Peter Samuel Holmes's Legal Cases (6)

Government

City of Seattle v. McKenna, No. 84483-6 (Wash. S. Ct. 2011)

Sep 01, 2011

OUTCOME: Though holding that State AG lacked common law powers, petition denied without Governor's joinder.

Direct petition to Washington Supreme Court for writ of mandamus directing State Attorney General to withdraw State of Washington as a plaintiff from Florida federal court case challenging constitution ... ality of Affordable Patient Care and Protection Act. http://www.mrsc.org/wa/courts/index_dtSearch.html

Chapter 7 bankruptcy

Rifino v. United States, 245 F.3d 1083 (9th Cir. 2001)

Apr 13, 2001

OUTCOME: District Court decision overruling grant of student loan hardship discharge affirmed in pro bono appeal.

http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-9th-circuit/1375187.html

Chapter 7 bankruptcy

Bassett v. Am. Gen. Fin., Inc. (In re Bassett), 255 B.R. 747, 760 (B.A.P. 9th Cir.2000), reversed, 285 F3d 882 (9th Cir. 2001)

Jan 01, 2000

OUTCOME: Reversed by 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

Blanket form reaffirmation agreement invalidated in Chapter 7 bankruptcy case by Bankruptcy Appellate Panel (pro bono case).

Construction and development

Reliance Ins. Co. v. U.S. Bank of Washington, N.A., 143 F.3d 502 (9th Cir. 1998), cert denied, U.S. (1999)

Apr 29, 1998

OUTCOME: Successful appeal in favor of lender.

Equitable subrogation rights of federal construction surety vs prior construction lender.

Chapter 11 bankruptcy

IN RE F.D. PROCESSING, 119 Wn.2d 452, P.2d 1303 (1992)

Jan 01, 1992

OUTCOME: Client National Banking Association's Article 9 security interest prevailed.

Priority of milk producer liens subordinated to Article 9 security interest in question certified to Washington Supreme Court by U.S. Bankruptcy Court.

Construction and development

McGee Steel Co. v. State for Use and Benefit of McDonald Industries Alaska, Inc.,723 P.2d 611 (Alaska 1986)

Jan 01, 1986

OUTCOME: Summary judgment remanded for determination of damages.

Contract dispute over construction crane rental suffering boom failure.

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