Topic
Every decision we've filed under Sixth Amendment - Jury Trial.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for Saltgrass in a contract dispute over a property covenant. The court held that uncontroverted testimony from the drafter resolved the ambiguity, making interpretation a question of law rather than a jury issue.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se complaint alleging constitutional violations by two judges. The court held that the appellant abandoned his primary arguments and that the claims were meritless due to judicial immunity and established precedent.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed Jacques Polzin's conviction for violating federal conflict-of-interest statutes, ruling that a rational jury could reject his entrapment by estoppel defense. The court deferred to the jury's resolution of conflicting evidence regarding supervisor approval and Polzin's concealment from ICE agents.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's order civilly committing a defendant found not guilty by reason of insanity, holding that substantial evidence supported the finding that his mental illness posed a substantial risk of bodily injury to others if released. The court concluded that the statutory criteria for continued custody were met despite the defendant's stable condition in a structured facility.