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Plinton v. County of Summit

Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Evidence
In a a claim by family of student-plaintiff for violation of constitutional rights by malicious prosecution for marijuana trafficking, judgment of...

City of Cloverdale v. Dept. of Transp.

Civil Procedure, Construction, Government Law, Property Law & Real Estate, Public Utilities, Transportation
In plaintiff-city's cross-complaint for indemnity, damages, and declaratory relief related to a lawsuit by nearby property owners for flooding caused...

Laborers' Pension Fund v. Pavement Maint., Inc.

Civil Procedure, Construction, Debt Collection
In proceedings to collect a money judgment against defendant, an order requiring a third party which was indebted to defendant to turn over funds...

Boesing v. Hunter

Attorney's Fees, Civil Procedure, Civil Rights
In a civil rights action brought against city police officers for using excessive force during criminal-plaintiff's arrest, district court's denial of...

PW Enterprises v. North Dakota Racing Commission

Bankruptcy Law, Civil Procedure, Debt Collection
In a bankruptcy matter, denial of appellant's motion for derivative standing is reversed and remanded where: 1) creditor (or creditor's committee) may...

Shook v. Bd. of County Comm'rs of the County of El Paso

Civil Procedure, Class Actions, Health Law, Injury & Tort Law
In a suit seeking declaratory and injunctive relief on behalf of mentally ill patients at a county jail, denial of class certification is affirmed...

Windy Ridge Farm v. Assessor of the Town of Shandaken

Civil Procedure
Dismissal of a civil action for failure to join necessary parties is affirmed where: 1) the expiration of a statute of limitations was not a...

Barba v. Perez

Civil Procedure, Injury & Tort Law, Tax Law
Judgment and order denying the motion to tax costs are each affirmed over claims of error that: 1) the jury's verdict is not supported by substantial...

Montes v. Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies

Civil Procedure, Civil Rights, Evidence, Labor & Employment Law, Tax-exempt Organizations
In race-and national-origin-based employment discrimination claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, grant of summary judgment in favor...

Mendez v. County of San Bernardino

Attorney's Fees, Civil Procedure, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law & Procedure, Government Law, Sanctions
In a suit against a city, county, sheriff's department and various individual defendants under 42 U.S.C. section 1983 arising from the aftermath of an...