Wyoming Case Commentaries

Admissibility of Handwritten Evidence and Cumulative Error Analysis in Foster v. State of Wyoming

Date: Jan 29, 2010

Admissibility of Handwritten Evidence and Cumulative Error Analysis in Foster v. State of Wyoming Introduction The case of Balynda Kay Foster versus The State of Wyoming (224 P.3d 1) presents...

Confrontation Clause and Hearsay Exceptions in Da v. Labon BUSH

Date: Sep 18, 2008

Confrontation Clause and Hearsay Exceptions in Da v. Labon BUSH Introduction Da v. Labon BUSH is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Wyoming, delivered on September 17, 2008. The case...

Substantial Evidence Standard Clarified in Bradley M. Dale v. S S Builders, LLC

Date: Jul 19, 2008

Substantial Evidence Standard Clarified in Bradley M. Dale v. S S Builders, LLC Introduction The case of Bradley M. Dale versus S S Builders, LLC and the State of Wyoming, ex rel. Wyoming Workers'...

Enforcement of Unambiguous Contracts: Three Way Inc. v. Burton Enterprises, Inc.

Date: Feb 22, 2008

Enforcement of Unambiguous Contracts: Three Way Inc. v. Burton Enterprises, Inc. Introduction The case of Three Way, Inc. v. Burton Enterprises, Inc. adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Wyoming in...

Odor Migration and Breach of Contract: Insights from Arnold v. Day

Date: May 24, 2007

Odor Migration and Breach of Contract: Insights from Arnold v. Day Introduction In the landmark case of George L. Arnold and George L. Arnold, P.C. v. Kristeen Day and Mark Day, adjudicated by the...

Separate Agreements and Parol Evidence Rule in Partnership Debt: Belden v. Thorkildsen

Date: Apr 27, 2007

Separate Agreements and Parol Evidence Rule in Partnership Debt: Belden v. Thorkildsen Introduction In the landmark case of Margot Belden and Fish Creek Design, LLC v. John Thorkildsen and Stacy...

Probation Revocation Standards and Due Process: Ramsdell v. State of Wyoming

Date: Dec 29, 2006

Probation Revocation Standards and Due Process: Ramsdell v. State of Wyoming Introduction Ramsdell v. State of Wyoming (149 P.3d 459) is a significant case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Wyoming...

Dismissal of Criminal Charges as a Sanction for Discovery Violations: STATE v. Naple

Date: Sep 30, 2006

Dismissal of Criminal Charges as a Sanction for Discovery Violations: STATE v. Naple Introduction In the landmark case of The STATE of Wyoming v. Laura Jeanne Naple, decided on September 29, 2006,...

Affirming Discretionary Authority in Child Custody: BEEMAN v. BEEMAN

Date: Apr 14, 2005

Affirming Discretionary Authority in Child Custody: BEEMAN v. BEEMAN Introduction Randy Eugene BEEMAN (Appellant) filed for divorce against Mellissa Leann BEEMAN (Appellee) in 2003, resulting in a...

Wyoming Supreme Court Establishes Correct Measure for Damages in Real Estate Breach of Contract Cases

Date: Mar 2, 2005

Wyoming Supreme Court Establishes Correct Measure for Damages in Real Estate Breach of Contract Cases Introduction The case of Richard S. Piroschak v. William T. Whelan (106 P.3d 887) adjudicated by...

Exclusion of Testimony for Failure to Designate Witnesses: Johnson v. Sikorski & Befumo

Date: Nov 11, 2004

Exclusion of Testimony for Failure to Designate Witnesses: Johnson v. Sikorski & Befumo Introduction In the case of Craig A. Johnson v. Jack Sikorski & Paul Befumo, decided by the Supreme Court of...

Establishing the Limits of Irrevocable Licenses: Harber & Lozier v. Jensen

Date: Sep 10, 2004

Establishing the Limits of Irrevocable Licenses: Harber & Lozier v. Jensen Introduction In the landmark case of John B. Harber and Sylvia Harber, Trustees under the Harber Family Trust, dated April...

Affirmation of Kidnapping and Aggravated Burglary Convictions in Moore v. State

Date: Nov 26, 2003

Affirmation of Kidnapping and Aggravated Burglary Convictions in Moore v. State Introduction Moore v. State (80 P.3d 191) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Wyoming in November...

Strict Enforcement of W.R.Cr.P. 39(a)(2): Unnecessary Delay in Probation Revocation Appeals

Date: Dec 19, 2002

Strict Enforcement of W.R.Cr.P. 39(a)(2): Unnecessary Delay in Probation Revocation Appeals Introduction The cases of William Jeffery Doney and Vincent Leroy Brown versus The State of Wyoming present...

Admissibility of Uncharged Misconduct Evidence in Child Sexual Abuse Cases: Insights from Gleason v. The State of Wyoming

Date: Oct 25, 2002

Admissibility of Uncharged Misconduct Evidence in Child Sexual Abuse Cases: Insights from Gleason v. The State of Wyoming Introduction The case of Michael Alexander Gleason v. The State of Wyoming...

Clarification of Judicial Review Standards in Wyoming Workers' Compensation Cases

Date: Jun 20, 2002

Clarification of Judicial Review Standards in Wyoming Workers' Compensation Cases Introduction In the landmark case Beri Newman v. State of Wyoming ex rel. Wyoming Workers' Safety and Compensation...

Collateral Estoppel and Public Policy in Civil Claims Arising from Criminal Conviction: Worman v. Carver et al.

Date: Apr 16, 2002

Collateral Estoppel and Public Policy in Civil Claims Arising from Criminal Conviction: Worman v. Carver et al. Introduction In Lowell Lee Worman and Evelyn Worman v. Patty Carver, d/b/a HR Block,...

Reaffirming Standards for Bailee Larceny and Admissibility of Circumstantial Evidence: Wentworth v. Wyoming (1999)

Date: Mar 27, 1999

Reaffirming Standards for Bailee Larceny and Admissibility of Circumstantial Evidence: Wentworth v. Wyoming (1999) Introduction William Wentworth, the appellant, appealed his conviction for larceny...

Affirmation of Probation Revocation: Standards for Abuse of Discretion in Continuance Motions

Date: Jul 3, 1998

Affirmation of Probation Revocation: Standards for Abuse of Discretion in Continuance Motions Introduction The case of Jeremy Vaughn v. The State of Wyoming (962 P.2d 149) adjudicated by the Supreme...

Adjudicatory vs. Dispositional Phases in Probation Revocation: Insights from Milton Mapp v. State of Wyoming

Date: Dec 18, 1996

Adjudicatory vs. Dispositional Phases in Probation Revocation: Insights from Milton Mapp v. State of Wyoming Introduction The case of Milton Mapp v. The State of Wyoming, decided by the Supreme Court...