Tag Archives: Judge Linda Vanzi

NMCA: Juvenile “used” BB gun in assault despite not brandishing or referring to it

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on October 3, 2019

This case presents an interesting issue of textual interpretation — what does it mean to “use” a weapon? I would not be surprised to see our Supreme Court take up this case: Suspecting that 12-year old Zachariah G. had some … Continue reading →

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NMCA: Wrongfully enjoined defendant cannot recover damages in the absence of an injunction bond

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on August 2, 2019

Norman Gaume filed a lawsuit claiming that the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission had violated the Open Meetings Act, and asked for an injunction against a committee created by the Commission from taking any further action on certain matters related … Continue reading →

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NMCA: Court-issued protective orders trump the Inspection of Public Records Act

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on July 19, 2019

In a domestic relations case, the plaintiff sought records from a guardian ad litem who had been appointed for his son. The guardian ad litem sought and received a protective order, arguing that she was an arm of the court … Continue reading →

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NM Court of Appeals: Attorney-client arbitration contracts must be supported by informed consent

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on February 5, 2016

When Ray Castillo retained lawyers to represent him in his personal injury case, he signed a contract with them which provided that “[s]hould any dispute arise, Client and Attorney agree to submit their dispute to arbitration.” When Castillo later sued … Continue reading →

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Commission selects four applicants for NM Supreme Court

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on October 19, 2015

In my earlier post about this morning’s Judicial Nominating Commission meeting, I noted that I had to leave at lunch time, so I did not get to see who was selected, but according to this story by Scott Sandlin in … Continue reading →

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Nominating commission interviews NM Supreme Court applicants

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on October 19, 2015

This morning I had the pleasure of attending the New Mexico Judicial Nominating Commission’s meeting in Santa Fe to interview applicants for the Supreme Court seat that Justice Bosson will vacate at the end of the month. The meeting started at … Continue reading →

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Eight apply for NM Supreme Court vacancy

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on October 10, 2015

The Santa Fe New Mexican has this story about the eight judges and lawyers who applied for the upcoming vacancy on the New Mexico Supreme Court by yesterday’s deadline. The New Mexico Judicial Nominating Commission will interview the applicants on … Continue reading →

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Register now for the 2015 New Mexico Appellate Practice Institute

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on August 13, 2015

The 26th Annual New Mexico Appellate Practice Institute will be held on Friday, September 11, 2015 at the State Bar Center in Albuquerque. The full agenda has now been released, and highlights include: 1.  A keynote address by Judge Jimmie … Continue reading →

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New Mexico Court of Appeals rejects right to assisted suicide

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on August 11, 2015

Today, the New Mexico Court of Appeals issued its long-awaited decision in Morris v. Brandenburg, and has held that the New Mexico Constitution creates no right to assisted suicide. This ruling is great news. The New Mexico Constitution says nothing … Continue reading →

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NM Court of Appeals holds oral argument in assisted suicide case

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on January 27, 2015

Yesterday afternoon, before a packed courtroom, the New Mexico Court of Appeals held oral argument in the assisted suicide case, Morris v. King. In no particular order, here are my impressions of the oral argument: 1.  The Attorney General’s office, represented by … Continue reading →

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