Court Finds New York Court Order is Valid in Custody Case

Trial court properly granted tenants' motion for judgment on the pleadings in landlord's insurer's subrogation action over fire allegedly caused by tenants' candle because, under the lease, it was reasonable for tenants to expect that landlord would look only to the insurance policy for compensation for fire loss covered by the policy, tenants were implied co-insureds under the policy and insurer was precluded from presenting a subrogation claim against them. Affirmed.

In February 2021, catastrophic Winter Storm Uri hit Texas, resulting in very low temperatures for an extended period of time.

Appellant pleaded guilty to engaging in deadly conduct and was sentenced to five years' confinement.

Claimant filed a complaint sounding in contract, quasi-contract, and mandamus to enforce an alleged compromise and release agreement in workers' compensation case and court held there was no valid and enforceable C&R agreement as a matter of law. Complaint dismissed.

Court Finds No Violation of Constitutional Rights Where Defendant Waived Right to Testify

Court Remands with Direction to Vacate Foreclosure Sale and Set New Sale Date

A criminal defendant, who pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm as a convicted felon, failed to prove on appeal that he was entitled to relief.

Plaintiff appealed the court's order sustaining defendants' amended preliminary objections to her complaint. The court concluded that its order should be affirmed where plaintiff failed to sufficiently plead wrongful termination or violation of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act after her employer denied her request for a religious exemption and terminated her for failing to comply with its mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.

Appellants' appeal of a contempt order finding they failed to pay court-ordered restitution, penalties and costs was quashed because, since the contempt order did not impose sanctions, it was interlocutory and not appealable. Appeal quashed.