Idaho Case Commentaries

State v. Stevens: Idaho Supreme Court Sets Precedent on Newly Discovered Evidence and Evidence Admissibility Standards

Date: Jul 24, 2008

State v. Stevens: Idaho Supreme Court Sets Precedent on Newly Discovered Evidence and Evidence Admissibility Standards Introduction In the landmark case of State of Idaho v. Edward John Stevens (146...

Clarifying the Separate Duties to Defend and Indemnify in Insurance Law: Deluna v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company

Date: Jul 2, 2008

Clarifying the Separate Duties to Defend and Indemnify in Insurance Law: Deluna v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company Introduction Deluna v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company is a pivotal case...

Independent Actions for Attorney Fees: An In-Depth Analysis of Charles Oliver Losser v. Shauna Rae Bradstreet

Date: May 13, 2008

Independent Actions for Attorney Fees: An In-Depth Analysis of Charles Oliver Losser v. Shauna Rae Bradstreet Introduction The case of Charles Oliver Losser v. Shauna Rae Bradstreet, adjudicated by...

Affirmation of Conviction and Standards for Effective Counsel in Idaho Supreme Court's Decision in State v. Yakovac

Date: Apr 4, 2008

Affirmation of Conviction and Standards for Effective Counsel in Idaho Supreme Court's Decision in State v. Yakovac Introduction The case of State of Idaho v. Shami Yakovac (145 Idaho 437)...

Establishing Standards for Mental Retardation Claims in Post-Conviction Relief: Insights from STATE v. PIZZUTO

Date: Mar 20, 2008

Establishing Standards for Mental Retardation Claims in Post-Conviction Relief: Insights from STATE v. PIZZUTO Introduction Gerald Ross Pizzuto, Jr. v. State of Idaho is a landmark decision by the...

Establishing the "Reasonable Time" Standard for Successive Post-Conviction Petitions in Non-Capital Cases: Insights from CHARBONEAU v. STATE of Idaho

Date: Jan 9, 2008

Establishing the "Reasonable Time" Standard for Successive Post-Conviction Petitions in Non-Capital Cases: Insights from CHARBONEAU v. STATE of Idaho Introduction The case of Jaimi Dean CHARBONEAU v....

Idaho Supreme Court Affirms Substantial Evidence Standard in Parental Rights Termination for Neglect

Date: Dec 1, 2007

Idaho Supreme Court Affirms Substantial Evidence Standard in Parental Rights Termination for Neglect Introduction The case of STATE of Idaho v. Jane Doe (144 Idaho 839) addresses the critical issue...

Idaho Supreme Court Clarifies Unambiguous Contract Terms and Limits of Trade Usage: 'Per Working Day' Interpretation in Equipment Leasing

Date: Nov 24, 2007

Idaho Supreme Court Clarifies Unambiguous Contract Terms and Limits of Trade Usage: ‘Per Working Day’ Interpretation in Equipment Leasing Introduction The case of Ted A. Swanson,...

Idaho Supreme Court Rules Separate Articulation of Enhanced Sentences Unnecessary Under I.C. § 19-2520

Date: Oct 23, 2007

Idaho Supreme Court Rules Separate Articulation of Enhanced Sentences Unnecessary Under I.C. § 19-2520 Introduction In the landmark case of State of Idaho v. Douglas M. Farwell (144 Idaho 732, 2007),...

Affirmation of Felony DUI Conviction and Sentencing Standards in STATE v. Oliver

Date: Oct 18, 2007

Affirmation of Felony DUI Conviction and Sentencing Standards in STATE v. Oliver Introduction In the landmark case of STATE of Idaho v. Stanley Elliott Oliver (144 Idaho 722), the Supreme Court of...

State v. Field: Idaho Supreme Court on Cumulative Error and Improper Joinder in Sexual Abuse Convictions

Date: Aug 1, 2007

State v. Field: Idaho Supreme Court on Cumulative Error and Improper Joinder in Sexual Abuse Convictions Introduction State of Idaho v. William O. Field, 144 Idaho 559 (2007), is a landmark case...

Idaho Court of Appeals Establishes Procedural Bar on Cruel and Unusual Punishment Claims in Post-Conviction Relief

Date: Aug 1, 2007

Idaho Court of Appeals Establishes Procedural Bar on Cruel and Unusual Punishment Claims in Post-Conviction Relief Introduction In Da v. d KNUTSEN, the Court of Appeals of Idaho revisited the...

Fraud Negates Good Faith in Restitution Claims under Idaho's Betterment Statutes - Bach v. Miller

Date: May 11, 2007

Fraud Negates Good Faith in Restitution Claims under Idaho's Betterment Statutes - Bach v. Miller Introduction The case of John N. Bach v. Katherine D. Miller addresses critical issues surrounding...

Stolle v. Bennett: Upholding Procedural Integrity and Burden of Proof in Idaho Worker’s Compensation Law

Date: Mar 29, 2007

Stolle v. Bennett: Upholding Procedural Integrity and Burden of Proof in Idaho Worker’s Compensation Law Introduction The case of Mary Jo Stolle versus Christine Bennett revolves around a worker's...

Application of Res Judicata in Bankruptcy Proceedings: Ticor Title Company v. Richard W. Stanion II

Date: Mar 22, 2007

Application of Res Judicata in Bankruptcy Proceedings: Ticor Title Company v. Richard W. Stanion II Introduction Ticor Title Company, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Richard W. Stanion II,...

Right to Counsel During Court-Ordered Psychosexual Evaluations: Estrada v. State of Idaho

Date: Jan 23, 2007

Right to Counsel During Court-Ordered Psychosexual Evaluations: Estrada v. State of Idaho Introduction Krispen Estrada v. State of Idaho is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Idaho...

Termination of Parental Rights in Best Interest of the Child: Idaho Supreme Court Establishes Critical Precedent

Date: Sep 30, 2006

Termination of Parental Rights in Best Interest of the Child: Idaho Supreme Court Establishes Critical Precedent Introduction The case of STATE of Idaho v. John Doe delves into the intricate balance...

Termination of Parental Rights in Doe v. State Establishes Rigorous Standards for Neglect

Date: Sep 26, 2006

Termination of Parental Rights in Doe v. State Establishes Rigorous Standards for Neglect Introduction In the Matter of Jane DOE and Others: Children Under Eighteen Years of Age. State of Idaho,...

Ensuring Just Cause in Abandonment Claims: Idaho Supreme Court's Reversal in Doe v. Roe

Date: Aug 17, 2006

Ensuring Just Cause in Abandonment Claims: Idaho Supreme Court's Reversal in Doe v. Roe Introduction The case of Jane Roe and John Roe v. John Doe (143 Idaho 188) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Termination of Parental Rights Due to Neglect: Roe v. Doe Analysis

Date: Nov 24, 2005

Termination of Parental Rights Due to Neglect: Roe v. Doe Analysis Introduction The case of Roe v. Doe (142 Idaho 174, 2005) represents a significant judicial decision by the Supreme Court of Idaho...