Arizona Case Commentaries

Recognition of Tort of Insurer Bad Faith Refusal in Arizona: Noble v. National American Life Insurance Company

Date: Feb 18, 1981

Recognition of Tort of Insurer Bad Faith Refusal in Arizona: Noble v. National American Life Insurance Company Introduction Rosemarie Noble, the appellant, entered into a health insurance contract...

Effective Assistance of Counsel and Procedural Compliance in Post-Conviction Relief: State v. Ramirez (1980)

Date: Sep 12, 1980

Effective Assistance of Counsel and Procedural Compliance in Post-Conviction Relief State v. Ramirez (126 Ariz. 464, 1980) Introduction State of Arizona v. Michael John Ramirez is a pivotal case...

State of Arizona v. James Dean Clark: Affirmation of Death Sentence and Clarifications on Aggravating Circumstances

Date: Sep 5, 1980

State of Arizona v. James Dean Clark: Affirmation of Death Sentence and Clarifications on Aggravating Circumstances Introduction The case of State of Arizona v. James Dean Clark (126 Ariz. 428)...

Possession of Stolen Property: Precedents and Legal Implications in State v. Herman Jones, Jr.

Date: Apr 1, 1980

Possession of Stolen Property: Precedents and Legal Implications in State of Arizona v. Herman Jones, Jr. Introduction State of Arizona v. Herman Jones, Jr., 125 Ariz. 417 (1980), adjudicated by the...

Andrew Investment Corporation v. Chapman et al.: Reinforcing Corporate Separateness and Mandating Adequate Notice for Deficiency Judgments

Date: Nov 15, 1979

Andrew Investment Corporation v. Chapman et al.: Reinforcing Corporate Separateness and Mandating Adequate Notice for Deficiency Judgments Introduction The case of Fullmer A. and LaDonna Chapman, et...

Arizona Supreme Court Redefines Burden of Proof and Apportionment in Separate Property Appreciation

Date: Oct 3, 1979

Arizona Supreme Court Redefines Burden of Proof and Apportionment in Separate Property Appreciation Introduction In the landmark case of In re the Marriage of Robert E. Cockrill, Sr., Appellant, v....

Enhancing Defendant's Rights: Preclusion of Defense Witnesses under the Sixth Amendment in STATE v. SMITH

Date: Sep 12, 1979

Enhancing Defendant's Rights: Preclusion of Defense Witnesses under the Sixth Amendment in State of Arizona v. Smith Introduction The case of State of Arizona v. Joseph Clarence Smith, Jr. (123 Ariz....

Balancing Technical Compliance and Equity in Open-Meeting Law: Karol et al. v. Board of Education Trustees

Date: Apr 25, 1979

Balancing Technical Compliance and Equity in Open-Meeting Law: Karol et al. v. Board of Education Trustees Introduction In the landmark case of Karol, Lavender, Litty, and Peters v. Board of...

Arizona Supreme Court Declares Limitation on Mitigating Factors in Death Penalty Sentencing Unconstitutional

Date: Nov 10, 1978

Arizona Supreme Court Declares Limitation on Mitigating Factors in Death Penalty Sentencing Unconstitutional Introduction The landmark case of The State of Arizona v. Spencer Watson (120 Ariz. 441)...

Patton v. First Federal: Judicial Limits on 'Due on Sale' Clauses and Conversion Liability in Deed of Trust Agreements

Date: Apr 19, 1978

Patton v. First Federal: Judicial Limits on 'Due on Sale' Clauses and Conversion Liability in Deed of Trust Agreements Introduction The case of Valerie Patton and John Philip Patton v. First Federal...

Admissibility of Confessions and Aggravating Factors in Capital Sentencing: State v. James Alan Arnett

Date: Apr 15, 1978

Admissibility of Confessions and Aggravating Factors in Capital Sentencing: State v. James Alan Arnett Introduction In State of Arizona v. James Alan Arnett (119 Ariz. 38, 1978), the Supreme Court of...

State v. Eastin: Constitutional Validation of Medical Liability Review Panels

Date: Sep 28, 1977

State v. Eastin: Constitutional Validation of Medical Liability Review Panels Introduction In State v. Eastin, the Supreme Court of Arizona addressed significant constitutional questions surrounding...

Establishing Community Property Rights in Unvested Military Retirement Benefits

Date: Jul 23, 1977

Establishing Community Property Rights in Unvested Military Retirement Benefits Introduction The case of Jack Linwood Van Loan, Appellant, v. Verna E., decided by the Supreme Court of Arizona on July...

Arizona Supreme Court Establishes Qualified Immunity for Parole Board Members in Negligent Parole Release Cases

Date: Apr 12, 1977

Arizona Supreme Court Establishes Qualified Immunity for Parole Board Members in Negligent Parole Release Cases Introduction The case of Edna Grimm and John GRIMM v. ARIZONA BOARD OF PARDONS AND...

STATE of Arizona v. John Henry Knapp: Upholding Death Penalty and Double Jeopardy in Heinous Arson-Murder Case

Date: Mar 10, 1977

STATE of Arizona v. John Henry Knapp: Upholding Death Penalty and Double Jeopardy in Heinous Arson-Murder Case Introduction In the landmark case STATE of Arizona v. John Henry Knapp (114 Ariz. 531),...

Enhancing Voir Dire Procedures: Insights from STATE of Arizona v. Gerald Smith

Date: Feb 25, 1977

Enhancing Voir Dire Procedures: Insights from STATE of Arizona v. Gerald Smith Introduction STATE of Arizona v. Gerald Smith (114 Ariz. 415, 1977) is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of...

Gertz Standard Applied in Arizona: Peagler v. Phoenix Newspapers

Date: Feb 5, 1977

Gertz Standard Applied in Arizona: Peagler v. Phoenix Newspapers Introduction In the landmark case of Julian Peagler and Dodge City Motors, Inc. v. Phoenix Newspapers, Inc., decided by the Supreme...

STATE v. RICHMOND (1976): Affirmation of Felony-Murder Rule and Procedural Standards in Capital Sentencing

Date: Dec 21, 1976

STATE v. RICHMOND (1976): Affirmation of Felony-Murder Rule and Procedural Standards in Capital Sentencing Introduction STATE v. RICHMOND is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Arizona,...

Valley National Bank's Use of Impound Funds: Establishing No Trust Relationship

Date: Apr 27, 1976

Valley National Bank's Use of Impound Funds: Establishing No Trust Relationship Introduction The case of Charles R. Brooks v. The Valley National Bank (113 Ariz. 169) adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Oral Acceptances in Construction Contracts Require Comprehensive Terms – Savoca Masonry v. Homes and Son Construction

Date: Nov 13, 1975

Oral Acceptances in Construction Contracts Require Comprehensive Terms – Savoca Masonry v. Homes and Son Construction Introduction The case of Savoca Masonry Company, Inc. v. Homes and Son...