*Case descriptions below do not represent the opinion of Justice Bolick or the Court but have been prepared by staff for the convenience of the reader.
*unanimous opinion
2024-3-22 ___ Ariz. ___ CV-22-0228-PR Jim Cao, et al v. PFP Dorsey Investments, et al. Majority* Eminent domain and freedom of contract in the condominium context.
2024-3-7 ___ Ariz. ___ CV-23-0123-CQ In Re: Erica Krystal Riggins Dissent Effect of a ballot measure on a conflicting prior statute.
2023-10-16 ___ Ariz. ___ CV-22-0288-PR Samuel Avitia v. Crisis Preparation and Recovery, Inc. Majority* Tort liability for mental health professionals.
2023-10-16 ___ Ariz. ___ CR-22-0142-PR Torres v. JAI Dining Services (Phoenix) Concurrence Separation of powers and “evolving” the common law.
2023-08-08 ___ Ariz. ___ CV-22-0158-PR Brionna J. v. Department of Child Safety/A.V. Concurrence in the Result Disagreeing on standard for termination of parental rights.
2023-07-31 ___ Ariz. ___ CR-22-00175-PR Draper v. State of Arizona Dissent Clash of federal and state constitutional rights.
2023-07-27 ___ Ariz. ___ CV-22-0202-CQ Columbus Life Insurance v. Wilmington Trust, N.A. Majority* Statutory interpretation regarding insurance policy challenges.
2023-06-21 ___ Ariz. ___ CR-22-0154-PR AZ Petition Partners v. Hon. Thompson/State Majority* First Amendment standards for petition gatherers.
2023-05-3 ___ Ariz. ___ CV-22-0187-PR Shea, et al. v. Maricopa County, et al. Dissent Mode of approval for agency decisions.
2023-04-3 ___ Ariz. ___ CR-21-0398-PR State v. Bobby Charles Purcell Majority* Appellate jurisdiction over resentencing.
2023-02-23 ___ Ariz. ___ CV-22-00128-PR State ex rel. ADOR v. Tunkey et al Concurrence for four justices Proper method of statutory interpretation.
2023-01-17 ___ Ariz. ___ CV-21-0211-PR Southern Arizona Home Builders v. Town of Marana Majority* Interpretation of statue on limiting actions on development impacts fees.
2022-11-23 ___ Ariz. ___ CV-21-0192-PR Matthews v. ICA/Tristar Risk Management Co. Majority Applying a textualist approach to constitutional interpretation.
2022-09-27 ___ Ariz. ___ CV-21-0080-PR Robert Burns v. Arizona Public Service Co. et al Majority Arizona Corporation Commissioner’s constitutional investigatory powers.
2022-09-27 ___ Ariz. ___ CR-20-0435-PR State of Arizona v. Sergio Fierro Jr Majority Lack of prejudice from faulty attempted second-degree murder instruction.
2022-07-08 ___ Ariz. ___ CV-21-0077-PR Clinton Roberts et al v. State of Arizona Majority* Constitutional limits on agency powers.
2022-03-07 ___ Ariz. ___ CV-20-0318-PR Timothy B. v. DCS Concurrence Framework Arizona uses to decide cases involving termination of parental rights still falls short of constitutional requirements.
2022-02-01 ___ Ariz. ___ CV-21-0001-PR Wendy Rogers et al v. Hon. Mroz/Pamela Young et al Majority The First Amendment and defamation claims
2022-01-27 ___ Ariz. ___ CV-21-0095-CQ In Re: Todd McLauchlan Majority* Attachment of a recorded judgment
lien to homestead property
2022-01-06 ___ Ariz. ___ CV-21-0234-T/AP Arizona School Boards Association et al v. State Concurrence Reiterating that the “manageable standards” inquiry in the political question context is not constitutionally mandated.
2021-10-08 251 Ariz. 574 CV-19-0321-PR Jessie D. v. Department of Child Safety Concurrence Disagreeing that Arizona’s
termination of parental rights statute, as applied by this Court’s rules and opinions, satisfies due process requirements.
2021-10-01 252 Ariz. 1 CV-20-0047-PR Sun City Home Owners Association v. Arizona Corporation Commission Majority* and Concurrence The Arizona Corporation
Commission is not entitled to “extreme deference” in its
utility ratemaking determinations.
2021-09-20 251 Ariz. 537 CR-20-0306-PR Beth Fay v. Hon. Fox/State/Jordan Hanson Majority Victim's right to be heard on the merits of a defendant’s motion for a
delayed appeal of a restitution order
2021-09-01 251 Ariz. 511 CV-20-0120-PR CVS Pharmacy et al. v. Hon. Bostwick/Tucson Majority* Right for a hospital to recover from a third-party tortfeasor
2021-08-05 251 Ariz. 365 CV-20-0086-PR Specialty Companies Group et al. v. Meritage Homes Majority* The statute of limitations for alter ego actions
2021-07-30 251 Ariz. 308 CV-20-0024-PR Michelle Sampson et al. v. Surgery Center et al. Majority* Juries in medical malpractice cases cannot be left to infer causation without the guidance of an expert testimony.
