Case Law Research
Browse court decisions and case briefs, each cited to the opinion it came from.
What are the most important Washington de facto parentage cases?
Explore the landmark Washington Supreme Court cases establishing and refining the de facto parentage doctrine, from In re Parentage of L.B. to the 2019 UPA.
Cases where a college tried to fire or demote a tenured professor
Explore legal precedents regarding the termination or demotion of tenured professors, including due process requirements and academic freedom protections.
Atkins v. Virginia: Death penalty for intellectually disabled
Overview of Atkins v. Virginia (2002), the landmark Supreme Court case ruling that executing intellectually disabled individuals violates the Eighth Amendment.
When is calling a person a liar not defamatory?
Explore legal precedents on whether calling someone a liar is defamatory, including Supreme Court standards for rhetorical hyperbole and factual assertions.
What is the holding in Pennsylvania v. Mimms?
A summary of Pennsylvania v. Mimms, 434 U.S. 106 (1977), which established that police may order drivers out of vehicles during lawful traffic stops.
Cases supporting enforcement of a signed settlement agreement
Explore Florida case law and statutes supporting the enforcement of signed settlement agreements, focusing on objective manifestations of assent.
What did the Cal. Sup. Court mean in Gikas v. Zolin by citing expressio unius est exclusio alterius?
Analysis of the California Supreme Court's use of the expressio unius est exclusio alterius canon in Gikas v. Zolin regarding statutory preclusive effects.
Case discussing the elements of specific performance
Overview of the elements required to plead specific performance, including contract validity, ability to perform, and lack of adequate remedy at law.
What circuits are following Yajure Hurtado?
Analysis of the circuit split on Matter of Yajure Hurtado, detailing which circuits allow bond redetermination hearings for individuals who entered without inspection.
Federal cases criticizing shotgun pleadings in civil complaints
Overview of federal case law, including Third and Eleventh Circuit authority, criticizing shotgun pleadings that fail to give defendants adequate notice under Rules 8 and 10.
Matter of R-A-V-P-, 27 I&N Dec. 803 (BIA 2020)
Analysis of Matter of R-A-V-P- (BIA 2020) on the burden of proof for noncitizens seeking bond release under INA § 236(a) and required sponsor evidence.