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iron rule in Virginia

6 Virginia opinions name it 2 courts 1934–2015 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Virginia 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Farmers Manufacturing Co. v. Warfelgreen
va · 1926 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015The employer argues that Monroe’s unprofessional behavior during the December 14, 2012 altercation with Powell violated its workplace rules and constituted 6 The physical contact in this case was much less extreme than the contact addressed in Stillwell, 47 Va. App. at 682-83 , 624 S.E.2d at 475-76 (brawl between two tree service employees), and Farmers, 144 Va. at 100 , 131 S.E. at 240 (one employee murdered another with an iron bar). -9- willful misconduct.

2015The employer argues that Monroe’s unprofessional behavior during the December 14, 2012 altercation with Powell violated its workplace rules and constituted 6 The physical contact in this case was much less extreme than the contact addressed in Stillwell, 47 Va. App. at 682-83 , 624 S.E.2d at 475-76 (brawl between two tree service employees), and Farmers, 144 Va. at 100 , 131 S.E. at 240 (one employee murdered another with an iron bar). -9- willful misconduct.

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Stillwell v. Lewis Tree Service, Inc.green
vactapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015The employer argues that Monroe’s unprofessional behavior during the December 14, 2012 altercation with Powell violated its workplace rules and constituted 6 The physical contact in this case was much less extreme than the contact addressed in Stillwell, 47 Va. App. at 682-83 , 624 S.E.2d at 475-76 (brawl between two tree service employees), and Farmers, 144 Va. at 100 , 131 S.E. at 240 (one employee murdered another with an iron bar). -9- willful misconduct.

2015The employer argues that Monroe’s unprofessional behavior during the December 14, 2012 altercation with Powell violated its workplace rules and constituted 6 The physical contact in this case was much less extreme than the contact addressed in Stillwell, 47 Va. App. at 682-83 , 624 S.E.2d at 475-76 (brawl between two tree service employees), and Farmers, 144 Va. at 100 , 131 S.E. at 240 (one employee murdered another with an iron bar). -9- willful misconduct.

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Peeples v. Commonwealthgreen
vactapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005As the trial court noted, “the most compelling thing . . . that one must conclude [is] that two blows to the back of the head is hardly consistent with [ ] self-defense.” “To justify the use of deadly force, the defendant must have reasonably feared death or serious bodily injury from his victim, and there must have been an overt threat.” Peeples v. Commonwealth, 30 Va. App. 626, 634 , 519 S.E.2d 382, 386 (1999).

2005As the trial court noted, “the most compelling thing . . . that one must conclude [is] that two blows to the back of the head is hardly consistent with [ ] self-defense.” “To justify the use of deadly force, the defendant must have reasonably feared death or serious bodily injury from his victim, and there must have been an overt threat.” Peeples v. Commonwealth, 30 Va. App. 626, 634 , 519 S.E.2d 382, 386 (1999).

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Union Tanning Co. v. Commonwealthgreen
va · 1918 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1970–1970
2 sentences

1970In Union Tanning Co. v. Commonwealth, 123 Va. 610, 638-39 , 96 S. E. 780, 788-89 (1918), we said: “If there be not a systematic, intentional discrimination between persons or classes of persons owning the same kind of property in the making or his correction of assessments, such action does not fall within the principle of the cases relied on by said company as aforesaid.

1970In Union Tanning Co. v. Commonwealth, 123 Va. 610, 638-39 , 96 S. E. 780, 788-89 (1918), we said: “If there be not a systematic, intentional discrimination between persons or classes of persons owning the same kind of property in the making or his correction of assessments, such action does not fall within the principle of the cases relied on by said company as aforesaid.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (3)

CaseCitedYears
Lindsley v. Natural Carbonic Gas Co. green
scotus · 1911
2 sentences

1937The restriction that it shall not be so exercised as to deny to any the equal protection of the laws does not compel the adoption of an iron rule of equal taxation, nor prevent variety or differences in taxation, or discretion in the selection of subjects, or the classification for taxation of properties, businesses, trades, callings or occupations.’ “ ‘One who assails the classification of such a law must carry the burden of showing that it does not rest upon any reasonable basis, but is essentially arbitrary.’ Lindsley v. Natural Carbonic Gas Co., 220 U. S. 61 , 31 S. Ct. 337, 340 , 55 L.

