10th Circuit Case Commentaries

Revisiting the 'Good Faith' Requirement in Chapter 13: Insights from Flygare v. Boulden

Date: Jun 2, 1983

Revisiting the 'Good Faith' Requirement in Chapter 13: Insights from Flygare v. Boulden Introduction The case of Gordon R. and Sharon L. Flygare v. Judith A. Boulden, decided by the United States...

Severance, Fourth Amendment Abandonment, and Juror Misconduct: Insights from United States v. Carless Jones and Eugene Harvey

Date: May 21, 1983

Severance, Fourth Amendment Abandonment, and Juror Misconduct: Insights from United States v. Carless Jones and Eugene Harvey Introduction Case Citation: United States v. Carless Jones and Eugene...

Rule of Lenity Applied to Multiple Offenses Under Ambiguous Federal Statutes

Date: Apr 21, 1983

Rule of Lenity Applied to Multiple Offenses Under Ambiguous Federal Statutes Introduction United States of America v. William Joseph Valentine is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court...

Due Process and Municipal Liability: The Miller v. City of Mission Decision

Date: Apr 12, 1983

Due Process and Municipal Liability: The Miller v. City of Mission Decision Introduction In the landmark case of Harold Lee Miller v. City of Mission, Kansas, the United States Court of Appeals for...

Establishing Eighth Amendment Standards for Prisoner Protection: Sampley v. Ruettgers

Date: Apr 6, 1983

Establishing Eighth Amendment Standards for Prisoner Protection: Sampley v. Ruettgers Introduction The case of William Sampley and Sammy Martinez v. Ronald Ruettgers addresses critical issues...

Due Process Violation in Property Seizure: McKee v. Oklahoma City

Date: Mar 30, 1983

Due Process Violation in Property Seizure: McKee v. Oklahoma City Introduction McKee v. Oklahoma City is a significant case adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit in...

Clarifying Federal Conspiracy under Racketeering Statutes in Gambling Operations: Insights from United States v. Hines (1983)

Date: Jan 26, 1983

Clarifying Federal Conspiracy under Racketeering Statutes in Gambling Operations: Insights from United States v. Hines (1983) Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America v. Carla...

Tenth Circuit Sets Precedent on Weighting Medical Evidence in Social Security Disability Claims

Date: Jan 19, 1983

Tenth Circuit Sets Precedent on Weighting Medical Evidence in Social Security Disability Claims Introduction In the landmark case John G. Broadbent v. Patricia Roberts Harris, Secretary of Health and...

Smith v. United States: Refining Attorney-Client Privilege in Grand Jury Subpoenas for Tax Documents

Date: Jan 6, 1983

Smith v. United States: Refining Attorney-Client Privilege in Grand Jury Subpoenas for Tax Documents Introduction In the landmark case of Smith v. United States, the United States Court of Appeals...

Establishing Reasonable Suspicion and the Scope of Investigatory Stops: United States v. Merritt, 695 F.2d 1263

Date: Dec 29, 1982

Establishing Reasonable Suspicion and the Scope of Investigatory Stops: United States v. Merritt, 695 F.2d 1263 Introduction United States v. Merritt, 695 F.2d 1263 (10th Cir. 1982), is a pivotal...

State Action and Class Certification in Juvenile Rights: Comprehensive Analysis of MILONAS v. WILLIAMS (10th Cir. 1982)

Date: Nov 10, 1982

State Action and Class Certification in Juvenile Rights: Comprehensive Analysis of MILONAS v. WILLIAMS (10th Cir. 1982) Introduction MILONAS v. WILLIAMS, 691 F.2d 931 (10th Cir. 1982), addresses...

Enhancing Fourth Amendment Protections in Drug Distribution Cases: Analysis of United States v. Romero

Date: Nov 5, 1982

Enhancing Fourth Amendment Protections in Drug Distribution Cases: Analysis of United States v. Romero Introduction The case of United States of America v. Carlos Richard Romero, 692 F.2d 699 (10th...

Comparative Negligence in Products Liability: Inclusion of Phantom Parties

Date: Nov 4, 1982

Comparative Negligence in Products Liability: Inclusion of Phantom Parties Introduction The case of Darel K. Hardin v. Manitowoc-Forsythe Corporation, et al. (691 F.2d 449) adjudicated by the United...

Reversal of Class Action Denial and Clarification of Title VII Exemption: Anderson v. City of Albuquerque

Date: Oct 13, 1982

Reversal of Class Action Denial and Clarification of Title VII Exemption: Anderson v. City of Albuquerque Introduction Anderson v. City of Albuquerque is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United...

Refining the Doctrine of Constructive Discharge under 42 U.S.C.A. § 1981: The Irving v. Dubuque Packing Company Decision

Date: Sep 24, 1982

Refining the Doctrine of Constructive Discharge under 42 U.S.C.A. § 1981: The Irving v. Dubuque Packing Company Decision Introduction The appellate case of Irving v. Dubuque Packing Company serves as...

Preservation of Diversity Jurisdiction Through Permissive Intervention: Analysis of Harris v. Illinois-California Express

Date: Sep 4, 1982

Preservation of Diversity Jurisdiction Through Permissive Intervention: Analysis of Harris v. Illinois-California Express Introduction Harris v. Illinois-California Express, Inc., 687 F.2d 1361 (10th...

Limitations on Prosecutorial Use of Post-Arrest Silence Following Miranda Warnings: United States v. Massey

Date: Aug 28, 1982

Limitations on Prosecutorial Use of Post-Arrest Silence Following Miranda Warnings: United States v. Massey Introduction United States v. Massey is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States...

Requiring Strict Compliance with Notice Procedures in Indian Oil and Gas Lease Sales: The Jicarilla Apache Tribe v. Secretary of the Interior Decision

Date: Aug 21, 1982

Requiring Strict Compliance with Notice Procedures in Indian Oil and Gas Lease Sales: The Jicarilla Apache Tribe v. Secretary of the Interior Decision Introduction The Jicarilla Apache Tribe...

Affirmation of Non-Discrimination and Legitimate Business Reasons in Title VII Employment Disputes

Date: Jul 23, 1982

Affirmation of Non-Discrimination and Legitimate Business Reasons in Title VII Employment Disputes Introduction The case of Jewel Burrus v. United Telephone Company of Kansas, Inc. (683 F.2d 339)...

Limitations on Removal Jurisdiction: Enforcing Amended State Court Judgments - Fajen v. Foundation Reserve Insurance

Date: Jul 20, 1982

Limitations on Removal Jurisdiction: Enforcing Amended State Court Judgments - Fajen v. Foundation Reserve Insurance Introduction The case Roy E. Fajen v. Foundation Reserve Insurance Company, Inc.,...

Previous Next