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Justin Duimstra v. Michigan Land and Outing Co - Property Dispute

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment in the property dispute case of Justin Duimstra v. Michigan Land and Outing Co. The court upheld the determination that intervenors had obtained title to disputed lakefront property through adverse possession. The decision was issued on March 12, 2026.

Texas Supreme Court Reverses Appeals Judgment in Realme Case

The Texas Supreme Court reversed an appeals court judgment in the case of City of San Antonio v. Nadine Realme. The court held that a community Thanksgiving "fun run" qualifies as "recreation" under the state's Recreational Use Statute, thus limiting the city's liability for ordinary negligence.

Equinor Energy Lp v. Lindale Pipeline, LLC - Contract Dispute Reversed

The Texas Supreme Court reversed a lower court's judgment in the case of Equinor Energy LP v. Lindale Pipeline, LLC. The court found that Equinor did not breach its contract by purchasing water from other suppliers, as the wells in question were outside the scope of the contract's exclusivity clause.

NuStar Energy L.P. v. Kelly Hancock - Franchise Tax Dispute

The Texas Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision in NuStar Energy L.P. v. Kelly Hancock, ruling that franchise tax receipts are sourced to the location of delivery, not the ultimate destination. This decision upholds the Texas Comptroller's rules on franchise tax sourcing.

Texas Supreme Court Reverses Trial Court Judgment in AG v. Pflag, Inc.

The Texas Supreme Court reversed a trial court judgment in Office of the Attorney General v. Pflag, Inc. (Docket No. 24-0892), remanding the case. The dispute involved the Attorney General's use of a civil investigative demand (CID) to obtain documents related to potential Deceptive Trade Practices Act violations.

S&B Engineers Constructors v Scallon Controls - Texas Supreme Court Case

The Texas Supreme Court reversed a lower court's decision in S&B Engineers & Constructors, Ltd. and Zurich American Insurance Company v. Scallon Controls, Inc. The case concerns indemnification rights following a workplace accident settlement. The Court remanded the case to the trial court for further proceedings.

Texas Supreme Court Reverses Groundwater Conservation Case

The Texas Supreme Court reversed and remanded two cases involving Cockrell Investment Partners, L.P. and the Middle Pecos Groundwater Conservation District. The court found that Cockrell did not need to exhaust administrative remedies before seeking judicial review, as it was not a party to the original administrative proceedings.

Clifton et al. v. Johnson et al. - Texas Supreme Court Opinion

The Texas Supreme Court issued an opinion in Clifton et al. v. Johnson et al. (Docket No. 23-0671), reversing a lower court's judgment. The court clarified the interpretation of mineral conveyance deeds involving double fractions, specifically addressing the "presumed-grant doctrine" and the interpretation of "1/16 of the usual 1/8 royalty."

State v. Todd Lee White - Weapon and Resisting Arrest Conviction Affirmed

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the conviction of Todd Lee White for unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon and resisting arrest. The court upheld the trial court's denial of the defendant's motion to suppress evidence and his sentencing as a Range III persistent offender.

State v. Lamar Denson - Criminal Appeals Opinion

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the trial court's judgments in the case of State v. Lamar Denson. The defendant was convicted of multiple drug and firearm offenses and sentenced to fourteen years incarceration. The appellate court addressed two issues regarding the denial of a motion to dismiss and the reopening of proof for a stipulation.