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three-factor test in Idaho

44 Idaho opinions name it 2 courts 1980–2024 4 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 (17)

CaseFollowedCited
Sun Valley Shopping Center, Inc. v. Idaho Power Co.green
idaho · 1991 · cited in 11 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 1999–2014
2 sentences

2014In determining whether the trial court has abused its discretion, we again turn to the three-factor test articulated in Sun Valley Shopping Center, Inc. v. Idaho Power Co., 119 Idaho at 94 , 803 P.2d at 1000 .

2014In determining whether the trial court has abused its discretion, we again turn to the three-factor test articulated in Sun Valley Shopping Center, Inc. v. Idaho Power Co., 119 Idaho at 94 , 803 P.2d at 1000 .

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State v. Pagegreen
idaho · 2004 · cited in 9 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2005–2024
2 sentences

2018The Idaho Supreme Court has employed the three-factor test from Brown to determine attenuation: (1) the elapsed time between the misconduct and the acquisition of the evidence; (2) the occurrence of intervening circumstances; and (3) the flagrancy and purpose of the police misconduct. 2 State v. Page , 140 Idaho 841 , 846, 103 P.3d 454 , 459 (2004).

2018The Idaho Supreme Court has employed the three-factor test from Brown to determine attenuation: (1) the elapsed time between the misconduct and the acquisition of the evidence; (2) the occurrence of intervening circumstances; and (3) the flagrancy and purpose of the police misconduct. 2 State v. Page , 140 Idaho 841 , 846, 103 P.3d 454 , 459 (2004).

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Baxter v. Craneygreen
idaho · 2000 · cited in 3 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2001–2005
2 sentences

2005Dillon v. *695 Montgomery, 138 Idaho 614, 617 , 67 P.3d 93, 96 (2003); Baxter v. Craney, 135 Idaho 166, 169 , 16 P.3d 263, 266 (2000); Sun Valley Shopping Ctr., Inc. v. Idaho Power Co., 119 Idaho 87, 94 , 803 P.2d 993, 1000 (1991).

2005Dillon v. *695 Montgomery, 138 Idaho 614, 617 , 67 P.3d 93, 96 (2003); Baxter v. Craney, 135 Idaho 166, 169 , 16 P.3d 263, 266 (2000); Sun Valley Shopping Ctr., Inc. v. Idaho Power Co., 119 Idaho 87, 94 , 803 P.2d 993, 1000 (1991).

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Brown v. Illinoisgreen
scotus · 1975 · cited in 2 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2015–2016
2 sentences

2016The Idaho Supreme Court has employed the three-factor test from Brown v. Illinois, 422 U.S. 590, 603-04 (1975) to determine attenuation: (1) the elapsed time between the misconduct and the acquisition of the evidence; (2) the occurrence of intervening circumstances; and (3) the flagrancy and purpose of the police misconduct.2 Page, 140 Idaho at 846 , 103 P.3d at 459 . 2 Brown v. Illinois, 422 U.S. 590, 603-04 (1975) indicated that the test is a totality of the circumstances test, yet focused on these three factors. 5 A. The Elapsed Time Between the Misconduct and the Discovery of the Evidence

2016The Idaho Supreme Court has employed the three-factor test from Brown v. Illinois, 422 U.S. 590, 603-04 (1975) to determine attenuation: (1) the elapsed time between the misconduct and the acquisition of the evidence; (2) the occurrence of intervening circumstances; and (3) the flagrancy and purpose of the police misconduct.2 Page, 140 Idaho at 846 , 103 P.3d at 459 . 2 Brown v. Illinois, 422 U.S. 590, 603-04 (1975) indicated that the test is a totality of the circumstances test, yet focused on these three factors. 5 A. The Elapsed Time Between the Misconduct and the Discovery of the Evidence

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Fox v. Mountain West Electric, Inc.green
idaho · 2002 · cited in 4 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2007–2016
2 sentences

2016The three factors are: (1) whether the trial court correctly perceived the issue as one of discretion; (2) whether the trial court acted within the boundaries of this discretion and consistent with the legal standards applicable to the specific choices available to it; and (3) whether the trial court reached its decision by an exercise of reason.” Fox v. Mountain West Elec., Inc., 137 Idaho 703 , 711–12, 52 P.3d 848 , 856–57 (2002).

