State Courts

U.S. Bank Trustee v. Kevin Lashua - Foreclosure Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a grant of summary judgment in favor of U.S. Bank, N.A., as trustee, in a foreclosure appeal filed by Kevin Lashua. The court found no material facts in dispute regarding the foreclosure proceedings.

Dennis M. Cloherty v. Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Civil Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed the dismissal of Dennis M. Cloherty's pro se complaint against the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and others. The court found that the complaint, as twice amended, failed to articulate cognizable causes of action and that the plaintiff waived arguments by not addressing deficiencies in his brief.

Commonwealth v. Atweri - Criminal Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a lower court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence in the case of Commonwealth v. Atweri. The court found that the exit order and subsequent search of the vehicle were justified, upholding the defendant's convictions for firearms and drug offenses.

Commonwealth v. Benji B. Guerrier - Criminal Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential summary opinion affirming a conviction for receiving a firearm with a defaced serial number. The defendant appealed the denial of his motion to suppress evidence.

John Doe v. Sex Offender Registry Board - Sex Offender Classification Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a memorandum and order affirming a Superior Court judgment that upheld a Sex Offender Registry Board decision classifying John Doe as a level two sex offender. The court addressed several claims of error regarding the hearing examiner's findings and reliance on evidence.

John Doe v. Sex Offender Registry Board - Classification Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a memorandum and order affirming a Superior Court judgment that upheld the Sex Offender Registry Board's (SORB) classification of John Doe as a level three sex offender. The court found substantial evidence supported the hearing examiner's findings regarding penetration and the application of risk factors.

Shibahara v. State of Oregon - Court Opinion Affirmed

The Court of Appeals of Oregon affirmed a lower court's decision in Shibahara v. State of Oregon. The court found that the petitioner's appeal of an agency order was untimely filed, upholding the summary judgment granted to the State of Oregon.

Allison v. Fierar - Guardianship Fee Dispute Affirmed

The Oregon Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in Allison v. Fierar, regarding the allocation of guardianship and attorney fees. The court found the petitioner's claim regarding fee allocation to be unpreserved, declining to review for plain error.

Bank of New York Mellon v. Metke - Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Oregon affirmed the lower court's decision in Bank of New York Mellon v. Metke. The case, with docket number A185183, was designated as non-precedential.

State v. Breshears - Oregon Court of Appeals Opinion

The Oregon Court of Appeals affirmed the decision in State v. Breshears. The court's disposition was 'Affirmed,' indicating no change to the lower court's ruling. This is a standard appellate court opinion.