Jordan Yount

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Real Property-Partition-In-Kind vs. Sale

2 weeks ago | molawyersmedia.com | Jordan Yount

Plaintiffs appealed the trial court’s judgment ordering the partition in kind of real property that plaintiff Thomas Blaylock and defendants, his siblings, inherited from their mother. Plaintiffs argued that partitioning the property in kind rather than by sale prejudiced them. Defendants cross-appealed, arguing that the trial court erred in awarding plaintiffs’ legal fees and ordering the parties’ partnership crop revenue to be paid out as part of the partition judgment.
Negligence-Motor Vehicle Accident-In Utero Injuries

2 weeks ago | molawyersmedia.com | Jordan Yount

Defendant appealed the judgment in favor of plaintiff on a negligence claims for injuries a child sustained in utero in a motor vehicle accident caused by one of defendant’s drivers. Defendant challenged the trial court’s overruling of objections to evidence regarding the driver’s long-term drug use, contending the evidence was not relevant to vicarious liability or negligent entrustment.
Torts-Malicious Prosecution-Tortious Interference

2 weeks ago | molawyersmedia.com | Jordan Yount

Plaintiff appealed the trial court judgment dismissing his complaint against four government employees which asserted claims of malicious prosecution, negligence and tortious interference. In support of their motion to dismiss, defendants argued that plaintiff’s claims were barred by sovereign immunity, official immunity and the public duty doctrine. The trial court granted defendants’ motion without comment.
Real Property-Unjust Enrichment-Statute of Limitations

2 weeks ago | molawyersmedia.com | Jordan Yount

Plaintiff appealed the grant of summary judgment to defendants. Plaintiff and her deceased husband pledged certificates of deposit as collateral for a loan used to acquire their farm. The farm was later transferred to other members of plaintiff’s family as joint tenants with right of survivorship; however, plaintiff’s name was not listed on the deed.
Real Property-Subdivision Covenant-Amended Statute

2 weeks ago | molawyersmedia.com | Jordan Yount

Plaintiffs appealed the judgment of the trial court that ruled that a recently enacted statute applied prospectively and did not bar enforcement of a preexisting subdivision covenant. The covenant barred the attachment of any antenna, satellite dish or other projection to any structure in the subdivision. Plaintiffs alleged that a recent statute allowed them to install solar panels on their home.
Real Property-Quiet Title-Lien for Sewer Charges

2 weeks ago | molawyersmedia.com | Jordan Yount

Plaintiff appealed the trial court’s judgment that quieted title in favor of plaintiff but subjected the property to a lien for sewer charges in favor of defendant, arguing that the lien did not survive the tax sale of the property. Where the lien was satisfied pending the appeal, the appeal was dismissed as moot.
Real Property-Billboard-Easement

2 weeks ago | molawyersmedia.com | Jordan Yount

Plaintiff appealed the trial court’s judgment in favor of defendants, which owned an easement to access and lease space on a property acquired by plaintiff at a tax sale for a pre-existing billboard and leased space for the billboard. Plaintiff argued that the easement violated public policy and that the easement did not survive the tax sale.
Criminal Law-Murder-Comment on Potential Punishments

2 weeks ago | molawyersmedia.com | Jordan Yount

Defendant appealed his conviction for first-degree murder and related offenses, arguing that the trial court erred in allowing the state to comment on the potential punishments defendant could face because he had a right to have the jury base its verdict solely on the facts. Defendant further argued that the trial court erred in allowing the state to present evidence of the victim’s demeanor, character, and relationships, arguing that it was not relevant to the charges.
Criminal Law-Motor Vehicle Theft-Testimony About Ongoing Investigations

2 weeks ago | molawyersmedia.com | Jordan Yount

Defendant appealed his conviction for stealing, theft of a motor vehicle, and property damage, arguing that the trial court erred in allowing a law enforcement officer to testify about an ongoing investigation of defendant because the testimony constituted inadmissible hearsay. Where the admission of the testimony did not prejudice defendant at trial, the court affirmed defendant’s conviction.
Insurance-Homeowners’ Policy-Breach-Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony

2 weeks ago | molawyersmedia.com | Jordan Yount

Defendant moved for partial summary judgment and to exclude plaintiffs’ expert’s opinion. Plaintiffs filed a claim with defendant for damage their property sustained due to hail and wind. Plaintiffs filed suit alleging defendant breached the parties’ contract by mishandling their claim and failing to reimburse all covered losses. Defendant sought summary judgment on plaintiffs’ claim for vexatious refusal, arguing that the evidence showed that it acted reasonably in handling plaintiffs’ claim.