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People v. Waidla
To warrant removal of death penalty sentences, felony-murder defendants must have meritorious, appealable issues.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 19, 2001
Cates Construction, Incorp. v. Talbot Partners
Surety's liability is co-extensive with that of the principal and can include covenants implied in bond.
Insurance Apr. 19, 2001
Bates v. Jones
Lifetime term limits for legislators in California's Proposition 140 do not violate federal constitutional rights.
Government Apr. 19, 2001
Loder v. City of Glendale
City's employee drug-testing program is unconstitutional for current employees but constitutional for job applicants.
Employment Law Apr. 19, 2001
People v. Burnett
Unless evidence supporting the offense is presented at preliminary hearing, conviction must be reversed.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 19, 2001
Medina v. State of Colorado
State does not waive governmental immunity for claims related to failure to warn of a road hazard.
Torts Apr. 19, 2001
People v. Harding
Criminal defendant's waiver of his right to testify not valid if court's advisement incomplete.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 19, 2001
In the Interest of B.W. a child
Child support may be awarded retroactive to the birth of the child.
Family Law Apr. 19, 2001
People v. Witty
Disqualification of district attorney does not violate separation of powers doctrine.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 19, 2001
Alderton v. State
Amended formula for compensation of county court judges did not violate contractual rights of judges.
Employment Law Apr. 19, 2001
Wackenhut Corp. v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office
Apportionment of worker's compensation benefits not appropriate where earlier injury was to different part of back.
Workers' Compensation Apr. 19, 2001
Itin v. Ungar
Plaintiff seeking to recover damages and costs under Stolen Property statute need not prove defendant convicted of theft crime.
Civil Procedure Apr. 19, 2001
People v. Garcia
Criminal defendant may waive right to speedy trial under the Uniform Mandatory Disposition of Detainers Act.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 19, 2001
Keybank v. Mascarenas
Merchant to whom goods are consigned may transfer property to buyers in the ordinary course of business.
Business Law Apr. 19, 2001
In the Interest of L.M., a Juvenile-Child
Prosecution not required to disprove elements of affirmative defense where there was no evidence to support the use of the defense.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 19, 2001
Boryla v. Pash
Trial court is not required to enter award of interest on actual costs from date of original cost award.
Civil Procedure Apr. 19, 2001
Morris v. Askeland Enterprises, Inc.
Punitive damages are not available for claims brought under Colorado Uniform Fraudulent Transfers Act.
Business Law Apr. 19, 2001
U.S. v. Weller
Court upholds bank branch manager's conviction for embezzling.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 19, 2001
U.S. v. Heckard
Defendant's proximity to gun and fact that he owned residence where gun was found is sufficient evidence to convict for possession of firearm.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 19, 2001
State of Washington v. Clausing
Unlicensed physician found guilty of illegal possession and delivery of legend drugs when delivered to former patient without valid prescription.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 19, 2001
In the Matter of Price
Attorney denied reinstatement to practice law for two years for disciplinary violations.
Attorneys Apr. 19, 2001
City and County of Denver v. Gonzales
In negligence suits involving one-vehicle accidents, 3-year statute of limitations applies to all tort actions for bodily injury or property damage whether tortfeasor was using or operating motor vehicle.
Torts Apr. 19, 2001
Lusk v. Ryder Integrated Logistics
Defendant must present comparative evidence of general populations lifting capabilities in disability-discrimination suit against employer.
Employment Law Apr. 19, 2001
U.S. c. Garcia-Sanchez
When evidence supports defendant's participation, and court attributes to him amount of drugs sold by conspiracy, sentence based on such evidence is not error.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 19, 2001
U.S. v. Vallo
Government presented sufficient evidence to convict mother and boyfriend of murder of child.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 19, 2001
People v. Jasper
Trial courts possess inherent authority to impose plea cutoff deadline as part of its case management responsibilities provided parties have notice of deadline.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 19, 2001
The Fowler Irrevocable Trust 1992-1 v. The City of Boulder
Supreme court orders new trial to value fair rental value of property city temporarily took as construction staging area for flood control project.
Constitutional Law Apr. 19, 2001
Snake River Valley Electric Assoc. v. Pacificorp
Idaho's Electronic Supplier Stabilization Act is not state-sponsored restraint of competition that is immune from antitrust scrutiny because it fails two-prong test.
Antitrust Apr. 19, 2001
U.S. v. Parga-Rosas
Indictment not alleging defendant voluntarily entered U.S. is still sufficient as long as it charges all statutory elements of offense.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 19, 2001
Shewfelt v. State of Alaska
Order
Apr. 19, 2001