8th Circuit Case Commentaries

Establishing the Boundaries of RICO: Insights from United States v. Kragness et al.

Date: Sep 29, 1987

Establishing the Boundaries of RICO: Insights from United States v. Kragness et al. Introduction The case of United States of America v. Leonard Wayne Kragness, et al. (830 F.2d 842, 1987) presents a...

Cram Down Confirmation and Claim Reclassification Standards in Chapter 11: Insights from Hanson v. First Bank of South Dakota

Date: Sep 16, 1987

Cram Down Confirmation and Claim Reclassification Standards in Chapter 11: Insights from Hanson v. First Bank of South Dakota Introduction The case of Gary D. Hanson and Sandra Kay Hanson v. First...

Privity in Res Judicata for Individual Government Officials Clarified in Headley v. Bacon (1987)

Date: Sep 10, 1987

Privity in Res Judicata for Individual Government Officials Clarified in Headley v. Bacon (1987) Introduction In Teresa L. Headley v. Howard Bacon et al. (828 F.2d 1272, 1987), the United States...

Federal Preemption in Pipeline Safety Regulation: ANR Pipeline Co. v. Iowa State Commerce Commission

Date: Sep 9, 1987

Federal Preemption in Pipeline Safety Regulation: ANR Pipeline Co. v. Iowa State Commerce Commission Introduction The case of ANR Pipeline Company, Appellee, v. Iowa State Commerce Commission, et al....

Reaffirming the Dischargeability of Student Loans under Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: EAC v. Zellner

Date: Sep 4, 1987

Reaffirming the Dischargeability of Student Loans under Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: EAC v. Zellner Introduction In the landmark case of Education Assistance Corporation v. William Wesley Zellner, 827 F.2d...

Establishing a Prima Facie Case in Age Discrimination Under ADEA: Hillebrand v. M-Tron Industries

Date: Aug 28, 1987

Establishing a Prima Facie Case in Age Discrimination Under ADEA: Hillebrand v. M-Tron Industries Introduction Hillebrand v. M-Tron Industries, Inc. is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States...

Interpretation of Section 523(a)(2)(A) in Determining Nondischargeability of Fraudulently Obtained Debts: In re Ophaug

Date: Aug 27, 1987

Interpretation of Section 523(a)(2)(A) in Determining Nondischargeability of Fraudulently Obtained Debts: In re Ophaug Introduction The case In re Francis Lane Ophaug delves into the intricacies of...

Precedent on Res Judicata and Collateral Estoppel in Eminent Domain: Paulucci v. City of Duluth and LSPI

Date: Aug 21, 1987

Precedent on Res Judicata and Collateral Estoppel in Eminent Domain: Paulucci v. City of Duluth and LSPI Introduction In Jeno F. Paulucci and Lois Paulucci v. City of Duluth and Lake Superior Paper...

Affirming the Limits of Jus Tertii Standing in Inmate §1983 Claims: Flittie v. Solem

Date: Aug 19, 1987

Affirming the Limits of Jus Tertii Standing in Inmate §1983 Claims: Flittie v. Solem Introduction The case of Roger G. Flittie v. Herman Solem et al., decided by the United States Court of Appeals...

Apparent Authority in Agency Relationships: Insights from AgriStor Leasing v. Farrows

Date: Aug 8, 1987

Apparent Authority in Agency Relationships: Insights from AgriStor Leasing v. Farrows Introduction The case of AgriStor Leasing, a Wisconsin Partnership v. Leon K. Farrow and Joyce Farrow,...

Preemption of State Regulatory Actions Under the NLRA: Insights from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company v. Arkansas Public Service Commission

Date: Jul 30, 1987

Preemption of State Regulatory Actions Under the NLRA: Insights from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company v. Arkansas Public Service Commission Introduction Southwestern Bell Telephone Company v....

Intentional Concealment in Bankruptcy: Caspers v. Van Horne Establishes Key Precedent

Date: Jul 23, 1987

Intentional Concealment in Bankruptcy: Caspers v. Van Horne Establishes Key Precedent 1. Introduction The case of Margaret Caspers v. Michael Van Horne, adjudicated by the United States Court of...

Defining Franchise Fees and Upholding Good Faith in Contract Terminations: Insights from Cambee's Furniture Inc. v. Doughboy Recreational, Inc.

Date: Jul 23, 1987

Defining Franchise Fees and Upholding Good Faith in Contract Terminations: Insights from Cambee's Furniture Inc. v. Doughboy Recreational, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case Cambee's Furniture,...

Trademark Strength and Consumer Confusion: Insights from General Mills v. Kellogg Companies

Date: Jul 21, 1987

Trademark Strength and Consumer Confusion: Insights from General Mills v. Kellogg Companies Introduction The case of General Mills, Inc. v. Kellogg Company (824 F.2d 622, 1987) presents a pivotal...

Eighth Circuit Clarifies Limits of Per Se Rule in Vertical Group Boycott Allegations: Lomar Wholesale Grocery, Inc. v. Dieter’s Gourmet Foods, Inc.

Date: Jul 14, 1987

Eighth Circuit Clarifies Limits of Per Se Rule in Vertical Group Boycott Allegations: Lomar Wholesale Grocery, Inc. v. Dieter’s Gourmet Foods, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case Lomar Wholesale...

Personal Jurisdiction in Multi-State Litigation: Austad Co. v. Pennie Edmonds

Date: Jul 10, 1987

Personal Jurisdiction in Multi-State Litigation: Austad Co. v. Pennie Edmonds Introduction The case of The Austad Company v. Pennie Edmonds, adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the...

Reversal of Dismissal for Diversity Jurisdiction: Upholding Liberal Amendment Standards in Sanders v. Clemco Industries, Ingersoll-Rand, Inc.

Date: Jul 8, 1987

Reversal of Dismissal for Diversity Jurisdiction: Upholding Liberal Amendment Standards in Sanders v. Clemco Industries, Ingersoll-Rand, Inc. Introduction In the case of Terry Wayne Sanders v. Clemco...

Conditional Retention of Security Interests Under UCC 9-306(2): Wegner v. Grunewaldt Analysis

Date: Jun 30, 1987

Conditional Retention of Security Interests Under UCC 9-306(2): Wegner v. Grunewaldt Analysis Introduction The case of Thomas E. Wegner, Appellee, v. Cecelia Grunewaldt, Trustee; Valley National...

Establishing Municipal Liability for Police Misconduct Under Deliberate Indifference: Harris v. City of Pagedale

Date: Jun 18, 1987

Establishing Municipal Liability for Police Misconduct Under Deliberate Indifference: Harris v. City of Pagedale Introduction Harris v. City of Pagedale is a landmark case adjudicated by the United...

Affirmation of Rule 11 Sanctions in Post-Dismissal Context: KURKOWSKI v. FEDERAL LAND BANK OF OMAHA

Date: May 27, 1987

Affirmation of Rule 11 Sanctions in Post-Dismissal Context: KURKOWSKI v. FEDERAL LAND BANK OF OMAHA Introduction KURKOWSKI v. FEDERAL LAND BANK OF OMAHA is a seminal case adjudicated by the United...