Courts & Litigation

State of Iowa v. Rodney Dee Brown - Criminal Conviction Affirmance

The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Rodney Dee Brown for attempting to entice a minor. The court found sufficient evidence and upheld the jury instructions, affirming the decisions of the lower courts. This ruling addresses challenges to the conviction based on jury instructions and evidence sufficiency.

Cody Lee Smith v. State of Iowa - Postconviction Relief

The Iowa Supreme Court vacated a court of appeals decision and reversed a district court judgment, remanding a postconviction relief case. The court found that the inmate's application for postconviction relief should not have been dismissed without notice and an opportunity to respond, even though the State moved for summary disposition.

Estate wrongful-death action appeal affirmed by Supreme Court

The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed a district court's dismissal of a wrongful-death action. The court ruled that the estate's claims were barred by the two-year statute of limitations, which was determined to begin at the time the injury was known, not at the date of death.

Iowa Supreme Court affirms conviction for threat of terrorism

The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed a conviction for threat of terrorism. The court found that the defendant's statements, made after her children were removed from her care, constituted a threat of terrorism under state law, despite the absence of an immediate firearm. The conviction was upheld.

Valley Isle Motors v. La Costa - Appeal of Judgment

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of the State of Hawaii vacated the judgment in Valley Isle Motors, Ltd. v. P. Denise La Costa and remanded the case for entry of an amended judgment. The court reviewed the appellant's points of error regarding damages, warranty coverage, and attorney fees.

Frost v. Association of Apartment Owners - Civil Appeal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals affirmed two lower court judgments in favor of the Association of Apartment Owners (AOAO) in the case of Frost v. Association. The appeal concerned summary judgments granted to the AOAO regarding waterproofing assessments and alleged breaches of contract and fiduciary duty.

Deangelo v. State of Hawaii - Murder and Arson Conviction Vacated

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of Hawaii vacated and remanded the conviction of Scott David Deangelo for murder and arson. The court found that prosecutorial misconduct occurred during the trial, potentially impacting the fairness of the proceedings. The case involves criminal convictions and appellate review.

State v. Kauhola - Appeal Dismissal Order

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of the State of Hawai'i has approved a stipulation to dismiss the appeal in State of Hawai'i v. Ainsley Anthony Apuakehau Kauhola. The dismissal is with prejudice, and no attorneys' fees or costs are outstanding.

Supreme Court Denies Petition in Na Aikane O Maui Case

The Supreme Court of the State of Hawaiʻi denied a petition for a writ of mandamus or alternate relief in the case of Na Aikane O Maui et al. v. Intermediate Court of Appeals et al. The court found that petitioners have alternative remedies through normal appellate procedures.

Alaska Appellate Court Opinions Publication Schedule

The Alaska Court System has updated its website to provide information on the publication schedule for its appellate court opinions. Decisions are published weekly in PDF format, with specific days and times for different types of opinions and orders.