Adopted Child Cannot Bring Wrongful Death Claim For Death Of Biological Father
Edonna v. Heckman
Ct. Appeals, Div. One, May 3, 2011
Authored by the JSH Appellate Team
Plaintiff’s biological parents, Edward and Donna, divorced when Plaintiff was 9 years old. Donna remarried. […]
Contractor’s Lack of License Is An Affirmative Defense Subject To Waiver In Arbitration Proceedings
Smith v. Pinnamaneni
Ct. Appeals, Div. One, April 28, 2011
Authored by the JSH Appellate Team
Pioneer contracted with W Inc. to build a home. Pinnamaneni, its managing member, signed the […]
Contractor May Assert Breach Of Implied Warranty Against Architect
North Peak Construction, Inc. v. Architecture Plus, Ltd.
Ct. Appeals, Div. One, April 26, 2011
Authored by the JSH Appellate Team
The owners of a lot in Scottsdale hired Architect to […]
Police Officer Need Not Formally Announce A Person Is Under Arrest For The Person To Be Convicted Of Resisting Arrest
State v. Barker
Ct. Appeals, Div. One, April 21, 2011
Authored by the JSH Appellate Team
An officer approached Defendant Barker and a woman arguing in the roadway. The officer smelled […]
Court Discusses Standard For Applying Remittitur And Additur
Hanscome v. Evergreen at Foothills
Ct. Appeals, Div. One, April 21, 2011
Authored by the JSH Appellate Team
Plaintiff Hanscome, as the wife of decedent and on behalf of decedent’s estate […]
Homeowners Owe No Duty To Licensee For Injuries Sustained After Leaving The Property
Wickham v. Hopkins
Ct. Appeals, Div. One, April 19, 2011
Authored by the JSH Appellate Team
The Hopkins went on vacation, leaving an adult coworker to watch their home and their […]
Erroneous Granting of Summary Judgement For Insurer Does Not Give Reasonable Basis To Deny Coverage As a Matter Of Law
Lennar Homes of Ariz., Inc. v. Transamerica Ins. Co.
Ct. Appeals, Div. One, April 14, 2011
Authored by the JSH Appellate Team
Lennar oversaw the development of 105 homes called Pinnacle Hill. […]
Court Rejects The “Employee’s Own Conveyance Rule” As An Exception To The “Going And Coming Rule” In Tort Cases”
Carnes v. Phoenix Newspapers, Inc.
Ct. Appeals, Div. One, April 7, 2011
Authored by the JSH Appellate Team
Carnes sued Phoenix Newspaper, Inc. for the wrongful death of her husband. A […]
The Family Purpose Doctrine Is Still Valid In Arizona
Young v. Beck
Ariz. Supreme Court, April 5, 2011
Authored by the JSH Appellate Team
The Becks provided their seventeen-year-old son Jason with a vehicle to travel to and from school, […]