Explore 8 court opinions on Public Policy In Contract Law. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Unlicensed Attorney Cannot Recover Fees for Ohio Legal Services
Smith & Condeni, L.L.P. v. Cavitch Familo & Durkin Co., L.P.A., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether a law firm co...
Tenant Not Liable for Guest's Nuisance Without Tenant's Knowledge or Involvement
Towana Ford-Williams v. Xingu Properties, LLC, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 11, 2026, resulted in a reversed outcome. The core dispute involved whether a landlord could evic...
Guarantor's waiver of defenses in loan agreement upheld in deficiency judgment case.
Bank of Am., N.A. v. Addo, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether a bank could enforce a deficiency judgment again...
Kentucky Supreme Court strikes down overly broad 'no-hire' provision
Robert Braun v. Bearman Industries, LLC, decided by Kentucky Supreme Court on October 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Kentucky Supreme Court addressed whether a "no-hire" provision ...
Landlord Awarded Attorney's Fees Despite Tenant's Unconscionability Claim
JJJTB, Inc. v. Stephen V. Schmidt, decided by Florida Supreme Court on July 17, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. This case concerns whether a landlord can recover attorney's fees under a lea...
South Carolina Supreme Court Upholds Subcontractor's Right to File Liens
Palmetto Pointe v. Tri-County Roofing, decided by South Carolina Supreme Court on April 30, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether Tri-County Roofing's ("Tri-C...
Indiana Supreme Court Upholds 'No-Action' Clause in Loan Agreements
In the Matter of the Certified Question: Diamond Quality, Inc. v. Dana Light Axle Products, LLC, decided by Indiana Supreme Court on April 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case conc...
Virginia Court: "No Guests" Lease Clause Unenforceable
Harris v. Howard, decided by Virginia Supreme Court on April 3, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute in Harris v. Howard concerned whether a landlord could evict a tenant for vi...