case of State v. Smoot, supra, when presented with the issue of whether prosecutorial misconduct in closing argument constituted prejudicial error or harmless error, this Court applied a standard similar to the one utilized in Chap

1982“We stated in State v. Spencer, 74 Idaho 173, 184 , 258 P.2d 1147, 1154 (1953): “ ‘Where the issue of guilt is debatable or it appears from the record that the jurors could have reasonably entertained doubt as to the defendant’s guilt and that misconduct of the prosecuting attorney might well have influenced the result, a conviction will be reversed.’ “In the recent case of State v. Smoot, supra, when presented with the issue of whether prosecutorial misconduct in closing argument constituted prejudicial error or harmless error, this Court applied a standard similar to the one utilized in Chap

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Rogers v. Trim Housegreen
idaho · 1979 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See Rogers v. Trim House, 99 Idaho 746, 749 , 588 P.2d 945, 948 (1979).

2014See Rogers v. Trim House, 99 Idaho 746, 749 , 588 P.2d 945, 948 (1979).

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State v. McBridegreen
idahoctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998Colwell I, 124 Idaho at 565 , 861 P.2d at 1230 ; State v. McBride, 123 Idaho 263, 265 , 846 P.2d 914, 916 (Ct.App.1992).

1998Colwell I, 124 Idaho at 565 , 861 P.2d at 1230 ; State v. McBride, 123 Idaho 263, 265 , 846 P.2d 914, 916 (Ct.App.1992).

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Bott v. Idaho State Building Authoritygreen
idaho · 1992 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996See, e.g., Bott v. Idaho State Building Authority, 122 Idaho 471, 476 , 835 P.2d 1282, 1287 (1992); Sherwood v. Carter, 119 Idaho 246, 261-62 , 805 P.2d 452, 467-68 (1991); Mann v. Safeway Stores, Inc., 95 Idaho 732, 737 , 518 P.2d 1194, 1199 (1974).

1996See, e.g., Bott v. Idaho State Building Authority, 122 Idaho 471, 476 , 835 P.2d 1282, 1287 (1992); Sherwood v. Carter, 119 Idaho 246, 261-62 , 805 P.2d 452, 467-68 (1991); Mann v. Safeway Stores, Inc., 95 Idaho 732, 737 , 518 P.2d 1194, 1199 (1974).

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Mann v. Safeway Stores, Inc.green
idaho · 1974 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996See, e.g., Bott v. Idaho State Building Authority, 122 Idaho 471, 476 , 835 P.2d 1282, 1287 (1992); Sherwood v. Carter, 119 Idaho 246, 261-62 , 805 P.2d 452, 467-68 (1991); Mann v. Safeway Stores, Inc., 95 Idaho 732, 737 , 518 P.2d 1194, 1199 (1974).

1996See, e.g., Bott v. Idaho State Building Authority, 122 Idaho 471, 476 , 835 P.2d 1282, 1287 (1992); Sherwood v. Carter, 119 Idaho 246, 261-62 , 805 P.2d 452, 467-68 (1991); Mann v. Safeway Stores, Inc., 95 Idaho 732, 737 , 518 P.2d 1194, 1199 (1974).

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Sherwood v. Cartergreen
idaho · 1991 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996See, e.g., Bott v. Idaho State Building Authority, 122 Idaho 471, 476 , 835 P.2d 1282, 1287 (1992); Sherwood v. Carter, 119 Idaho 246, 261-62 , 805 P.2d 452, 467-68 (1991); Mann v. Safeway Stores, Inc., 95 Idaho 732, 737 , 518 P.2d 1194, 1199 (1974).

1996See, e.g., Bott v. Idaho State Building Authority, 122 Idaho 471, 476 , 835 P.2d 1282, 1287 (1992); Sherwood v. Carter, 119 Idaho 246, 261-62 , 805 P.2d 452, 467-68 (1991); Mann v. Safeway Stores, Inc., 95 Idaho 732, 737 , 518 P.2d 1194, 1199 (1974).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (12)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Aman Gas green
idahoctapp · 2016
2 sentences

2023“Second, if a variance does exist, then the court examines whether it rises to the level of prejudicial error requiring reversal of the conviction, i.e., whether it is fatal.” Id. (citation omitted).

2023“Second, if a variance does exist, then the court examines whether it rises to the level of prejudicial error requiring reversal of the conviction, i.e., whether it is fatal.” Id. (citation omitted).

62010–2023
State v. Perry green
idaho · 2010
2 sentences

2011Perry, 150 Idaho at 228 , 245 P.3d at 980 .

