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Buckles v. King County
Zoning redesignation of private property as residential does not constitute a compensable taking when property has never been used for commercial purposes.
Government Dec. 3, 1999
Ross v. State of Alaska
Issue preclusion doctrine bars Republican Party from relitigating Alaska's primary blanket system since issue was already decided by Alaska Supreme Court.
Government Dec. 3, 1999
Biggs v. Best, Best & Krieger
Council members who threaten to fire law firm due to firm's attorney family members political involvement are entitled to qualified immunity defense.
Government Dec. 3, 1999
Alejo v. City of Alhambra
City may be liable when police officers fail to investigate and report reasonable suspicions of child abuse, and child suffers further abuse.
Government Dec. 2, 1999
Save Park County v. Board of County Commissioners of the County of Park
Despite 11-year gap between original referral and final approval, there is a sufficient record for judicial review.
Government Dec. 1, 1999
Cabaret v. City of Scottsdale
Local ordinance regulating erotic entertainment at liquor-serving business is not necessarily pre-empted by state law.
Government Nov. 30, 1999
Office of the State Court Administrator v. Background Information Services Inc.
Judicial branch isn't required to compile bulk, computer-generated data for public dissemination.
Government Nov. 24, 1999
Benavidez v. United States
Intentional tort exception to waiver of sovereign immunity doesn't apply where government therapist engaged in sexual contact with patient.
Government Nov. 23, 1999
Schwarz v. Central Intelligence Agency
Order
Government Nov. 23, 1999
U.S. v. Lahue
Anti-Bribery Act isn't violated by medical groups fraudulent use of reimbursements from patients.
Government Nov. 19, 1999
Submission of Interrogatories on House Bill 99-1325
Revenue anticipation notes don't constitute debt by loan that is violation of Colorado's Constitution, but are multiple-fiscal year debt requiring voter approval.
Government Nov. 19, 1999
Jefferson County v. Acker
Federal court has jurisdiction to hear federal judges' argument that county 'license or privilege' tax violates intergovernmental tax immunity doctrine.
Government Nov. 18, 1999
Condiotti v. Board of County Commissioners of the County of La Plata
Property owner has standing to challenge provisions of county land use plan.
Government Nov. 16, 1999
Johnson v. Martin
Public officials who sexually harass private citizens aren't precluded from lawsuit under qualified immunity doctrine.
Government Nov. 16, 1999
Board of Commissioners of the County of Boulder v. City of Broomfield
Board of county commissioners lacks standing to challenge urban renewal plan of municipality.
Government Nov. 16, 1999
Springer v. The Infinity Group Co.
Order
Government Nov. 9, 1999
People v. A Business or Businesses located at 2896 West 64th Avenue
Nude entertainment club is open to the public despite its sham membership requirements, and thus a public nuisance.
Government Nov. 9, 1999
DeForrest v. City of Cherry Hills Village
Where factual issue is present whether city officials created a dangerous condition, denial of motion to dismiss under immunity is proper.
Government Nov. 9, 1999
Healey v. Scovone
Order
Government Nov. 9, 1999
Sequoyah County Rural Water District No. 7 v. Town of Muldrow
Water districts exclusive water distribution right isn't extended when government debt is retired.
Government Nov. 4, 1999
Innes v. Kansas State University (In re Innes)
University can't claim immunity under the Eleventh Amendment after agreeing to perform functions in bankruptcy court.
Government Nov. 4, 1999
Colorado State Personnel Board and Department of Corrections
Agency's order awarding attorney fees but did not set amount may be a final, appealable order.
Government Nov. 4, 1999
Municipal Subdistrict, Northern Colorado Waster Conservancy District v. Chevron Shale Oil Co.
Economic conditions pertaining to represent feasibility up water rights may be considered in evaluating development of conditional water rights.
Government Nov. 4, 1999
In re Proposed Initiatives for 1999-2000 Nos. 172-175
Title Board needn't designate ballot initiatives with title and submission clause when the proposed initiatives are unconstitutional.
Government Nov. 4, 1999
San Francisco Forty-Niners v. Nishioka (Comstock)
Trial court may prohibit circulation of initiative petition that contains undisputed, objective falsehoods designed to mislead voters.
Government Nov. 4, 1999
In re Title, Ballot Title, and Submission Clause, and Summary for 1999-2000 #104
Proposed initiative can only have a single subject.
Government Nov. 3, 1999
Haggis v. City of Los Angeles
Allegations of city's failure to comply with ordinances are barred by statutes of limitations and Tort Claims Act.
Government Nov. 2, 1999
United States v. C.W. Roen Construction Co.
Establishment of prevailing wage for False Claims Act suit doesn't always require area-practice survey.
Government Oct. 29, 1999
United States v. Parsons Co.
Proof of falsity under False Claims Act should not be determined by applying 'reasonable interpretation' approach.
Government Oct. 29, 1999
Owens Valley Indian Housing Authority v. Turner
Federal courts lack jurisdiction over landlord-tenant dispute involving American Indian housing agency.
Government Oct. 29, 1999