Merz v. Leitch’s Empirical Analysis
1984
Citation profile
4
cited by 4 later decisions
1
states following
May 1998
most recently cited
4 state decisions
Relationships
Relies on Laman v. McCord · State Ex Rel. Murray v. Palmgren · Board of Public Instruction of Broward Cty. v. Doran · State v. Moseng · Channel 10, Inc. v. Independent School District No. 709
Most-quoted passages
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“Any person who violates subdivision 1 shall be subject to personal liability in the form of a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $100 for a syigle occurrence. * * * Upon a third violation by the same person connected with the same governing body, such person shall forfeit any further right to serve on such governing body or in any other capacity with such public body for a period of time equal to the term of office such person was then serving. The court determining the merits of any action in connection with any alleged third violation shall receive competent, relevant evidence in connection therewith and, upon finding as to the occurrence of a separate third violation, unrelated to the previous violations issue its order declaring the position vacant and notify the appointing authority or clerk of the governing body.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage“(1) "to prohibit actions being taken at a secret meeting where it is impossible for the interested public to become fully informed concerning board decisions or to detect improper influences," Lindahl v. Independent School District No. 306, 270 Minn. 164, 167 , 133 N.W.2d 23, 26 (1965); (2) "to assure the public's right to be informed," Channel 10, Inc. v. Independent School District No. 709, 298 Minn. 306, 313 , 215 N.W.2d 814, 821 (1974); and (3) "to afford the public an opportunity to present its views to the board," Sullivan v. Credit River Township, 299 Minn. 170, 175 , 217 N.W.2d 502, 506 (1974).”
1 later decision quote this exact passage
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