2011Perry, 150 Idaho at 228 , 245 P.3d at 980 .

12011–2011
State v. Sherrod green
idahoctapp · 1998
2 sentences

2001Sherrod, 131 Idaho at 59 , 951 P.2d at 1286 .

2001Sherrod, 131 Idaho at 59 , 951 P.2d at 1286 .

12001–2001
State v. Colwell green
idahoctapp · 1993
2 sentences

1998Colwell I, 124 Idaho at 565 , 861 P.2d at 1230 ; State v. McBride, 123 Idaho 263, 265 , 846 P.2d 914, 916 (Ct.App.1992).

1998Colwell I, 124 Idaho at 565 , 861 P.2d at 1230 ; State v. McBride, 123 Idaho 263, 265 , 846 P.2d 914, 916 (Ct.App.1992).

11998–1998
Cronin v. J.B.E. Olson Corp. green
cal · 1972
2 sentences

1983Olson Corp., 8 Cal.3d 121 , 104 Cal.Rptr. 433 , 501 P.2d 1153 (1972), which rejected the portion of the Restatement rule adopted in Shields requiring the plaintiff to prove not only that the product was in a defective condition, but also that it was unreasonably dangerous.

1983Olson Corp., 8 Cal.3d 121 , 104 Cal.Rptr. 433 , 501 P.2d 1153 (1972), which rejected the portion of the Restatement rule adopted in Shields requiring the plaintiff to prove not only that the product was in a defective condition, but also that it was unreasonably dangerous.

11983–1983
State v. Smoot green
idaho · 1978
2 sentences

1982“We stated in State v. Spencer, 74 Idaho 173, 184 , 258 P.2d 1147, 1154 (1953): “ ‘Where the issue of guilt is debatable or it appears from the record that the jurors could have reasonably entertained doubt as to the defendant’s guilt and that misconduct of the prosecuting attorney might well have influenced the result, a conviction will be reversed.’ “In the recent case of State v. Smoot, supra, when presented with the issue of whether prosecutorial misconduct in closing argument constituted prejudicial error or harmless error, this Court applied a standard similar to the one utilized in Chap

1982"We stated in State v. Spencer, 74 Idaho 173, 184 , 258 P.2d 1147, 1154 (1953): "`Where the issue of guilt is debatable or it appears from the record that the jurors could have reasonably entertained doubt as to the defendant's guilt and that misconduct of the prosecuting attorney might well have influenced the result, a conviction will be reversed.' "In the recent case of State v. Smoot, supra , when presented with the issue of whether prosecutorial misconduct in closing argument constituted prejudicial error or harmless error, this Court applied a standard similar to the one utilized in Chap

11982–1982
Chapman v. California red
scotus · 1967
2 sentences

1982“We stated in State v. Spencer, 74 Idaho 173, 184 , 258 P.2d 1147, 1154 (1953): “ ‘Where the issue of guilt is debatable or it appears from the record that the jurors could have reasonably entertained doubt as to the defendant’s guilt and that misconduct of the prosecuting attorney might well have influenced the result, a conviction will be reversed.’ “In the recent case of State v. Smoot, supra, when presented with the issue of whether prosecutorial misconduct in closing argument constituted prejudicial error or harmless error, this Court applied a standard similar to the one utilized in Chap

1982“We stated in State v. Spencer, 74 Idaho 173, 184 , 258 P.2d 1147, 1154 (1953): “ ‘Where the issue of guilt is debatable or it appears from the record that the jurors could have reasonably entertained doubt as to the defendant’s guilt and that misconduct of the prosecuting attorney might well have influenced the result, a conviction will be reversed.’ “In the recent case of State v. Smoot, supra, when presented with the issue of whether prosecutorial misconduct in closing argument constituted prejudicial error or harmless error, this Court applied a standard similar to the one utilized in Chap

11982–1982
State v. Shepherd green
idaho · 1971
2 sentences

1978State v. Shepherd, 94 Idaho 227 , 486 P.2d 82 (1971).

1978State v. Shepherd, 94 Idaho 227 , 486 P.2d 82 (1971).

11978–1978
State v. Crea neutral
idaho · 1904
2 sentences

1911It is argued, however, that it might prejudice him, and that this court should presume that it did prejudice him; but the rule has been so often and repeatedly announced by this court that prejudicial error must be made to appear affirmatively by the record, that we feél it unnecessary to seriously consider this assignment of error.” Our attention is called to the case of State v. Crea, 10 Ida. 88 , 76 Pac. 1013 , and State v. Barber, 13 Ida. 65 , 88 Pac. 418 , on which counsel for appellant relies as authority for his contention that the statute is mandatory.

