Courts & Litigation

City of Reno v. District Court (Conrad) - Civil Opinion

The Nevada Supreme Court granted a petition for a writ of mandamus, vacating an ex parte alternative writ previously issued by the district court. The ruling clarifies that district courts must address the inadequacy of regular inter partes procedure before issuing an ex parte writ of mandamus for public records requests.

Mississippi Supreme Court Estate Case: Zoa Ann Manners v. Estate of Gary Wayne Johnson

The Mississippi Supreme Court reversed a Court of Appeals decision, reinstating a lower court's judgment regarding an estate dispute. The case, Zoa Ann Manners v. The Estate of Gary Wayne Johnson, involved a creditor's claim based on an "Article of Agreement" concerning real property distribution. The court's decision impacts how such agreements are interpreted in estate matters.

Palmer's Grocery Inc. v. Chandler's JKE, Inc. - Contract Dispute

The Mississippi Supreme Court reversed and remanded a Lee County Circuit Court decision in Palmer's Grocery Inc. v. Chandler's JKE, Inc. The case involves a dispute over an oral agreement for the sale of a grocery store. The appellees were taxed with the costs of the appeal.

Mississippi Supreme Court Amends Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Rules

The Mississippi Supreme Court has granted an expedited petition to amend the Rules and Regulations for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. The amendments, effective immediately, include a new $50.00 fee for sponsors seeking approval to hold CLE programs that charge Mississippi attorneys. The order was entered on September 23, 2025.

Dew v. Greenwood Leflore Consolidated School District - Property Title Dispute

The Mississippi Supreme Court reversed and remanded a lower court's decision in Dew v. Greenwood Leflore Consolidated School District, concerning the ownership of water rights on school trust lands. The court found that the school district incorrectly claimed title to waters within the public waters trust.

National Health Insurance Company v. Daphne Lever - Insurance Venue Dispute

The Mississippi Supreme Court reversed a lower court's decision in National Health Insurance Company v. Daphne Lever, finding that venue was proper in Madison County, not Hinds County. The case involves a dispute over medical insurance coverage and the proper location for legal proceedings.

People of Michigan v. Michael Georgie Carson - Criminal Appeal

The Michigan Supreme Court issued an opinion in the case of People of Michigan v. Michael Georgie Carson, concerning the admissibility of evidence seized from a cell phone. The Court reversed Carson's convictions, finding that the search warrant for his phone was insufficiently particular and authorized a general search.

In Re Barber/Espinoza Minors - Parental Rights Termination

The Michigan Supreme Court issued a combined opinion in the case of In Re Barber/Espinoza Minors, concerning the termination of parental rights. The court affirmed the trial court's decision to terminate the respondent-mother's parental rights due to allegations of sexual abuse and her failure to protect the children.

People v. Robinson - Michigan Supreme Court Opinion

The Michigan Supreme Court issued an opinion in People v. Robinson, addressing whether a judge acting as a one-person grand jury under MCL 767.3 and MCL 767.4, without a preliminary examination, deprives the court of subject-matter jurisdiction. The Court considered the retroactive application of its decision in People v. Peeler.

Lamenski Ewing v. State of Indiana - Probation Revocation Appeal

The Indiana Supreme Court reversed a probation revocation for Lamenski Ewing. The court found that the petition to revoke work release did not adequately notify Ewing that his subsequent probation was also being sought for revocation. The case involves a Level 3 felony conviction and subsequent probation terms.