MARITAL: Appeal of Brown’s order that District Court lacks jurisdiction to consider “Seneca Nation-sourced assets” in divorce proceeding dismissed as premature… rehearing denied… Orders. [Read more…]
Common-law marriage, probate
COMMON-LAW MARRIAGE properly found for husband in probate following wife’s death… Brown affirmed. [Read more…]
Supervisory control, stay of divorce action
SUPERVISORY CONTROL over Judge Brown’s stay of divorce action pending resolution in Seneca tribal courts denied… Order. [Read more…]
Defense verdict, intersection maintenance/design
VERDICT: Defense (State negligent in maintenance or design of intersection but not cause of injuries), pedestrian/auto, face, brain, hips/knees replacement… $232,500 settlement with County, settlement with driver for undisclosed amount. [Read more…]
Guardianship, grandparents, deceased father
GUARDIANSHIP: Paternal grandparents properly appointed temporary guardians/conservators of children pursuant to consent of mother and best interests of children notwithstanding deceased father’s testamentary appointment of new wife… Gilbert affirmed. [Read more…]