10th Circuit Case Commentaries

Reinforcing Pleading Standards and Dismissing Plausible Antitrust Claims: Insights from TVCN v. ESPN

Date: Apr 6, 1991

Reinforcing Pleading Standards and Dismissing Plausible Antitrust Claims: Insights from TVCN v. ESPN Introduction The case of TV Communications Network, Inc., a/k/a TVCN v. ESPN, Inc. was adjudicated...

Prosecutorial Immunity and Jurisdictional Boundaries in Section 1983 Actions: Pfeiffer v. Hartford Fire Insurance Company

Date: Apr 6, 1991

Prosecutorial Immunity and Jurisdictional Boundaries in Section 1983 Actions: Pfeiffer v. Hartford Fire Insurance Company 1. Introduction The case Richard E. Pfeiffer, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.,...

Jurisdictional Boundaries Upon Transfer Under 28 U.S.C. §1404(a): Insights from Chrysler Credit Corporation v. Country Chrysler, Inc.

Date: Mar 30, 1991

Jurisdictional Boundaries Upon Transfer Under 28 U.S.C. §1404(a): Insights from Chrysler Credit Corporation v. Country Chrysler, Inc. Introduction The case of Chrysler Credit Corporation v. Country...

Limitation of Federal Jurisdiction in Challenging State Default Judgments: Facio v. Jones

Date: Mar 27, 1991

Limitation of Federal Jurisdiction in Challenging State Default Judgments: Facio v. Jones Introduction Facio v. Jones, 929 F.2d 541 (10th Cir. 1991), stands as a pivotal case elucidating the...

Allen v. Denver Public Schools: Affirmation of Dismissed Civil Rights Claims

Date: Mar 27, 1991

Allen v. Denver Public Schools: Affirmation of Dismissed Civil Rights Claims Introduction In Isabella E. Allen v. Denver Public School Board, 928 F.2d 978 (10th Cir. 1991), the United States Court of...

Limits of Section 1981 in Discriminatory Discharge Claims: Trujillo v. Grand Junction Regional Center

Date: Mar 26, 1991

Limits of Section 1981 in Discriminatory Discharge Claims: Trujillo v. Grand Junction Regional Center Introduction In Eva Trujillo v. Grand Junction Regional Center and William Jackson, 928 F.2d 973...

Establishing Hostile Work Environment Sexual Harassment: Insights from HICKS v. GATES RUBBER COmpany

Date: Mar 23, 1991

Establishing Hostile Work Environment Sexual Harassment: Insights from HICKS v. GATES RUBBER COmpany Introduction HICKS v. GATES RUBBER COmpany, 928 F.2d 966 (10th Cir. 1991), serves as a pivotal...

Affirmation of Judicial Immunity and Restrictions on Frivolous Pro Se Litigation: Winslow v. Romer et al.

Date: Mar 21, 1991

Affirmation of Judicial Immunity and Restrictions on Frivolous Pro Se Litigation: Winslow v. Romer et al. Introduction In the case of Rainsford J. Winslow et al. v. Governor Roy Romer et al.,...

Enhancing Sentencing Standards for Cocaine Base: A Comprehensive Analysis of United States v. Turner

Date: Mar 21, 1991

Enhancing Sentencing Standards for Cocaine Base: A Comprehensive Analysis of United States v. Turner Introduction The case of United States of America v. Thomas Turner, 928 F.2d 956 (10th Cir. 1991),...

MELTON v. CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY: Clarifying Due Process Requirements for Public Employee Termination

Date: Mar 20, 1991

MELTON v. CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY: Clarifying Due Process Requirements for Public Employee Termination Introduction The case of Raymon J. MELTON v. CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, decided by the United States...

Strict Requirements for Money Laundering Convictions Established in Sanders v. United States

Date: Mar 20, 1991

Strict Requirements for Money Laundering Convictions Established in Sanders v. United States Introduction United States of America v. Johnny Lee Sanders (928 F.2d 940) is a pivotal case adjudicated...

Title VII's Disparate Treatment and Impact in Police Hiring Practices: Insights from Drake v. City of Fort Collins

Date: Mar 14, 1991

Title VII's Disparate Treatment and Impact in Police Hiring Practices: Insights from Drake v. City of Fort Collins Introduction Drake v. City of Fort Collins, 927 F.2d 1156 (10th Cir. 1991), is a...

Due Process and Procedural Safeguards for Rule 60(b) Motions in Vehicle Impoundment Cases: Steven v. Summers

Date: Mar 14, 1991

Due Process and Procedural Safeguards for Rule 60(b) Motions in Vehicle Impoundment Cases: Steven v. Summers Introduction Steven V. Summers, the plaintiff-appellant, initiated a pro se action against...

10th Circuit Establishes Precedence for Recovery from State Funds Despite Bankruptcy Discharge

Date: Mar 14, 1991

10th Circuit Establishes Precedence for Recovery from State Funds Despite Bankruptcy Discharge Introduction In the landmark case In re Ralph L. Walker, Debtor; Walker v. Wilde et al., 927 F.2d 1138...

Establishing Personal Jurisdiction: Insights from Williams v. Bowman Livestock Equipment Company

Date: Mar 13, 1991

Establishing Personal Jurisdiction: Insights from Williams v. Bowman Livestock Equipment Company Introduction The case of Melvin Williams v. Bowman Livestock Equipment Company (927 F.2d 1128, 10th...

Extradition Due Process and Injury Standards: Long v. Shillinger

Date: Mar 7, 1991

Extradition Due Process and Injury Standards: Long v. Shillinger Introduction In the case of Royal Russell Long v. Duane Shillinger (927 F.2d 525, 10th Cir. 1991), the United States Court of Appeals...

Effective Cross-Examination Maintained Despite Lost Preliminary Hearing Tapes and Sealed Affidavits: Analysis of Tapia v. Tansy

Date: Mar 6, 1991

Effective Cross-Examination Maintained Despite Lost Preliminary Hearing Tapes and Sealed Affidavits: Analysis of Tapia v. Tansy, 926 F.2d 1554 (10th Cir. 1991) Introduction The case of Santiago Tapia...

State Action Immunity and Property Interest in Zoning Decisions: Jacobs v. City of Lawrence, 10th Cir. 1991

Date: Mar 6, 1991

State Action Immunity and Property Interest in Zoning Decisions: Jacobs v. City of Lawrence, 10th Cir. 1991 Introduction Jacobs, Visconsi Jacobs Company; Richard A. Armstrong; and Betty J. Grisham...

Preservation of Evidentiary Objections and the Plain Error Standard in Civil Rights Litigation

Date: Mar 2, 1991

Preservation of Evidentiary Objections and the Plain Error Standard in Civil Rights Litigation Introduction In Kenneth Franklin McEwen v. City of Norman, Oklahoma, and Jim Parks, the United States...

Reversal of Conspiracy Convictions Due to Prejudicial Omission of Character Evidence Instruction – United States v. Daily and Figge

Date: Mar 2, 1991

Reversal of Conspiracy Convictions Due to Prejudicial Omission of Character Evidence Instruction – United States v. Daily and Figge Introduction In the landmark case United States of America v. Sammy...

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