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limitations defense in Wyoming

6 Wyoming opinions name it 1 courts 1971–2025 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Wyoming 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Beit Hanina Enterprises, Inc. v. Moffettgreen
wyo · 2011 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025Robins Co., Inc., 696 P.2d 1294, 1299 (Wyo. 1985)); see also In re Estate of Graves, 2011 WY 165, ¶ 14 , 267 P.3d 1070, 1074 (Wyo. 2011) (recognizing a defendant’s fraud as a basis to bar assertion of a limitations defense). [¶28] A plaintiff asserting equitable estoppel must establish three elements: the delay in filing the action was induced by the defendant; the defendant misled the plaintiff; and the plaintiff “acted on the misinformation in good faith to the extent that he failed to pursue his action in a timely manner.” Graves, 2011 WY 165, ¶ 14 , 267 P.3d at 1074 (citing Turner v. Turne

2025Robins Co., Inc., 696 P.2d 1294, 1299 (Wyo. 1985)); see also In re Estate of Graves, 2011 WY 165, ¶ 14 , 267 P.3d 1070, 1074 (Wyo. 2011) (recognizing a defendant’s fraud as a basis to bar assertion of a limitations defense). [¶28] A plaintiff asserting equitable estoppel must establish three elements: the delay in filing the action was induced by the defendant; the defendant misled the plaintiff; and the plaintiff “acted on the misinformation in good faith to the extent that he failed to pursue his action in a timely manner.” Graves, 2011 WY 165, ¶ 14 , 267 P.3d at 1074 (citing Turner v. Turne

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Turner v. Turnergreen
wyo · 1978 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Robins Co., Inc., 696 P.2d 1294, 1299 (Wyo. 1985)); see also In re Estate of Graves, 2011 WY 165, ¶ 14 , 267 P.3d 1070, 1074 (Wyo. 2011) (recognizing a defendant’s fraud as a basis to bar assertion of a limitations defense). [¶28] A plaintiff asserting equitable estoppel must establish three elements: the delay in filing the action was induced by the defendant; the defendant misled the plaintiff; and the plaintiff “acted on the misinformation in good faith to the extent that he failed to pursue his action in a timely manner.” Graves, 2011 WY 165, ¶ 14 , 267 P.3d at 1074 (citing Turner v. Turne

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Olson v. AH Robins Co., Inc.green
wyo · 1985 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Robins Co., Inc., 696 P.2d 1294, 1299 (Wyo. 1985)); see also In re Estate of Graves, 2011 WY 165, ¶ 14 , 267 P.3d 1070, 1074 (Wyo. 2011) (recognizing a defendant’s fraud as a basis to bar assertion of a limitations defense). [¶28] A plaintiff asserting equitable estoppel must establish three elements: the delay in filing the action was induced by the defendant; the defendant misled the plaintiff; and the plaintiff “acted on the misinformation in good faith to the extent that he failed to pursue his action in a timely manner.” Graves, 2011 WY 165, ¶ 14 , 267 P.3d at 1074 (citing Turner v. Turne

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Inman v. Boykingreen
wyo · 2014 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025Robins Co., Inc., 696 P.2d 1294, 1299 (Wyo. 1985)); see also In re Estate of Graves, 2011 WY 165, ¶ 14 , 267 P.3d 1070, 1074 (Wyo. 2011) (recognizing a defendant’s fraud as a basis to bar assertion of a limitations defense). [¶28] A plaintiff asserting equitable estoppel must establish three elements: the delay in filing the action was induced by the defendant; the defendant misled the plaintiff; and the plaintiff “acted on the misinformation in good faith to the extent that he failed to pursue his action in a timely manner.” Graves, 2011 WY 165, ¶ 14 , 267 P.3d at 1074 (citing Turner v. Turne

2025Robins Co., Inc., 696 P.2d 1294, 1299 (Wyo. 1985)); see also In re Estate of Graves, 2011 WY 165, ¶ 14 , 267 P.3d 1070, 1074 (Wyo. 2011) (recognizing a defendant’s fraud as a basis to bar assertion of a limitations defense). [¶28] A plaintiff asserting equitable estoppel must establish three elements: the delay in filing the action was induced by the defendant; the defendant misled the plaintiff; and the plaintiff “acted on the misinformation in good faith to the extent that he failed to pursue his action in a timely manner.” Graves, 2011 WY 165, ¶ 14 , 267 P.3d at 1074 (citing Turner v. Turne

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Ryan v. Statered
ariz · 1982 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003That court determined that it would define the limitations of immunity as it pertains to the executive branch of government "on the basis of concrete, factual situations as they come before us." Id., at 600.

