In re Opinion of the Justices

6 Citing cases

  1. In re Given Under the Provisions of Article VI, Section 3 of Me. Constitution

    2015 Me. 27 (Me. 2015)

    The questions posed seek our opinions as individual Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court. See Me. Const. art. VI, § 3; Opinion of the Justices, 2012 ME 49, ¶ 4, 40 A.3d 930. Because all participating Justices agree in the opinion expressed here, only one opinion is issued.

  2. In re Op. of the Justices

    2015 Me. 27 (Me. 2015)   Cited 8 times
    Declining to answer a question regarding an event that had not yet occurred

    The questions posed seek our opinions as individual Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court. See Me. Const. art. VI, § 3 ; Opinion of the Justices, 2012 ME 49, ¶ 4, 40 A.3d 930. Because all participating Justices agree in the opinion expressed here, only one opinion is issued.

  3. Op. of Justices of Supreme Judicial Court Given Under Provisions of Article VI

    2017 Me. 100 (Me. 2017)   Cited 14 times

    Opinion of the Justices, 460 A.2d at 1345-46. Opinion of the Justices, 2012 ME 49, ¶ 9, 40 A.3d 930; Opinion of the Justices, 371 A.2d at 620; Opinion of the Justices, 155 Me. 141, 150, 152 A.2d 173 (1959). Opinion of the Justices, 2015 ME 107, ¶¶ 5-6, 123 A.3d 494; Opinion of the Justices, 2012 ME 49, ¶¶ 5, 9 & n.1, 40 A.3d 930.

  4. In re Op. of the Justices

    162 A.3d 188 (Me. 2017)   Cited 18 times
    Advising that "the Ranked–Choice Voting Act is in direct contradiction to the plurality requirements of the Maine Constitution"

    Opinion of the Justices, 460 A.2d at 1345–46.Opinion of the Justices, 2012 ME 49, ¶ 9, 40 A.3d 930 ; Opinion of the Justices, 371 A.2d at 620 ; Opinion of the Justices, 155 Me. 141, 150, 152 A.2d 173 (1959).Opinion of the Justices, 2015 ME 107, ¶¶ 5–6, 123 A.3d 494 ; Opinion of the Justices, 2012 ME 49, ¶¶ 5, 9 & n.1, 40 A.3d 930.

  5. In re Op. the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Courtgiven Under the Provisions of Article

    2015 Me. 107 (Me. 2015)

    [¶ 5] “ ‘A solemn occasion arises when questions are of a serious and immediate nature, and the situation presents an unusual exigency.’ ” Id. ¶ 18 (quoting Opinion of the Justices, 2012 ME 49, ¶ 5, 40 A.3d 930 ). “ ‘[S]uch an exigency ... exists when the body making the inquiry, having some action in view, has serious doubts as to its power and authority to take such action under the Constitution or under existing statutes.’ ” Opinion of the Justices, 2002 ME 169, ¶ 6, 815 A.2d 791 (quoting Opinion of the Justices, 709 A.2d 1183, 1185 (Me.1997) ).

  6. In re Op. of the Justices

    2015 Me. 107 (Me. 2015)

    [¶ 5] “ ‘A solemn occasion arises when questions are of a serious and immediate nature, and the situation presents an unusual exigency.’ ” Id. ¶ 18 (quoting Opinion of the Justices, 2012 ME 49, ¶ 5, 40 A.3d 930 ). “ ‘[S]uch an exigency ... exists when the body making the inquiry, having some action in view, has serious doubts as to its power and authority to take such action under the Constitution or under existing statutes.’ ” Opinion of the Justices, 2002 ME 169, ¶ 6, 815 A.2d 791 (quoting Opinion of the Justices, 709 A.2d 1183, 1185 (Me.1997) ).