2016The three factors are: (1) whether the trial court correctly perceived the issue as one of discretion; (2) whether the trial court acted within the boundaries of this discretion and consistent with the legal standards applicable to the specific choices available to it; and (3) whether the trial court reached its decision by an exercise of reason.” Fox v. Mountain West Elec., Inc., 137 Idaho 703 , 711–12, 52 P.3d 848 , 856–57 (2002).

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Burns v. Baldwingreen
idaho · 2003 · cited in 2 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2007–2015
2 sentences

2015Burns, 138 Idaho at 486-87 , 65 P.3d at 508-09 .

2015Burns, 138 Idaho at 486-87 , 65 P.3d at 508-09 .

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Dillon v. Montgomerygreen
idaho · 2003 · cited in 2 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2005–2009
2 sentences

2009A three factor test is used to prove an abuse of discretion: “(1) whether the district court correctly perceived the issue as one of discretion; (2) whether the district court acted within the boundaries of this discretion and consistent with the legal standards applicable to the specific choices available to it; and (3) whether the district court reached its decision by an exercise of reason.” Id.

2009A three factor test is used to prove an abuse of discretion: "(1) whether the district court correctly perceived the issue as one of discretion; (2) whether the district court acted within the boundaries of this discretion and consistent with the legal standards applicable to the specific choices available to it; and (3) whether the district court reached its decision by an exercise of reason." Id.

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Smith v. Stategreen
idaho · 1970 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016A district court’s decision regarding a motion to amend the complaint once trial has begun is “necessarily left to the sound discretion of the trial judge, and in the absence of a showing of the abuse of such discretion the ruling of the trial court should not be set aside on appeal.” Gates v. Pickett & Nelson Const. Co., 91 Idaho 836, 841 , 432 P.2d 780, 785 (1967) (overruled on other grounds, Smith v. State, 93 Idaho 795 , 473 P.2d 937, 942 (1970))] To determine whether a district court abused its discretion, this Court uses' a three-factor test.

2016A district court’s decision regarding a motion to amend the complaint once trial has begun is “necessarily left to the sound discretion of the trial judge, and in the absence of a showing of the abuse of such discretion the ruling of the trial court should not be set aside on appeal.” Gates v. Pickett & Nelson Const. Co., 91 Idaho 836, 841 , 432 P.2d 780, 785 (1967) (overruled on other grounds, Smith v. State, 93 Idaho 795 , 473 P.2d 937, 942 (1970))] To determine whether a district court abused its discretion, this Court uses' a three-factor test.

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Gates v. Pickett & Nelson Construction Co.green
idaho · 1967 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016A district court’s decision regarding a motion to amend the complaint once trial has begun is “necessarily left to the sound discretion of the trial judge, and in the absence of a showing of the abuse of such discretion the ruling of the trial court should not be set aside on appeal.” Gates v. Pickett & Nelson Const. Co., 91 Idaho 836, 841 , 432 P.2d 780, 785 (1967) (overruled on other grounds, Smith v. State, 93 Idaho 795 , 473 P.2d 937, 942 (1970))] To determine whether a district court abused its discretion, this Court uses' a three-factor test.

2016A district court’s decision regarding a motion to amend the complaint once trial has begun is “necessarily left to the sound discretion of the trial judge, and in the absence of a showing of the abuse of such discretion the ruling of the trial court should not be set aside on appeal.” Gates v. Pickett & Nelson Const. Co., 91 Idaho 836, 841 , 432 P.2d 780, 785 (1967) (overruled on other grounds, Smith v. State, 93 Idaho 795 , 473 P.2d 937, 942 (1970))] To determine whether a district court abused its discretion, this Court uses' a three-factor test.

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State v. Seversongreen
idaho · 2009 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015E.g., Severson, 147 Idaho at 704 , 215 P.3d at 424 (describing that, following a timely objection, a district court must “determine whether a conflict actually exists” after a thorough and searching inquiry); Lippert II, 152 Idaho at 887 , 276 P.3d at 759 (explaining that the court “must make some reasonable, nonsuggestive efforts to determine the nature of the defendant’s complaints”). 9 The court must make the kind of inquiry that might ease the defendant’s dissatisfaction, distrust, or concern.

