State v. Stein’s Empirical Analysis

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3 state decisions

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1. “Fairness and equity compel this result, and a citizen has the right to expect as much from his government, notwithstanding the fact that the government and the court were proceeding in good faith at the time”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. State v. Superior Court · State v. Parker

2. “In this case, Stein paid an ilegal fine under a valid statute. There is no question that Stein's conviction was valid, and that the court could legally impose a fine. Nevertheless, the fine actually imposed exceeded the amount the legislature had permitted. We recognize that some courts have refused restitution under similar circumstances, in reliance on the rule that a payment voluntarily made pursuant to a mistake of law is not recoverable. Seq, e.g., Prilliman v. City of Canon City, 146 Colo. 159 , 860 P.2d 812 (1961). We are satisfied that this rule should not be adopted in this jurisdiction. In our view, the principles of equity favor Stein and persuade us to affirm the [order granting him a refund].”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. State v. Superior Court