Nevada Case Commentaries

Hall v. SSF Inc.: Establishing Standards for Future Medical Damages and Negligent Hiring

Date: Dec 21, 1996

Hall v. SSF Inc.: Establishing Standards for Future Medical Damages and Negligent Hiring Introduction Hall v. SSF Inc. is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of Nevada on December 20, 1996....

Improper Admission of Prior Bad Acts: Landmark Judgment in Meek v. State of Nevada

Date: Dec 21, 1996

Improper Admission of Prior Bad Acts: Landmark Judgment in Meek v. State of Nevada Introduction The case of John Nathan Meek v. The State of Nevada (112 Nev. 1288) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Reaffirming Nevada's Death Penalty Standards in Vernell Ray Evans, Jr. v. State of Nevada

Date: Dec 14, 1996

Reaffirming Nevada's Death Penalty Standards in Vernell Ray Evans, Jr. v. State of Nevada Introduction The case of Vernell Ray Evans, Jr., Appellant, v. The State of Nevada, Respondent (112 Nev....

Ineffective Assistance of Post-Conviction Counsel: Insights from Mazzan v. Warden

Date: Nov 9, 1996

Ineffective Assistance of Post-Conviction Counsel: Insights from Mazzan v. Warden Introduction The case of John F. Mazzan v. Warden, Nevada State Prison addresses critical issues surrounding...

Preservation of Evidence and Counsel Rights in Grand Jury Proceedings: Insights from Sheriff v. Warner

Date: Oct 23, 1996

Preservation of Evidence and Counsel Rights in Grand Jury Proceedings: Insights from Sheriff v. Warner Introduction The case of Sheriff, Clark County, Nevada v. George Henry Warner (112 Nev. 1234)...

Reaffirming the Requirement of a Living Victim for Sexual Assault Under Nevada Law: Atkins v. State of Nevada

Date: Oct 18, 1996

Reaffirming the Requirement of a Living Victim for Sexual Assault Under Nevada Law: Atkins v. State of Nevada Introduction Appellant: Sterling Mark Atkins, Jr. Respondent: The State of Nevada Court:...

Garland Washington v. State of Nevada: Upholding Batson Protocol and Addressing Prosecutorial Misconduct

Date: Aug 29, 1996

Garland Washington v. State of Nevada: Upholding Batson Protocol and Addressing Prosecutorial Misconduct Introduction Garland Washington, the appellant, was convicted of sexual assault by the Supreme...

Wallace v. Wallace: Supreme Court of Nevada Sets Precedents on Visitation, Child Support, and Grandparent Rights

Date: Aug 17, 1996

Wallace v. Wallace: Supreme Court of Nevada Sets Precedents on Visitation, Child Support, and Grandparent Rights Introduction Wallace v. Wallace, 112 Nev. 1015 (1996), adjudicated by the Supreme...

Duty of Care for Construction Companies in Prematurely Occupied Premises: Scialabba v. Brandise Construction Company, Inc.

Date: Aug 17, 1996

Duty of Care for Construction Companies in Prematurely Occupied Premises: Scialabba v. Brandise Construction Company, Inc. Introduction The case of Penny R. Scialabba v. Brandise Construction...

Clarifying Appeal Procedures for Motions to Modify Illegal Sentences: Edwards v. State of Nevada

Date: May 31, 1996

Clarifying Appeal Procedures for Motions to Modify Illegal Sentences: Edwards v. State of Nevada 1. Introduction Johnny H. Edwards v. The State of Nevada is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme...

JIMENEZ v. STATE of Nevada: Strengthening Brady Obligations in Capital Cases

Date: May 31, 1996

JIMENEZ v. STATE of Nevada: Strengthening Brady Obligations in Capital Cases Introduction Victor Maximillian Jimenez, the appellant, was convicted of first-degree murder and robbery with the use of a...

Extinction of Easements Through Unity of Ownership: BRELIANT v. PREFERRED EQUITIES CORP.

Date: May 31, 1996

Extinction of Easements Through Unity of Ownership: BRELIANT v. PREFERRED EQUITIES CORP. Introduction Breliant Trust, Trustee of the Breliant Trust, and Roberta Silverman, Appellants, v. Preferred...

Affirmation of Death Sentence in Herbert Dwayne Wesley v. State of Nevada: Key Legal Principles and Implications

Date: May 1, 1996

Affirmation of Death Sentence in Herbert Dwayne Wesley v. State of Nevada: Key Legal Principles and Implications Introduction The case of Herbert Dwayne Wesley v. The State of Nevada (112 Nev. 503,...

Homick v. Nevada: Supreme Court Affirms Death Sentence, Rejects Ineffective Counsel and Brady Violation Claims

Date: Apr 4, 1996

Homick v. Nevada: Supreme Court Affirms Death Sentence, Rejects Ineffective Counsel and Brady Violation Claims Introduction Homick v. Nevada, 112 Nev. 304, decided on April 3, 1996, is a significant...

Affirmation of Governmental Immunity in Tortious Discharge Cases: Wayment v. Holmes et al.

Date: Mar 2, 1996

Affirmation of Governmental Immunity in Tortious Discharge Cases: Wayment v. Holmes et al. (112 Nev. 232) Introduction Wayment v. Holmes et al. is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Nevada,...

No Right to Effective Assistance of Counsel in Post-Conviction Proceedings: McKAGUE v. STATE

Date: Mar 1, 1996

No Right to Effective Assistance of Counsel in Post-Conviction Proceedings: McKAGUE v. STATE Introduction McKAGUE v. STATE, 112 Nev. 159 (1996), represents a pivotal decision by the Supreme Court of...

Ensuring Fairness in Divorce Settlements: Supreme Court of Nevada Reverses Unjust Agreement in Attorney-Spouse Case

Date: Mar 1, 1996

Ensuring Fairness in Divorce Settlements: Supreme Court of Nevada Reverses Unjust Agreement in Attorney-Spouse Case Introduction The case of Jane Cook, now Jane Field, Appellant, v. Frank C. Cook,...

Nevada Supreme Court Establishes Rigorous Standards of Evidence in Attorney Disciplinary Actions

Date: Dec 20, 1995

Nevada Supreme Court Establishes Rigorous Standards of Evidence in Attorney Disciplinary Actions Introduction The case In Re Discipline of Victor G. Drakulich (111 Nev. 1556) adjudicated by the...

Riker v. The State of Nevada: Affirmation of Competency Standards in Guilty Pleas and Three-Judge Death Penalty Panels

Date: Nov 2, 1995

Riker v. The State of Nevada: Affirmation of Competency Standards in Guilty Pleas and Three-Judge Death Penalty Panels Introduction David Robert Riker ("Riker") appealed his conviction and death...

Enforcement of Lifetime Employment Contracts and Tortious Discharge under Nevada Law: Analysis of L.S. Shoen v. Amerco, Inc.

Date: Oct 20, 1995

Enforcement of Lifetime Employment Contracts and Tortious Discharge under Nevada Law: Analysis of L.S. Shoen v. Amerco, Inc. Introduction L.S. Shoen v. Amerco, Inc. is a landmark case adjudicated by...

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