Arizona Case Commentaries

State v. Gary Michael Ault: Upholding the Sanctity of Home Against Warrantless Searches

Date: Sep 19, 1986

State v. Gary Michael Ault: Upholding the Sanctity of Home Against Warrantless Searches Introduction In the case of State of Arizona v. Gary Michael Ault (150 Ariz. 459), the Supreme Court of Arizona...

Reining in Punitive Damages: Arizona Supreme Court Sets Stricter Standards in Bad Faith Insurance Claims

Date: Sep 10, 1986

Reining in Punitive Damages: Arizona Supreme Court Sets Stricter Standards in Bad Faith Insurance Claims Introduction The Arizona Supreme Court's decision in Sandra Linthicum, widow, sur (150 Ariz....

Limitations on Expert Testimony Regarding Witness Credibility Established in STATE v. LINDSEY

Date: Jun 27, 1986

Limitations on Expert Testimony Regarding Witness Credibility Established in STATE of Arizona v. Paul Phillip Lindsey, Jr. Introduction In the landmark case of STATE of Arizona v. Paul Phillip...

Collateral Estoppel in Contract Termination: Insights from Chaney Building Co. v. City of Tucson

Date: Apr 23, 1986

Collateral Estoppel in Contract Termination: Insights from Chaney Building Co. v. City of Tucson Introduction The case of Chaney Building Co., Plaintiff/Appellee, v. City of Tucson,...

Arizona Supreme Court Upholds Reliability and Admissibility of the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Test in DUI Cases

Date: Apr 8, 1986

Arizona Supreme Court Upholds Reliability and Admissibility of the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Test in DUI Cases Introduction In the landmark case of The STATE of Arizona v. Frederick Andrew Blake, the...

State v. Schrock: Upholding Discovery Rules and Addressing Post-Trial Relief under Rule 32

Date: Apr 1, 1986

State v. Schrock: Upholding Discovery Rules and Addressing Post-Trial Relief under Rule 32 Introduction State of Arizona v. Lee Arthur Schrock, 149 Ariz. 433 (1986), is a significant case adjudicated...

Lucchesi v. Stimmell: Reassessing the Boundaries of Outrageous Conduct in Medical Practice

Date: Mar 28, 1986

Lucchesi v. Stimmell: Reassessing the Boundaries of Outrageous Conduct in Medical Practice Introduction Lucchesi v. Stimmell is a pivotal 1986 decision by the Supreme Court of Arizona that delves...

Affirmation of Death Penalty Sentencing Standards and Ex Post Facto Limitations in State v. Correll

Date: Jan 29, 1986

Affirmation of Death Penalty Sentencing Standards and Ex Post Facto Limitations in State v. Correll Introduction State v. Correll, 148 Ariz. 468 (1986), is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...

Establishing the Public Policy Exception to Employment-at-Will: WAGENSELLER v. SCOTTSDALE MEMORIAL HOSPital

Date: Nov 28, 1985

Establishing the Public Policy Exception to Employment-at-Will: WAGENSELLER v. SCOTTSDALE MEMORIAL HOSPital Introduction The case of Catherine Sue WAGENSELLER v. SCOTTSDALE MEMORIAL HOSPital...

Duty of Care in Public Recreational Areas: Ruth Markowitz v. Arizona Parks Board

Date: Oct 17, 1985

Duty of Care in Public Recreational Areas: Ruth Markowitz v. Arizona Parks Board Introduction The case of Ruth Markowitz and David Lee Markowitz v. Arizona Parks Board and State of Arizona serves as...

State v. Este: Affirmation of Competency Screening, Discovery Protocols, and Sentencing Constitutionality in Arizona

Date: Sep 7, 1985

State v. Este: Affirmation of Competency Screening, Discovery Protocols, and Sentencing Constitutionality in Arizona Introduction State of Arizona v. Estevan Borbon Este, 146 Ariz. 392 (1985), is a...

Affirming Neighborhood Associations' Standing in Public Nuisance Claims

Date: Aug 30, 1985

Affirming Neighborhood Associations' Standing in Public Nuisance Claims Introduction In the landmark case of Armory Park Neighborhood Association (APNA) v. Episcopal Community Services in Arizona...

Constitutionality of Arizona's Detention Statute and Judicial Process in State v. William Dabney Via, Jr.

Date: Jun 13, 1985

The Constitutionality of Arizona's Detention Statute and Judicial Procedures in State v. William Dabney Via, Jr. Introduction State of Arizona v. William Dabney Via, Jr. is a landmark case decided by...

Affirmation of Capital Sentences Amidst Prosecutorial Misconduct Allegations: State v. Bracy

Date: Jun 11, 1985

Affirmation of Capital Sentences Amidst Prosecutorial Misconduct Allegations: State v. Bracy Introduction In STATE of Arizona v. William Bracy (145 Ariz. 520, Supreme Court of Arizona, June 10,...

State of Arizona v. Ambrose Stanley Carter: Affirmation of Miranda and Search Warrant Standards

Date: May 22, 1985

State of Arizona v. Ambrose Stanley Carter: Affirmation of Miranda and Search Warrant Standards Introduction State of Arizona v. Ambrose Stanley Carter is a pivotal 1985 decision by the Supreme Court...

STATE v. GERLAUGH: Establishing Standards for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Capital Sentencing

Date: Apr 24, 1985

STATE v. GERLAUGH: Establishing Standards for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Capital Sentencing Introduction In State of Arizona v. Darick Leonard Gerlaugh (1985), the Supreme Court of Arizona...

Establishing Standards for Rule 60(c) Relief in Delayed Appeals: Insights from City of Phoenix v. Geyler

Date: Mar 20, 1985

Establishing Standards for Rule 60(c) Relief in Delayed Appeals: Insights from City of Phoenix v. Geyler Introduction City of Phoenix v. Richard E. Geyler, 144 Ariz. 323 (Supreme Court of Arizona,...

Invalidation of "Other Vehicle" Exclusion in Uninsured Motorist Coverage: Insights from Calvert v. Farmers Insurance Company of Arizona

Date: Mar 14, 1985

Invalidation of "Other Vehicle" Exclusion in Uninsured Motorist Coverage: Insights from Calvert v. Farmers Insurance Company of Arizona Introduction The case of Jack Calvert v. Farmers Insurance...

Admissibility of Prior Bad Acts and Dog Scent Evidence in Arizona's Death Penalty Case

Date: Feb 27, 1985

Admissibility of Prior Bad Acts and Dog Scent Evidence in Arizona's Death Penalty Case Introduction The case of State of Arizona v. Kevin Scott Roscoe (145 Ariz. 212) revolves around the conviction...

Expanding Strict Tort Liability to Commercial Entities and Limiting Waivers Through Contractual Agreements

Date: Feb 14, 1985

Expanding Strict Tort Liability to Commercial Entities and Limiting Waivers Through Contractual Agreements Introduction The landmark case of Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power...