Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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97-2048 and 97-2135
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Miera v. Dairyland Insurance Co.
Imposition of sanctions for failing to cite case on collateral source rule is inappropriate. |
Attorneys |
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May 12, 1998 | |
96-3390
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Cragg v. City of Osawatomie
City fails to establish that fired police chief's political speech was disruptive. |
Constitutional Law |
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May 12, 1998 | |
97-9559
|
Broyles v. Director Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
Jurisdiction for claim under Black Lung Benefits Act is appropriate only where harmful exposure occurred. |
Workers' Compensation |
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May 12, 1998 | |
97-2112
|
U.S. v. Pena
Defendant's consent to search motel room for drugs includes space above bathroom ceiling. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 12, 1998 | |
97-5153
|
Lopez v. Maxwell
Order |
Prisoners Rights |
|
May 12, 1998 | |
97-3334
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U.S. v. Deters
Court's commitment of defendant to determine competency to stand trial doesn't violate due process. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 8, 1998 | |
97-1428
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Bankruptcy of Cray Computer Corporation
Order |
Bankruptcy |
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May 7, 1998 | |
96-4192
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Barney v. Pulsipher
County isn't liable for jailer's sexual assault of inmate absent evidence of inadequate training. |
Civil Rights |
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May 7, 1998 | |
97-5183
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Robertson v. United States
Order |
Civil Rights |
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May 7, 1998 | |
98-1073
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In re Special Grand Jury 89-2
Request for grand jury testimony must be evaluated on witness-by-witness basis after in camera review. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 7, 1998 | |
96-0421
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Hmielewski v. Maricopa County
Attorneys sanctioned for failing to disclose agreement that turned proceedings into virtual mock trial. |
Attorneys |
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May 7, 1998 | |
97-0017
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Sharper Image Corp. v. Arizona Department of Revenue
Legislature's definition of use tax encompasses an out-of-state company's distribution of catalogs in Arizona. |
Taxation |
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May 7, 1998 | |
96-2194
|
Rascon v. U S West Communications Inc.
Statements for Social Security disability benefits do not judicially estop claim under Americans With Disabilities Act. |
Employment Law |
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May 7, 1998 | |
96-1304
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Davis v. United States Postal Service
Actual or desired termination from employment isn't necessary to maintain hostile work environment claim. |
Employment Law |
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May 7, 1998 | |
97-6390
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Harwick v. Anderson
Order |
Prisoners Rights |
|
May 7, 1998 | |
97-1185
|
Bankruptcy of Cray Computer Corporation
Order |
Bankruptcy |
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May 7, 1998 | |
97-0157
|
Russell v. Royal Maccabees Life Insurance Co.
Despite finding of legal fraud, insurance company must demonstrate actual fraud to rescind policy contract. |
Insurance |
|
May 7, 1998 | |
96-0580
|
Samaritan Health System v. Caldwell
Hospital may pursue decedent's community assets transferred to spouse, but not her separate property. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
May 7, 1998 | |
97CA0327
|
People v. Maxich
Defendant's release from liability obtained in civil action doesn't limit trial court's authority to order restitution. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 6, 1998 | |
97-1341
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U.S. v. Gallegos
Successive habeas petition is unauthorized without showing required by Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 6, 1998 | |
96-1186
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U.S. v. Wynn
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 6, 1998 | |
96-2239
|
U.S. v. Galindo-Gonzales
Defendant fails to establish roadblock to check licenses was pretext to search for undocumented aliens. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 6, 1998 | |
96-5012
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Wagnon v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company
Order |
Insurance |
|
May 6, 1998 | |
97CA0369
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Kallage v. Alvidrez
County isn't immune from suit for accident caused by horses which escaped after snowplow's operation. |
Government |
|
May 6, 1998 | |
97CA0555
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People v. Hoefer
Defendant's sentence for marijuana convictions aren't subject to extraordinary risk of harm sentencing enhancement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 6, 1998 | |
97CA0663
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W.W.G. Corporation v. Hughes
Common-law doctrine of retaliatory eviction isn't defense to unlawful detainer action. |
Real Property |
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May 6, 1998 | |
97CA1027
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Marriage of Monteil
Best interests of children is proper standard in determining child custody in dissolution action. |
Family Law |
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May 6, 1998 | |
97CA1425
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Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Inc. v. Property Tax Administrator
Religious organization's use of property once during tax year is sufficient to qualify for property tax exemption. |
Taxation |
|
May 6, 1998 | |
97-1163
|
U.S. v. Dunson
Defendant's failure to proffer any facts establishing witness's prior shoplifting conviction involved deceit precludes impeachment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 6, 1998 | |
97-1368
|
Swendra v. Beida
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 6, 1998 |