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prejudicial error in Kentucky

45 Kentucky opinions name it 3 courts 1912–2022 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Kentucky 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 (14)

CaseFollowedCited
Beets v. Commonwealthgreen
kyctapp · 1969 · cited in 2 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 1971–1971
2 sentences

1971Cf. Beets v. Commonwealth, Ky., 437 S.W.2d 496, 499 (1969) ; Stanley’s Instructions to Juries, § 797 (1969-70 Supp.).

1971Cf. Beets v. Commonwealth, Ky., 437 S.W.2d 496, 499 (1969); Stanley’s Instructions to Juries, § 797 (1969-70) Supp.” The judgment is affirmed.

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Shell v. Commonwealthgreen
kyctapphigh · 1932 · cited in 2 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 1934–1971
2 sentences

1971See Cotton v. Commonwealth, Ky., 454 S.W.2d 698, 702 (1970); Shell v. Commonwealth, 245 Ky. 223 , 53 S.W.2d 524, 528 (1932); Hedrick v. Commonwealth, 267 Ky. 481 , 103 S.W.2d 111, 112 (1937).

1971See Cotton v. Commonwealth, Ky., 454 S.W.2d 698, 702 (1970); Shell v. Commonwealth, 245 Ky. 223 , 53 S.W.2d 524, 528 (1932); Hedrick v. Commonwealth, 267 Ky. 481 , 103 S.W.2d 111, 112 (1937).

12
Briner v. General Motors Corporationgreen
kyctapphigh · 1970 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022This theory fails to bridge the gap which we hold was fatal to plaintiff’s original claims against Universal . . . .” Id. at 103 (emphasis added).

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Foley v. Com.green
ky · 1997 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004NOTES [1] Foley v. Commonwealth, Ky., 953 S.W.2d 924, 928 (1997). [2] Sanders v. Commonwealth, Ky., 801 S.W.2d 665, 668 (1990). [3] KRS 507.030(1)(b). [4] "Extreme emotional disturbance is a temporary state of mind so enraged, inflamed, or disturbed as to overcome one's judgment, and to cause one to act uncontrollably from the impelling force of the extreme emotional disturbance rather than from evil or malicious purposes." McClellan v. Commonwealth, Ky., 715 S.W.2d 464, 468-69 (1986). [5] See Reed v. Commonwealth, Ky., 738 S.W.2d 818, 822-23 (1987)("It is irrelevant that the evidence from the

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McClellan v. Commonwealthgreen
ky · 1986 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004NOTES [1] Foley v. Commonwealth, Ky., 953 S.W.2d 924, 928 (1997). [2] Sanders v. Commonwealth, Ky., 801 S.W.2d 665, 668 (1990). [3] KRS 507.030(1)(b). [4] "Extreme emotional disturbance is a temporary state of mind so enraged, inflamed, or disturbed as to overcome one's judgment, and to cause one to act uncontrollably from the impelling force of the extreme emotional disturbance rather than from evil or malicious purposes." McClellan v. Commonwealth, Ky., 715 S.W.2d 464, 468-69 (1986). [5] See Reed v. Commonwealth, Ky., 738 S.W.2d 818, 822-23 (1987)("It is irrelevant that the evidence from the

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Sanders v. Commonwealthgreen
ky · 1990 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004NOTES [1] Foley v. Commonwealth, Ky., 953 S.W.2d 924, 928 (1997). [2] Sanders v. Commonwealth, Ky., 801 S.W.2d 665, 668 (1990). [3] KRS 507.030(1)(b). [4] "Extreme emotional disturbance is a temporary state of mind so enraged, inflamed, or disturbed as to overcome one's judgment, and to cause one to act uncontrollably from the impelling force of the extreme emotional disturbance rather than from evil or malicious purposes." McClellan v. Commonwealth, Ky., 715 S.W.2d 464, 468-69 (1986). [5] See Reed v. Commonwealth, Ky., 738 S.W.2d 818, 822-23 (1987)("It is irrelevant that the evidence from the

11
Reed v. Commonwealthgreen
ky · 1987 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004NOTES [1] Foley v. Commonwealth, Ky., 953 S.W.2d 924, 928 (1997). [2] Sanders v. Commonwealth, Ky., 801 S.W.2d 665, 668 (1990). [3] KRS 507.030(1)(b). [4] "Extreme emotional disturbance is a temporary state of mind so enraged, inflamed, or disturbed as to overcome one's judgment, and to cause one to act uncontrollably from the impelling force of the extreme emotional disturbance rather than from evil or malicious purposes." McClellan v. Commonwealth, Ky., 715 S.W.2d 464, 468-69 (1986). [5] See Reed v. Commonwealth, Ky., 738 S.W.2d 818, 822-23 (1987)("It is irrelevant that the evidence from the

