Courts & Litigation

Carroll D. Brown v. John M. Baker - Non-Precedential Opinion

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina affirmed a special referee's judgment of $301,150.00 in favor of John M. Baker. The appellant, Carroll D. Brown, argued the referee erred in several points, including hearsay testimony and spoliation of evidence.

Nathaniel Shell v. Neil T. Phillips - Legal Malpractice Appeal

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina affirmed a circuit court's order dismissing a legal malpractice case without prejudice. The court found that the defendant's motion to dismiss was properly granted, and the plaintiff's motion to extend time to file an expert witness affidavit was denied.

SCDSS v. George Cleveland, III - Child Support Order Appeal

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina affirmed a family court's denial of a motion to stay enforcement of an administrative child support order. The appellant waived challenges to the original order by not appealing it directly.

State v. Shannon L. Bone - Criminal Appeal

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina affirmed the conviction of Shannon L. Bone for armed robbery and her sentence of life without parole. The court held that the trial court did not err in admitting portions of Bone's interview where she offered to be a confidential informant and inquired about charge reduction, as these demonstrated consciousness of guilt.

Teacher Convicted of Sexual Abuse - Restitution Appeal

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed a circuit court's order of restitution against Willie Edward Belmonte, Jr., a former teacher convicted of sexual abuse against a minor student. The court upheld the restitution amount, which included payments to the Crime Victims Compensation Fund for tutoring services.

West Virginia v. Victor Lee Thompson - Criminal Appeal Affirmed

The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia affirmed the conviction of Victor Lee Thompson in criminal action No. 22-F-80. The court's opinion addresses several legal standards, including Rule 403 of the West Virginia Rules of Evidence and the Confrontation Clause of the Sixth Amendment.

Verret v. Verrett - Louisiana Court of Appeal Opinion

The Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit, issued an opinion in Verret v. Verrett, case number 2026 CW 0314. The court considered a writ application but ultimately determined it was untimely filed based on established procedural rules.

New Jersey Superior Court: Firearms Purchaser ID Denial Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed the denial of E.F.'s application for a firearms purchaser identification card and permit to purchase a handgun. The denial was based on E.F. falsifying information on his application and lacking the necessary temperament to be entrusted with a firearm.

Long Valley Realty Holding LLC v. G & E Services LLC - Damages Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division vacated a damages award in Long Valley Realty Holding, LLC v. G & E Services, LLC. The court found the trial court improperly awarded damages not supported by evidence and remanded the case for further proceedings.

Juan M. Garabito v. Board of Trustees - Court Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a Board of Trustees' decision denying a corrections officer's application for accidental disability benefits. The court found the officer's injury, sustained during an inmate attack, did not meet the criteria for accidental disability benefits under state law.