The Tennessee Court of Appeals has overturned a lower court’s decision in a case involving a driveway easement, siding with the current property owners and upholding the original agreement. The …
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The Court of Appeals of Georgia has sent a case back to the trial court after ruling that the lower court made a mistake in striking an affidavit from the …
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Supreme Court Modifies and Affirms Decision in Search Warrant Case
The North Carolina Supreme Court has issued a ruling in the case of *State v. Demetria L. Norman*, modifying and affirming a lower court’s decision regarding a search warrant. The …
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A recent decision from the Ohio Tenth District Court of Appeals clarifies when a landlord can recover attorney fees from a tenant in a commercial lease dispute. The court ruled …
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Indiana Supreme Court Weighs in on Insurer’s Duty in Multi-Claimant Accidents
by Anthony Brooks, William CarterJessica MorganSamantha ClarkAnanya SharmaHans Müller & Lokesh KumarIn a recent decision, the Indiana Supreme Court addressed a complex issue facing insurance companies: what to do when multiple people are injured in an accident, and the available insurance …
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Tennessee Court Upholds Judge’s Impartiality in Tax Exemption Case
In a recent decision, the Tennessee Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court’s ruling, dismissing a motion to have the trial judge recuse herself from a property tax exemption …
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Chimpanzees Not “Persons” Under Michigan Law, Court Rules
The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled against a nonprofit organization seeking to grant habeas corpus rights to seven chimpanzees. The court affirmed a lower court’s decision, stating that chimpanzees …
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The United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire has ruled in favor of WPB Partners, LLC, in a case brought by Mary Hersey. The court granted summary …
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The Court of Appeals of Georgia has sided with John Welch Jr., the owner of a gun and pawn shop, in a premises liability case brought by Bobby Ray Stevens …
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The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals has upheld a lower court’s decision in a water runoff dispute, leaving a permanent injunction against property owners in place. The case, *Billy Ray …
