State Courts

SCDSS v. Douglas G. Grill - Parental Rights Termination

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina affirmed a family court's final order terminating Douglas Grant Grill's parental rights to his minor children. This non-precedential opinion should not be cited as precedent.

Polito J v Polito W - Custody Dispute Appeal

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential decision in the case of Polito J v Polito W. The court found partial merit in the appellant's argument regarding the trial court's failure to rule on a contempt petition, leading to the appeal being quashed as interlocutory.

Com. v. Ishler - Criminal Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential opinion affirming the dismissal of George Gene Ishler Jr.'s second PCRA petition. The court found that Ishler's claims did not meet the exceptions to the PCRA's one-year time bar.

Com. v. Metzgar - Criminal Sentencing Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed the judgment of sentence for Ralph Metzgar, who appealed the discretionary aspects of his sentence for rape by forcible compulsion. The court also granted counsel's petition to withdraw. The appeal concerns a non-precedential decision.

Court Opinion Denies Father's Custody Petition Based on Home State

The Tennessee Court of Appeals vacated a juvenile court's order denying a father's custody petition. The court found that the juvenile court's order denying review failed to comply with state statute regarding the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). The case is remanded for further proceedings.

Juvenile court terminates parental rights for autistic child

Juvenile court terminates parental rights for autistic child

Morgensen v. Pullin: Ohio court had jurisdiction, arguments meritless

Morgensen v. Pullin: Ohio court had jurisdiction, arguments meritless

Ohio Court of Appeals opinion: State v. Bullock

Ohio Court of Appeals opinion: State v. Bullock

Receiver's breach of fiduciary claims against directors rejected settlement

Receiver's breach of fiduciary claims against directors rejected settlement

Court denies motion for relief from judgment

Court denies motion for relief from judgment