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State v. Blatt
By cregan on Apr 23rd, 2015Another Dog On Death Row: Where the owner of a dog has been acquitted of the offense of harboring a vicious dog, can the court still order the dog's destruction?
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State of West Virginia ex rel. Ford Motor Company, et al. v. Nibert
By zzatezalo on Apr 21st, 2015In a case raising issues of forum non conveniens, the Supreme Court insists that the circuit court's order must address each and every one of the statutory elements.
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State ex. rel. Jane Doe-1, et. al. v. Honorable Gray Silver III, Judge of the Circuit Court of Berkeley County
By lpollard on Apr 20th, 2015What is the proper role of a guardian ad litem appointed for an incarcerated party in a civil case? And who bears the cost of the guardian's services? These important issues will be addressed in a Berkeley County case involving the sexual abuse of minors.
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SER Energy Corporation of America, et al. v. Hon. J. Lewis Marks, et al.
By Bordas & Bordas PLLC on Apr 20th, 2015The Supreme Court considers joinder and venue issues in a case involving a med pay claim and a related personal injury claim.
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Browning v. Hickman
By jmcgraw on Apr 17th, 2015This car wreck case from Logan County presents interesting evidentiary issues, including the issue of when, and under what circumstances, a trial court can reverse an in limine ruling.
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Rich v. Simoni
By Bordas & Bordas PLLC on Apr 16th, 2015In a unanimous opinion, the Supreme Court holds that agreements by lawyers to share fees with non-lawyers are contrary to public policy and, therefore, unenforceable.
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State ex rel. Smith v. Sims
By jstoneking on Apr 14th, 2015Possession of a gun on school grounds with an express intent to intimidate a student is an "act of violence" under our state's incompetency law, W.Va. Code 27-6A-3, triggering continuing jurisdiction by the trial court.
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State Auto Property & Casualty Co. v. Al-Ko Kober
By Bordas & Bordas PLLC on Apr 8th, 2015Implied indemnity issues will be addressed by the Supreme Court in an upcoming case involving an allegedly defective axle on a utility trailer.
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Williams v. Werner Enterprises, Inc.
By tsmith on Mar 19th, 2015The Supreme Court affirms the dismissal of a spoliation claim against a company that destroyed a tractor-trailer 48 hours after it crashed and burned, resulting in two deaths.
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State ex rel. Safe-Guard Products International, LLC v. Thompson
By jstoneking on Mar 12th, 2015Supreme Court says that GAP insurance will be treated as "insurance" for purposes of Chapter 33 of the West Virginia Code, and the bad faith laws, if the contract in question requires a third party to indemnify the lender.