11
Wilburn v. Simons Legg v. Simonsgreen
kyctapphigh · 1946 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
2 sentences

1974Earlier in this opinion we referred to an excluded portion of Barrett’s statement, which was: “It is my opinion, based on my experience as a truck driver for many years, that the driver of the Mustang was speeding, since he came upon me so suddenly.” Citing authorities including Wilburn v. Simons, 302 Ky. 752 , 196 S.W.2d 356, 358 (1946); Louisville Taxicab and Transfer Co. v. Crane, Ky., 262 S.W.2d 188, 189 (1953), and Eubank’s Adm’x v. Austin, Ky., 288 S.W.2d 358, 360 (1956), appellants contend that the statement was admissible and that its exclusion was a prejudicial error.

1974Earlier in this opinion we referred to an excluded portion of Barrett’s statement, which was: “It is my opinion, based on my experience as a truck driver for many years, that the driver of the Mustang was speeding, since he came upon me so suddenly.” Citing authorities including Wilburn v. Simons, 302 Ky. 752 , 196 S.W.2d 356, 358 (1946); Louisville Taxicab and Transfer Co. v. Crane, Ky., 262 S.W.2d 188, 189 (1953), and Eubank’s Adm’x v. Austin, Ky., 288 S.W.2d 358, 360 (1956), appellants contend that the statement was admissible and that its exclusion was a prejudicial error.

11
Louisville Taxicab & Transfer Co. v. Cranegreen
kyctapp · 1953 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
1 sentence

1974Earlier in this opinion we referred to an excluded portion of Barrett’s statement, which was: “It is my opinion, based on my experience as a truck driver for many years, that the driver of the Mustang was speeding, since he came upon me so suddenly.” Citing authorities including Wilburn v. Simons, 302 Ky. 752 , 196 S.W.2d 356, 358 (1946); Louisville Taxicab and Transfer Co. v. Crane, Ky., 262 S.W.2d 188, 189 (1953), and Eubank’s Adm’x v. Austin, Ky., 288 S.W.2d 358, 360 (1956), appellants contend that the statement was admissible and that its exclusion was a prejudicial error.

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Hedrick v. Commonwealthgreen
kyctapphigh · 1937 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 1971–1971
2 sentences

1971See Cotton v. Commonwealth, Ky., 454 S.W.2d 698, 702 (1970); Shell v. Commonwealth, 245 Ky. 223 , 53 S.W.2d 524, 528 (1932); Hedrick v. Commonwealth, 267 Ky. 481 , 103 S.W.2d 111, 112 (1937).

1971See Cotton v. Commonwealth, Ky., 454 S.W.2d 698, 702 (1970); Shell v. Commonwealth, 245 Ky. 223 , 53 S.W.2d 524, 528 (1932); Hedrick v. Commonwealth, 267 Ky. 481 , 103 S.W.2d 111, 112 (1937).

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Cotton v. Commonwealthgreen
kyctapphigh · 1970 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 1971–1971
1 sentence

1971See Cotton v. Commonwealth, Ky., 454 S.W.2d 698, 702 (1970); Shell v. Commonwealth, 245 Ky. 223 , 53 S.W.2d 524, 528 (1932); Hedrick v. Commonwealth, 267 Ky. 481 , 103 S.W.2d 111, 112 (1937).

11
Commonwealth, Department of Highways v. Blackburngreen
kyctapp · 1963 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 1969–1969
11
Tharp v. Urban Renewal & Community Development Agencygreen
kyctapphigh · 1965 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 1969–1969
1 sentence

1969Ag., Ky., 389 S.W.2d 453, 456 (1965); Commonwealth, Dept. of Highways v. Blackburn, Ky., 364 S.W.2d 332, 333 (1963).

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Burnett v. Commonwealthgreen
kyctapphigh · 1934 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 1935–1935
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (55)

CaseCitedYears
Blanton v. Castle neutral
kyctapp · 1970
2 sentences

1986Spears asserts that this constituted prejudicial error and relies upon Blanton v. Castle, Ky., 450 S.W.2d 818 (1970).

