Elder Justice Prosecutor Samples
Argues Court must reverse judgment and remand because: statute of limitations did not commence upon probate complaint filing; court should toll statute of limitations
Argues Court must dismiss appeal because: re-litigating was estopped by doctrine of res judicata; accommodation request was unreasonable; statute of limitations matter was moot
Requests Court allow motion or, in the alternative, if counterclaims pled, dismiss counterclaims with prejudice because: premises habitability is no longer an issue; counterclaims are not supported by pleadings
Requests Court deny motion because: claims not subject to relief in will contest; legal malpractice affirmation lacks standing; breach of fiduciary, confidential duties and contract affirmation independent of malpractice claim (2010)
Requests Court admit victim's photograph with testimony regarding victim's background, age (2009)
Recommends: Court: dismiss complaint; dismiss plaintiff's age, religion and state discrimination claims for failure to comply; require remaining claims statement (2007)
Alleges implementation of settlement agreement necessary because sums due with costs and interest for declaratory judgment. Requests Court issue binding declaration of rights, duties, status and legal relations (2007)
Argues Court must remand with order to reverse judgment because: hearsay evidence was accepted; inherently unreliable evidence was included
Alleges: breach of fiduciary relationship; breach of confidential relationship; misrepresentation; deceit; fraud; conversion; undue influence; interference with inheritance (2006)
Alleges: fraud; undue influence; breach of contract; breach of fiduciary duty; breach of confidential duty; negligent infliction of emotional distress; intentional infliction of emotional distress (2006)
Alleges: disability discrimination; unlawful retaliation (2004)
Alleges: breach of contract; negligence; breach of warranties; unfair or deceptive acts or practices; respondeat superior; negligent hiring, supervision & retention; loss of consortium; negligent infliction of emotional distress (2002)
Charges 1 Count: break and entry burglary and armed assault; Charges 1 Count: assault person 60 years of age or older with dangerous weapon; Charges 1 Count: armed assault of person 60 years of age or older with intent to rob; Charges 1 Count: assault and battery of person 60 years of age or older (1999)
Alleges: elder abuse; abuse of Alzheimer's disease patients (1998)
Argues Court must reverse order and remand because: appellees fail to demonstrate lack of personal jurisdiction; appellee fails to establish service improper; appellee fails to establish summons unenforceable; appellants' appeal is not premature
Argues Court must deny appeal because: appellee was not properly served; appellants' appeal is premature; claims remain; courts lack personal jurisdiction over appellee
Alleges: Count I - Negligence - Family Touch Assisted Living; Count II - Negligence - Montia Farmer; Count III - Intentional Torts - Assault and Battery; Count IV - Negligent Hiring, Retention and Supervision; Count V - Negligence Per Se; Count VI - Negligent and/or Fraudulent Misrepresentation and Omissions
Argues Court must affirm judgment because: ambiguous policy terms should be construed in insured's favor; majority rule is necessary to ensure companies do not have litigation advantage; unremediated insurance claim denials devastate low and moderate income policyholders
Argues Court must reverse and remand case to circuit court with directions to develop facts because: trial court had jurisdiction; trial court failed to consider factors determining guardianship
Argues Court must reverse mandate and affirm judgment because: testimony was properly excluded; witness lacked experience and qualifications; respondents failed to establish prima facie case; package insert's statement was properly excluded
Argues Court must reverse mandate and reinstate judgment in petitioners' favor because: court properly limited testimony; package insert rulings were proper; judgment in petitioners' favor was mandated as a matter of law
Argues Court must affirm judgment because: vulnerable adult failed to receive necessary assistance, resources and medical treatment; neglect caused vulnerable adult's injury
Alleges: Count I - Defamation - Libel/Slander; Count II - Invasion of Privacy - False Light; Count III - Unjust Enrichment - Fraudulent Scheme; Count IV - Deceptive Trade Practice
Argues Court must reverse judgment because: bank records subjectively integrated into debt buyer's accounts are inadmissible as evidence; debt buyer cases require evidence proving liability and damages; judicial proceedings must preserve due process and protect fairness
Argues Court must reverse judgment because: consumer debt purchasers abuse procedural and evidentiary shortcuts; consumer debt buyers admit evidence by waiver; debt buyers circumvent requirements; court must exclude unreliable evidence