A Tennessee appeals court has upheld a lower court’s decision in a complex property dispute between a local church and a regional branch of the United Methodist Church. The case, which centered on the ownership of a parsonage, involved questions of church governance, trust law, and allegations of judicial bias.…
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College Student Loses Appeal in Tuition Debt Case
A recent court decision has upheld a lower court’s ruling in a case involving a former student of Columbus State Community College (CSCC) who was sued for unpaid tuition. The Second Appellate District of Ohio affirmed the trial court’s decision to grant summary judgment in favor of CSCC, meaning the…
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Architects Get a Pass: Court Rules on Consumer Fraud Act
The New Jersey Appellate Division has weighed in on a case involving the Borough of Caldwell and Cozzarelli Cirminiello Architects, LLC (CCA), focusing on whether architects are subject to the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act (CFA). The court’s decision provides clarity on the application of the “learned professionals” exception to…
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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Dismissed: Appeals Court Upholds Summary Judgments in Dram Shop Cases
A fatal car accident has led to a legal battle, and the Georgia Court of Appeals has sided with two establishments that served alcohol to the driver involved. The court affirmed the lower court’s decision to grant summary judgment in favor of Fish Tale Restaurants, LLC, and RJM Trading, Inc.,…
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Ohio Appeals Court Affirms Conviction in Dog Shelter Case
The Tenth Appellate District Court of Ohio has upheld the Franklin County Municipal Court’s decision to convict Larisa Whitfield of violating Ohio law regarding the care of companion animals. The case centered around allegations that Whitfield failed to provide adequate shelter for her two pit bull-type dogs. Background of the…
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Casino Dreams Dashed: Court Sides with Tribe on Due Process, But Reconsideration Continues
The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians, after years of effort, saw their plans for a casino in Vallejo, California, hit a major snag. A recent court decision, stemming from a dispute with the Department of the Interior, has partially sided with the tribe, but the legal battle is far…
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Divorce Case Highlights: Adultery, Alcohol, and a Disproportionate Estate Division
A Texas appeals court has upheld a divorce decree in the case of Katelyn and Jared Jaroszewski, affirming the trial court’s decisions regarding property division, child custody, and allegations of judicial bias. The case, which involved three children, saw the court grapple with accusations of adultery, alcohol abuse, and the…
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Tax Tribunal Dismissal Upheld: Bluewater Natural Gas Loses Appeal Over Property Tax Dispute
Ray Township, Michigan – In a recent decision, the Michigan Court of Appeals sided with Ray Township in a property tax dispute, upholding the Michigan Tax Tribunal’s dismissal of Bluewater Natural Gas Holding, LLC’s appeal. The court found that Bluewater failed to file its petition within the required timeframe, thus…
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Offshore Wind Farm Faces Legal Hurdle: Court Denies Halt to Construction
The construction of an offshore wind farm off the coasts of New York and New Jersey has cleared a legal hurdle. A federal judge has denied a motion to halt further work on the project, despite arguments that government approvals violated the Marine Mammal Protection Act. The case, *Save Long…
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Delaware Supreme Court Upholds Decision to Set Aside Foreclosure Sale
The Delaware Supreme Court has sided with the original homeowner in a case involving a foreclosure sale, rejecting the claims of a company that purchased the property at auction. The court affirmed the lower court’s decision to set aside the sale, even though the company, EN Properties, LLC, argued it…