1971Spears asserts that this constituted prejudicial error and relies upon Blanton v. Castle, Ky., 450 S.W.2d 818 (1970).

21971–1986
Jewish Hosp. & St. Mary's Healthcare, Inc. v. House green
moctapp · 2018
1 sentence

2021Id.

12021–2021
Herbold v. Ford Motor Co. green
kyctapphigh · 1949
2 sentences

2006Our predecessor court held that since the witness had already admitted his connection with the defendant, “the rejection of the proffered evidence was not a prejudicial error.” Id.

2006Our predecessor court held that since the witness had *300 already admitted his connection with the defendant, "the rejection of the proffered evidence was not a prejudicial error." Id.

12006–2006
Ford Motor Co. v. Fulkerson green
ky · 1991
1 sentence

1996Ford Motor Co. v. Fulkerson, Ky., 812 S.W.2d 119 (1991). *68 Lastly, Kroger maintains that the trial court committed prejudicial error by denying its request for an instruction specifically informing the jury that punitive damages could not be assessed against Kroger for the actions of the disability carrier in conducting surveillance on Willgruber.

11996–1996
Bass v. Williams green
kyctapp · 1992
1 sentence

1994Baker relies on Bass v. Williams, supra, as dispositive of this appeal, and we agree, unless Appellee Webb can convince us to the contrary.

11994–1994
Morgan v. Commonwealth green
ky · 1991
2 sentences

1994Morgan v. Commonwealth, Ky., 809 S.W.2d 704 (1991).

1994Morgan v. Commonwealth, Ky., 809 S.W.2d 704 (1991).

11994–1994
Ice v. Commonwealth green
ky · 1984
1 sentence

1989Recognizing the requirements of KRS 532.075(2), we noted that such do not require “total abandonment of the rules of preservation.” Citing Ice v. Commonwealth, Ky., 667 S.W.2d 671 (1984), we said “[Prejudicial error” must be reviewed regardless of contemporaneous objection, and we hasten to reaffirm that this means errors where there is no reasonable justification or explanation for defense counsel’s failure to object, tactical or otherwise, and the totality of circumstances persuades this Court that the defendant may not have been found guilty of a capital offense or the death penalty may not

11989–1989
Rowe v. Commonwealth green
kyctapphigh · 1954
2 sentences

1986Coates v. Commonwealth, Ky., 469 S.W.2d 346 (1971), Woodford v. Commonwealth, Ky., 376 S.W.2d 526 (1964), Rowe v. Commonwealth, Ky., 269 S.W.2d 247 (1954).

1986Coates v. Commonwealth, Ky., 469 S.W.2d 346 (1971), Woodford v. Commonwealth, Ky., 376 S.W.2d 526 (1964), Rowe v. Commonwealth, Ky., 269 S.W.2d 247 (1954).

11986–1986
Woodford v. Commonwealth green
kyctapphigh · 1964
2 sentences

1986Coates v. Commonwealth, Ky., 469 S.W.2d 346 (1971), Woodford v. Commonwealth, Ky., 376 S.W.2d 526 (1964), Rowe v. Commonwealth, Ky., 269 S.W.2d 247 (1954).

1986Coates v. Commonwealth, Ky., 469 S.W.2d 346 (1971), Woodford v. Commonwealth, Ky., 376 S.W.2d 526 (1964), Rowe v. Commonwealth, Ky., 269 S.W.2d 247 (1954).

11986–1986
Coates v. Commonwealth green
kyctapphigh · 1971
2 sentences

1986Coates v. Commonwealth, Ky., 469 S.W.2d 346 (1971), Woodford v. Commonwealth, Ky., 376 S.W.2d 526 (1964), Rowe v. Commonwealth, Ky., 269 S.W.2d 247 (1954).

1986Coates v. Commonwealth, Ky., 469 S.W.2d 346 (1971), Woodford v. Commonwealth, Ky., 376 S.W.2d 526 (1964), Rowe v. Commonwealth, Ky., 269 S.W.2d 247 (1954).

11986–1986
Mosley v. Commonwealth green
kyctapphigh · 1967
1 sentence

1978We held in Mosley v. Commonwealth, Ky., 420 S.W.2d 679 (1967), that a clinical psychologist with a Ph.D. in psychology was competent to testify as to the mental condition of a witness in order to impeach the credibility of the witness.

