Rhode Island Supreme Court Affirms Contractor Win in Home Improvement Dispute
The court held that the trial justice did not err in finding a contractor was only hired to install countertops, not perform broader home repairs after water damage.
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Texas Appeals Court Dismisses Lambert Criminal Appeal on Defendant's Motion
Chadwick Edward Lambert voluntarily dismissed his criminal appeal against the State of Texas after filing a motion signed by both him and his attorney.
Illinois Court Affirms Murder Conviction But Vacates Two Counts Under One-Act Rule
The Illinois Appellate Court upheld Brodey Murbarger's first-degree murder conviction but vacated two of his three convictions for the 2014 killing of his 15-year-old girlfriend.
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Rhode Island Supreme Court Affirms Contractor Win in Home Improvement Dispute
The court held that the trial justice did not err in finding a contractor was only hired to install countertops, not perform broader home repairs after water damage.
Delaware Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Over Unpaid Filing Fee
The Delaware Supreme Court dismissed Zachary Pearce's appeal against Wilmington Savings Fund Society after he failed to pay required court fees or respond to notices.
Hawaii Supreme Court Dismisses Premature Certiorari Petition in Foreclosure Case
The Hawaii Supreme Court dismissed a petition filed before the intermediate appellate court had issued its judgment.
Wyoming Supreme Court Issues Mixed Ruling in Tech Executive Divorce Case
The Wyoming Supreme Court affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded a district court's divorce decree in a case involving a tech consulting company owner and disputes over business valuation, custody, and property division.
California Court of Appeal Denies Rehearing in Water Resources Property Entry Case
The Third District Court of Appeal denied a petition for rehearing from landowners challenging the Department of Water Resources' authority to enter properties for precondemnation testing.
Hawaii Supreme Court Rejects Certiorari in Family Court Dispute
The Hawaii Supreme Court rejected a petition for review in a case involving family court proceedings and claims against court officials.
Connecticut Supreme Court Affirms Judicial Branch Immunity from Human Rights Commission Jurisdiction
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Texas Appeals Court Affirms Sexual Assault Conviction Despite Evidentiary Challenge
The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a 99-year prison sentence for sexual assault of a child after holding the defendant failed to preserve his objection to victim impact testimony.
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Texas Supreme Court Sides with Paxton Against House Democrats Fleeing from Duty
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Montana Supreme Court Upholds Suspended Fine for Felony DUI, Strikes Probation Office Authority
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Delaware Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal for Failure to Pay Filing Fee
Dana Fuller's appeal in a family court matter was dismissed after she failed to pay required fees or seek indigent status.
Tenth Circuit Vacates Sentence for Police Officer Who Threatened Estranged Wife's Companion at Gunpoint
Court found plain error in district court's consideration of defendant's police officer status during sentencing while affirming assault conviction.
Illinois Court Affirms Murder Conviction But Vacates Two Counts Under One-Act Rule
The Illinois Appellate Court upheld Brodey Murbarger's first-degree murder conviction but vacated two of his three convictions for the 2014 killing of his 15-year-old girlfriend.
Texas Appeals Court Dismisses Lambert Criminal Appeal on Defendant's Motion
Chadwick Edward Lambert voluntarily dismissed his criminal appeal against the State of Texas after filing a motion signed by both him and his attorney.
Massachusetts High Court Affirms Denial of Extraordinary Relief in Divorce Dispute
Holly Mayfield cannot bypass ordinary appeals process despite claims that unresolved motions prevent her from challenging initial divorce judgment.
Maryland Supreme Court Affirms Ballot Disqualification of State Delegate Candidate
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