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The judiciary has the inherent power to challenge and punish affronts to its authority

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May 17, 2012 at 8:06 am

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Abuse of discretion arises when a decision is made without a rational explanation, inexplicably departed from established policies, or rested on an impermissible basis

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May 17, 2012 at 8:04 am

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An expert opinion based on assumptions that are contradicted by the record has no evidential value

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May 16, 2012 at 5:51 pm

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In civil matters other than tort actions, the award of pre-judgment interest is left to the discretion of the court

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May 16, 2012 at 5:47 pm

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The introduction of evidence concerning other crimes, wrongs, or acts is prohibited when offered to prove the disposition of a person to engage in unlawful conduct

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May 15, 2012 at 11:36 am

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When there is a conflict between the oral opinion of the trial judge and the order entered, the oral opinion is controlling

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May 13, 2012 at 8:11 am

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Convictions for a crime involving lack of veracity, dishonesty or fraud are admissible for purposes of impeachment unless excluded by the judge as remote or for other causes

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May 13, 2012 at 8:07 am

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The scope of cross-examination

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May 13, 2012 at 8:05 am

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Reconsideration cannot be used to expand the record and reargue a motion

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May 13, 2012 at 8:01 am

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The court may sanction an attorney if he or she asserts a frivolous claim on behalf of a client

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May 13, 2012 at 7:56 am

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