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State v. King
Robbery and kidnapping convictions are reversed due to prejudicial jury instruction that permitted conviction based on foreseeable actions of co-conspirators.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 17, 2002
Grigsby v. Barnhart
Claimant was properly denied disability benefits because alcoholism was material factor contributing to disability.
Government Sep. 16, 2002
Parents Involved in Community Schools v. Seattle School District No. 1
Order
Sep. 16, 2002
Ahmed v. State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services
Order
Sep. 16, 2002
U.S. v. Vonn
Order
Sep. 16, 2002
Conservatorship of Edward W.
Notice waivers routinely sought in conservatorship proceedings violate due process.
Probate and Trusts Sep. 16, 2002
Integral Development Corp. v. Wissenbach
German citizen had sufficient contacts with California to support assertion of personal jurisdiction over him.
Civil Procedure Sep. 16, 2002
Ellis v. U.S. District Court (U.S.) (In re Ellis)
District court may reject charge bargain in proposed plea agreement when court deems it inadequate to reflect seriousness of crime.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 16, 2002
Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District v. Norton
Injunction requiring Fish and Wildlife Service to conduct environmental impact statement was proper.
Environmental Law Sep. 16, 2002
Circuit City Stores Inc. v. Najd
State employment discrimination claim is subject to mandatory arbitration.
Civil Procedure Sep. 16, 2002
US v. Jolibois
Where probation violation constitutes more than one offense, court may impose the most serious penalty available.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 16, 2002
Jesus M. v. Arizona Dept. of Economic Security
For purposes of severance of parental rights, court considers parent's entire prison term rather than only amount of time remaining on sentence.
Juveniles Sep. 16, 2002
Hallmark Industries v. First Systech International, Inc.
Intertwining doctrine does not apply to contract dispute.
Civil Procedure Sep. 16, 2002
Telecor Communications, Inc. v. Southwestern Bell Telephone Co.
Pay phone location owners define market where telephone company's anti-competitive behavior took place.
Antitrust Sep. 16, 2002
Weatherford v. State
Trial court erred in granting summary judgment based on immunity because right to reasonable safety in foster care was clearly established.
Constitutional Law Sep. 16, 2002
Yes for Arizona v. Wiers
Analysis was not neutral explanation of initiative.
Government Sep. 16, 2002
In re Niky R.
Court did not abuse its discretion in committing minor to Dept. of Juvenile Corrections under new commitment guidelines.
Juveniles Sep. 16, 2002
Marriage of Donlann
Marriage invalid under Mexican law is valid under Arizona law.
Family Law Sep. 16, 2002
People v. Stanley
Criminal defendant's waiver of right to counsel is invalid where trial court fails to give adequate advisement.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 16, 2002
In re Custody of C.M.
Grandparent visitation statute does not violate parent's due process rights.
Family Law Sep. 16, 2002
People v. Rogers
Evidence of gunshot residue on clothing of defendant admissible where police has probable cause to make arrest.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 16, 2002
People v. Bradbury
Sentence in aggravated range is appropriate where defendant was on bond for a previous felony.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 16, 2002
In the Interest of A.D.
Trial court properly terminated parent-child legal relationship where father failed to assert custodial rights.
Family Law Sep. 16, 2002
People v. Howell
Record supported finding of trial court that defendant violated conditions of probation.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 16, 2002
In the Matter of Petition of M.G.
Evidence supported trial court's finding that grandparent visitation was appropriate.
Family Law Sep. 16, 2002
Costilla County Conservancy District v. Board of County Commissioners
Open meetings law requires public notice where official business of county is discussed.
Government Sep. 16, 2002
Logixx Automation Inc. v. Lawrence Michels Family Trust
Evidence supported jury verdict for breach of covenant not to compete.
Civil Procedure Sep. 16, 2002
Provo v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office
Claimant's claim for penalties against attorneys for interference with medical care were properly dismissed.
Workers' Compensation Sep. 16, 2002
Colorado State Board of Medical Examiners v. Ogin
Revocation of doctor's license to practice medicine did not violate Americans With Disabilities Act.
Administrative Agencies Sep. 16, 2002
Harwig v. Downey
Plaintiffs are not entitled to award of attorney fee as third-party beneficiaries of real estate sales contract.
Contracts Sep. 16, 2002