US Federal

Navigator Group v. Susan Davis Van Dyke - Oil & Gas Dispute

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in a dispute over a mineral reservation in a 1924 deed. The ruling clarifies ownership of mineral rights between successors of the original grantor and grantee.

Navigator Group v. Susan Davis Van Dyke - Oil & Gas Deed Interpretation

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in Navigator Group v. Susan Davis Van Dyke, interpreting a 1924 deed's mineral reservation. The court determined the reservation of "one-half of one-eighth" meant one-half of the grantors' mineral interest, not merely one-sixteenth of the total minerals.

Steve Lester v. State of South Carolina - Court Opinion

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina issued a non-precedential opinion affirming the circuit court's denial of a juvenile offender's motion to reconsider his life imprisonment sentence. The court found the motion was filed after the one-year deadline set forth in Aiken v. Byars.

Dawson v. Pounds - South Carolina Court Opinion

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina issued a non-precedential opinion in Dawson v. Pounds, affirming a lower court's decision to uphold the validity of a will. The court found that the will was properly executed, even with a contested witness signature, as the notary's actions satisfied the requirements for a second witness.

A.R. Foods v. Carolina South Shore Construction - Legal Opinion

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina issued a non-precedential opinion in A.R. Foods, Inc. v. Carolina South Shore Construction, Inc. The court affirmed the circuit court's order granting summary judgment in favor of the defendant, Carolina South Shore Construction, Inc. The opinion addresses claims of negligence, breach of contract, and breach of implied warranty of workmanlike service.

Wright v. Duncan - Court of Appeals Opinion

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina reversed in part and affirmed in part a family court order concerning the termination of parental rights. The court found that termination of the mother's parental rights was in the best interests of the children, reversing the family court's decision on this matter.

State v. Jakavis Green - Non-Precedential Opinion

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina affirmed a lower court's decision in State v. Jakavis Green, denying a motion to suppress evidence. The court found that the officer had reasonable suspicion for the traffic stop based on a good-faith understanding of the statute, even if the statute was later challenged as vague.

Liberty Property v. Kendal Heaton Assoc. - Contract Dispute

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a lower court's order enforcing a settlement agreement between Liberty Property Limited Partnership and Kendall Heaton Associates, Inc. The dispute involved construction defects and cost overages for the Comcast Technology Center.

CVS Pharmacy v. City of Philadelphia - Superior Court Opinion

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania issued an opinion in CVS Pharmacy v. City of Philadelphia, affirming an order that overruled the appellant pharmacies' preliminary objections. The case concerns the pharmacies' alleged failure to report quantities of Schedule II controlled substances to prevent diversion.

Clemmons v. Lehr - Appeal of Punitive Damages Award

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential decision regarding an appeal of a jury's punitive damages award. The court affirmed in part, vacated in part, and remanded the case concerning a $25,000,000 punitive damages award reduced to $1,000,000 by the trial court.