2003The victim sustained permanent and disabling injuries That court determined that it would define the limitations of immunity as it pertains to the executive branch of government "on the basis of concrete, factual situations as they come before us." Id., at 600.

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Roose v. Stategreen
wyo · 1988 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999The limitations of the exception with regard to the search of the arrested person were explained in Roose v. State, 759 P.2d 478, 482 (Wyo.1988) (citing Chimel v. California, 395 U.S. at 762-63 , 89 S.Ct. at 2040 ).

1999The limitations of the exception with regard to the search of the arrested person were explained in Roose v. State, 759 P.2d 478, 482 (Wyo.1988) (citing Chimel v. California, 395 U.S. at 762-63 , 89 S.Ct. at 2040 ).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
Chimel v. California red
scotus · 1969
2 sentences

1999The limitations of the exception with regard to the search of the arrested person were explained in Roose v. State, 759 P.2d 478, 482 (Wyo.1988) (citing Chimel v. California, 395 U.S. at 762-63 , 89 S.Ct. at 2040 ).

1999The limitations of the exception with regard to the search of the arrested person were explained in Roose v. State, 759 P.2d 478, 482 (Wyo.1988) (citing Chimel v. California, 395 U.S. at 762-63 , 89 S.Ct. at 2040 ).

11999–1999
Gates v. Richardson green
wyo · 1986
1 sentence

1995Whether the claim of appellant comes within the limitations of the rule in Gates v. Richardson [ 719 P.2d 193 (Wyo.1986) ].

11995–1995
Rafferty v. Northern Utilities Co. green
wyo · 1955
1 sentence

1972These were succinctly stated in Rafferty v. Northern Utilities Company, 73 Wyo, 287, 278 P.2d 605 , 611: (1) the apparatus must be such that in the ordinary instance no injurious operation is to be expected unless from a careless construction inspection, or user; (2) both inspection and user must have been at the time of the injury in the control of the party charged; 3 (3) the injurious occurrence or condition must have happened irrespective of any voluntary action at the time by the party injured.

11972–1972
Burnell v. Roush green
wyo · 1965
1 sentence

1971While we touched upon these respective contentions in the general discussion in Burnell v. Roush, Wyo., 404 P.2d 836 , and pointed out certain generally recognized rules of the common law and the limitations of the rule, our consideration was necessarily confined to the theory of all parties that plaintiff did or did not acquire a one-fourth interest as a tenant in common to the minerals excepted from a deed executed during coverture by the owner-husband and his spouse, who were later divorced.

11971–1971

Where else courts name it

TX 445 (1935–2026) NY 233 (1885–2026) CA 112 (1909–2026) IL 89 (1923–2024) MD 49 (1969–2026) FL 42 (1879–2026) IA 37 (1904–2026) OH 37 (1926–2026) NJ 32 (1902–2024) PA 31 (1893–2024) AL 30 (1928–2024) CT 23 (1913–2000) AZ 23 (1971–2023) KY 21 (1929–2026) MA 19 (1979–2026) MI 16 (1925–2025) OR 16 (1904–2024) KS 15 (1917–2019) IN 14 (1956–2018) DC 13 (1973–2011) UT 13 (1928–2026) DE 12 (1989–2026) MO 12 (1932–2007) OK 11 (1923–2017) WA 10 (1929–2021) AR 10 (1923–2023) CO 10 (1981–2026) VT 9 (1978–2018) MS 8 (1953–2013) TN 6 (1988–2021) VA 6 (1932–2021) SC 6 (1972–2019) MN 6 (1911–1995) WY 6 (1971–2025) NM 6 (1981–2003) NE 5 (1927–2017) NC 5 (1965–2025) HI 4 (1998–2017) LA 4 (1959–2024) MT 4 (1930–2008) WI 3 (1981–2020) VI 3 (2015–2023) ND 3 (2008–2020) NH 3 (1983–2025) ME 3 (1939–2025) GA 3 (1933–2024) ID 2 (1980–1999) WV 2 (1990–1995) AK 2 (1985–1988)

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