11978–1978
Hunt v. Commonwealth green
kyctapphigh · 1971
1 sentence

1977As stated in Hunt v. Commonwealth, Ky., 466 S.W.2d 957 (1971): “. . . a Commonwealth’s attorney is entitled to draw reasonable inferences from the evidence, to make reasonable comment upon the evidence and to make reasonable argument in response to matters brought up by the defendant.” Perhaps the language of the prosecuting attorney was not altogether proper, but it certainly was not a prejudicial error considering the overwhelming proof of appellant’s guilt as outlined earlier in this opinion.

11977–1977
Eubank's Adm'x v. Austin green
kyctapp · 1956
1 sentence

1974Earlier in this opinion we referred to an excluded portion of Barrett’s statement, which was: “It is my opinion, based on my experience as a truck driver for many years, that the driver of the Mustang was speeding, since he came upon me so suddenly.” Citing authorities including Wilburn v. Simons, 302 Ky. 752 , 196 S.W.2d 356, 358 (1946); Louisville Taxicab and Transfer Co. v. Crane, Ky., 262 S.W.2d 188, 189 (1953), and Eubank’s Adm’x v. Austin, Ky., 288 S.W.2d 358, 360 (1956), appellants contend that the statement was admissible and that its exclusion was a prejudicial error.

11974–1974
Richmond v. Commonwealth green
kyctapp · 1963
1 sentence

1973They cite Richmond v. Commonwealth, Ky., 370 S.W.2d 399 (1963), in which we held that where there is no reasonable doubt of an accomplice relationship existing the court should decide the issue.

11973–1973
Brown v. Smiley green
kyctapp · 1968
1 sentence

1973Cf. Brown v. Smiley, Ky., 428 S.W.2d 217 (1968).

11973–1973
Woods v. Commonwealth green
kyctapphigh · 1957
1 sentence

1972KRS 28.430(1)(a) provides as follows: “Upon any trial or proceeding if either party requests the services of the reporter, or if, in the opinion of the presiding judge, the testimony should be preserved, the presiding judge shall direct the reporter to, and the reporter shall, take full stenographic notes of the proceedings.” In Woods v. Commonwealth, Ky., 305 S.W.2d 935 (1957), a criminal case, the provisions of KRS 28.430 were held mandatory.

11972–1972
Wagers v. Frantz, Inc. green
kyctapp · 1969
1 sentence

1972Wagers, et al. v. Frantz, Inc., 445 S.W.2d 453 , the Court will not permit the plaintiff, Frantz, Inc., to introduce testimony for the purpose of proving that the defendants, Lyman E.

11972–1972
Anderson v. Commonwealth green
kyctapphigh · 1946
11969–1969
Adams v. Commonwealth green
kyctapphigh · 1949
11969–1969
Bowman v. Commonwealth green
kyctapphigh · 1956
1 sentence

1969Also see Bowman v. Commonwealth, Ky., 290 S.W.2d 814 (1956) and cases cited therein.

11969–1969
Bowling v. Commonwealth green
kyctapp · 1955
11968–1968
Young v. Commonwealth green
kyctapp · 1955
11968–1968
Race v. Chappell green
kyctapphigh · 1947
11966–1966
Kelley v. Commonwealth neutral
kyctapphigh · 1945
11963–1963
Harvey v. Commonwealth green
kyctapphigh · 1941
11954–1954
Johnson v. Commonwealth neutral
kyctapphigh · 1928
11954–1954
Champ v. Commonwealth green
kyctapp · 1859
11954–1954
Couch v. Commonwealth neutral
kyctapp · 1924
11954–1954
Commonwealth v. Lay green
kyctapp · 1924
11954–1954
Reynolds v. Commonwealth green
kyctapphigh · 1953
11953–1953
Louisville Joint Land Bank v. Central Trust Co. green
kyctapphigh · 1936
11950–1950
Moore v. Commonwealth green
kyctapphigh · 1936
11950–1950
Murphy v. Commonwealth neutral
kyctapphigh · 1934
11945–1945
Campbell v. Commonwealth neutral
kyctapp · 1915
11944–1944
Walker v. Commonwealth neutral
kyctapp · 1915
11944–1944
Marsee v. Johnson neutral
kyctapphigh · 1935
11941–1941
Cole v. Commonwealth neutral
kyctapphigh · 1935
11940–1940
Connor v. Commonwealth neutral
kyctapp · 1904
11940–1940
Cox v. Commonwealth neutral
kyctapphigh · 1926
11939–1939
Davidson v. Commonwealth green
kyctapphigh · 1935
11939–1939

Where else courts name it

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