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Opinions in Minnesota that cite Genin v. 1996 Mercury Marquis, VIN No. 2MEBP95F9CX644211, License No. MN 225 NSG, 622 N.W.2d 114.
- Sela Investments, Ltd LLP v. J. H. Minn. Ct. App. 2025
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Sela Investments, Ltd LLP v. J. H.
Minn. Ct. App. 2025
See Genin v. 1996 Mercury Marquis, -118 (Minn. 2001) (stating that “the rules of construction forbid adding words or meaning to a statute that were intentionally or inadvertently left out” and acknowledging that when one section of a statute contains a particular provision omission of same provision from similar section is significant to show d
- Tenisha Williams v. Halimatou Diallo Minn. Ct. App. 2024
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Tenisha Williams v. Halimatou Diallo
Minn. Ct. App. 2024
The rules of statutory construction prohibit appellate courts from “adding words or meaning to a statute that were intentionally or inadvertently left out.” Genin v. 1996 Mercury Marquis
- In re the Marriage of: Sandee Goldsmith Becker, n/k/a Sandee Scroggs Goldsmith v. Leon L. ... Minn. Ct. App. 2023
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In re the Marriage of: Sandee Goldsmith Becker, n/k/a Sandee Scroggs Goldsmith v. Leon L. ...
Minn. Ct. App. 2023
The rules of statutory construction prohibit appellate courts from “adding words or meaning to a 5 statute that were intentionally or inadvertently left out.” Genin v. 1996 Mercury Marquis
- Andrew Joseph Haman v. Seth Tyberg Minn. Ct. App. 2023
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Andrew Joseph Haman v. Seth Tyberg
Minn. Ct. App. 2023
Moreover, the rules of statutory construction prohibit appellate courts from “adding words or meaning to a statute that were intentionally or inadvertently left out.” Genin v. 1996 Mercury Marquis
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Wilmington Trust, National Association,
Minn. 2023
See Genin v. 1996 Mercury Marquis, (“The rules of construction forbid adding words or meaning to a statute that were intentionally or inadvertently left out.”).
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In re the Matter of: E. M. B., DOB February 14, 2014, Sharo’n Lily Isabella Mathison, petitioner, Respondent,
Minn. Ct. App. 2023
Genin v. 1996 Mercury Marquis
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Kristen M. Egan, Respondent,
Minn. Ct. App. 2022
Therefore, “‘[w]hen a question of statutory construction involves a failure of expression rather than an ambiguity of expression, courts are not free to substitute amendment for construction and thereby supply the omissions of the legislature.’” Rohmiller, d at 590 (quoting Genin v. 1996 Mercury Marquis, ).
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A19-1878
Minn. 2021
Partners III- Lofts, LLC, (stating that we must follow the plain and unambiguous language of a statute); 6 (Minn. 2017) (rejecting the argument that the Legislature could not have intended what the words of the statute plainly said); Genin v. 1996 Mercury Marquis, (stating that a court cannot add meaning or words to a statute that were intentionally or inadvertently left out).
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Terry L. Smeby, Respondent,
Minn. Ct. App. 2021
And as we attempt to discern legislative meaning, “[t]he rules of construction forbid adding words or meaning to a statute that were intentionally or inadvertently left out.” Genin v. 1996 Mercury Marquis
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Farmers Mill & Elevator, Inc., Appellant,
Minn. Ct. App. 2021
Genin v. 1996 Mercury Marquis, .
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Minn. 2021
See Genin v. 1996 Mercury Marquis, (stating that a court cannot “add[] words or meaning to a statute that were intentionally or inadvertently left out”).
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State of Minnesota,
Minn. 2020
n.9 (Minn. 2011) (declining to “abandon the plain language” of a statute in favor of an interpretation that “inserts” a limitation not otherwise present); Genin v. 1996 Mercury Marquis , (“The rules of construction forbid adding words or meaning to a statute that were intentionally or inadvertently left out.”).
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Joseph Z. Livingston, petitioner, Appellant,
Minn. Ct. App. 2020
But it is now axiomatic that, consistent with the separation of powers and the limited role of the judiciary, “[t]he rules of construction fo rbid adding words or meaning to a statute that were intentiona lly or inadvertently left out.” Genin v. 1996 Mercury Marquis
- Depositors Ins. Co. v. Dollansky 919 N.W.2d 684 Minn. 2018
- In re In re Annexation of Certain Real Prop. to the City of Proctor from Midway Twp. 910 N.W.2d 460 Minn. Ct. App. 2018
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In re In re Annexation of Certain Real Prop. to the City of Proctor from Midway Twp.
910 N.W.2d 460
Minn. Ct. App. 2018
Genin v. 1996 Mercury Marquis , , 119 (Minn. 2001).
- KSTP-TV v. Metropolitan Council 884 N.W.2d 342 Minn. 2016
- State of Minnesota v. Forrest Grant Noggle 881 N.W.2d 545 Minn. 2016
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State of Minnesota v. Forrest Grant Noggle
881 N.W.2d 545
Minn. 2016
.”); see Premier Bank v. Becker Dev., LLC, d 753, 760 (Minn. 2010) (“[O]ur rules of construction ‘forbid adding words or meaning to a statute’ that are purposely omitted or inadvertently overlooked.” (quoting Genin v. 1996 Mercury Marquis, )).
