Maine Case Commentaries

S.J.C. of Maine Vacates Foreclosure Judgment Due to Lack of Mortgage Ownership

Date: Jul 4, 2014

S.J.C. of Maine Vacates Foreclosure Judgment Due to Lack of Mortgage Ownership Introduction In the case of Bank of America, N.A. v. Scott A. Greenleaf et al. (96 A.3d 700), the Supreme Judicial Court...

Agency and Negligence in Property Foreclosure: Analysis of Lougee Conservancy v. CitiMortgage, Inc.

Date: Aug 3, 2012

Agency and Negligence in Property Foreclosure: Analysis of Lougee Conservancy v. CitiMortgage, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case of Lougee Conservancy et al. v. CitiMortgage, Inc. et al. (48...

Unauthorized Disclosure of Health Information: Bonney v. Stephens Memorial Hospital Establishes Limits to Statutory Immunity

Date: Apr 13, 2011

Unauthorized Disclosure of Health Information: Bonney v. Stephens Memorial Hospital Establishes Limits to Statutory Immunity Introduction The case of Dwayne Bonney et al. v. Stephens Memorial...

MERS Lacks Standing to Foreclose in Maine: Implications for Mortgage Registration Systems

Date: Aug 13, 2010

MERS Lacks Standing to Foreclose in Maine: Implications for Mortgage Registration Systems Introduction The case of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. v. Jon E. Saunders et al. (2 A.3d...

Protecting Underinsured Motorist Rights After Auto Accident Settlements: Comprehensive Commentary on Beal v. Allstate (Me. 2010)

Date: Mar 12, 2010

Protecting Underinsured Motorist Rights After Auto Accident Settlements: Comprehensive Commentary on Beal v. Allstate (Me. 2010) Introduction The case of Patricia Ruth Beal v. Allstate Insurance...

Employer Liability and Corrective Action in Co-Worker Sexual Harassment: Analysis of Linda Watt v. UniFirst Corporation

Date: May 6, 2009

Employer Liability and Corrective Action in Co-Worker Sexual Harassment: Analysis of Linda Watt v. UniFirst Corporation Introduction The case of Linda Watt v. UniFirst Corporation (969 A.2d 897)...

Clarifying Eminent Domain Boundaries: Insights from Paul Dyer et al. v. Department of Transportation

Date: Jun 27, 2008

Clarifying Eminent Domain Boundaries: Insights from Paul Dyer et al. v. Department of Transportation Introduction The case of Paul Dyer et al. v. Department of Transportation (951 A.2d 821)...

Affirmation of Maine Health Security Act's Limitation Period in Saunders v. Tisher

Date: Aug 3, 2006

Affirmation of Maine Health Security Act's Limitation Period in Saunders v. Tisher Introduction Saunders v. Tisher, 902 A.2d 830 (Me. 2006), is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Judicial...

Supreme Judicial Court Upholds Broad Enforcement of Waivers of Subrogation in Construction Contracts

Date: Feb 24, 2005

Supreme Judicial Court Upholds Broad Enforcement of Waivers of Subrogation in Construction Contracts Introduction The case of Reliance National Indemnity et al. v. Knowles Industrial Services, Corp....

Affirmation of Contractual Clarity in Lottery Game Interpretations: LARRY MOODY v. STATE LIQUOR LOTTERY COMMISSION

Date: Feb 26, 2004

Affirmation of Contractual Clarity in Lottery Game Interpretations: LARRY MOODY v. STATE LIQUOR LOTTERY COMMISSION Introduction The case of LARRY MOODY v. STATE LIQUOR LOTTERY COMMISSION (843 A.2d...

Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure Not Barred by Expired Note: Johnson v. McNeil

Date: Jun 22, 2002

Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure Not Barred by Expired Note: Johnson v. McNeil Introduction Deborah J. Ames Johnson v. William McNeil Jr. et al., 800 A.2d 702, decided by the Supreme Judicial Court...

Curtis v. Gagne Porter: Extending Liability for Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress through Participation in Criminal Planning

Date: Nov 16, 2001

Curtis v. Gagne Porter: Extending Liability for Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress through Participation in Criminal Planning Introduction Barbara Curtis, an employee of Domino's Pizza,...

Supreme Judicial Court of Maine Upholds Grandparents Visitation Act in Rose Rideout v. Heaven Riendeau

Date: Nov 14, 2000

Supreme Judicial Court of Maine Upholds Grandparents Visitation Act in Rose Rideout v. Heaven Riendeau Introduction Rose Rideout et al. v. Heaven Riendeau et al. (761 A.2d 291) is a landmark case...

Exclusive Possession and Landlord Liability: Rodrigue v. Rodrigue Establishes Material Fact Disputes

Date: May 9, 1997

Exclusive Possession and Landlord Liability: Rodrigue v. Rodrigue Establishes Material Fact Disputes Introduction In the pivotal case of Rodrigue v. Rodrigue, decided by the Supreme Judicial Court of...

Discovering When a Cause of Action Accrues: The Precedent Set by McAfee v. Cole

Date: Feb 19, 1994

Discovering When a Cause of Action Accrues: The Precedent Set by McAfee v. Cole Introduction Mark A. McAfee v. Warren S. Cole and Cole Farms Restaurant, Inc., 637 A.2d 463 (Supreme Judicial Court of...

Conditional Privilege in Employment Tenure Reviews: A Comprehensive Analysis of Lester v. Powers

Date: Aug 3, 1991

Conditional Privilege in Employment Tenure Reviews: A Comprehensive Analysis of Lester v. Powers Introduction Lewis F. Lester v. M. Jane E. Powers, 596 A.2d 65 (Me. 1991), adjudicated by the Supreme...

Hattie Tuttle v. Ralph Raymond, III: Establishing Malice and Enhanced Proof Standards for Punitive Damages in Maine

Date: Jun 22, 1985

Hattie Tuttle v. Ralph Raymond, III: Establishing Malice and Enhanced Proof Standards for Punitive Damages in Maine Introduction The case of Hattie Tuttle v. Ralph Raymond, III represents a pivotal...

Refining Hearsay Exceptions in Sexual Assault Cases: An Analysis of State v. True III

Date: Dec 18, 1981

Refining Hearsay Exceptions in Sexual Assault Cases: An Analysis of State of Maine v. Robert C. True III (438 A.2d 460) Introduction State of Maine v. Robert C. True III is a pivotal case adjudicated...

Appellate Deference to Trial Court Custody Decisions: A Comprehensive Analysis of Moira Emerson Harmon v. Erlon L. Emerson

Date: Feb 14, 1981

Appellate Deference to Trial Court Custody Decisions: A Comprehensive Analysis of Moira Emerson Harmon v. Erlon L. Emerson Introduction The case of Moira Emerson Harmon v. Erlon L. Emerson, decided...

Establishing Strict Judicial Standards for Confession Admissibility: State of Maine v. Da (1972)

Date: Dec 9, 1972

Establishing Strict Judicial Standards for Confession Admissibility State of Maine v. David Conrad Collins, 297 A.2d 620 (1972) Introduction State of Maine v. David Conrad Collins is a landmark...