West Virginia Supreme Court
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Justices to hear Lincoln circuit clerk case
CHARLESTON – Now that former Lincoln County Circuit Clerk Gregory Stowers has served time for buying votes, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals will decide if a candidate he defeated 12 years ago can sue him for damages. -
Markins should have to pay restitution, Starcher writes
Markins CHARLESTON – When Justices of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals suspended the law license of Michael Markins for two years, they should have ordered him to pay restitution to two firms he damaged, according to Justice Larry Starcher. -
Two attorneys disbarred following criminal convictions
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has yanked the licenses of two attorneys after their conviction on criminal charges. -
Supreme Court to consider appeal of disputed Hurricane mayoral election
CHARLESTON – As voters in over a dozen municipalities go to the polls Tuesday to cast a ballot for their respective mayors and council, the state Supreme Court will vote whether to accept or reject a petition challenging the results of one Putnam County municipal election held last year. -
Cemetery in good hands with citizens, Justices rule
CHARLESTON – Marion Circuit Judge Fred Fox correctly snatched ownership of Fairmont's Woodlawn Cemetery from a corporation and entrusted it to local citizens, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has decided. -
Lawyer who read wife's e-mails suspended for two years
M. Markins CHARLESTON – Huntington attorney Michael Markins, who stole about 150 e-mails from a firm where his wife worked, has lost his law license for two years. -
Court giving Williamson attorney one more last chance
CHARLESTON - When the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals gave William Duty of Williamson one last chance to save his law license at oral arguments in January, he didn't show up. -
Justices to hear case to retire Cabell magistrate
Qualls CHARLESTON - Cabell County Magistrate Alvie Qualls, foggy from a stroke and weakening in heart and mind, reverted to an adolescent lusting for a ride down Snake Road. -
Justices recommend settlement in bridge death suit
CHARLESTON - If ever the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals answered maybe instead of yes or no, they did it in the case of Wallie Blessing, who died building a bridge. -
Justices reverse ruling in woman's sexual assault case
CHARLESTON – Former Mercer County prosecutor William Sadler didn't tell jurors that sexual assault defendant Mindy Keesecker kept silence during her trial, but he implied it and for that the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has granted Keesecker a new trial. -
Carney, Jarvis did not obstruct police, Justices rule
Carney CHARLESTON – Wanda Carney and Betty Jarvis did not obstruct police investigating the Mingo County murder of Carla Collins, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has decided. -
Justices reduce orthopedic surgeon's child support slightly
Davis CHARLESTON – Orthopedic surgeon David Soulsby of Putnam County can subtract $949 a month from his child support obligations, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals unanimously decided April 4. -
Justices order Jefferson panel to issue permit to development
CHARLESTON – Folks in Jefferson County stacked the deck against property owners who applied for a permit to build 152 homes, but the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has handed the property owners a new deal. -
Maynard, Walker earn nods from WVCDL-PAC
Maynard CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Citizens Defense League Political Action Committee (WVCDL-PAC) has endorsed Chief Justice Elliott "Spike" Maynard and Beth Walker for election as justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals. -
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Justice, three judges hear flood appeals
CHARLESTON - As three circuit judges ascended to the big chairs of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals on April 16, Justice Joseph Albright announced, "Obviously there was a midnight coup." -
LAWS program gets students interested in court
Chief Justice Spike Maynard talks with students after lunch at Princeton High School on Tuesday. The state Supreme Court heard cases at the Mercer County Courthouse as part of its LAWS Program. (Photo by Jeff Gentner, courtesy of the state Supreme Court) PRINCETON- College and high school students who witness oral arguments of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals can't wait to hear who won. -
Justices uphold ruling in Roane drunk driving, beating case
CHARLESTON- In one of their easier decisions, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals declared that Owen Hawk III was drunk when he drove the wrong way without lights, sped away from the sheriff, T-boned a cop car and smashed three more vehicles. -
Pittsburgh papers sues WVU over FOIA requests about Manchin's daughter
MORGANTOWN – The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has sued West Virginia University for not responding to a series of Freedom of Information Act requests regarding whether Gov. Joe Manchin's daughter fulfilled requirements for a master's degree. -
Maynard presents Bar Foundation grants to Legal Aid, other programs
Maynard CHARLESTON – West Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice Elliott "Spike" Maynard on Monday presented Bar Foundation grants to programs that provide legal services to low-income West Virginians.