Arizona Supreme Court Affirms That Party That Prevails in a Civil Infraction Proceeding Brought by a City May Recover Attorneys’ Fees.
Patterson v. Thunder Pass, Inc – 3/8/2007
March 23, 2007
Arizona Court of Appeals Division One Holds that Tavern was Properly Held Exempt from Dramshop Liability when Drunk Driving Accident Occurred After Tavern Staff Confiscated Drunk Patron’s Car Keys and Drove Her Home.
Allstate Indemnity Co. v. Ridgely – 3/15/2007
March 20, 2007
Arizona Court of Appeals Division Two Holds That The “Sham Affidavit” Rule Applies Where A Party/Witness’ Deposition Testimony Contradicts The Party/Witness’ Earlier Affidavit, But Declines To Apply The Rule In This Case.
State v. Rayes – 3/20/2007
March 20, 2007
Arizona Supreme Court Holds Ineffective Assistance Claims Can Only be Raised in Rule 32 Proceedings.
Arizona Court of Appeals Division One Holds That Employee’s Due Process Right to Adequate Notice Was Violated When Board Upheld His Termination on Grounds Not Alleged in Dismissal Notice.
Parker v. McNeill – 3/8/2007
March 12, 2007
Arizona Court of Appeals Division One Holds that Superior Court May Award Costs and Expenses, But Not Attorneys’ Fees, Incurred Before and in the Course of Prior Appeal, to Party Who Failed to Request Costs and Fees in Prior Appeal.