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Texas Court Denies Mandamus Petition in Child Custody Case

Texas Court of Appeals denies a writ of mandamus in a child custody case, impacting B.B. and N.B. in their legal battle against the state.

Texas Court dismisses appeal in Weaver v. USC Credit Union

The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed Robert Keith Weaver's appeal against USC Credit Union due to non-compliance with procedural rules.

Texas Court Denies Amanda Cherry's Mandamus Petition

The Texas Court of Appeals denies Amanda Cherry's request for a writ of mandamus, impacting her ongoing legal situation.

Texas Court Denies Mandamus Petition by James R. Fehleison

The Texas Court of Appeals denies a writ of mandamus petition by James R. Fehleison, impacting his ongoing legal battle.

Texas Court Denies Mandamus Petition by Pathom Daniels

The Texas Court of Appeals denied Pathom Daniels' petition for a writ of mandamus, affecting ongoing trial proceedings in Tarrant County.

New York court reverses summary judgment in car accident case

A New York appellate court reversed a lower court's ruling in Pearson v. Jakubcin, impacting liability in a car accident case involving a rear-end collision.

Court rules on sidewalk fall case involving New York City

The New York Appellate Division affirms dismissal of a fall case against the city, impacting future sidewalk negligence claims.

Court rules on personal injury case involving terrace furniture

New York court rules on a personal injury case involving a heavy chair that fell from a terrace, impacting tenants and property management.

Court rules on liability in Sznycer v. Con Edison case

The New York Appellate Division ruled on the liability of Con Edison in a slip-and-fall case, impacting future personal injury claims.

New York court rules on child support and fees in Weir case

A New York court addresses child support obligations and counsel fees in Weir v. Weir, impacting the financial responsibilities of divorced parents.

Maryland Court Rules on Public Access to Prison Records

A Maryland court ruled that a father can access records related to his son's death in prison, affirming public access under the Maryland Public Information Act.

Pennsylvania court rules on false imprisonment case

A Pennsylvania court ruled on a false imprisonment case involving Khalilh Jafar Evans, raising questions about the definition of substantial interference.

Hawaii Court Affirms Dismissal of Doctor's Complaint Against Health Department

The Hawaii Intermediate Court upheld the dismissal of Dr. Henry Yang's complaint against the Department of Health regarding his employment termination.

Ohio Court upholds convictions of Damon Thompson in appeals

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed Damon Thompson's convictions for failure to comply with police orders and having a weapon under disability.

Ohio Court affirms dismissal of landlord-tenant case

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld a lower court's dismissal of a landlord-tenant dispute due to lack of jurisdiction over the monetary claim.

Virginia Court Rules on Speedy Trial in McCalla Case

The Virginia Court of Appeals upheld the trial court's ruling on the speedy trial statute in the case of Steven McCalla v. Commonwealth of Virginia.

Court affirms convictions of Knotts for construction fraud

The Virginia Court of Appeals upholds the convictions of Allen and Sabrina Knott for construction fraud and obtaining money by false pretenses.

Georgia Court Dismisses Appeal for Failure to File Brief

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed Robert Lee Love's appeal due to noncompliance with filing rules, affecting his legal claims against Jeffrey Barnes.

Georgia Court Dismisses Gillens' Custody Intervention Appeal

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed the Gillens' appeal to intervene in a child custody case, citing jurisdictional issues and untimeliness.

Florida Court Affirms Ruling in Amador Maldonado Case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's ruling in the Amador Maldonado case, impacting future legal proceedings.

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