Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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98CA0949
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People v. Kilgore
Prosecutor's alleged objection at sentencing hearing doesn't violate terms of plea bargain when no evidence exists that prosecution agreed to 'stand silent.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 9, 1999 | |
98-3006
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U.S. v. Torres
Government bears burden of proof regarding whether prior convictions werent relevant conduct for purposes of increasing defendants criminal history score. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 9, 1999 | |
98-2053
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U.S. West Inc. v. Tristani
Federal courts dont have subject matter jurisdiction over challenge to state Corporation Commissions rate imputation methodology. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Nov. 9, 1999 | |
98-3315
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U.S. v. Davis
Defendant isn't entitled to downward adjustment for acceptance of responsibility based on post-sentencing conduct. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 9, 1999 | |
98-8053
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Powers v. MJB Acquisition Corp.
To recover compensatory damages for disability discrimination, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant intentionally discriminated against him. |
Employment Law |
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Nov. 9, 1999 | |
98-5122
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B. Willis, C.P.A. Inc. v. Goodpaster
When injunctions conduct-based, and violation contains both speech and non-speech elements, then First Amendment isnt violated if government interest's substantial and infringements minimal. |
Constitutional Law |
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Nov. 9, 1999 | |
98-2047
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U.S. v. Gutierrez-Gonzalez
Entrapment by estoppel requires advice from official responsible for administering law defining offense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 9, 1999 | |
98-6042
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U.S. v. Taylor
Standby counsel at trial provides equivalent of law library access demand. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 9, 1999 | |
98-5200
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U.S. v. Schluneger
Defendant's agreement to submit inflated bids and get paid for services never performed supports conviction of conspiracy to defraud the government. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 9, 1999 | |
98-8052
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U.S. v. Patten
Detention by police is consensual although officer fails to inform individual that he was free to leave. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 9, 1999 | |
98-1272
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Makin v. Colorado Dept. of Corrections
Damages for denial of prisoner's First Amendment right must be based on actual damages suffered, not on rights abstract value. |
Constitutional Law |
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Nov. 9, 1999 | |
98-9005
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Estate of Davenport v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
A grantor's gift of stock is not prevented or rendered incomplete by his lack of legal title in the stock at the time of the gift. |
Taxation |
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Nov. 9, 1999 | |
98-6062
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Roberts v. Progressive Independence Inc.
Employer who fails to provide disabled employee with personal care attendant for the time needed to do work related activities constitutes wrongful discharge. |
Employment Law |
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Nov. 9, 1999 | |
98-7063
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Haddock v. Apfel
Administrative law judge must get expert's reasonable explanation when conflict between expert testimony and Dictionary of Occupational Titles. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Nov. 9, 1999 | |
99-5042
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Sherrill v. Hargett
Failing to challenge a jury instruction that is later found to be unconstitutional isn't ineffective assistance of counsel. |
Constitutional Law |
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Nov. 9, 1999 | |
98-1181 and 98-1183
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Chessin v. Keystone Resort Management Inc.
Totality of circumstances is the appropriate approach to determine whether establishment is primarily recreational for purposes of applying Fair Labor Standards Act exemption. |
Employment Law |
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Nov. 9, 1999 | |
98-5115
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Shepherd v. Apfel
Medical improvement standard applies to 'closed period' cases when claimant is found to have been disabled during finite period of time. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Nov. 9, 1999 | |
98-6192 and 98-6201
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Mason v. Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
Defendant has burden of proof regarding establishing its financial condition to oppose punitive damages sought by plaintiff. |
Civil Procedure |
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Nov. 9, 1999 | |
97-9522 and 97-9547
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Farmers Telephone Co. Inc. v. Federal Communications Commission
Federal Communications Commissions interpretation of its regulation that five percent reduction limitation was transitional, and of limited duration, was reasonable and enforceable. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Nov. 9, 1999 | |
98-4192
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U.S. v. Sparrow
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 9, 1999 | |
99-2048
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Muir v. Fifth Judicial District Court
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 9, 1999 | |
98-7186
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Lampley v. United States of America
Order |
Civil Rights |
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Nov. 9, 1999 | |
98CA0048
|
Highland Meadow Estates at Castle Peak Ranch Inc. v. Buick
Covenants limiting construction to single-family residences also prohibits building of roads having no connection to those residences. |
Real Property |
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Nov. 9, 1999 | |
98CA0136
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People v. A Business or Businesses located at 2896 West 64th Avenue
Nude entertainment club is open to the public despite its sham membership requirements, and thus a public nuisance. |
Government |
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Nov. 9, 1999 | |
98CA0347
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DeForrest v. City of Cherry Hills Village
Where factual issue is present whether city officials created a dangerous condition, denial of motion to dismiss under immunity is proper. |
Government |
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Nov. 9, 1999 | |
98CA0401
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Wilson v. Board of County Commissioners of Weld County
30-day period for filing judicial review petition doesn't begin running until entry of revised resolution. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Nov. 9, 1999 | |
98CA0450
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People v. Tow
Statute that prohibits careless driving causing someone's death doesn't prevent defendant from also being convicted of criminally negligent homicide. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 9, 1999 | |
98CA0796
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People v. Duran
When imposing amount of restitution to be paid, trial court isn't required to consider victim's provocative conduct. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 9, 1999 | |
99-3020
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U.S. v. Albers
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 9, 1999 | |
99-5062
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Douglas v. Scott
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 9, 1999 |