- J.D. Donovan, Inc. v. Minnesota Department of Transportation 878 N.W.2d 1 Minn. 2016
- State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v. Angela Mary Lennartson, Katie Foss 872 N.W.2d 524 Minn. 2015
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State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v. Angela Mary Lennartson, Katie Foss
872 N.W.2d 524
Minn. 2015
But when a statute is “completely silent on a contested issue,” we do not look beyond the statutory text to discern its meaning unless there is an “ambiguity of expression” — rather than a “failure of expression.” (quoting Genin v. 1996 Mercury Marquis, ).
- State of Minnesota v. Thomas Raymond Struzyk 869 N.W.2d 280 Minn. 2015
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State of Minnesota v. Thomas Raymond Struzyk
869 N.W.2d 280
Minn. 2015
§ 609.2231 may be sound, we "cannot rewrite a statute under the guise of statutory interpretation.” Laase v. 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, (citing Genin v. 1996 Mercury Marquis, (stating that the court may not add words to a statute)).
- Great River Energy v. David D. Swedzinski 860 N.W.2d 362 Minn. 2015
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Great River Energy v. David D. Swedzinski
860 N.W.2d 362
Minn. 2015
And we cannot add words to a statute “that [the Legislature] intentionally or inadvertently left out.” Genin v. 1996 Mercury Marquis
- Persigehl v. Ridgebrook Investments Ltd. Partnership 858 N.W.2d 824 Minn. Ct. App. 2015
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Persigehl v. Ridgebrook Investments Ltd. Partnership
858 N.W.2d 824
Minn. Ct. App. 2015
Genin v. 1996 Mercury Marquis
- Jeff Persigehl and Samone Bodley, individually and on behalf of the putative classes, (A14-0027), (A14-0123) v. Ridgebrook Investments … Minn. Ct. App. 2015
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Jeff Persigehl and Samone Bodley, individually and on behalf of the putative classes, (A14-0027), (A14-0123) v. Ridgebrook Investments …
Minn. Ct. App. 2015
Genin v. 1996 Mercury Marquis
- Alice Ann Staab v. Diocese of St. Cloud 853 N.W.2d 713 Minn. 2014
- Graphic Communications Local 1B Health & Welfare Fund "A", Respondents/Cross-Appellants v. CVS Caremark Corporation, Appellants/Cross-Respondents, Coborn's Incorporated, Appellant/Cross-Respondent, … 850 N.W.2d 682 Minn. 2014
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Graphic Communications Local 1B Health & Welfare Fund "A", Respondents/Cross-Appellants v. CVS Caremark Corporation, Appellants/Cross-Respondents, Coborn's Incorporated, Appellant/Cross-Respondent, …
850 N.W.2d 682
Minn. 2014
ding that we “cannot read into the statute any additional rights” beyond those expressly enumerated); Premier Bank v. Becker Dev., LLC, (“If the legislature fails to address a particular topic, our rules of construction ‘forbid adding words or meaning to a statute’ that are purposely omitted or inadvertently overlooked.” (quoting Genin v. 1996 Mercury Marquis, )).
- Helmberger v. Johnson Controls, Inc. 839 N.W.2d 527 Minn. 2013
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Helmberger v. Johnson Controls, Inc.
839 N.W.2d 527
Minn. 2013
See Premier Bank v. Becker Dev., LLC, (“If the legislature fails to address a particular topic, our rules of construction ‘forbid adding words or meaning to a statute’ that are purposely omitted or inadvertently overlooked.” (quoting Genin v. 1996 Mercury Marquis, )).
- Northern States Power Co. ex rel. Board of Directors v. Aleckson 831 N.W.2d 303 Minn. 2013
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Northern States Power Co. ex rel. Board of Directors v. Aleckson
831 N.W.2d 303
Minn. 2013
of Olmsted, (refusing to interpret a statute in such a way that would in effect add an exception to a statute); Genin v.1996 Mercury Marquis, (explaining that “adding words or meaning to a statute that were intentionally or inadvertently left out” is forbidden).
- Martin v. Dicklich 823 N.W.2d 336 Minn. 2012
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Martin v. Dicklich
823 N.W.2d 336
Minn. 2012
See Genin v. 1996 Mercury Marquis, (“The rules of construction forbid adding words or meaning to a statute that were intentionally or inadvertently left out.”).
- Schmidt ex rel. P.M.S. v. Coons 818 N.W.2d 523 Minn. 2012
- Carlton v. State 816 N.W.2d 590 Minn. 2012
- Rohmiller v. Hart 811 N.W.2d 585 Minn. 2012
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Rohmiller v. Hart
811 N.W.2d 585
Minn. 2012
Genin v. 1996 Mercury Marquis
- Emerson v. Board of Independent School District 199 809 N.W.2d 679 Minn. 2012
- KSTP-TV v. Ramsey County 806 N.W.2d 785 Minn. 2011
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KSTP-TV v. Ramsey County
806 N.W.2d 785
Minn. 2011
2, is one that interprets the statute as expiring "after election day.” But we do not read language into a statute that the Legislature has "purposely omitted or inadvertently overlooked.” Premier Bank v. Becker Dev., LLC, see also Genin v. 1996 Mercury Marquis