Idaho Case Commentaries

Karst v. State of Idaho: Redefining the Limits of Traffic Stop Extensions under the Fourth Amendment

Date: May 12, 2022

Karst v. State of Idaho: Redefining the Limits of Traffic Stop Extensions under the Fourth Amendment Introduction In the landmark case State of Idaho, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. Desiree Elaine Karst,...

Robirds v. Robirds: Reinforcing Community Property Presumptions and Court Enforcement in Idaho Divorce Proceedings

Date: Nov 27, 2021

Robirds v. Robirds: Reinforcing Community Property Presumptions and Court Enforcement in Idaho Divorce Proceedings Introduction Robirds v. Robirds, 499 P.3d 431 (Idaho Supreme Court, 2021), is a...

Idaho Supreme Court Sets Precedent for Reviewing Counsel Disqualification via Writ of Mandamus

Date: Oct 9, 2021

Idaho Supreme Court Sets Precedent for Reviewing Counsel Disqualification via Writ of Mandamus Introduction The Idaho Supreme Court's decision in Hepworth Holzer, LLP v. Fourth Judicial District of...

Supreme Court of Idaho Reaffirms Strict Standards for Prescriptive Easements and Sanctions for Frivolous Appeals in Bruno v Gilbert

Date: Sep 3, 2021

Supreme Court of Idaho Reaffirms Strict Standards for Prescriptive Easements and Sanctions for Frivolous Appeals in Bruno v Gilbert Introduction In the case of Howard D. Frost and Sharon Bruno v....

Establishing Causation in Worker's Compensation: Tenny v. Loomis Armored US, LLC and ACE American Insurance Co.

Date: Jun 23, 2021

Establishing Causation in Worker's Compensation: Tenny v. Loomis Armored US, LLC and ACE American Insurance Co. Introduction In the case of Steve R. Tenny v. Loomis Armored US, LLC; and ACE American...

Idaho Supreme Court Upholds Quiet Title and Easement Rights in Boundary Dispute

Date: Apr 15, 2021

Idaho Supreme Court Upholds Quiet Title and Easement Rights in Boundary Dispute Introduction The Idaho Supreme Court recently rendered a pivotal decision in the case of Carl E. Owen and Anita R. Owen...

Compeer Financial FLCA v. Northwest Sand & Gravel: Establishing Limits on Restitution and Prejudgment Interest

Date: Mar 23, 2021

Compeer Financial FLCA v. Northwest Sand & Gravel: Establishing Limits on Restitution and Prejudgment Interest Introduction In the landmark case of Compeer Financial FLCA v. Northwest Sand & Gravel,...

Idaho Supreme Court Reinforces Requirements for No Contact Orders and Limits Court Jurisdiction in State v. Gorringe

Date: Feb 18, 2021

Idaho Supreme Court Reinforces Requirements for No Contact Orders and Limits Court Jurisdiction in State v. Gorringe Introduction In the landmark case of State of Idaho v. Max J. Gorringe, 481 P.3d...

Affirmation of Sentencing Discretion in Sexual Offense Cases: State of Idaho v. Biggs

Date: Jan 1, 2021

Affirmation of Sentencing Discretion in Sexual Offense Cases: State of Idaho v. Biggs Introduction The case of State of Idaho v. Robert William Biggs, decided on December 31, 2020, by the Court of...

Non-Retroactive Application of 2017 NDAA to Military Retirement Benefits in Divorce Proceedings

Date: Dec 23, 2020

Non-Retroactive Application of 2017 NDAA to Military Retirement Benefits in Divorce Proceedings Introduction The case of Kristina Bromund, nka Kristina Henrickson v. Kurt E. Bromund (167 Idaho 925)...

Idaho Supreme Court Establishes Qualified Privilege for Defamation Claims Involving Statements to Law Enforcement and Refines Defamation Per Se Standards

Date: Nov 21, 2020

Idaho Supreme Court Establishes Qualified Privilege for Defamation Claims Involving Statements to Law Enforcement and Refines Defamation Per Se Standards Introduction The case of Duane M. Siercke v....

Idaho Supreme Court Establishes Qualified Privilege for Defamation Claims Involving Statements to Law Enforcement

Date: Nov 3, 2020

Idaho Supreme Court Establishes Qualified Privilege for Defamation Claims Involving Statements to Law Enforcement Introduction In the case of Galust Berian, a single individual v. Ovanes Berberian, a...

Idaho Supreme Court Expands Grandparent Visitation Rights under I.C. § 32-719

Date: May 22, 2020

Idaho Supreme Court Expands Grandparent Visitation Rights under I.C. § 32-719 Introduction In the landmark case of Dennis Nelson and Linda Nelson v. Stephanie and Brian Evans, the Supreme Court of...

Preservation of Sentencing Discretion: Insights from STATE OF IDAHO v. BRITIAN LEE BARR

Date: May 15, 2020

Preservation of Sentencing Discretion: Insights from STATE OF IDAHO v. BRITIAN LEE BARR Introduction In the landmark case of STATE OF IDAHO v. BRITIAN LEE BARR, decided by the Supreme Court of Idaho...

Idaho Supreme Court Refines Restitution Standards: State v. Garcia

Date: Apr 29, 2020

Idaho Supreme Court Refines Restitution Standards: State v. Garcia Introduction In the landmark case of State of Idaho v. Jesus Manuel Garcia, the Idaho Supreme Court addressed pivotal issues...

Affirmation of Parental Rights Termination Based on Neglect and Child's Best Interests

Date: Feb 1, 2020

Affirmation of Parental Rights Termination Based on Neglect and Child's Best Interests Introduction In the case of In the Interest of: John Doe I versus Jane Doe, the Supreme Court of Idaho upheld a...

Permanent Disability and Impairment in Idaho Worker's Compensation: Oliveros v. Rule Steel Tanks, Inc.

Date: Mar 29, 2019

Permanent Disability and Impairment in Idaho Worker's Compensation: Oliveros v. Rule Steel Tanks, Inc. Introduction The Supreme Court of Idaho delivered a pivotal judgment in the case of BRYAN...

Idaho Supreme Court Refines Application of I.C. §72-332(1) in Workers' Compensation: Clarifying ISIF Liability Standards

Date: Mar 15, 2019

Idaho Supreme Court Refines Application of I.C. §72-332(1) in Workers' Compensation: Clarifying ISIF Liability Standards Introduction The case of Arturo Aguilar v. State of Idaho, Industrial Special...

Enforcement of Oral Settlement Agreements in Idaho: Seward v. Musick Auction, LLC

Date: Sep 20, 2018

Enforcement of Oral Settlement Agreements in Idaho: Seward v. Musick Auction, LLC Introduction The case of Kevin Seward v. Musick Auction, LLC addresses the enforceability of an oral settlement...

Idaho Supreme Court Affirms Early Permanency and Termination of Parental Rights Based on Neglect

Date: Sep 15, 2018

Idaho Supreme Court Affirms Early Permanency and Termination of Parental Rights Based on Neglect Introduction In the case of In the Interest of: Jane Doe, a Child Under Eighteen (18) Years of Age....