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 (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 Introduction The case of State of Arizona v. James Dean Clark (126 Ariz. 428)...
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 Introduction The case of Fullmer A. and LaDonna Chapman, et...
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 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 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 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 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 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 Introduction In State v. Eastin, the Supreme Court of Arizona addressed significant constitutional questions surrounding...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Introduction The case of Savoca Masonry Company, Inc. v. Homes and Son...