Courts & Legal

State v. F. Hinkle - Montana Supreme Court Affirmance

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed the State v. F. Hinkle opinion, upholding the lower court's decision. The appeal concerned the denial of a motion to discharge the jury panel without a hearing. The court found no error in the District Court's ruling.

State v. R. Haacke - Montana Supreme Court Affirmance

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Richard James Haacke for criminal possession of dangerous drugs and drug paraphernalia. The court considered whether the District Court abused its discretion by denying a motion to strike a juror for cause.

Court Denies Plaintiffs' Summary Judgment, Grants Defendant's in Part

The Delaware Superior Court denied the plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment and granted in part the defendant's motion in a contract dispute. The case involves allegations of breach of contract and fraud related to a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement.

Conduent v. AIG Specialty Insurance - Summary Judgment Denied

The Delaware Superior Court denied Conduent's motion for summary judgment against AIG Specialty Insurance Company and others. This ruling follows a prior Supreme Court decision affirming the Superior Court's decision to grant a new trial in a complex commercial litigation case concerning insurance coverage.

Rita Carnevale v. State of Delaware - Assault Order

The Delaware Superior Court issued an order in the case of Rita Carnevale v. State of Delaware. The order details an incident at a business meeting where the defendant allegedly assaulted another attendee following a political disagreement. The court reviewed testimony from multiple witnesses.

Linardon v. Staybridge Suites - Mandamus Case Affirmed

The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts affirmed a lower court's denial of a petition for writ of mandamus. The petitioner sought to compel the transfer of a summary process action to the Superior Court, but the court found no statutory basis for such a transfer. The underlying case has since resulted in a judgment for the landlord.

Latham v. POAH Communities - Housing Injunction Appeal

The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts affirmed a lower court's denial of a petition filed by Lincoln G. Latham, Jr. The petitioner sought relief from a preliminary injunction and the dismissal of his appeal related to a Section 8 subsidized tenancy dispute. The court found Latham had adequate alternative remedies and did not meet the criteria for review.

Colon v. City of New York - Slip and Fall Action

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York reversed a lower court's decision, denying a motion for summary judgment in a slip and fall case against Rita Marsicano. The court found that the defendant failed to establish freedom from common-law liability regarding an icy condition on her property.

Castle Vil. Owners Corp. v. Girardi - Appellate Division Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York reversed a lower court's decision in Castle Vil. Owners Corp. v. Girardi. The court declared that the defendant must provide access to her apartment for repairs and bear the cost, reversing the denial of the plaintiff's motion for summary judgment.

JDS Constr. Group LLC v. Copper Servs., LLC - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York modified a lower court's order in JDS Constr. Group LLC v. Copper Servs., LLC. The court reinstated certain counterclaims related to trust funds and granted a motion to amend counterclaims, while affirming other dismissals.