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February 2021

Summary Judgment in Legal Malpractice Action

Plaintiff filed suit against an attorney alleging that the attorney was liable to the plaintiff for “abuse of process” in the filing and service of writs of garnishment.  The Circuit Court of Scott County granted summary judgment in favor of the attorney and dismissed the case.  The attorney was represented […]

January 2021

Malicious Prosecution Action Against Attorney Dismissed

The United States District Court dismissed a malicious prosecution action against attorney whose client was unsuccessful in underlying litigation against present plaintiffs.  The Court found, as a matter of law, that an attorney owes no duty to the adversaries of his client and, accordingly, the Complaint failed to state a […]

January 2021

Summary Judgment in Accounting Malpractice Action

The Circuit Court of Jones County granted summary judgment to accounting firm in action arising from the preparation of income tax returns and the subsequent audit of those returns.  The accounting firm was represented by Attorney Wyatt Hazard.

January 2021

Directed Verdict Obtained in Hotel Negligence Case

The Circuit Court of Lamar County granted a directed verdict for defendant in hotel negligence action.  Plaintiff was seeking medical damages as a result of allegedly being exposed to bed bugs after staying at defendant’s hotel.   Defendant was represented by Attorney Jim Weems.

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