Leavy v. Parsell

OPINION

FELDMAN, Justice.

Andrew Leavy sought review of a court of appeals’ decision affirming the trial court’s order denying his motions for new trial. See Leavy v. Parsell, No. 1 CA-CV 95-0234, filed March 12, 1996 (Memorandum Decision). We granted review to determine whether the trial judge abused her discretion in failing to grant Leavy’s motions for new trial on grounds that defense counsel engaged in deliberate, serious misconduct. We have jurisdiction pursuant to Ariz. Const, art. 6, § 5(3), Ariz. R. Civ.App. P. 23, and A.R.S. § 12-120.24.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On May 23, 1992,…