Statutory Interpretation
41 groups with Wyoming opinions1927–2026
- Statutory construction; Interpretation; Statutes407 opinions · 1977–2026Statutory interpretation and standard of review for law · Interpreting statutory meaning and construction rules · Stating standards of review and statutory construction
- Legislative Intent and Construction382 opinions · 1934–2026Interpreting statutory language and legislative omissions · Principles of statutory construction and legislative intent · Determining statutory ambiguity and legislative intent
- Statutes; Plain; Statutory247 opinions · 1975–2026Interpreting statutes based on plain and ordinary meaning · Interpreting statutes by considering the entire law · Interpreting statutory terms to resolve ambiguity
- Statutory; Language; Meaning155 opinions · 1976–2026Interpreting statutory alternatives using disjunctive "or" · Determining technical meaning of statutory terms · Determining statutory clarity and construction principles
- Statutory; Language; Statute150 opinions · 1982–2026Interpreting statutory language regarding workers' compensation benefits · Interpreting statutory intent regarding license suspension · Statutory construction principles regarding limitation periods
- Lenity and Stare Decisis in Construction125 opinions · 1977–2026Interpreting statutory definition of manufacturing process · Determining statutory meaning and applying interpretive aids · Discussing maxims of statutory interpretation
- Mandatory vs. Discretionary Statutory Language106 opinions · 1927–2026Interpreting statutory language regarding claims limitations · Interpreting statutory scope for well-related services · Interpreting mandatory statutory language in legal proceedings
- Statutory; Construction; Property97 opinions · 1977–2026Validating pre-statute easements and defining easement use · Determining the meaning of reworking under oil and gas statutes · Statutory interpretation regarding subdivision exemptions
- Tax; Statutory; Construction95 opinions · 1976–2026Interpreting statutory authority for tax imposition · Interpreting statutory ambiguity regarding tax delinquency · Statutory provisions governing property tax exemptions and assessment procedures
- Statutory Interpretation Methodology75 opinions · 1977–2026Interpreting statutory language and legislative intent
- Statutes; Statutory; Penal73 opinions · 1956–2025Interpreting statutes in pari materia and juvenile welfare · Interpreting statutory ambiguity regarding criminal penalties · Defining statutory elements of sexual offenses
- Tax; Exemption; Sales69 opinions · 1965–2025Determining when title or possession passes for sales tax · Interpreting sales tax statutes regarding interest and penalties · Interpreting statutory language regarding sales and use tax exemptions
- Tax; Irs; Assessment61 opinions · 1935–2020Applying discretion and awarding setoff for delinquent taxes · Reiterating the burden of proof in tax valuation disputes · Determining when tax becomes delinquent and interest accrues
- License; Suspension; Revocation52 opinions · 1976–2026Determining standard of proof for license revocation hearing · Interpreting statutory language regarding license relinquishment · License revocability unless definite time is specified
- Retroactive; Statutes; Statutory42 opinions · 1977–2026Statutory construction principles regarding nullification and wrongful death · Analyzing retrospective application of new statutes · Statutory construction regarding tax retroactivity and application
- Property; Assessment; Tax41 opinions · 1976–2026Reviewing agency conclusions and statutory interpretation of mineral taxation · Interpreting constitutional requirement for rational property appraisal · Appraisal methods and valuation challenges for utility property
- Meetings; Open; Executive session39 opinions · 1982–2024Interpreting statutory conflict between executive session and recording duties · Defining agency meetings and public access requirements · Determining agency status under public meetings act
- Death; Statutory; Succession37 opinions · 1983–2026Interpreting statutory intent and scope of wrongful death action · Interpreting probate statutes regarding distribution and estate closure · Determining whether statute of limitations applies to estate claims
- Ejusdem generis; Meaning; Term34 opinions · 1975–2025Defining the verb persist in legal context · Interpreting the meaning of the word any in a plan provision · Interpreting broad language in relevant legal opinions
