Superior Court Case Analysis

Part I: Overview of Case (who is involved and what they are arguing, as well as all possible theories, defenses, and torts involved)

Facts: Based on the facts presented, the family was vacationing at the Wildhorn Ranch during August of 1986. William and Jared Geringer was involved in a paddle boating accident that the resort offered as an amenity, that resulted in the death of William and Jared Geringer. The facts in the case focused on the duties of the owners, the involvement each defendant had in the operations of the ranch and if their actions resulted in negligence. The courts focused on the maintenance and conditions of paddleboats used at the resort. In this case it was determined that the defendant Les Bretzke was the independent contractor that was responsible for the construction and repairs of items throughout Wildhorn Ranch which included the paddleboats used by William and Jerad Granger.

On a consolidated appeal, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit reversed in part and remanded. (721 F2d 550) The court held that Loudermill and Donnelly had been deprived of due process and that their compelling private interest in retaining employment, combined with the value of presenting evidence prior to dismissal, outweighed the added administrative burden of a pretermination hearing. The court affirmed the district court’s

On July 17, 2014, 43 years old black man named Eric Garner was selling loose cigarettes illegally on Staten Island. As the polices approach Erica to make their arrest, he raised both hands in the air and requested for both officers to not touch him. Meanwhile, the second officer came behind Eric and put him in a choke hold in order to restrain the 350 pounds man down to the ground. After he was restrained to the ground both officers roll him over onto his stomach. Within seconds after being roll over to his stomach Erica Garner repeatedly shouted to the police officer, "I can't breathe!", while he was laying on his stomach face down to the sidewalk pavement. Suddenly, the 350-pound black male died of compression of the neck from the officer's

Procedural History: The initial class action lawsuit was filed in California state court, which denied a dismissal motion. The defendant appealed the decision which was still sustained

Ms. Melina Goode is an Administrative Assistant for the D.C Superior Court with 2 years’ experience in the Supervised Visitation Center of the D.C Superior Court. As the highlight of her career with the Court’s, Ms. Goode provided quality reinsurance to families in complex legal matters, domestic relations, and mediation cases. With her background in youth volunteering with Prince Gorges County Parks & Recreation, she idealistically focused on demonstrating the sincere message of concern for the need of fathers in children’s lives and families function together. Ms. Goode’s diligence in her administrative capacity to move throughout the courts to various division’s for providing support, has left a trailblazing impact on families in the District

Statement of Issues: American Golf Corp is requesting a review of the Fulton Superior Court (Georgia), which has favored Jeffrey and Haley Manley for the actual damages and approved the golf course operator’s motion for a directed verdict for punitive damages for the Manley’s for the negligence action at the golf course. They are suing the company of the golf course and seeking punitive damages. The court decided that American Golf Corp is responsible for punitive damages but has allowed the claims for actual damages to go to trial. In Case No. A96A0615, American Golf Corp appeals from a jury verdict of $140,000 for Jeffrey Manley and $10,000 for his wife, and in case No. A96A0616, plaintiffs cross-appeal from the trial court’s denial of their motion for a pre-judgement interest.

This landmark supreme court cases and the constitution focuses on a case involving expressive conduct and what is for many a deeply cherished symbol of America- The U.S. flag. In a closely divided (5-4) ruling, the Supreme Court held that the states could not forbid burning the U.S. flag in protest because doing so would violate the freedom of speech protected by the first

Kelsey, I follow your train of thought in that American’s should have health insurance because the health care system is a nationwide, comprehensive financial issue that impacts the individual premium holder, to the providers, hospitals, and medical supply and drug companies, the state and federal governments, and health insurance providers. The one thing I learned from these readings especially the 11th Circuit Court decision is that even if a person does not want or has insurance, it still impacts everyone else when they require unexpected care. It creates cost-shifting problems that everyone else has to pick up the tab for. In the reading, the Court identifies the perspective in which Congress was coming from by defining on page 15 that

Supreme courts generally handle cases that are more demanding and additional support is needed to reach a verdict. The Supreme Court of Michigan is the highest-ranking court in the state of Michigan. It’s located in Lansing Michigan and consist of seven justices. Each justice is responsible for reviewing each case to determine rather leave should be granted to the case. The Michigan’s supreme court is responsible for supervising all the of Michigan and establishing rules and produces for the courts in Michigan as well.

Leagle. (2008). Garelli Wong & Associates, Inc, v. Nichols. (551 F.Supp.2d 704). Retrieved from http://www.leagle.com/xmlResult.aspx?page=7&xmldoc=20081255551FSupp2d704_11203.xml&docbase=CSLWAR3-2007-CURR&SizeDisp=7

Jerry Hargrave, plaintiff, was convicted of the attempted murder of Shirley Mae Gill (the victim), in a trial by the court under Va. Code. 1950 § 18.2-51. The plaintiff and Ms. Gill, his common-law wife, had been drinking in the earlier part of the day in question. Sometime later, they disputed about the plaintiff moving out of the home they shared to begin a relationship with her sister. At which time victim refused to surrender the plaintiff’s property. Following, the plaintiff left the premises, returning shortly after with a rifle in hand standing 10 feet away from victim, and then shooting a bullet into a washing machine that was three feet way from the victim. The plaintiff was sentenced to a term of 4 years in the State penitentiary.

The case U.S. vs AOL was a criminal case that included civil litigation. The AOL

2. Describe briefly the history of the litigation of this case (which courts heard the case, which way did they rule, what court is now deciding the case, which judges are hearing the case in this court)?

This case happened during the economy recession recently. Overall, the point views from the company were claimed from the