| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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98-9512
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City of Fort Morgan v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Agency decision is inconsistent with plain language of Hinshaw Amendment and prior published opinions. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Nov. 10, 1999 | |
|
97-5232
|
Rishell v. Wellshear
Order |
Torts |
|
Nov. 10, 1999 | |
|
98-1305
|
Ayon v. Reverend Marshall Gourley
Order |
Torts |
|
Nov. 10, 1999 | |
|
98-8040
|
Gibson v. Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Absent evidence that employee has no choice but to sign arbitration agreement, claim of economic duress doesn't invalidate agreement. |
Contracts |
|
Nov. 10, 1999 | |
|
98SA205
|
People v. Shepard
Charge of wiretapping for cutting of telephone line is constitutional. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 10, 1999 | |
|
98-1026
|
Full Draw Productions v. Easton Sports Inc.
Antitrust injury under Sherman Act is sufficiently alleged where group boycott by customers against a producer leads to loss of competition. |
Antitrust |
|
Nov. 10, 1999 | |
|
98SA442
|
In re People v. Villapando
Evidence of voluntary use of controlled substances supports probable cause funding as to possession charge. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 10, 1999 | |
|
99SA30
|
In re Hirsch
Limited partners may file derivative action against corporation without first making demand upon general partner. |
Corporations |
|
Nov. 10, 1999 | |
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98SA103
|
Public Services Co. v. Trigen-Nations Energy Co.
Special rate agreements between regulated utility and its customers are proper. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Nov. 10, 1999 | |
|
98SC109
|
People v. Williams
Lack of specification in information count for trespass doesn't under conviction void unless substantially prejudice. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 10, 1999 | |
|
97SC678
|
People v. Blehm
Review of improper trial court advisement of right to testify waiver properly heard post conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 10, 1999 | |
|
98SC383
|
Shelton v. Penrose/St. Francis Healthcare System
Certificate of review for actions against licensed professionals isn't required when plaintiff's portion has arguable merit without expert testimony. |
Torts |
|
Nov. 10, 1999 | |
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99SA119
|
People v. Najjar
Consent to search hip bag extends to incriminating luggage claim bag found inside bag. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 10, 1999 | |
|
96sc852
|
Compass Insurance Company v. City of Littleton
City response costs avialable from insurers under comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act. |
Environmental Law |
|
Nov. 10, 1999 | |
|
98sa168
|
In re Fields
Presentence confinement credit applies to persons convicted of first-degree murder. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 10, 1999 | |
|
98sc412
|
People v. Vecchiarelli
Criminal law fails to demonstrate not the trial court abused its discretion in denying challenge for cause. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 10, 1999 | |
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99sa118
|
People v. Ingram
Statements properly suppressed where police obtain statements after workers right to remain silent. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 10, 1999 | |
|
98-9519
|
Universal Construction Co. Inc. v. Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
Under 'multi-employer worksite' doctrine, general contractor can be held liable for subcontractor's health code violations. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Nov. 10, 1999 | |
|
97-4209
|
U.S. v. Vancleaf
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 10, 1999 | |
|
98-6205
|
U.S. v. Smith
Motion to file late notice of appeal that identifies appellant, order appealed, and appellate court is functional equivalent of notice of appeal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 10, 1999 | |
|
98-1335
|
U.S. v. Sosa-Rubio
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 10, 1999 | |
|
98-2282:ord
|
Coelho v. Romero
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 10, 1999 | |
|
98-7126
|
Sheppard v. Owen
Order |
Civil Rights |
|
Nov. 10, 1999 | |
|
99-3012
|
Brown v. Ayers
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 10, 1999 | |
|
98-3004
|
U.S. v. Mixon
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 10, 1999 | |
|
98-5061
|
Cardtoons v. Major League Baseball Players Assn.
Party who makes nonconsummated threat of a lawsuit with probable cause is immune from tort liability under 'Noerr-Pennington' doctrine. |
Torts |
|
Nov. 10, 1999 | |
|
98-1323
|
U.S. v. Wilson
Child pornography statute's jurisdictional element is satisfied by showing prohibited depictions are made using materials that travel through interstate commerce. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 10, 1999 | |
|
98-6043
|
U.S. v. Gray
'Prison mailbox rule' applies to motion sent by regular prison mail when prison's legal mail system doesn't log in mail. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 10, 1999 | |
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98-5114
|
Hampton v. Scott
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 10, 1999 | |
|
96-1294 and 96-1295
|
Dalal v. Alliant Techsytems Inc.
Although prevailing party in action under Age Discrimination in Employment Act recovers less than settlement offer, he's still entitled to reasonable attorney fees. |
Employment Law |
|
Nov. 10, 1999 |