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 core issue revolved around whether evidence obtained by law enforcement during a “knock and talk” at Ms. Norman’s residence was…
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Court Rules Landlord Can’t Collect Attorney Fees After Tenant’s Case Dismissed
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 that the trial court correctly decided it lacked the authority to award attorney fees to the tenant, Nofal Foods, LLC,…
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Idaho Appeals Court Upholds Aggravated Battery Conviction
The Idaho Court of Appeals has affirmed the conviction of Jason Nicholas Long for aggravated battery. The court addressed several arguments raised by Long, including the admissibility of a post-battery threat, alleged prosecutorial misconduct, and the appropriateness of restitution. Background of the Case The case stemmed from an incident where…
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Indiana Supreme Court Weighs in on Insurer’s Duty in Multi-Claimant Accidents
In 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 money isn’t enough to cover all the claims. The court clarified an insurer’s responsibilities in these situations, providing guidance on…
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Knox County Man’s Conviction Upheld in Sexual Battery Case
A Tennessee appeals court has upheld the conviction of James Robert Howell, who was found guilty by a Knox County jury on multiple counts of sexual battery by an authority figure and one count of assault. Howell was sentenced to an effective term of four years and six months in…
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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 case. The appeal, filed by Senior Pastor Charles Dowell, Jr. and Priest Baldwin Hutchinson, centered on their belief that Chancellor…
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Court Upholds Prison Segregation Ruling, Citing Limited Due Process Rights
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court’s decision in the case of Norberto Torres, a prisoner who claimed his due process rights were violated during a disciplinary hearing. The court’s ruling centers on the level of due process required for inmates facing disciplinary segregation, particularly when…
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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 are not “persons” and therefore are not eligible for the legal remedy that protects against unlawful imprisonment. This decision settles…
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Nursing Home Must Arbitrate Wrongful Death Claim, Alabama Supreme Court Rules
The Alabama Supreme Court has reversed a lower court’s decision, ruling that a nursing home can compel arbitration in a wrongful death case. The case involves Mobile Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC (MNRC) and Michael Britton, appealing against Jeanne Sliman, who is the personal representative of the estate of Ernest…
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Hersey Loses Usury Claim, Ordered to Pay on Loan
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 judgment to WPB Partners on both Hersey’s claim of usury and WPB Partners’ counterclaim for breach of contract. This means…