1937The restriction that it shall not be so exercised as to deny to any the equal protection of the laws does not compel the adoption of an iron rule of equal taxation, nor prevent variety or differences in taxation, or discretion in the selection of subjects, or the classification for taxation of properties, businesses, trades, callings or occupations.’ “ ‘One who assails the classification of such a law must carry the burden of showing that it does not rest upon any reasonable basis, but is essentially arbitrary.’ Lindsley v. Natural Carbonic Gas Co., 220 U. S. 61 , 31 S. Ct. 337, 340 , 55 L.

21934–1937
City of Richmond v. Commonwealth green
va · 1948
2 sentences

1970The restriction that it shall not be so exercised as to deny to any the equal protection of the laws does not compel the adoption of an iron rule of equal taxation, nor prevent variety or differences in taxation, or discretion in the selection of subjects, or the classification for taxation of properties, businesses, trades, callings, or occupations.’ ” (Italics supplied by the court.) 188 Va. at p. 607 , 50 S. E. 2d at p. 657 .

1970The restriction that it shall not be so exercised as to deny to any the equal protection of the laws does not compel the adoption of an iron rule of equal taxation, nor prevent variety or differences in taxation, or discretion in the selection of subjects, or the classification for taxation of properties, businesses, trades, callings, or occupations.’ ” (Italics supplied by the court.) 188 Va. at p. 607 , 50 S. E. 2d at p. 657 .

11970–1970
Bell's Gap Railroad v. Pennsylvania green
scotus · 1890
2 sentences

1961In Bell’s Gap R’D Co. v. Pennsylvania, 134 U. S. 232, 237 , 10 S. Ct. 533 , 33 L. ed. 892, it was stated: “* * * The provision in the Fourteenth Amendment, that no State shall deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws, was not intended to prevent a State from adjusting its system of taxation in all proper and reasonable ways. * * * We think that we are safe in saying, that the Fourteenth Amendment was not intended to compel the State to adopt an iron rule of equal taxation.

1961In Bell’s Gap R’D Co. v. Pennsylvania, 134 U. S. 232, 237 , 10 S. Ct. 533 , 33 L. ed. 892, it was stated: “* * * The provision in the Fourteenth Amendment, that no State shall deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws, was not intended to prevent a State from adjusting its system of taxation in all proper and reasonable ways. * * * We think that we are safe in saying, that the Fourteenth Amendment was not intended to compel the State to adopt an iron rule of equal taxation.

11961–1961

Where else courts name it

KY 22 (1936–2026) NY 20 (1898–2013) PA 19 (1915–2021) CA 10 (1937–2015) IA 10 (1895–2017) MI 7 (1901–2022) AL 7 (1887–2016) IN 6 (1935–2014) VA 6 (1934–2015) TX 6 (1924–2022) ND 5 (1936–1993) MD 4 (1890–1991) MA 4 (1917–1992) LA 4 (1903–1973) WA 4 (1923–2008) IL 4 (1892–1987) NJ 3 (1958–2011) NC 3 (1886–2004) PR 3 (1938–1954) WV 3 (1908–1934) MO 3 (1916–1981) HI 3 (1901–1982) KS 3 (1897–1937) CO 2 (2026–2026) SD 2 (1933–1972) MT 2 (1933–1935) OH 2 (1934–1995) VT 2 (1898–1925) FL 2 (1977–1977) SC 2 (1910–1934) OR 2 (1944–1963) RI 2 (1907–1925)

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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