US Courts

Addessa v. Bollwage Parking Garage - Notice Requirements

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division reversed a lower court's order denying a motion to dismiss claims against the Parking Authority of the City of Elizabeth. The dismissal was sought due to alleged non-compliance with notice requirements under the New Jersey Tort Claims Act.

Commonwealth v. Jones - Conviction Upheld

The Massachusetts Appeals Court upheld the conviction of Remi M. Jones for unlawful possession of a firearm without a license. The court affirmed the admissibility of testimony regarding the absence of a firearm license in the state database and found sufficient evidence for the conviction.

Fern v. Baker - Unauthorized Gifts Ruling Affirmed

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a lower court's ruling in Fern v. Baker, upholding a decision that denied claims regarding unauthorized gifts made by defendants using a durable power of attorney. The court found that the gifts, totaling over $5.5 million, were not improperly motivated and did not breach fiduciary duties.

Rockland Trust Company v. Robert J. Langone - Reinstatement of Judgment

The Massachusetts Appeals Court reversed a lower court's decision, reinstating a judgment in favor of Rockland Trust Company against Robert J. Langone. The case, involving promissory notes issued in the 1980s, has been litigated for over twenty years. The court remanded the case for further proceedings.

Department of State Police v. Mikhael H. El-Bayeh - Speeding Infraction Case

The Massachusetts Appeals Court reversed and remanded a speeding infraction case against Mikhael H. El-Bayeh. The court found that the lower courts erred in denying El-Bayeh's motions to dismiss the citation and to inspect essential defense documents, vacating the finding of responsibility.

Child Support Modification Ruling

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a Probate and Family Court judgment modifying child support obligations. The husband appealed the dismissal of his complaint for modification, but the court upheld the award of current and retroactive child support totaling $163,796 for the parties' two children.

Alabama Court of Civil Appeals opinion on postjudgment interest rate

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals is reviewing a case concerning the postjudgment interest rate in a breach-of-contract action. The lower court initially entered a default judgment with a specific interest rate, which the plaintiff sought to amend to a higher contract rate. The appellate court is considering the implications of the lower court's subsequent actions regarding the judgment.

Virginia Jennings Sanford and Kenneth D. Sanford v. Geer Properties, Inc.

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals has issued a ruling in the case of Virginia Jennings Sanford and Kenneth D. Sanford v. Geer Properties, Inc. The court's decision pertains to claims of continuing trespass, private nuisance, and negligence related to property boundaries and alleged concrete dumping. The case involves an appeal from the Tuscaloosa Circuit Court.

State v. Davis - Criminal Appeal

The Arizona Court of Appeals has issued a non-precedential opinion in the case of State v. Davis. The docket number for this case is 1 CA-CR 24-0375. No known citations or subsequent actions are currently associated with this opinion.

Coconino Community College v. Property Tax Oversight Commission - Tax Levy Limit

The Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed a tax court decision regarding Coconino Community College District's primary property tax levy. The court ruled that the district could include constitutionally required increases while phasing in a voter-approved base levy limit reset, adhering to state statutes and the state constitution.