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Illinois Court Rules on Property Dispute in Dolton Case

The Illinois Appellate Court ruled in a property dispute involving the Village of Dolton and Cook County Land Bank, impacting property rights.

Arizona court orders new trial for Whitney Castleberry

The Arizona Court of Appeals vacated Whitney Castleberry's murder conviction, ordering a new trial due to flawed jury instructions.

Arizona court rules on parenting plan contempt case

The Arizona Court of Appeals addressed a parenting plan dispute between Jeffrey and Betty Boettcher, impacting legal decision-making authority.

Georgia Court Dismisses Appeal in Addy v. Flomo Case

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismisses Katrina Addy's appeal against Mercy Flomo due to lack of jurisdiction over the ongoing case.

Ohio Court dismisses appeal in State v. Gibson case

The Ohio Court of Appeals dismisses S.S.'s appeal in the State v. Gibson case, ruling she lacked standing as a victim in the case.

Georgia Court Dismisses Appeal by Convicted Rapist Works

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismisses James L. Works' appeal for an out-of-time motion for a new trial, citing procedural issues.

Ohio Court affirms transfer of juvenile to adult court

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld the transfer of Jiyah Crossley to adult court for attempted murder, affirming the juvenile court's decision.

Illinois Court Upholds Jury Verdict in Medical Negligence Case

An Illinois appellate court affirmed a jury's decision in a medical negligence case involving Wendy Wakenight and KSB Hospital, impacting future malpractice claims.

California Court rules against juvenile electronic monitoring

The California Court of Appeal reverses a juvenile court's decision allowing probation officers to impose electronic monitoring without a hearing.

Ohio court affirms domestic violence protection order ruling

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld a trial court's ruling on a domestic violence protection order involving immigration support obligations.

Michigan Court rules on marijuana processing case

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed some charges against Aaron Painter while dismissing others related to marijuana processing.

Court limits pro se filings in Lavallee v. McIntosh case

Florida court prohibits Lance Lavallee from filing pro se motions in his appeal against Andre McIntosh after repeated frivolous filings.

Kentucky Court Upholds Domestic Violence Order Against Meeks

The Kentucky Court of Appeals affirms a domestic violence order against Jeffrey Meeks, protecting his ex-wife Leslee Bandy and their children.

Ohio Court dismisses appeal in State v. Harvey case

The Ohio Court of Appeals dismissed Dustin Harvey's appeal regarding his motion to seal records from his 2013 conviction for sexual offenses.

Texas Court of Appeals dismisses appeal in Bidmead case

The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed Benjamin Bidmead's appeal against Cassandra Bidmead, following a motion to dismiss filed by the appellant.

Texas Court dismisses child support appeal for lack of jurisdiction

The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed Yvette Lopez's appeal regarding a child support order due to lack of jurisdiction over temporary orders.

Texas court remands case over missing trial transcripts

The Texas Court of Appeals has remanded a case involving Jennifer Lynn Perkins due to missing transcripts in a parent-child relationship dispute.

Texas court rules on property development dispute

A Texas court upheld restrictions on property development in Elm Wood Estates, limiting homes to two per lot, affecting local developers.

Texas Court of Appeals dismisses appeal by Roundtable Networks

The Texas Court of Appeals has dismissed an appeal from Justin Jarrett, David Dowdle, and Roundtable Networks LLC against Drew Holder.

Ohio Court denies Lorinzo Sampson's appeal reopening request

The Ohio Court of Appeals denies Lorinzo Sampson's application to reopen his appeal, citing ineffective assistance of appellate counsel.

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