Nevada Case Commentaries

Classification of Medical Malpractice Complaints as Void Ab Initio and Non-Amendable: Analysis of Washoe Medical Center v. Second Judicial District Court

Date: Dec 29, 2006

Classification of Medical Malpractice Complaints as Void Ab Initio and Non-Amendable: Analysis of Washoe Medical Center v. Second Judicial District Court Introduction The case of Washoe Medical...

Sharma Clarifies Aiding and Abetting Liability: Impact on Retroactive Convictions

Date: Dec 22, 2006

Sharma Clarifies Aiding and Abetting Liability: Impact on Retroactive Convictions Introduction The case of Johnnie Mitchell v. The State of Nevada, 122 Nev. 1269 (2006), adjudicated by the Supreme...

Affirming Defendant’s Right to Lesser-Included Offense Instructions Without Consistency Requirement: Mendez-Rosas v. Nevada

Date: Dec 22, 2006

Affirming Defendant’s Right to Lesser-Included Offense Instructions Without Consistency Requirement: Mendez-Rosas v. Nevada Introduction Mendez-Rosas v. Nevada, 122 Nev. 1258 (2006), is a landmark...

Reforming Intervention Rights: AHAC v. Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada

Date: Dec 22, 2006

Reforming Intervention Rights: AHAC v. Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada Introduction The case of American Home Assurance Company (AHAC) v. The Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada...

Archanian v. State: Nevada Supreme Court Affirms Death Sentence After Striking Robbery Aggravator

Date: Nov 10, 2006

Archanian v. State: Nevada Supreme Court Affirms Death Sentence After Striking Robbery Aggravator Introduction In the landmark case of Avetis Archanian v. The State of Nevada, decided on November 9,...

Dual Convictions in Kidnapping and Murder: Pascua v. State of Nevada

Date: Nov 10, 2006

Dual Convictions in Kidnapping and Murder: Pascua v. State of Nevada Introduction Bridget Lynn Pascua v. The State of Nevada is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Nevada on November...

Confrontation Clause and Dying Declarations: Insights from Harkins v. Nevada

Date: Oct 13, 2006

Confrontation Clause and Dying Declarations: Insights from Harkins v. Nevada Introduction The case of Jerry Harkins v. The State of Nevada (122 Nev. 974) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Nevada on...

Griffin v. State of Nevada: Redefining Presentence Credit Claims

Date: Jul 14, 2006

Griffin v. State of Nevada: Redefining Presentence Credit Claims Introduction The case of Roderick Griffin, Appellant, v. The State of Nevada, Respondent, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Nevada...

Nevada Supreme Court Declines to Certify Admissibility of Government and Industry Standards in Products Liability Design Defect Actions

Date: Jul 14, 2006

Nevada Supreme Court Declines to Certify Admissibility of Government and Industry Standards in Products Liability Design Defect Actions Introduction In the case of Volvo Cars of North America, Inc....

CRAWFORD v. WASHINGTON Not Retroactive in Nevada Post-Conviction Proceedings

Date: Jul 14, 2006

CRAWFORD v. WASHINGTON Not Retroactive in Nevada Post-Conviction Proceedings Introduction The case of Glenford Edward Ennis versus The State of Nevada presents critical questions regarding the...

Nevada Supreme Court Establishes Enhanced Criteria for Demand Futility in Shareholder Derivative Suits

Date: Jul 14, 2006

Nevada Supreme Court Establishes Enhanced Criteria for Demand Futility in Shareholder Derivative Suits Introduction The Supreme Court of Nevada, in the seminal case Paul F. Shoen; Alan Kahn; and...

Defamation in the Medical Field: Limited-Purpose Public Figure Status and Damages Assessment in Bongiovi v. Sullivan

Date: Jul 14, 2006

Defamation in the Medical Field: Limited-Purpose Public Figure Status and Damages Assessment in Bongiovi v. Sullivan Introduction In the landmark case Bongiovi v. Sullivan (122 Nev. 556, 2006), the...

Insurance Company of the West v. Gibson Tile Company: No Fiduciary Duty in Surety-Principal Relationships

Date: May 12, 2006

Insurance Company of the West v. Gibson Tile Company: No Fiduciary Duty in Surety-Principal Relationships Introduction The case of Insurance Company of the West v. Gibson Tile Company, Inc. (122 Nev....

NRS 40.655 and NRCP 68: Supreme Court of Nevada Sets Precedent on Attorney Fees and Successive Offers of Judgment

Date: Apr 28, 2006

NRS 40.655 and NRCP 68: Supreme Court of Nevada Sets Precedent on Attorney Fees and Successive Offers of Judgment Introduction In the landmark case of Dionicio Albios and Kathryn Albios v. Horizon...

State Statute of Limitations Prevails for Private TCPA Claims in Nevada

Date: Mar 31, 2006

State Statute of Limitations Prevails for Private TCPA Claims in Nevada Introduction In the landmark decision of Paul D.S. Edwards v. Emperor's Garden Restaurant et al., the Supreme Court of Nevada...

Excited Utterance Exception and Confrontation Clause: Insights from ALBERT MEDINA v. THE STATE OF NEVADA

Date: Mar 31, 2006

Excited Utterance Exception and Confrontation Clause: Insights from ALBERT MEDINA v. THE STATE OF NEVADA Introduction The case of Albert Medina v. The State of Nevada (122 Nev. 346, 2006) stands as a...

Clarifying Dual Culpability Criteria for Kidnapping and Robbery: Mendoza v. State of Nevada

Date: Mar 17, 2006

Clarifying Dual Culpability Criteria for Kidnapping and Robbery: Mendoza v. State of Nevada Introduction The case of Juan Manuel Mendoza v. The State of Nevada (122 Nev. 267) adjudicated on March 16,...

Admissibility of Prior Acts to Establish Motive in Child Sexual Abuse Cases: The Ledbetter v. State of Nevada Decision

Date: Mar 17, 2006

Admissibility of Prior Acts to Establish Motive in Child Sexual Abuse Cases: The Ledbetter v. State of Nevada Decision Introduction The case of John Allen Ledbetter v. The State of Nevada (No. 43093)...

Williams v. State of Nevada: Reinforcing Batson Principles in Jury Selection and Juvenile Conviction Admissibility

Date: Dec 30, 2005

Williams v. State of Nevada: Reinforcing Batson Principles in Jury Selection and Juvenile Conviction Admissibility Introduction Gary Jerome Williams v. The State of Nevada, 121 Nev. 934 (2005), is a...

Limiting Vicarious Coconspirator Liability in Nevada: Insights from Bolden v. Nevada

Date: Dec 16, 2005

Limiting Vicarious Coconspirator Liability in Nevada: Insights from Bolden v. Nevada Introduction Bolden v. Nevada, 121 Nev. 908 (2005), is a pivotal Supreme Court of Nevada decision that...

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