1911It is argued, however, that it might prejudice him, and that this court should presume that it did prejudice him; but the rule has been so often and repeatedly announced by this court that prejudicial error must be made to appear affirmatively by the record, that we feél it unnecessary to seriously consider this assignment of error.” Our attention is called to the case of State v. Crea, 10 Ida. 88 , 76 Pac. 1013 , and State v. Barber, 13 Ida. 65 , 88 Pac. 418 , on which counsel for appellant relies as authority for his contention that the statute is mandatory.

11911–1911
State v. Barber green
idaho · 1907
2 sentences

1911It is argued, however, that it might prejudice him, and that this court should presume that it did prejudice him; but the rule has been so often and repeatedly announced by this court that prejudicial error must be made to appear affirmatively by the record, that we feél it unnecessary to seriously consider this assignment of error.” Our attention is called to the case of State v. Crea, 10 Ida. 88 , 76 Pac. 1013 , and State v. Barber, 13 Ida. 65 , 88 Pac. 418 , on which counsel for appellant relies as authority for his contention that the statute is mandatory.

1911It is argued, however, that it might prejudice him, and that this court should presume that it did prejudice him; but the rule has been so often and repeatedly announced by this court that prejudicial error must be made to appear affirmatively by the record, that we feél it unnecessary to seriously consider this assignment of error.” Our attention is called to the case of State v. Crea, 10 Ida. 88 , 76 Pac. 1013 , and State v. Barber, 13 Ida. 65 , 88 Pac. 418 , on which counsel for appellant relies as authority for his contention that the statute is mandatory.

11911–1911
People v. English neutral
cal · 1877
1 sentence

1887(People v. English, 52 Cal. 212 ; People v. Aleck, 61 Cal. 137 -139.) The daughter’s statement, made after the killing, and without the presence of the defendant, and related by Trimble, was not admissible; it was mere hearsay.

11887–1887
People v. Aleck green
cal · 1882
1 sentence

1887(People v. English, 52 Cal. 212 ; People v. Aleck, 61 Cal. 137 -139.) The daughter’s statement, made after the killing, and without the presence of the defendant, and related by Trimble, was not admissible; it was mere hearsay.

11887–1887

Statutes the citing opinions construe

ID § Idaho Code § 18-901 (6) ID § Idaho Code § 19-2514 (6) ID § Idaho Code § 19-2132 (5) ID § Idaho Code § 19-2520 (5) ID § Idaho Code § 12-121 (4) ID § Idaho Code § 18-903 (4) ID § Idaho Code § 18-918 (4) ID § Idaho Code § 18-1501 (3) ID § Idaho Code § 18-1508 (3) ID § Idaho Code § 18-4501 (3) ID § Idaho Code § 18-6101 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

CA 871 (1882–2026) OH 607 (1928–2026) NC 216 (1940–2026) IL 173 (1899–2026) LA 157 (1927–2025) MO 134 (1889–2025) WA 129 (1908–2026) SD 123 (1913–2026) MA 94 (1961–2026) FL 83 (1933–2026) WY 61 (1965–2025) NE 60 (1899–2021) NY 56 (1916–2024) AL 55 (1911–2008) OK 54 (1915–2021) ID 46 (1887–2025) KY 45 (1912–2022) CO 43 (1905–2026) AR 39 (1897–2025) PA 39 (1936–2026) MN 35 (1903–2024) UT 34 (1938–2026) MD 32 (1927–2026) IA 31 (1887–2026) TN 29 (1932–2026) WI 28 (1904–2004) ME 27 (1980–2025) MI 27 (1897–2021) OR 25 (1923–2026) TX 25 (1916–2026) NJ 23 (1952–2025) VA 22 (1934–2024) KS 21 (1894–2017) AZ 19 (1945–2026) WV 17 (1921–2017) SC 16 (1936–2025) MT 16 (1899–2017) DC 16 (1977–2012) MS 14 (1926–2014) GA 13 (1954–2003) NV 13 (1954–2017) VT 10 (1917–1988) NM 9 (1972–2024) IN 9 (1891–2018) ND 8 (1904–2013) DE 6 (1979–2020) PR 6 (1910–1968) CT 5 (1964–1999) AK 5 (1975–2021) RI 3 (1973–2015) HI 3 (1987–2022) NH 2 (1986–1999)

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