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Default judgment upheld due to waiver of service of process challenge
Connex Credit Union v. Madgic, decided by Connecticut Supreme Court on April 28, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Connex Credit Union, sought to enforce a default judgment aga...
Landlord's improper notice invalidates eviction
Wayne C. Rickert D/B/A Crystal Lake Village v. Karen Valencia and Unknown Party in Possession, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 17, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The a...
Child's statements to pediatrician not admissible as medical diagnosis exception
In the Interest of B.G.A.Y., a Child v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the admissibility of a child's ou...
Defendant's awareness of no-contact order sufficient for criminal charges, despite service issues
This case involves a dispute over whether a defendant, Kirk, could be charged with a crime for allegedly violating a "no-contact" order. The order was put in place as part of a domestic violence case....
Seventh Circuit Affirms Refusal to Enforce Texas Judgment Due to Lack of Personal Jurisdiction Over Debtor
This case involves USAA Savings Bank's attempt to collect on a debt from Michael Goff. USAA obtained a judgment against Goff in Texas, and then sought to register and enforce that judgment in Illinois...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Refusal to Enforce Texas Judgment Against Debtor Due to Lack of Proper Service
This case involves USAA Savings Bank's attempt to collect on a debt from Michael Goff. USAA obtained a judgment against Goff in Texas, and then sought to register and enforce that judgment in Illinois...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Law Firm in Debt Collection Case
First Florida International, LLC v. Oleg Semenov, P.A., decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 4, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether a law firm,...
Law firm wins debt collection case against former client
L. Bryan Carr Co., L.P.A. v. LaForge, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 2, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute involved whether a law firm, L. Bryan Carr Co., L.P.A., c...
Court Lacks Jurisdiction Over Debtor, Reverses Default Judgment
Discover Bank v. Hinders, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 13, 2026, resulted in a reversed outcome. The core dispute involved whether a debt collector, Discover Bank, could enforce a defa...
Appellate court affirms dismissal for improper service of process
Manfred T. Sterl v. Beverly Mitrisin, Charles Thomas Nations, Brian Hooper, Mike Jansta, Mike Hayward, Jay Jacobs, Casper Rankin, Laurel Handley, Hollis Hamilton, and Bella Sol Properties, LLC, decide...
Court finds service of lawsuit improper due to recipient's age and discretion
This case involves a dispute over whether the defendant, Robinson, was properly served with a lawsuit. The prosecution argued that Robinson was served by leaving the documents with a "person of suitab...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for debt collector
Wanda Joyce Smith v. Casey Lending, LLC, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 29, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Wanda Joyce Smith, sued Casey Lending, LLC, alleging...
Defendant not guilty of violating no-contact order due to insufficient proof of service
This case involves a dispute over whether a defendant, Kierin M. Dennis, could be charged with a crime for allegedly violating a "no-contact" order. The core issue was whether the "no-contact" order w...
Court Denies Writ to Dismiss Case Due to Good Cause for Service Delay
N.D. v. Super. Ct., decided by California Court of Appeal on January 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The petitioner sought a writ of mandate to compel the respondent court to dismiss a ...
Writ of Mandate Denied: Service Extension Upheld
Harmon v. Super. Ct., decided by California Court of Appeal on January 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The petitioner, Harmon, sought a writ of mandate to compel the trial court to dism...
Florida Supreme Court Amends Rules on Service of Process and Pleadings
The Florida Supreme Court has amended three rules of civil procedure and one form related to service of process and pleadings. These changes are intended to clarify and streamline the procedures for n...
Ohio Court Affirms Jurisdiction to Enforce Foreign Divorce and Support Orders
Mahbub v. Mahbub, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 31, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Mahbub, sought to enforce a foreign divorce decree and related support orde...
Court Affirms Dismissal of Fraud Claim in Real Estate Dispute
Overmyer v. Thiebaut, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Overmyer, sued the defendant, Thiebaut, for breach of contract and frau...
Arizona Court of Appeals finds service of Notice of Claim on state agency invalid due to improper service method.
This case involves a dispute over whether a defendant, Asalia Guadalupe Alvarez-Soto, was properly served with a lawsuit. The State of Arizona attempted to serve her with a "Notice of Claim" which is ...
Arizona Supreme Court Rules Improper Service Invalidates Lawsuit
This case involves a dispute over whether a defendant, Asalia Guadalupe Alvarez-Soto, was properly served with a lawsuit. The State of Arizona attempted to sue Alvarez-Soto, but the process server lef...
Court Affirms Denial of Motion to Vacate Default Judgment Due to Insufficient Evidence
Lorena Bostic v. Salvadore Vasquez, decided by Seventh Circuit on November 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to vacate...
Default judgment reversed due to improper service of process
Columbus State Community College v. Chanthunya, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on October 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Columbus State Community College, sought to en...
Indiana Supreme Court Vacates Contempt Order for Child Support Arrearages
In the Matter of Theodore Edward Rokita, decided by Indiana Supreme Court on July 18, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's decision to grant ...
Florida Supreme Court Approves Family Law Rule Amendments
In Re: Amendments to the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure - Forms, decided by Florida Supreme Court on June 26, 2025, resulted in a other outcome. The Florida Supreme Court reviewed proposed amen...
Sovereign Immunity Bars Bystander Emotional Distress Claims Under TTCA
In Re Greyhound Lines, Inc., decided by Texas Supreme Court on May 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The court considered whether a plaintiff could recover damages for emotional distress ...
Writ of Mandate Granted: Trial Court Abused Discretion in Denying Dismissal
Cain v. Super. Ct., decided by California Court of Appeal on April 11, 2025, resulted in a remanded outcome. The petitioner, Cain, sought a writ of mandate to compel the trial court to dismiss a case ...
Writ of Mandate Denied: Court Upholds Trial Court's Service Ruling
Doe 3 v. Super. Ct., decided by California Court of Appeal on April 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The petitioner, Doe 3, sought a writ of mandate to compel the Superior Court to dismis...
Service Defect Leads to Dismissal of Rent Recovery Case
JY Citizen L.P. v. 333 E. 150 St. Realty LLC, decided by New York Appellate Division on March 21, 2025, resulted in a dismissed outcome. The plaintiff, JY Citizen L.P., sought to recover unpaid rent a...
Court Denies Writ for Speedy Trial Violation
Jackson v. Super. Ct., decided by California Court of Appeal on March 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Jackson, sought a writ of mandate to compel the Superior Court to di...
Florida Supreme Court Approves, Modifies Probate Rule Amendments
In Re: Amendments to Florida Probate Rules, decided by Florida Supreme Court on March 20, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The Florida Supreme Court reviewed proposed amendments to the Florida Proba...