Idaho Case Commentaries

Idaho Supreme Court Affirms Clear and Convincing Evidence Standard in Parental Rights Termination

Date: Sep 20, 1991

Idaho Supreme Court Affirms Clear and Convincing Evidence Standard in Parental Rights Termination Introduction The case of Norma Aragon Tanner and Merlin Poppe v. State of Idaho, Department of Health...

State v. Broadhead: Upholding Juvenile Sentencing Standards in Idaho

Date: Aug 28, 1991

State v. Broadhead: Upholding Juvenile Sentencing Standards in Idaho Introduction State of Idaho v. Jeremy D. Broadhead is a landmark sentencing case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Idaho in...

Reaffirmation of Procedural Bar on Raising Constitutional Issues on Appeal: Sanchez v. Arave

Date: Jul 30, 1991

Reaffirmation of Procedural Bar on Raising Constitutional Issues on Appeal: Sanchez v. Arave Introduction Sanchez v. Arave (Supreme Court of Idaho, 1991) presents a pivotal case concerning the...

State of Idaho v. Gerald Ross Pizzuto Jr.: Establishing Precedents on Double Jeopardy and Admissibility of Evidence in Capital Cases

Date: Jun 6, 1991

State of Idaho v. Gerald Ross Pizzuto Jr.: Establishing Precedents on Double Jeopardy and Admissibility of Evidence in Capital Cases Introduction The case of State of Idaho v. Gerald Ross Pizzuto Jr....

State of Idaho v. Barrette Enno: Upholding Jury Selection Protocols and Fixed-Life Sentencing in First-Degree Murder Conviction

Date: Apr 9, 1991

State of Idaho v. Barrette Enno: Upholding Jury Selection Protocols and Fixed-Life Sentencing in First-Degree Murder Conviction Introduction The case of State of Idaho v. Barrette Luke Enno (119...

Intentional Misrepresentation and Summary Judgment Standards: Insights from G M Farms v. Funk Irrigation Company

Date: Mar 20, 1991

Intentional Misrepresentation and Summary Judgment Standards: Insights from G M Farms v. Funk Irrigation Company Introduction In the landmark case of G M Farms, a partnership, Plaintiff-Appellant, v....

Definiteness in Oral Contracts for SBA-Guaranteed Loans: Insights from Black Canyon Racquetball Club v. Idaho First National Bank

Date: Jan 10, 1991

Definiteness in Oral Contracts for SBA-Guaranteed Loans: Insights from Black Canyon Racquetball Club, Inc. v. Idaho First National Bank Introduction The case of Black Canyon Racquetball Club, Inc.,...

Abuse of Discretion Standard for Rule 11 Sanctions in Idaho: SUN VALLEY SHOPPING CENTER Inc. v. Idaho Power Company

Date: Jan 3, 1991

Abuse of Discretion Standard for Rule 11 Sanctions in Idaho: SUN VALLEY SHOPPING CENTER Inc. v. Idaho Power Company Introduction The case of SUN VALLEY SHOPPING CENTER, Inc. d/b/a Atkinson's Market...

Protection of Attorney-Client Communications: Insights from STUART v. STATE of Idaho

Date: Nov 29, 1990

Protection of Attorney-Client Communications: Insights from STUART v. STATE of Idaho Introduction The case of Gene Francis STUART v. STATE of Idaho serves as a landmark decision by the Supreme Court...

Affirmation of Res Judicata and Limits of Post-Conviction Relief: Stuart v. State of Idaho

Date: Oct 17, 1990

Affirmation of Res Judicata and Limits of Post-Conviction Relief: Stuart v. State of Idaho Introduction Gene Francis Stuart was convicted of first-degree murder by torture, culminating in the deaths...

Accrual Date Determines Post-Judgment Interest Rate: Insights from GEORGE W. WATKINS FAMILY v. MESSENGER

Date: Sep 25, 1990

Accrual Date Determines Post-Judgment Interest Rate: Insights from GEORGE W. WATKINS FAMILY v. MESSENGER Introduction The case of GEORGE W. WATKINS FAMILY v. MESSENGER adjudicated by the Supreme...

Affirming Burden of Causation and Evidence Standards in Workers' Compensation: Hagler v. Micron Technology

Date: Sep 22, 1990

Affirming Burden of Causation and Evidence Standards in Workers' Compensation Hagler v. Micron Technology, Inc., 118 Idaho 596 (1990) Introduction The case of Elsie M. Hagler v. Micron Technology,...

Jones v. Panhandle: Establishing Standards for Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict in Breach of Contract Cases

Date: Jun 21, 1990

Jones v. Panhandle: Establishing Standards for Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict in Breach of Contract Cases Introduction Jones v. Panhandle is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of Idaho...

Idaho Supreme Court Validates Rebuttable Statute of Repose for Product Liability under I.C. § 6-1403

Date: May 8, 1990

Idaho Supreme Court Validates Rebuttable Statute of Repose for Product Liability under I.C. § 6-1403 Introduction Da v. d Olsen (117 Idaho 706) is a seminal judgment by the Supreme Court of Idaho...

Reaffirming Appellate Jurisdiction Standards: Insights from STATE of Idaho v. Samuel M. Lee

Date: Feb 2, 1990

Reaffirming Appellate Jurisdiction Standards: Insights from STATE of Idaho v. Samuel M. Lee Introduction In the landmark case STATE of Idaho v. Samuel M. Lee, 117 Idaho 203 (1990), the Court of...

Affirmation of Capital Sentencing Procedures and Right to Counsel in Idaho: An In-depth Analysis of STATE v. Mark Henry Lankford

Date: Nov 1, 1989

Affirmation of Capital Sentencing Procedures and Right to Counsel in Idaho: An In-depth Analysis of STATE v. Mark Henry Lankford Introduction STATE of Idaho v. Mark Henry Lankford is a pivotal case...

Miles v. Idaho Power Company: Subordination of Water Rights and Utility Regulation

Date: Aug 9, 1989

Miles v. Idaho Power Company: Subordination of Water Rights and Utility Regulation Introduction The case of Harold C. Miles, Individually and on Behalf of all Ratepayers of the Idaho Power Company,...

Affirmation of Conviction in State v. Hedger: Interpretation of Evidence Rules in Criminal Proceedings

Date: Feb 11, 1989

Affirmation of Conviction in State v. Hedger: Interpretation of Evidence Rules in Criminal Proceedings Introduction State of Idaho v. Marvin Dee Hedger is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Reaffirmation of Objective Standards for Effective Assistance of Counsel and Defendant's Right to Testify in Aragon v. State of Idaho

Date: Aug 26, 1988

Reaffirmation of Objective Standards for Effective Assistance of Counsel and Defendant's Right to Testify in Aragon v. State of Idaho Introduction The case of Mark Emilio Aragon v. State of Idaho,...

Adequate Procedural Notice in Probation Revocations: Analysis of STATE of Idaho v. Gregory E. Hass

Date: Jul 28, 1988

Adequate Procedural Notice in Probation Revocations: Analysis of STATE of Idaho v. Gregory E. Hass Introduction In the case of STATE of Idaho, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. Gregory E. Hass,...