2015E.g., Severson, 147 Idaho at 704 , 215 P.3d at 424 (describing that, following a timely objection, a district court must “determine whether a conflict actually exists” after a thorough and searching inquiry); Lippert II, 152 Idaho at 887 , 276 P.3d at 759 (explaining that the court “must make some reasonable, nonsuggestive efforts to determine the nature of the defendant’s complaints”). 9 The court must make the kind of inquiry that might ease the defendant’s dissatisfaction, distrust, or concern.

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State v. Lippertgreen
idahoctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015E.g., Severson, 147 Idaho at 704 , 215 P.3d at 424 (describing that, following a timely objection, a district court must “determine whether a conflict actually exists” after a thorough and searching inquiry); Lippert II, 152 Idaho at 887 , 276 P.3d at 759 (explaining that the court “must make some reasonable, nonsuggestive efforts to determine the nature of the defendant’s complaints”). 9 The court must make the kind of inquiry that might ease the defendant’s dissatisfaction, distrust, or concern.

2015E.g., Severson, 147 Idaho at 704 , 215 P.3d at 424 (describing that, following a timely objection, a district court must “determine whether a conflict actually exists” after a thorough and searching inquiry); Lippert II, 152 Idaho at 887 , 276 P.3d at 759 (explaining that the court “must make some reasonable, nonsuggestive efforts to determine the nature of the defendant’s complaints”). 9 The court must make the kind of inquiry that might ease the defendant’s dissatisfaction, distrust, or concern.

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LuAnn Shubert v. Macy's West, Inc.green
idaho · 2015 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Shubert, 158 Idaho at 100-01 , 343 P.3d at 1107-08 ; Harris v. Indep.

2015See Shubert, 158 Idaho at 100-01 , 343 P.3d at 1107-08 ; Harris v. Indep.

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Indian Springs LLC v. Indian Springs Land Investment, LLCgreen
idaho · 2009 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010Indian Springs L.L.C. v. Indian Springs Land Inv., LLC, 147 Idaho 737, 747 , 215 P.3d 457, 467 (2009).

2010Indian Springs L.L.C. v. Indian Springs Land Inv., LLC, 147 Idaho 737, 747 , 215 P.3d 457, 467 (2009).

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Kaysville City v. Mulcahygreen
utahctapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001See also Kaysville City v. Mulcahy, 943 P.2d 231, 235-36 (Utah Ct.App. 1997) (articulating a three factor test for evaluating a tip: (1) the type of tip or informant involved; (2) the details the informant conveyed concerning the criminal activity observed; (3) and the officers personal observations confirming the dispatcher’s report of the informant’s tip). 1 We note that the great majority of states addressing identified citizen reports of drunk driving, on facts similar to those in Larson and Mulcahy , have upheld routine investigatory stops based upon this kind of tip.

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City of Minnetonka v. Shepherdgreen
minn · 1988 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001See, e.g., City of Minnetonka v. Shepherd, 420 N.W.2d 887 (Minn.1988); State v. Lambert, 146 Vt. 142 , 499 A.2d 761 (1985).

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State v. Hedgergreen
idaho · 1989 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000State v. Hedger, 115 Idaho 598, 601 , 768 P.2d 1331, 1333 (1989).

2000State v. Hedger, 115 Idaho 598, 601 , 768 P.2d 1331, 1333 (1989).

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Cook v. State, Department of Transportationgreen
idaho · 1999 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000Cook v. State, Dep’t of Transp., 133 Idaho 288, 296 , 985 P.2d 1150, 1158 (1999).

2000Cook v. State, Dep’t of Transp., 133 Idaho 288, 296 , 985 P.2d 1150, 1158 (1999).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (10)

CaseCitedYears
William v. Cenarrusa green
idaho · 1984
2 sentences

1997In Hellar v. Cenarrusa, 106 Idaho 571 , 682 P.2d 524 (1984), the Court held that the trial court has discretion to award attorney fees to the prevailing party under the private attorney general doctrine and adopted a three-factor test to determine the right to such an award: (1) the strength or societal importance of the public policy indicated by the litigation; 4 (2) the necessity for private en- *724 foreement and the magnitude of the resultant burden on the plaintiff; and (8) the number of people standing to benefit from the decision.

