Idaho Case Commentaries

Idaho Supreme Court Establishes New Standards for Amending Pleadings to Include Punitive Damages

Date: Jun 28, 2024

Idaho Supreme Court Establishes New Standards for Amending Pleadings to Include Punitive Damages Introduction In the case of In Re: Certification of Question of Law. v. Blast Properties, Inc., dba...

Idaho Supreme Court Upholds Voter Identification Requirements: Rational Basis Affirmed

Date: Apr 12, 2024

Idaho Supreme Court Upholds Voter Identification Requirements: Rational Basis Affirmed Introduction In the landmark case of BABE VOTE and League of Women Voters of Idaho v. Phil McGrane, the Idaho...

Idaho Supreme Court Sets New Precedent on Additur and Injunction Specificity in Employment Competition Disputes

Date: Mar 29, 2024

Idaho Supreme Court Sets New Precedent on Additur and Injunction Specificity in Employment Competition Disputes Introduction The Idaho Supreme Court recently adjudicated a significant case involving...

Idaho Supreme Court Establishes Distinct Accrual Points and Limitation Periods for Wage Discrimination Claims under IHRA and IEPA

Date: Mar 22, 2024

Idaho Supreme Court Establishes Distinct Accrual Points and Limitation Periods for Wage Discrimination Claims under IHRA and IEPA Introduction In the landmark case of LORI S. BLASCH v. HP, INC.,...

Supreme Court of Idaho Affirms Easement and Attorney Fee Awards in Millard v. Talburt

Date: Feb 28, 2024

Supreme Court of Idaho Affirms Easement and Attorney Fee Awards in Millard v. Talburt Introduction In the case of Miles H. Millard and Leanne M. Millard v. Robert D. Talburt and Debra A. Talburt, the...

Idaho Supreme Court Affirms Dismissal of ICPA Claims in Lease Agreement Dispute

Date: Feb 23, 2024

Idaho Supreme Court Affirms Dismissal of ICPA Claims in Lease Agreement Dispute Introduction In the case of Jennifer Pickering and Chris Pickering v. Melissa Nicole Sanchez (544 P.3d 135), the...

Idaho Supreme Court Upholds Legislative Preapproval Process for Administrative Rules

Date: Jan 30, 2024

Idaho Supreme Court Upholds Legislative Preapproval Process for Administrative Rules Introduction The case of Idaho State Athletic Commission v. Office of the Administrative Rules Coordinator (542...

Idaho Supreme Court Restricts Attorney Fee Awards to Prevailed Claims in HOA Dispute

Date: Jan 13, 2024

Idaho Supreme Court Restricts Attorney Fee Awards to Prevailed Claims in HOA Dispute Introduction In the landmark case of Miller and Anderson v. Rocking Ranch No. 3 Property Owners' Association,...

Idaho Supreme Court Affirms Director's Authority for Conjunctive Water Rights Administration under Section 42-237a.g.

Date: Jan 13, 2024

Idaho Supreme Court Affirms Director's Authority for Conjunctive Water Rights Administration under Section 42-237a.g. Introduction In the landmark case of SOUTH VALLEY GROUND WATER DISTRICT and...

Affirmation of No Tortious Duty by Fire Protection District: Establishing a Two-Part Framework for Special Relationships in Idaho

Date: Jan 12, 2024

Affirmation of No Tortious Duty by Fire Protection District: Establishing a Two-Part Framework for Special Relationships in Idaho Introduction In the case of GSN Capital, LLC, DBA Sticks + Stones and...

Idaho Supreme Court Upholds Mandatory Sex Offender Registration: An In-Depth Analysis of Michael W. Skehan v. Idaho State Police

Date: Jan 4, 2024

Idaho Supreme Court Upholds Mandatory Sex Offender Registration: An In-Depth Analysis of Michael W. Skehan v. Idaho State Police Introduction The case of Michael W. Skehan v. Idaho State Police,...

Idaho Supreme Court Affirms Tenant’s Right to Jury Trial in Unlawful Detainer Actions Involving Factual Disputes

Date: Jan 4, 2024

Idaho Supreme Court Affirms Tenant’s Right to Jury Trial in Unlawful Detainer Actions Involving Factual Disputes Introduction In the landmark case of Dallen Worthington and Rachel Worthington v....

Idaho Supreme Court Upholds Public Defender’s Authority with Writ of Mandamus

Date: Dec 19, 2023

Idaho Supreme Court Upholds Public Defender’s Authority with Writ of Mandamus Introduction The case of Idaho State Appellate Public Defender v. Fourth Judicial District Court serves as a pivotal...

Renewal of Judgments and Statute of Limitations: Insights from D.L. Evans Bank v. Henry W. Dean

Date: Oct 31, 2023

Renewal of Judgments and Statute of Limitations: Insights from D.L. Evans Bank v. Henry W. Dean Introduction In the landmark case D.L. Evans Bank, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. Henry W. Dean,...

Unambiguous Trust Provisions Prevent Premature Assignment of Beneficiary Interests: Houston v. Houston & Siegler

Date: Jun 24, 2023

Unambiguous Trust Provisions Prevent Premature Assignment of Beneficiary Interests: Houston v. Houston & Siegler Introduction The case of Houston v. Houston & Siegler (531 P.3d 1161) adjudicated by...

Comprehensive Commentary on Idaho Supreme Court's Decision in Burns Concrete, Inc. v. Teton County

Date: May 13, 2023

Idaho Supreme Court's Landmark Ruling on Attorney Fee Awards in Burns Concrete, Inc. v. Teton County Introduction The Idaho Supreme Court's decision in Burns Concrete, Inc., an Idaho corporation; and...

Idaho Supreme Court Affirms Magistrate's Custody Modification Decision in Plasse v. Reid

Date: May 3, 2023

Idaho Supreme Court Affirms Magistrate's Custody Modification Decision in Plasse v. Reid Introduction The case of Victoria Elizabeth Plasse v. Michael Loren Reid, reported in 529 P.3d 718 (Idaho...

Boundary by Agreement Affirmed in Bass v. Esslinger: Idaho Supreme Court Establishes Precedent on Land Ownership Disputes

Date: Mar 3, 2023

Boundary by Agreement Affirmed in Bass v. Esslinger: Idaho Supreme Court Establishes Precedent on Land Ownership Disputes Introduction The case of Shaun Bass and Laree Bass v. Donald Esslinger and...

Reaffirming Strict Evidentiary Standards for Prescriptive Easements: Insights from Neeser v. Inland Empire Paper Company

Date: Aug 24, 2022

Reaffirming Strict Evidentiary Standards for Prescriptive Easements: Insights from Neeser v. Inland Empire Paper Company Introduction The case of Gerald Neeser, trustee of the Gerald E. Neeser...

Idaho Supreme Court Establishes New Standards for Disability Evaluation and Employer Liability in Workers' Compensation Cases

Date: May 19, 2022

Idaho Supreme Court Establishes New Standards for Disability Evaluation and Employer Liability in Workers' Compensation Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Daniel Sharp v. Thomas Brothers...