2021-06-30 251 Ariz. 244 CV-20-0209-PR Javan Mesnard et ux v. Hon. Campagnolo/Shooter Concurrence in the Result Immunity from defamation claims in investigatory reports and in the news.
2021-06-01 251 Ariz. 198 CR-19-0315-PR State v. Goldin Majority* Trial court has broad discretion to disqualify a prosecutor's office based on appearances of impropriety.
2021-05-17 251 Ariz. 140 CR-19-0386-PR State v. Duffy Majority* Trial courts must conduct an independent inquiry when advised of a potential attorney conflict.
2021-04-14 251 Ariz. 45 CV-20-0244-PR State v. City of Tucson Dissent Charter cities' authority is limited by Constitution.
2021-03-31 250 Ariz. 572 CV-20-0233-AP/EL Leach v. Hobbs Concurrence Clarifying whether de-registered Petition Circulators may be subpoenaed
2021-03-09 250 Ariz. 518 CR-19-0292-PR State v. Gomez Majority* Admission of DNA evidence was not prejudicial
2021-02-17 250 Ariz. 408 CV-19-0229-CQ Apollo Education Group v. National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh Majority Standard for assessing insurer's non-consent to insuree's settlement agreement
2021-01-11 250 Ariz. 282 CR-19-0276-PR State v. Mixton Dissent Warrantless searches and seizures of IP addresses and online user information
2020-11-25 250 Ariz. 135 CV-19-0128-PR Duff v. Lee Majority* Rejecting a challenge to FASTAR arbitration program
2020-11-25 250 Ariz. 127 CV-19-0247-PR State v. Arizona Board of Regents Majority* Challenge to specific Board of Regents' tuition policies
2020-11-02 250 Ariz. 48 CR-98-0510-AP State v. Poyson Majority* Death Penalty Review
2020-09-04 249 Ariz. 396 CV-20-0098-SA Arizonans for Second Chances et al. v. Hobbs Dissent Constitutional challenge to pandemic-related election changes
2020-09-01 249 Ariz. 370 CR-19-0156-PR State v. Arevalo Concurrence Criticizing the presumption of constitutionality of a criminal statute
2020-07-31 249 Ariz. 215 CV-19-0105-PR Johnson Utilities LLC v Arizona Corporation Commission et al Partial Concurrence, Partial Dissent Authority of the Arizona Corporation Commission
2020-06-19 249 Ariz. 26 CV-19-0100-PR Rosas et al. v. ADES Majority* Determining unemployment eligibility
2020-05-04 248 Ariz. 473 CR-18-0531-PR State v. Trujillo Dissent Right to jury in sex offender determinations
2020-04-21 248 Ariz. 408 CV-19-0271-AP/EL1-AP/EL Morrissey v. Garner et al Majority* Signature requirements for recall petitions
2020-03-11 248 Ariz. 224 CV-19-0057-PR Sandra R. v. DCS Concurrence Termination of parental rights
2020-03-09 248 Ariz. 143 CV-19-0077-PR Ansley v. Banner Health Network Majority* Standing of Medicaid patients and preemption of state lien statutes
2020-02-25 248 Ariz. 98 CV-19-0123-PR Hwal'Bay Ba: J Enterprises, Inc. v. Hon. Jantzen/Fox Concurrence Limits of sovereign immunity
2019-09-16 247 Ariz. 269 CV-18-0176-PR Brush & Nib Studio v. City of Phoenix Concurrence Free speech under the Arizona Constitution
2019-08-15 247 Ariz. 84 CV-18-0178-PR Trisha A. v. DCS Dissent Termination of Parental Rights
2019-08-09 247 Ariz. 101 CR-18-0380-PR State v. Martin Majority* Double jeopardy
2019-08-07 247 Ariz. 116 CR-17-0425-AP State v. Champagne Majority* Death penalty review.
2019-07-16 247 Ariz. 1 CR-18-0514-PR State v. Nunez-Diaz Concurrence Criticizing U.S. Supreme Court precedent on ineffective assistance of counsel claims
2019-03-28 246 Ariz. 206 CV-18-0137-SA City of Surprise v. Arizona Corporation Commission Partial Concurrence, Partial Dissent Authority of Arizona Corporation Commission over public utilities
2019-02-25 246 Ariz. 67 CR-17-0615-PR State v. Weakland Dissent Good-faith exception to exclusionary rule
2019-02-25 246 Ariz. 89 CV-18-0080-PR Saban v. ADOR et al. Partial Concurrence, Partial Dissent Diversion of car rental surcharge to public stadiums violates state constitution
2019-01-17 245 Ariz. 566 CV-18-0089-PR Nicaise v. Sundaram Majority* Defining parental custody with final decision making authority.
2018-12-10 245 Ariz. 467 CR-93-0377-AP State v. Hedlund Majority Death penalty review.
2018-09-14 245 Ariz. 146
CV-17-0363-PR Alma S. v. DCS/J.R./I.R. Concurrence in Result Criticizing framework for terminating parental rights.
