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Del. Ch.·
2005-11-23
The appellate court affirmed the trial court's finding that a juvenile violated probation but reversed and remanded to correct technical errors in the disposition order, specifically regarding written findings and the order's format.
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968 F.2d 1388·
1st Cir.·
1992-07-06
The court held that a release and assignment of personal injury claims, obtained by insurers in furtherance of settlement, is not void as champertous under Rhode Island law, and that such a release cannot be reformed in an action against a third party who relied on it.
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45 Fla. Supp. 180·
Fla. Cir. Ct.·
1975-12-23
This case addresses the appropriate attorney's fees for O'Connell & Cooper, who represented Katherine C. Rutherfurd as executrix of a multi-million dollar estate. The court awarded $75,000 in quantum meruit fees plus $10,000 for appeal defense, finding the case unusually complex
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36 Fla. Supp. 110·
Duval Cty. Cir. Ct.·
1971-09-03
Thompson sought to garnish funds owed by Commercial Union Insurance Company to Deloris Haynes, claiming the insurer acted in bad faith in defending a lawsuit, resulting in a judgment exceeding the policy limits. The court held that a claim for an insurer's alleged bad faith const
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248 F.2d 256·
8th Cir.·
1957-10-09
The court held that the trial court did not err in finding no binding contract existed between the plaintiff and the defendant.
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7 Fla. Supp. 115·
Fla. Railroad & P. U. C.·
1955-06-30
The Florida Railroad & Public Utilities Commission dismissed a formal complaint against Florida Power & Light Co. filed by hotel and business owners, finding the complaint was the product of champertous contracts with third-party utility analysis firms that stood to profit from a
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5 Fla. 395·
Fla.·
1854-01-01
Ladd sold Tompkins and Chaires a 240-acre tract of land but insisted they also purchase an adjoining 80-acre tract, representing he owned it. After discovering Ladd did not actually own the 80 acres, the purchasers sought relief in equity. The court held that the 80-acre tract wa