Nevada Case Commentaries

Establishing the Counsel's Duty to Inform Clients of Appeal Rights: Lozada v. State of Nevada

Date: Mar 31, 1994

Establishing the Counsel's Duty to Inform Clients of Appeal Rights: Lozada v. State of Nevada Introduction Lozada v. State of Nevada is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Nevada in...

Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing Extended to Tort Claims: Hilton Hotels Corp. v. Butch Lewis Productions

Date: Nov 16, 1993

Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing Extended to Tort Claims: Hilton Hotels Corp. v. Butch Lewis Productions Introduction Hilton Hotels Corporation v. Butch Lewis Productions, Inc. is a...

Defining Prevailing Parties and Attorney's Fees: Insights from Chowdhry v. NLVH, Inc.

Date: Nov 3, 1993

Defining Prevailing Parties and Attorney's Fees: Insights from Chowdhry v. NLVH, Inc. Introduction The case of Bashir A. Chowdhry, M.D., Appellant v. NLVH, Inc. et al., adjudicated by the Supreme...

Establishing the Implied Covenant of Good Faith in Uninsured Motorist Claims: Pemberton v. Farmers Insurance Exchange

Date: Aug 26, 1993

Establishing the Implied Covenant of Good Faith in Uninsured Motorist Claims: Pemberton v. Farmers Insurance Exchange Introduction The case of Sherry Pemberton v. Farmers Insurance Exchange (No....

Clarifying Attorney’s Fees and Offer of Judgment Standards: Bergmann v. Boyce

Date: Jul 21, 1993

Clarifying Attorney’s Fees and Offer of Judgment Standards: Bergmann v. Boyce Introduction Bergmann v. Boyce, 109 Nev. 670 (1993), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Nevada, is a pivotal case...

Affirmation of Death Sentence Based on Multiple Aggravating Factors in Parker v. State (1993)

Date: Jul 8, 1993

Affirmation of Death Sentence Based on Multiple Aggravating Factors in Parker v. State (1993) Introduction Parker v. State, 109 Nev. 383 (1993), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Nevada, is a...

Establishing Actual Malice in Defamation Claims Involving Public Officials: Posadas v. City of Reno

Date: May 8, 1993

Establishing Actual Malice in Defamation Claims Involving Public Officials: Posadas v. City of Reno Introduction In the landmark case Posadas v. City of Reno, decided by the Supreme Court of Nevada...

Arajakis v. The State of Nevada: Affirmation of Self-Representation Rights and Habitual Criminal Statute Application

Date: Mar 20, 1993

Arajakis v. The State of Nevada: Affirmation of Self-Representation Rights and Habitual Criminal Statute Application Introduction The case of William Sakie Arajakis v. The State of Nevada (108 Nev....

Equitable Estoppel in Fraudulent Utility Loan Agreements: Topaz Mutual Co. v. Marsh

Date: Sep 30, 1992

Equitable Estoppel in Fraudulent Utility Loan Agreements: Topaz Mutual Co. v. Marsh Introduction This commentary examines the landmark decision in Topaz Mutual Company, Inc. v. Florence Marsh,...

Prejudice to the Administration of Justice: Defining Lawyer Misconduct Beyond Tribunal Disruption

Date: Aug 21, 1992

Prejudice to the Administration of Justice: Defining Lawyer Misconduct Beyond Tribunal Disruption Introduction The case of In Re Discipline of Michael V. Stuhoff (108 Nev. 629) adjudicated by the...

Establishing Consent Standards in Medical Contexts: KIMBLE McNAIR, II, M.D. v. State of Nevada

Date: May 28, 1992

Establishing Consent Standards in Medical Contexts: KIMBLE McNAIR, II, M.D. v. State of Nevada Introduction The case of KIMBLE McNAIR, II, M.D., APPELLANT, v. THE STATE OF NEVADA, RESPONDENT (108...

Clarifying NRCP 10(a): Nevada Supreme Court's Landmark Decision in Nurenberger Hercules-Werke GmbH v. Virostek

Date: Feb 22, 1992

Clarifying NRCP 10(a): Nevada Supreme Court's Landmark Decision in Nurenberger Hercules-Werke GmbH v. Virostek Introduction The case of Nurenberger Hercules-Werke GmbH v. Frank Virostek (No. 21110),...

Automobile Not Classified as Deadly Weapon for Sentencing Enhancements: Kazalyn v. State

Date: Jan 25, 1992

Automobile Not Classified as Deadly Weapon for Sentencing Enhancements: Kazalyn v. State Introduction Joseph Robert Kazalyn v. The State of Nevada, 108 Nev. 67 (1992), is a pivotal case adjudicated...

Affirmation of Liability Limitation in Public Utility Tariffs for Contract and Warranty Claims: Insights from Bulbman v. Nevada Bell

Date: Jan 25, 1992

Affirmation of Liability Limitation in Public Utility Tariffs for Contract and Warranty Claims: Insights from Bulbman, Inc. v. Nevada Bell Introduction The case of Bulbman, Inc. v. Nevada Bell (108...

Nevada Supreme Court Recognizes Liability of Self-Insured Employers for Negligent and Bad Faith Claims Processing under Workmen’s Compensation Law

Date: Jan 1, 1992

Nevada Supreme Court Recognizes Liability of Self-Insured Employers for Negligent and Bad Faith Claims Processing under Workmen’s Compensation Law Introduction In the landmark case of Norman Falline...

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