2018-08-09 244 Ariz. 553 CV-16-0294-PR Silver v. Pueblo Del Sol Water Co. Partial Concurrence, Partial Dissent Legal availability of water.
2018-08-02 244 Ariz. 493
CV-17-0280-PR Twin City Fire Insurance Co. v. Leija Concurrence Separation of powers and stare decisis issues.
2018-07-11 244 Ariz. 443 CR-17-0261-PR State v. Urrea Majority* Proper remedy for discrimination in jury selection.
2018-05-25 244 Ariz. 22
CV-17-0241-PR State v. Wein Dissent Dissenting from ruling striking down prohibition of bail for certain defendants accused of rape.
2018-05-24 244 Ariz. 17
CV-17-0241-PR BSI Holdings v. ADOT Majority* Defining the term “day” for certain tax purposes.
2018-05-23 244 Ariz. 9
CR-17-0193-PR State v. Maestas Concurrence Questioning part of the political question doctrine.
2018-05-18 244 Ariz. 1
CR-17-0325-PR State v. Hernandez Concurrence Warrant requirement where police pursuit ends in driveway.
2018-04-12 243 Ariz. 531
CV-17-0117-PR Gonzalez v. Nguyen Majority* Meritorious defense requirements for setting aside default judgment.
2018-02-05 243 Ariz. 434
CR-17-0062-PR State v. Francis Majority* Requirements for proving contraband offense in prison context.
2018-01-25 243 Ariz. 404
CV-16-0306-PR Legacy Foundation v. Citizens Clean Elections Commission Majority* Time limit for appealing Clean Elections Commission ruling.
2018-01-18 243 Ariz. 367
CR-14-0291-AP State v. Hulsey Majority* Death penalty review.
2018-01-03 243 Ariz. 331
CR-16-0283-PR State v. Jean Partial Concurrence, Partial Dissent Warrant requirement for GPS device; urges consideration of state constitution.
2017-12-20 243 Ariz. 299 CV-17-0122-SA Phillips v. Hon. O’Neil Dissent Criticizing departure from plain meaning of procedural rules.
2017-10-18 243 Ariz. 160
CV-16-0134-PR Rasor v. Northwest Hospital Majority* Qualifications for expert witnesses in medical malpractice case.
2017-10-13 243 Ariz. 145
CR-16-0390-PR State v. Burbey Majority* Sex offender registration requirements for homeless persons.
2017-09-19 243 Ariz. 29
CV-16-0266-PR McLaughlin v. Hon. Jones/McLaughlin Partial Concurrence, Partial Dissent Proper judicial remedy where statute held unconstitutional.
2017-08-17 242 Ariz. 588
CV-16-0301-SA State ex rel. Brnovich v. City of Tucson Concurrence Powers of charter cities under Arizona Constitution.
2017-08-03 242 Ariz. 508
CV-16-0217-PR Stambaugh v. Killian Concurrence Chevron doctrine of judicial deference to administrative agencies does not exist in Arizona.
2017-05-25 242 Ariz. 226
CV-16-0052-PR Horne v. Polk Majority* Due process forbids prosecutor from also serving as decision-maker.
2017-05-23 242 Ariz. 221
CR-16-0205-PR State v. Primous Majority* Individualized suspicion required for pat-down search.
2017-05-15 242 Ariz. 175
CR-15-0270-PC State v. Pandeli Majority* Death penalty review.
2017-04-25 242 Ariz. 108
CV-16-0029-PR Dobson Bay Club v. La Sonrisa de Siena Dissent Disagreeing with majority on construction of contract.
2017-03-09 241 Ariz. 506 CR-15-0387-PR State v. Havatone Majority Nonconsensual blood draw from unconscious DUI suspect.
2017-02-09 241 Ariz. 341
CR-16-0227-PR Simpson v. Miller Majority* Constitutionality of Arizona provisions forbidding bail for certain defendants charged with sexual conduct crimes.
2016-12-23 241 Ariz. 206
CR-16-0156-PR State v. Valencia/Healer Concurrence Criticizing U.S. Supreme Court cases limiting punishment for juvenile murderers.
2016-11-10 241 Ariz. 33
CV-15-0180-T/AP Hall v. Elected Officials’ Retirement Plan Partial Concurrence, Partial Dissent Dissenting from ruling striking down reform of judicial pensions.
2016-11-07 240 Ariz. 569
CR-16-0234-PR Allen v. Sanders Concurrence Criticizing Court’s departure from rules regarding evidentiary hearings.
2016-08-30 240 Ariz. 193
CV-15-0323-PR Premiere Physicians Group v. Navarro Majority* Perfecting health service provider liens.
2016-07-01 239 Ariz. 526
CR-15-0236-PR State v. Jurden Majority* Construing resisting arrest statute.
2016-06-20 239 Ariz. 475
CR-15-0293-PR State v. Gray Dissent Entrapment defense.
2016-05-06 239 Ariz. 343
CR-14-0408-PR State v. Gear Majority* Whether medical marijuana law prohibits physician prosecution for false attestation.