Utah Court of Appeals Clarifies Standards for Juvenile Court Permanency and Termination Proceedings Introduction In the landmark case STATE of Utah, in the interest of E.R., J.R., J.R., and C.R.,...
Reversing Involuntary Dismissal: Correct Burden of Proof in Liquidated Damages Bair v. Axiom Design, L.L.C., 20 P.3d 388 (Utah 2001) Introduction The case of Royce L. Bair, dba The Stock Solution v....
Res Judicata and Issue Preclusion in Successor Liability: Insights from Macris Associates v. Neways Inc. Introduction The case of Macris Associates, Inc. v. Neways Inc., Thomas E. Mower, and Leslie...
Strict Standards for Excusable Neglect Affirmed in Appellate Extensions Introduction Case Title: Cristobal Serrato and Elida Serrato, Plaintiffs and Appellants, v. Utah Transit Authority and Lance K....
Utah Supreme Court Affirms Self-Executing Constitutional Clauses and Establishes Framework for Damages in Spackman v. Board of Education Introduction In the landmark case of Jennifer Spackman v....
Enhancing Standards for Ineffective Assistance Claims in Jury Selection: Analysis of State v. Litherland, 2000 UT 76 Introduction State of Utah, Plaintiff and Appellee, v. Christopher Litherland,...
Strict Adherence to Preservation Rules in Sufficiency of Evidence Claims: STATE v. HOLGATE Introduction STATE of Utah v. Sean Hale HOLGATE, 10 P.3d 346 (Utah 2000), is a pivotal case in Utah...
Dismissal of Appeal Due to Non-Final Judgment: Bradbury v. Valencia Introduction The case of Randy P. Bradbury and Dawn Bradbury v. Phil Valencia and Opal Valencia, decided by the Supreme Court of...
State of Utah v. Allan Kelley: Admissibility of Expert Testimony and Effective Counsel Standards Introduction State of Utah v. Allan Kelley is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Utah...
Ensuring Unanimous Consensus: Juror Assent Procedures and Evidentiary Standards in State v. Heaps Introduction State of Utah v. Beau Heaps, 999 P.2d 565 (Utah, 2000), is a landmark case addressed by...
Affirmation of Juvenile Court's Denial of Parental Rights Termination in Utah Introduction The case of State of Utah, In the Interest of R.A.J., a person under the eighteen years of age. T.L.W. and...
Reaffirming the 'Zone of Danger' Principle: Limitations on Emotional Distress Claims in Tenne Straub v. Fisher and Paykel Health Care Introduction The case of Tenne Straub v. Fisher and Paykel Health...
Clear Exclusions in Insurance Policies Affirmed: Utah Farm Bureau Insurance Co. v. Crook Introduction In the landmark case of Utah Farm Bureau Insurance Co. v. Clinton E. Crook and Rhonda L. Crook,...
Sanctioning Bad Faith in Insurance Claims: Insights from Pennington v. Allstate Insurance Co. Introduction Pennington v. Allstate Insurance Co. is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Strict Compliance Required for Lease Renewal Options: A Comprehensive Analysis of SLW/UTAH v. Doughty Introduction The case of SLW/UTAH, William H. Geisdorf v. Mary Doughty et al. adjudicated by the...
Affirming At-Will Employment and Upholding Summary Judgment in Ryan v. Dan's Food Stores Introduction In the landmark case of Ryan v. Dan's Food Stores, Inc., the Supreme Court of Utah addressed...
Prescriptive Easements in Water Rights and Attorney Fee Awards: Insights from Valcarce v. Fitzgerald Introduction The case of Jim J. Valcarce v. James B. Fitzgerald (961 P.2d 305), adjudicated by the...
Search Warrant Issuance by Court Commissioners Deemed Unconstitutional: STATE of Utah v. Richard Dee Thomas Introduction In the landmark case of STATE of Utah v. Richard Dee Thomas, decided on May...
Affirming the Economic Loss Doctrine and Limitations on Third-Party Beneficiary Claims in Construction Defect Cases Introduction In American Towers Owners Association, Inc. v. CCI Mechanical, Inc.,...
Monson v. Carver: Upholding Parole Board's Authority on Restitution Introduction Jon Bryan Monson, the plaintiff and appellant, appealed the district court's denial of his habeas corpus petition...