1997In Hellar v. Cenarrusa, 106 Idaho 571 , 682 P.2d 524 (1984), the Court held that the trial court has discretion to award attorney fees to the prevailing party under the private attorney general doctrine and adopted a three-factor test to determine the right to such an award: (1) the strength or societal importance of the public policy indicated by the litigation; 4 (2) the necessity for private en- *724 foreement and the magnitude of the resultant burden on the plaintiff; and (8) the number of people standing to benefit from the decision.

21996–1997
State v. Fairchild green
idahoctapp · 2018
1 sentence

2021Id.

12021–2021
State v. Schrecengost green
idahoctapp · 2000
2 sentences

2015Schrecengost, 134 Idaho at 549 , 6 P.3d at 405 .

2015Schrecengost, 134 Idaho at 549 , 6 P.3d at 405 .

12015–2015
Schoger v. State green
idaho · 2010
1 sentence

2014Id. 2 The State concedes in its brief on appeal that Stadtmiller’s contention that the district court applied an incorrect standard in deciding whether to accept his Alford plea “appears to be well-taken.” 4 Here the district court made it very clear why the court would not accept Stadtmiller’s plea: [B]ased on what you’ve said, Mr. Stadtmiller, I cannot accept your plea.

12014–2014
Winn v. Campbell green
idaho · 2008
2 sentences

2012“This Court uses a three factor test to determine whether the trial court abused its discretion.” *562 Winn, 145 Idaho at 729 , 184 P.3d at 854 .

2012“This Court uses a three factor test to determine whether the trial court abused its discretion.” *562 Winn, 145 Idaho at 729 , 184 P.3d at 854 .

12012–2012
Utter v. Gibbins green
idaho · 2002
1 sentence

2009In considering a claim of an abuse of discretion, we apply a three-factor test that focuses upon: “(1) whether the trial court correctly perceived the issue as one of discretion; (2) whether the trial court acted within the boundaries of its discretion and consistent with the legal standards applicable to the specific choices available to it; and (3) whether the trial court reached its decision by an exercise of reason.” Id.

12009–2009
United States v. David Lee Green green
ca7 · 1997
1 sentence

2005In Page , our Supreme Court employed a three-factor test to determine attenuation: "(1) the elapsed time between the misconduct and the acquisition of the evidence, (2) the occurrence of intervening circumstances, and (3) the flagrancy and purpose of the improper law enforcement action." Page, 140 Idaho at 846 , 103 P.3d at 459 (citing Green, 111 F.3d at 521 ).

12005–2005
Bouten Construction Co. v. H.F. Magnuson Co. green
idaho · 1999
1 sentence

2002In determining whether the trial court has abused its discretion, this Court applies a three-factor test: “(1) whether the trial court correctly perceived the issue as one of discretion; (2) whether the trial court acted within the outer boundaries of its discretion and consistently with the legal standards applicable to the specific choices available to it; and (3) whether the trial court reached its decision by an exercise of reason.” Id.

12002–2002
State v. Lambert green
vt · 1985
2 sentences

2001See, e.g., City of Minnetonka v. Shepherd, 420 N.W.2d 887 (Minn.1988); State v. Lambert, 146 Vt. 142 , 499 A.2d 761 (1985).

2001See, e.g., City of Minnetonka v. Shepherd, 420 N.W.2d 887 (Minn.1988); State v. Lambert, 146 Vt. 142 , 499 A.2d 761 (1985).

12001–2001
Mathews v. Eldridge green
scotus · 1976
2 sentences

1980The “reasons” requirement is well supported by application of the three-factor test articulated in Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319 , 96 S.Ct. 893 , 47 L.Ed.2d 18 (1976).

1980The “reasons” requirement is well supported by application of the three-factor test articulated in Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319 , 96 S.Ct. 893 , 47 L.Ed.2d 18 (1976).

11980–1980

Statutes the citing opinions construe

ID § Idaho Code § 12-120 (9) ID § Idaho Code § 12-121 (9) ID § Idaho Code § 12-117 (3) ID § Idaho Code § 19-2020 (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

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