Case Briefs – 2012

Facts of the Case”The state intestacy law provided for a child to take from a father’s estate, in large part because it was… Continued

Facts of the CaseIn accordance with state law, the city formerly assessed sewer-project costs against abutting properties and… Continued

Facts of the CaseA pilot, who contracted the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in 1985, applied for Federal Aviation… Continued

Why is the case important?The Defendant, Alvarez (Defendant), was convicted of conspiring to transport marijuana to the United… Continued

PETITIONER:Aldona Wos, Secretary, North Carolina Department of Health and Human ServicesRESPONDENT:E. M. A., a Minor, By and… Continued

PETITIONER:Maetta VanceRESPONDENT:Ball State UniversityLOCATION: Ball State UniversityDOCKET NO.: 11-556DECIDED BY: Roberts Court… Continued

PETITIONER:University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterRESPONDENT:Naiel NassarLOCATION: University of Texas Southwestern… Continued

PETITIONER:US Airways, Inc. in its capacity as Fiduciary and Plan Administrator of the US Airways Employee Benefit… Continued

PETITIONER:United StatesRESPONDENT:Edith Windsor, in her capacity as the executor of the estate of Thea Clara Spyer, et… Continued

PETITIONER:United StatesRESPONDENT:Anthony James KebodeauxLOCATION: United States District Court for the Western District of… Continued