The Supreme Court will be closed on Monday, January 21 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. There are no arguments or conferences scheduled this week.
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Hannover Resources, LLC v. LML Properties, LLC, et al.
By jmcgraw on Jan 15th, 2019In a case that could impact oil and gas owners throughout West Virginia, the Supreme Court must decide whether a mechanics lien is enforceable against coal owners where the company mining the coal failed to pay one of its contractors.
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Amoruso v. Commerce and Industry Insurance Company
By Bordas & Bordas PLLC on Jan 10th, 2019How will the Supreme Court rule in a default judgment case? Is a "wrong" judgment a "void" judgment for purposes of Rule 60(b)?
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The 2019 Term Is Here!
By jstoneking on Jan 2nd, 2019With the 2019 term set to begin on Tuesday, January 8, we decided to rerun a blog discussing the ceremony surrounding the opening of the Supreme Court and the mysterious word "oyez." “Oyez! Oyez! Oyez!” When the marshal steps forward...
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Andrews, et al v. Antero Resources, et al
By Bordas & Bordas PLLC on Dec 20th, 2018Do drilling rights contained in decades-old severance deeds give gas operators an easement? If so, does such an easement preclude any claims of nuisance by the surface owners for noises, smells, and other disturbances associated with gas operations?
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The New Term Is Coming Soon!
By jstoneking on Dec 20th, 2018The Supreme Court's next term will begin on Tuesday, January 8th. The first three argument days will feature cases that were rescheduled from the October, 2018 docket. Please keep an eye out for case previews in the coming weeks!
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State ex rel City of Bridgeport v. Hon. Christopher J. McCarthy, Judge; and Michael A. Craft
By Bordas & Bordas PLLC on Nov 7th, 2018The Supreme Court limits the scope of a governmental entity's immunity under W.Va. Code 29-12A-5(a)(4).
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Atlantic Credit & Finance v. Courtney Stacy
By Bordas & Bordas PLLC on Oct 30th, 2018The Supreme Court continues its trend of pro-arbitration cases and the future doesn't look very bright. Read this credit card case reversing a trial court ruling in the consumer's favor.
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Arguments On October 2 & 3 Continued
By Bordas & Bordas PLLC on Sep 27th, 2018Oral arguments that were scheduled for October 2 & 3 have been continued generally. The Supreme Court's website has posted the following notice: "Oral arguments scheduled on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, and Wednesday, October 3, 2018, are continued generally. Many...
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Goldstein v. Peacemaker Properties, LLC
By Bordas & Bordas PLLC on Aug 29th, 2018How will the Supreme Court interpret a 2017 law dealing with noise levels at shooting ranges?