Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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D023600
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People v. Halgren
Felony stalking statute is not unconstitutionally vague or overbroad. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 2, 1997 | |
95-36265
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Petersen v. Greisen
Even absent removal jurisdiction, federal court can impose sanctions for frivolous state suit by ERISA fiduciary. |
Labor Law |
|
Mar. 26, 1997 | |
A068929
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Raddavero v. Harry's Hofbrau Catering
Lack of evidence supporting jury verdict for defendant on trade name infringement requires judgment notwithstanding verdict. |
Intellectual Property |
|
Mar. 12, 1997 | |
97SC260
|
Kutch v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Insurer that didn't seek review of arbitration award can't raise policy limit as defense to confirmation. |
Insurance |
|
Jan. 7, 1997 | |
96SC579
|
The Colorado State Board of Accountancy v. Zaveral Boosalis Raisch
Accountant-client privilege bars disclosure of client documents in investigation by State Board of Accountancy. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jan. 7, 1997 | |
97SC16
|
People v. Swain
Conviction for driving while ability impaired requires control, but not necessarily movement, of vehicle. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 7, 1997 | |
96CA0950
|
People v. Luu
Absent prejudice, 2 1/2 year delay between sentencing hearing and imposition of sentence isn't unreasonable. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 7, 1997 | |
96CA1888
|
Board of Commissioners v. Eason
Award of attorney fees to landowner in abusive zoning prosecution is proper. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jan. 7, 1997 | |
97-1868
|
UNUM Life Ins. Co. of Amer. v. Ward
Certiorari granted |
|
Jan. 7, 1997 | ||
98-6075
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U.S. v. Ward
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 7, 1997 | |
98-0384
|
State v. DeCamp
Evidence is properly admitted if found in officer's plain view, its evidentiary value is immediately apparent, and officer is authorized to be there. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 7, 1997 | |
A078653
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People v. Craig, Jr.
Court may increase sentence for base offense following appeal, if total sentence does not exceed original. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 7, 1997 | |
96-0776
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State v. Thorne
Jury must consist of 8 persons, not 12, for sentences less than 30 years. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 7, 1997 | |
97-0369
|
Hull v. Albrecht
Assistance to Build Classrooms Fund doesn't comply with constitutional mandate for adequate capital facilities statewide. |
Education |
|
Jan. 7, 1997 | |
96-0064
|
Piatt v. State Bar
Attorney is publicly censured for making sexually harassing comments to clients. |
Attorneys |
|
Jan. 7, 1997 | |
96-4170
|
U.S. v. Hatatley
Refusal to instruct on offense of involuntary manslaughter is properly within court's discretion. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 7, 1997 | |
96-6329 and 97-6299
|
Duvall v. Reynolds
Defense counsel's election to not introduce mitigating evidence didn't constitute ineffective assistance of counsel. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 7, 1997 | |
96-3255
|
U.S. v. Conley
Sentence enhancement is proper where role in causing getaway amounts to reckless endangerment under Guidelines. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 7, 1997 | |
96-6377
|
U.S. v. Smith
Protective sweep of detached garage prior to arresting defendant in house doesn't violate Fourth Amendment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 7, 1997 | |
97-6028
|
U.S. v. Melton
Sentence enhancement for counterfeiting coconspirator based on money printed after his arrest is improper. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 7, 1997 | |
97-0056
|
State v. Brun
Lack of reasonable likelihood of prosecutorial vindictiveness after defendant's motion warrants overturning dismissal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 7, 1997 | |
96-0476
|
Boydston v. Strole Development Co.
Corporation's notice of appeal signed by non-attorney is insufficient to vest jurisdiction in appellate court. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jan. 7, 1997 | |
96-0612
|
Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance v. Mandile
Provision in underinsured motorist policy that permits appeal of award exceeding responsibility requirement is upheld. |
Insurance |
|
Jan. 7, 1997 | |
97-0335
|
In re Matter of Adrian S.
Participation in delinquency petition hearing doesn't waive right to change same judge assigned to subsequent petition. |
Juveniles |
|
Jan. 7, 1997 | |
97-0166
|
Schwichtenberg v. State of Arizona
Dependant is entitled to credit for time spent after he was erroneously released from prison. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 7, 1997 | |
97-0086
|
Consumers International, Inc. v. Sysco Corp.
Enforcement of termination-at-will clause need not be for 'good cause.' |
Contracts |
|
Jan. 7, 1997 | |
96-0301
|
Hill v. Safford Unified School District
School District isn't liable after high school student shoots another student at off-campus location. |
Torts |
|
Jan. 7, 1997 | |
97-0283
|
Crum v. Maricopa County
Treble damages for untimely wage payment to discharged employee are discretionary, not mandatory. |
Employment Law |
|
Jan. 7, 1997 | |
97-6140
|
Foley v. Spears
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 7, 1997 | |
96-4190
|
Adams v. General Accident Assurance Co.
Order |
Insurance |
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Jan. 7, 1997 |