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Texas Court dismisses appeal in bail case of Evan Thompson

The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed Evan Thompson's appeal regarding bail, following a motion filed by Thompson and his attorney.

Delaware court denies Kashiem Thomas's sentence appeal

The Delaware Superior Court denied Kashiem Thomas's motions for sentence correction and counsel appointment, affirming his life sentence.

Tennessee Court Denies Recusal Motion in Auto Sale Case

The Tennessee Court of Appeals upheld a lower court's decision denying a motion to recuse a judge in an auto sales dispute involving Bradley Thomas Mitchell.

Ohio Court upholds conviction of man using Whizzinator device

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Adam Cox's conviction for tampering with evidence after he used a Whizzinator to cheat a drug test.

Michigan Supreme Court clarifies child domicile rules in insurance case

The Michigan Supreme Court ruled on child domicile for insurance benefits, impacting custody cases and insurance liability determination.

Georgia Court Dismisses Appeal in Dispossessory Case

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismisses Michelle Johnson's appeal against a default judgment in a dispossessory proceeding initiated by Feng Yan.

New York court rules on Bank of America mortgage foreclosure case

A New York court rules on a mortgage foreclosure case involving Bank of America and defendants James and Delories Thomas, impacting homeowners' rights.

Court rules in favor of Stop & Shop in injury case appeal

The New York Appellate Court upheld a decision favoring Stop & Shop in a personal injury case involving a trip and fall incident.

Court denies summary judgment in personal injury case against D S

The New York Appellate Division upheld a ruling denying D S Advance Automotive Repair's request to dismiss a personal injury case involving sidewalk maintenance.

Court rules on architectural contract dispute in New York case

The New York Appellate Division ruled on a contract dispute involving architectural services and renovation costs between P.E. Smith Associates and the Bandoians.

Court rules on legal malpractice case Mrkulic v. Peters

The New York court ruled in a legal malpractice case, affecting damages awarded to plaintiff Samir Mrkulic against George T. Peters and others.

Court upholds foreclosure ruling against Wells Fargo defendant

The New York court affirmed a ruling against Sharon Jemal in a mortgage foreclosure case, impacting her ability to contest the foreclosure.

Georgia Court of Appeals grants appeal in Smith v. Gormley

The Georgia Court of Appeals has granted an interlocutory appeal in the case of Bao Smith v. Christina Gormley, allowing further legal proceedings.

Iowa court modifies custody arrangement in King case

The Iowa Court of Appeals modifies custody for Kaitlyn and Logan King, affirming the mother's primary care role for their three children.

Iowa Court Upholds Divorce Settlement in Duke v. Dawson

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirms the property division in the divorce case of Duke and Dawson, impacting future divorce settlements.

Iowa court affirms dismissal of lawsuit by Sherwin parents

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit by Cecilia and Joseph Sherwin against state and county law enforcement agencies.

Iowa court affirms shared custody ruling in Moser case

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirms shared physical care ruling for Jesse Moser and Megan Moyle's child, emphasizing best interests of the child.

Iowa court affirms prison sentence for habitual offender

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld a prison sentence for John Donohue, while vacating a fine due to legal errors in his sentencing.

Iowa Court Affirms Civil Commitment of Joseph Smith

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld the civil commitment of Joseph Smith as a sexually violent predator, emphasizing the jury's findings.

Georgia Court of Appeals grants appeal in Maguire case

The Georgia Court of Appeals has granted an appeal in the case of Sam Maguire, Jr. v. Joann Brown Maguire, allowing further legal review.

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