| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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99-5214
|
Barnett v. Apfel
Finding that applicant could perform job and was not entitled to disability benefits was supported by substantial evidence. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Nov. 12, 2000 | |
|
00-4014
|
U.S. v. Archuletta
Defendant who defrauded bank does not deserve enhanced sentence for engaging in 'more than minimal planning' for offense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 12, 2000 | |
|
00-3182
|
Perkins v. Nelson
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 12, 2000 | |
|
00-7037
|
Brewer v. Gibson
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 12, 2000 | |
|
00-4099
|
Rudolph v. Galetka
Order |
Civil Procedure |
|
Nov. 12, 2000 | |
|
99-6362
|
US v. Harris
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 12, 2000 | |
|
00-2095
|
US v. Peters
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 12, 2000 | |
|
99-4221
|
Bingham v. Apfel
Order |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Nov. 12, 2000 | |
|
G022986 and G023096
|
Yuridia G., a minor
To deny family members parental status over orphaned child with AIDS, adoptive parents must be presently available. |
Juveniles |
|
Nov. 9, 2000 | |
|
99-0468
|
State v. Bass
Unidentified bystanders' statements made at wreckage scene regarding defendant's fast driving at point prior to accident isn't within excited utterance exception to hearsay rule. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 9, 2000 | |
|
99-0364
|
Williams v. Lakeview Co.
Nevada casino cannot be sued in Arizona court by patron who had car accident after becoming intoxicated. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Nov. 9, 2000 | |
|
96-O-00544
|
In the Matter of Chesnut
Substantial evidence supports finding that attorney made 'knowingly false' statements to judges in Texas and California. |
Attorneys |
|
Nov. 9, 2000 | |
|
96-O-05705
|
In the Matter of Johnson
When clear and convincing evidence plus aggravating circumstances overwhelm near absence of mitgataing factors appropriate discipline is two- years actual suspension. |
Attorneys |
|
Nov. 9, 2000 | |
|
95-O-14321
|
In the Matter of Kittrell
Attorney who loses lawsuit may not be disciplined for similar charges unless state bar proves violation by clear and convincing evidence. |
Attorneys |
|
Nov. 9, 2000 | |
|
S076658
|
Yuridia and Endira G., a minor
To deny family members parental status over orphaned child with AIDS, adoptive parents must be presently available. |
Juveniles |
|
Nov. 8, 2000 | |
|
B136170
|
Pegorare v. Wong
Creditor not required to exhaust security before personally suing debtor when debtor does not demand foreclosure during trail. |
Real Property |
|
Nov. 8, 2000 | |
|
99-0522
|
Samaritan Health System v. Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System Administration
Hospital challenging agency's calculation for reimbursement of patient costs must exhaust administrative remedies before seeking relief in court. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Nov. 6, 2000 | |
|
99-0218
|
In re Victoria K.
Judge errs in adjudicating juvenile of false reporting as lesser-included offense of hindering prosecution. |
Juveniles |
|
Nov. 6, 2000 | |
|
99-0021
|
US West Communications, Inc. v. City of Tuson
City may assess tax for telecommunications services provided over public highway. |
Taxation |
|
Nov. 6, 2000 | |
|
99-0085
|
Franz v. Rice (Estate of Nelson)
Recession or reformation of sale contract not required when party assumed risk of mistake. |
Contracts |
|
Nov. 6, 2000 | |
|
99-0889
|
State v. Beasley
Defendant with two juvenile adjudications prior to enactment of statute was incorrectly tried as adult. |
Juveniles |
|
Nov. 6, 2000 | |
|
99-0937
|
State v. Smith
Defendant who violates probation for selling drugs must receive prison sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 6, 2000 | |
|
99-0324
|
State v. Welch
Defendant convicted of manufacturing methamphetamine may not be convicted separately for possession of chemicals and equipment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 6, 2000 | |
|
99-0962
|
State v. Roark
Court may redact invalid language of search warrant and suppress only evidence seized pursuant to invalid portions. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 6, 2000 | |
|
99-7097
|
Rutledge v. Apfel
Appellate court will not review facts of social security denial where administrative law judge used appropriate legal standard to make decision. |
Government |
|
Nov. 6, 2000 | |
|
99-3005
|
Bliss v. U.S.
Order |
Taxation |
|
Nov. 6, 2000 | |
|
98-5222
|
Oxy USA, Inc. v. Dept. of the Interior
Minerals Management Service orders to pay are not actions and thus are not barred by the statute of limitations. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Nov. 6, 2000 | |
|
99-4196
|
US v. Danhauer
Denial of motion to suppress upheld when good-faith exception applies even though affidavit in support of search warrant lacked probable cause. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 6, 2000 | |
|
00-3069
|
US v. Wheeler
Court can impose sentence above statutory mandatory minimum provided U.S. v. Belize criteria are met and its calculation methods are followed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 6, 2000 | |
|
99-1297
|
Pirkheim v. First Unum Life Insurance
Plan administrator did not err when he based denial of benefits on unambiguous language in policy. |
Insurance |
|
Nov. 6, 2000 |