Roubos v. Superior Court – 5/2/2006

May 2, 2006
Arizona Court of Appeals Division Two Holds That the Civil Enforcement of a Municipal Ordinance Is a “Civil Action” Under A.R.S. § 12-348 Entitling a Party That Prevails in an Action Against a Municipality to its Reasonable Attorneys Fees.

Guerra v. Bejarano – 5/1/2006

May 1, 2006
Arizona Court of Appeals Division One Affirms That the Earliest Authorized Effective Date for Modification of a Child Support Order Concerning Multiple Children is the Filing Date of the Petition.

State v. Newell – 5/1/2006

May 1, 2006
AZ Supreme Court Holds That Superior Court Did Not Commit Reversible Error Despite Capital Defendant’s Claims Of Miranda Violations, Involuntary Confession, Batson Challenge, Improper Vouching, Inadmissible Testimony During Penalty Phase, And Improper Exclusion Of Defendant’s Mental Health Expert.

Carlisle v. Petrosky – 4/11/2006

April 17, 2006
Arizona Court of Appeals Division One Holds That a Party Who Appeals a Compulsory Arbitration Award For Trial De Novo in Superior Court May Dismiss Appeal Where Other Party Did Not Appeal Arbitration Award and Was Not Prejudiced.

Progressive Classic Ins. Co. v. Blaud – 4/17/2006

April 17, 2006
Arizona Court of Appeals Division One Holds That Plaintiff’s Claim Complies With Arizona’s Uninsured Motorist Act, A.R.S. § 20-259.01(M), By Alleging That He Collided With A Tire From An Unidentified Vehicle On An Interstate Freeway, But The Superior Court Erred By Ruling That, As A Matter Of Law, Plaintiff’s Uninsured Motorist Policy Covered His Claim.