Watson v. Holley - Family Law Appeal Decision

The Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in Watson v. Holley, denying a father's motion for relief from a judgment granting the mother final legal decision-making authority. The court found the appeal of the denial of the Rule 85 motion to be without merit.

Dominguez v. Rowland/Vandermeer - Estate Dispute

The Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision to set aside the will of Arturo Lopez. The appeal was filed by the sister-in-law of the deceased, who argued various errors in the trial court's proceedings and findings. The appellate court found no reversible error.

Arizona Court Rules on Minimum Wage Initiative Repeal

The Arizona Court of Appeals ruled that a 2006 initiative allowing local governments to regulate minimum wages did not repeal a 1984 law prohibiting political subdivisions from mandating that government contractors pay prevailing wages. The court affirmed a lower court's decision, impacting Phoenix and other cities.

Court of Appeals Opinion on Parental Rights Termination

The Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision terminating parental rights for A.S. The mother challenged the termination, which was based on prolonged substance abuse and the child's extended out-of-home placement. The court found the mother waived her right to contest by failing to appear at a crucial hearing.

Jarvis v. Assa Abloy - Employment Law Appeal

The Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision to terminate an employment lawsuit for lack of jurisdiction after it was removed to federal court. The court also affirmed the denial of a motion to disqualify the superior court judge. The decision is non-precedential.

State v. Whipple - Arizona Court of Appeals Non-Precedential Opinion

The Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions of Stanley Charles Whipple for promoting prison contraband and transportation or sale of narcotics. The court found sufficient evidence based on surveillance footage and seized narcotics valued at over $50,000.

State v. Vigorito - Arizona Court of Appeals Opinion

The Arizona Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential decision in State v. Vigorito, concerning a petition for post-conviction relief. The court granted review of the petition but denied the requested relief.

Perez v. McCrary - Non-Precedential Court Opinion

The Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in Perez v. McCrary, a non-precedential case concerning a dissolution of marriage. The appellate court found no error in the lower court's rulings on discovery violations, child support, debt division, or the designation of the appellant as a vexatious litigant.

Isom v. Isom - Arizona Non-Precedential Court Opinion

The Arizona Court of Appeals vacated a $5,000 contempt sanction against Jenell Isom, ruling it violated Arizona Rule of Criminal Procedure 35.4(a). The court granted relief, finding the sanction exceeded the $300 limit for fines imposed without a jury trial or waiver thereof.

Adoption of Ilee - Massachusetts Appeals Court

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a Juvenile Court judge's decision to terminate a mother's parental rights and approve adoption by foster parents. The mother appealed, but the court found no error in the judge's findings or rulings.