West Virginia Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Age Discrimination Case under West Virginia Human Rights Act

Date: Jun 16, 2006

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Age Discrimination Case under West Virginia Human Rights Act Introduction The case of Margaret A. Johnson v. Scott M. Killmer, M.D. and Bryan K. Richmond, M.D....

Petry v. Stump: Strengthening Due Process in License Revocation Through Administrative Timeliness

Date: May 25, 2006

Petry v. Stump: Strengthening Due Process in License Revocation Through Administrative Timeliness Introduction Petry v. Stump (219 W. Va. 197) is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Clark v. Druckman: Expansion of Litigation Privilege and Clarification of Attorney Duties

Date: Dec 1, 2005

Clark v. Druckman: Expansion of Litigation Privilege and Clarification of Attorney Duties Introduction In the landmark case of Carolyn Clark, M.D., Plaintiff Below, Respondent, v. William Druckman et...

Mandatory Multidisciplinary Treatment Planning in Juvenile Delinquency Proceedings Established in State v. Brandon B. & JaQuin B.

Date: Nov 18, 2005

Mandatory Multidisciplinary Treatment Planning in Juvenile Delinquency Proceedings Established in State of West Virginia v. Brandon B. & JaQuin B. Introduction The case of State of West Virginia v....

Unemployment Compensation Denied: Resignation Without Employer-Fault-based Good Cause – ADKINS v. GATSON

Date: Nov 18, 2005

Unemployment Compensation Denied: Resignation Without Employer-Fault-based Good Cause – ADKINS v. GATSON Introduction ADKINS v. GATSON is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Appeals of...

Inclusion of Lump-Sum Vacation Pay in Retirement Benefit Calculations: West Virginia Supreme Court Sets New Precedent

Date: Jul 7, 2005

Inclusion of Lump-Sum Vacation Pay in Retirement Benefit Calculations: West Virginia Supreme Court Sets New Precedent Introduction The case of George B. Summers and Ronald Fertile v. The West...

Underinsured Motorist Coverage Standards Established in Glen Falls v. Smith

Date: Jul 2, 2005

Underinsured Motorist Coverage Standards Established in Glen Falls v. Smith Introduction The case of Glen Falls Insurance Company v. Billie Joe Smith addresses critical issues surrounding...

Preservation of Coverage under 'Newly Acquired Auto Clause' in Multiple Insurance Policies: West Virginia Supreme Court Decision

Date: Jul 1, 2005

Preservation of Coverage under 'Newly Acquired Auto Clause' in Multiple Insurance Policies: West Virginia Supreme Court Decision Introduction In the landmark case of Jessica Satterfield v. Erie...

Recognition of Psychological Parent Standing in Custody Proceedings: West Virginia Supreme Court Decision in B. v. S. (2005)

Date: Jun 18, 2005

Recognition of Psychological Parent Standing in Custody Proceedings: West Virginia Supreme Court Decision in B. v. S. (2005) Introduction The case of Clifford K. and Tina B. v. Paul S. (217 W. Va....

Equitable Relief and Payment Intent in Residential Lease Disputes: Insights from Francis v. Bryson

Date: Jun 11, 2005

Equitable Relief and Payment Intent in Residential Lease Disputes: Insights from Francis v. Bryson Introduction Millard Francis, III, Plaintiff Below, Appellant, v. Ernest Bryson and Patricia Bryson,...

Establishing Duty in Premises Liability: Strahin v. Cleavenger

Date: Jul 1, 2004

Establishing Duty in Premises Liability: Strahin v. Cleavenger Introduction The case of Daniel R. Strahin, James A. Strahin, and Willa Strahin v. Robert Glenn Cleavenger et al. adjudicated by the...

Affirmation of Intentional Acts Exclusion for Sexual Misconduct Including Minors in Liability Insurance Policies

Date: May 22, 2004

Affirmation of Intentional Acts Exclusion for Sexual Misconduct Including Minors in Liability Insurance Policies Introduction The case of West Virginia Fire Casualty Company v. Stanley ([216 W. Va....

Termination of Parental Rights Without Improvement Periods: Insights from In re CHARITY H.

Date: Apr 17, 2004

Termination of Parental Rights Without Improvement Periods: Insights from In re CHARITY H. Introduction The case of In re: CHARITY H., Courtney H. and Victoria H. presents a critical examination of...

Clarifying the Concurrent Sentence Rule in Habeas Corpus Petitions: Judson White v. William Haines

Date: Mar 16, 2004

Clarifying the Concurrent Sentence Rule in Habeas Corpus Petitions: Judson White v. William Haines Introduction The case of Judson White v. William Haines (215 W. Va. 698) presents a pivotal analysis...

Establishing Sibling Visitation Rights in West Virginia: Lindsie D.L. v. Richard W.S.

Date: Dec 5, 2003

Establishing Sibling Visitation Rights in West Virginia: Lindsie D.L. v. Richard W.S. Introduction The case of Lindsie D.L. v. Richard W.S. (214 W. Va. 750) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Termination of Parental Rights and Continuing Child Support Obligations: Landmark Decision in West Virginia

Date: Jul 2, 2003

Termination of Parental Rights and Continuing Child Support Obligations: Landmark Decision in West Virginia Introduction The case In Re: Stephen Tyler R. (213 W. Va. 725) adjudicated by the Supreme...

Clarification on Preliminary Injunctive Relief Standards Under the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act in Darrell v. McGraw

Date: May 24, 2003

Clarification on Preliminary Injunctive Relief Standards Under the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act in Darrell v. McGraw Introduction In the case of State of West Virginia ex rel....

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