June 2021

Juneteenth 2021 Dear Friends: It’s been too long coming.  Happy Juneteenth. Table of Contents An objection that an affidavit is conclusory can first be raised on appeal Two jury charge rulings remind us that objections must be timely, and that a complaint must be “‘”specific[] enough to support the conclusion that [the] trial court was […]

Dear Friends: In keeping with the typical fiscal year end, we have lots of preservation decisions from both SCOTX and the intermediate courts this week. Table of Contents The Supreme Court reaffirmed mootness is an issue which can first be raised on appeal sua sponte by a court, but that a constitutional complaint must be

June 5, 2021 Dear Folks: We have gotten to that time of the fiscal year (which ends August 31) when the courts of appeals become really intent on issuing opinions.  That usually coincides with a significant increase in error preservation decisions, and this year shows no signs of breaking from that rhythm. Sometimes, a court