- Vehicle; Driving; Traffic30 opinions · 1981–2014Interpreting statutes regarding limited driving privileges · Determining statutory interpretation of motor vehicle act · Determining exemption from license revocation for specific speed violations
- Gambling; Lottery; Liquor27 opinions · 1982–2024Analyzing equal protection under state liquor laws · Review of administrative actions regarding liquor and dance hall licenses · Legislative preemption over municipal alcohol liability standards
- Extrinsic Aids to Legislative Intent26 opinions · 1966–2024Analyzing statutory changes and legislative intent · Determining legislative intent regarding PUD approval · Giving effect to subsequent legislative clarification of doubt
- Retroactive; Retroactivity; Law26 opinions · 1985–2024Determining retroactive effect of judicial rulings · Standards for prospective application of new legal principles · Weighing factors for prospective versus retroactive law changes
- Value; Valuation; Market20 opinions · 1990–2026Determining fair market value in sealed-bid sales · Determining fair market value for tax purposes · Rephrasing issues regarding point of valuation for CBM
- Property value; Testimony property; Valuation17 opinions · 1985–2026Evaluating expert witness appraisals and valuations · Evaluating evidence of fair market value in sales disputes · Admissibility of owner's testimony regarding property value
- Statutory; Canon; Meaning16 opinions · 1991–2024Interpreting statutes to avoid rendering parts meaningless · Determining statutory ambiguity and court jurisdiction · Determining whether statutory term requires definition
- Statutory time; Time limits; Deadlines15 opinions · 1981–2024Determining jurisdiction when statutory hearing deadlines are missed · Determining advisory nature of statutory time limits · Reviewing agency compliance with statutory timing requirements
- Value; Property; Market13 opinions · 1981–2023Determining fair market value for land dedication payments · Defining fair market value and appraisal standards · Appraiser discretion in determining property value adjustments
- Tax; Sale; Estate13 opinions · 1965–2023Determining custody transfer meter status for taxation · Defining the purpose of tax sale redemption notice · Determining taxable value including royalties and taxes
- Hunting; Animal; Wildlife12 opinions · 1981–2022Interpreting wildlife management statutes and property rights · Analyzing constitutional challenges to hunting regulations · Willfully endangering client in wilderness violates statute
- Presumption; Assessment; Tax12 opinions · 1995–2022Legislative intent regarding county appeal rights in property valuation · Reviewing agency action and property taxation principles
- Legislative history; Statutory; Through legislative10 opinions · 1980–2005Interpreting statutes through subsequent legislative clarification · Legislative history regarding weed district tax authority · Interpreting statutory language and legislative history
- Deductibility; Expenses; Deductions10 opinions · 1983–2023Calculating interest deductions under securities statute · Determining reasonable unreimbursed business expenses for income calculation · Determining ordinary and necessary expenses for income calculation
- Loss7 opinions · 1985–2011Analyzing administrative remedies and refund requests · Determining gross income for percentage depletion calculations
- Charitable; Tax exemption; Charity6 opinions · 2007–2026Determining property tax exemption for charitable associations · Determining charitable use for tax exemption · Defining public charity and enforcement authority
- Expunction; Bail; Expungement5 opinions · 1983–2020Balancing government record needs against individual expungement harm · Determining constitutionality of cash-only criminal bonds · Determining relief from bail forfeiture under rule 46(e)(2)
- Tax; Income; Business5 opinions · 1980–2005Reviewing income calculation and deviation from guidelines · Distinguishing public and private contracts for apportionment · Determining loss for trust income tax purposes
- Admissibility of taxpayer payment as admission evidence · Establishing grounds for probable cause in tax evasion cases · Distinguishing general deceit from specific tax evasion intent
- Controlling substance over form in legal actions · Interpreting tax statute requirements for corporate restructuring
- Distinguishing taxpayers and joint and several liability for spouses
- Analyzing executive power to expunge criminal records
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