• Rodgers v. Ga. Tech Athletic Asso.

    Franklin C. "Pepper" Rodgers brought this breach of contract action against the Georgia Tech Athletic Association to recover the value of certain perquisites which had been made available to him as the head coach of football at the Georgia Institute...
  • In re Garcia

    The Committee of Bar Examiners submitted the name of Sergio C. Garcia for admission to the California State Bar. In response to questions on the State Bar's application for determination of moral character, Garcia indicated that he was not a United...
  • Verenes v. Alvanos

    By instrument executed August 2, 2000, HCC Investments, Inc. (HCC) established a charitable remainder unitrust (Trust) between itself, as grantor, and Nicholas L. Alvanos (Appellant), as trustee. Upon petition, appellant was removed as a trustee. Subsequently...
  • Toys "R" Us, Inc. v. Step Two, S.A.

    Plaintiff Toys "R" Us, Inc. and Geoffrey, Inc. ("Toys"), a Delaware corporation with its headquarters in New Jersey, owned retail stores worldwide where it sold toys, games, and numerous other products. Defendant Step Two, S.A. and...
  • Montenegro v. Avila

    The husband, Miguel Montenegro, came to the United States from another country, and he and his wife, Yamel Avila, lived with the parents of the latter after their marriage. Montenegro made withdrawals from the parties' bank account. Montenegro incurred...
  • Briggs v. Sw. Energy Prod. Co.

    Adam, Paula, Joshua, and Sarah Briggs ("Plaintiffs") own a parcel of real estate consisting of approximately eleven acres in Harford Township, Susquehanna County. During all relevant times, Plaintiffs have not leased their property to any entity...
  • Howell v. Hamilton Meats & Provisions, Inc.

    Plaintiff, Rebecca Howell, was seriously injured in an automobile accident negligently caused by a driver for defendant Hamilton Meats & Provisions, Inc. (Hamilton). At trial, Hamilton conceded liability and the necessity of the medical treatment...
  • World Trade Ctr. Props. LLC v. Travelers Indem. Co.

    The real estate companies entered into 99-year leases for the World Trade Center complex. In connection with the contemplated leases, the real estate companies were obliged to procure first party property insurance coverage on the World Trade Center properties...
  • Buras v. Salinovich

    Defendants were licensed hunters and trappers who, pursuant to custom, engaged in the taking of wildlife on the owner's large tract of marsh land. The owner posted notices on the land and also sent a written notice to each defendant demanding that...
  • Roberts v. State

    Michael Burson, who was totally blind, operated the concession stand in the lobby of the United States Post Office Building in Alexandria, Louisiana. While going upstairs without the assistance of his cane, he bumped into plaintiff William C. Roberts...