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State v. Mikkelson, 2016 UT App 136 (June 30, 2016)

After observing a probationer step into the defendant’s car in violation of her 11:00 p.m. curfew, two police officers called the probation officer. The probation officer asked the officers to approach the probationer to “find out what’s going on,” which…

Taft v. Taft, 2016 UT App 135 (June 30, 2016)

In this divorce case, the Court of Appeals reversed the temporary support order and alimony award because the district court failed to make specific, detailed findings regarding expenses. The Court also held a property division order which set no minimum monthly payment,…

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Jurors Can Now Be Recalled After Being Discharged

By: Nathan A. Crane

On Thursday, June 9th, 2016, the Supreme Court held in Rocky Dietz v. Hillary Bouldin (case no. 15-458) that a federal district court has the limited power to rescind a jury discharge order and recall a jury for further deliberations in civil cases after identifying an error in the verdict.