Arizona Case Commentaries

Impartial Jury Selection and Evidentiary Standards in Capital Cases: Insights from State of Arizona v. Clarence Da

Date: Apr 14, 1993

Impartial Jury Selection and Evidentiary Standards in Capital Cases: Insights from State of Arizona v. Clarence Da Introduction State of Arizona v. Clarence Da is a landmark case adjudicated by the...

Felony-Murder and Child Abuse in Arizona: State v. George Molina Lopez

Date: Apr 1, 1993

Felony-Murder and Child Abuse in Arizona: State v. George Molina Lopez Introduction State v. George Molina Lopez is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Arizona, rendered on March 31, 1993. In...

Salazar v. Arizona: Discontinuing Proportionality Reviews in Death Penalty Cases

Date: Dec 18, 1992

Salazar v. Arizona: Discontinuing Proportionality Reviews in Death Penalty Cases Introduction State of Arizona v. Alfonso Raymond Salazar (173 Ariz. 399) is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Enforceability of Adhesion Arbitration Agreements in Medical Malpractice: Analysis of Broemmer v. Abortion Services of Phoenix

Date: Dec 2, 1992

Enforceability of Adhesion Arbitration Agreements in Medical Malpractice: Analysis of Broemmer v. Abortion Services of Phoenix Introduction Broemmer v. Abortion Services of Phoenix, Ltd. (173 Ariz....

Deese v. State Farm: Redefining the Prerequisites for Bad Faith Tort Claims

Date: Oct 3, 1992

Deese v. State Farm: Redefining the Prerequisites for Bad Faith Tort Claims Introduction Deese v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, 172 Ariz. 504 (Supreme Court of Arizona, 1992), marks...

Comprehensive Analysis of State v. Frank Jarvis Atwood: Affirmation of Conviction and Death Sentence

Date: Jul 11, 1992

Comprehensive Analysis of State v. Frank Jarvis Atwood: Affirmation of Conviction and Death Sentence Introduction In the landmark case of State of Arizona v. Frank Jarvis Atwood, the Supreme Court of...

Thompson v. Better-Bilt Aluminum Products Co.: Employer Liability for Employee's Family Medical Expenses and Standards for Punitive Damages in Wrongful Termination

Date: Jun 19, 1992

Thompson v. Better-Bilt Aluminum Products Co.: Employer Liability for Employee's Family Medical Expenses and Standards for Punitive Damages in Wrongful Termination Introduction In the landmark case...

Arizona Supreme Court Establishes Sex Offender Registration as Regulatory Measure, Upholding Against Ex Post Facto Claims

Date: Apr 22, 1992

Arizona Supreme Court Establishes Sex Offender Registration as Regulatory Measure, Upholding Against Ex Post Facto Claims Introduction In the landmark case of State of Arizona v. Michael Brown Noble,...

Affirmation of Irrevocable Mandatory Appeals in Arizona's Death Penalty Cases: State v. Brewer

Date: Apr 9, 1992

Affirmation of Irrevocable Mandatory Appeals in Arizona's Death Penalty Cases: State v. Brewer Introduction The case of State of Arizona v. John George Brewer was adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Affirmation of Death Sentence in State of Arizona v. Richard Greenway: An In-Depth Analysis

Date: Feb 5, 1992

Affirmation of Death Sentence in State of Arizona v. Richard Greenway: An In-Depth Analysis Introduction State of Arizona v. Richard Harley Greenway (170 Ariz. 155) is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

Arizona Supreme Court Affirms Death Sentences and Admits Recorded Evidence in State v. Lavers

Date: Oct 22, 1991

Arizona Supreme Court Affirms Death Sentences and Admits Recorded Evidence in State v. Lavers Introduction The case State of Arizona v. Alfred Edward Lavers, III, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Arizona Supreme Court Rules on Consideration of Construction Delays in Eminent Domain Compensation

Date: May 22, 1991

Arizona Supreme Court Rules on Consideration of Construction Delays in Eminent Domain Compensation Introduction The Arizona Supreme Court, in the 1991 case of State of Arizona, ex rel. Charles L....

Arizona Supreme Court Establishes Broad Applicability of Saving Statute in Medical Malpractice Cases

Date: Apr 6, 1991

Arizona Supreme Court Establishes Broad Applicability of Saving Statute in Medical Malpractice Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Patti and Robert Jansson v. Fred K. Christensen, M.D., and...

Limits on Client Liability Under A.R.S. § 33-420(A) for Attorney's Misconduct in Lis Pendens Filings: Solde v. Re Decision

Date: Mar 1, 1991

Limits on Client Liability Under A.R.S. § 33-420(A) for Attorney's Misconduct in Lis Pendens Filings: Solde v. Re Decision Introduction In the landmark case of Solde v. Re, the Supreme Court of...

STATE of Arizona v. Jose J. Amaya-Ruiz: A Landmark Commentary on Competency, Confessions, Jury Instructions, and the Death Penalty

Date: Dec 15, 1990

STATE of Arizona v. Jose J. Amaya-Ruiz: A Landmark Commentary on Competency, Confessions, Jury Instructions, and the Death Penalty Introduction STATE of Arizona v. Jose Jacobo Amaya-Ruiz is a...

Orme School v. Reeves: Arizona Adopts Federal Standards for Summary Judgment

Date: Dec 7, 1990

Orme School v. Reeves: Arizona Adopts Federal Standards for Summary Judgment Introduction In the landmark case of Orme School v. Honorable Kenneth W. Reeves, III, the Supreme Court of Arizona...

State of Arizona v. Robert Charles Comer: Upholding Aggravated Robbery and Death Penalty Standards

Date: Nov 15, 1990

State of Arizona v. Robert Charles Comer: Upholding Aggravated Robbery and Death Penalty Standards Introduction State of Arizona v. Robert Charles Comer is a significant case adjudicated by the...

Mutual Assent in Real Estate Transactions: Legal Descriptions Do Not Preclude Rescission for Misunderstanding

Date: Nov 7, 1990

Mutual Assent in Real Estate Transactions: Legal Descriptions Do Not Preclude Rescission for Misunderstanding Introduction The Supreme Court of Arizona, in the case of The Hill-Shafer Partnership v....

Korzep v. State: Expanding the Justification Defense within Household Dynamics

Date: Oct 5, 1990

Korzep v. State: Expanding the Justification Defense within Household Dynamics Introduction The Supreme Court of Arizona's decision in State of Arizona v. Roberta Korzep (165 Ariz. 490, 1990) marks a...

Best Interests of the Child in Parental Rights Termination: Analysis of In the Matter of the APPEAL in Maricopa County Juvenile Action No. JS-500274

Date: Sep 19, 1990

Best Interests of the Child in Parental Rights Termination: Analysis of In the Matter of the APPEAL in Maricopa County Juvenile Action No. JS-500274 Introduction The Supreme Court of Arizona...