817 So. 2d 980 - Gilbert v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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27 state decisions

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The sentences later courts lift from this opinion, ranked by how many decisions quote each — the parts of the opinion doing the work. These counts are smaller than the citation total above because most of the 28 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. “proof may be established through the following factors: original market cost, manner in which the item has been used, its general condition and quality, and the percentage of depreciation since its purchase or construction.”

   7 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. Cook v. State · Masonett v. State

2. “Proof of the element of value is essential to a conviction for grand larceny and must be established by the State beyond and to the exclusion of every reasonable doubt. In determining the value of property, proof thereof may be shown by such elements or facts affecting the question as may exist. Recourse may be had to the items of cost, as well as the utility and use of the property. The original market cost of the property, the manner in which it has been used, its general condition and quality, the percentage of depreciation since its purchase or construction are elements of proof to be submitted to the jury to aid it in ascertaining value in such cases”

   4 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. M.S. v. State · 834 So. 2d 390 - Kitt v. State

3. “On review of a lower court's ruling on a motion for judgment of acquittal, the appellate court determines whether the state introduced competent substantial evidence to support the guilty verdict. The defendant, as the moving party, admits all the facts introduced into evidence and all reasonable inferences that may be drawn therefrom in favor of the state.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 867 So. 2d 486 - Karwoski v. State