8th Circuit Case Commentaries

Establishing Rigorous Standards for Hypothetical Assessments in Disability Benefits Claims: An Analysis of May v. Stephens

Date: Jul 17, 1979

Establishing Rigorous Standards for Hypothetical Assessments in Disability Benefits Claims: An Analysis of May v. Stephens Introduction The case of May v. Stephens presents a pivotal moment in...

Asay v. Hallmark Cards: Expanding Rights to Amend Counterclaims and Limiting Absolute Privilege in Defamation

Date: Mar 20, 1979

Asay v. Hallmark Cards: Expanding Rights to Amend Counterclaims and Limiting Absolute Privilege in Defamation Introduction The case of Roger Asay v. Hallmark Cards, Inc. (594 F.2d 692) adjudicated by...

Affirmation of Age Discrimination Claim and Attorney's Fee Allocation in Cleverly v. Western Electric Co.

Date: Jan 3, 1979

Affirmation of Age Discrimination Claim and Attorney's Fee Allocation in Cleverly v. Western Electric Co. Introduction In John E. Cleverly v. Western Electric Company, 594 F.2d 638 (8th Cir. 1979),...

Waiver of Interstate Agreement on Detainers Violations Through Guilty Plea: Camp v. United States

Date: Dec 2, 1978

Waiver of Interstate Agreement on Detainers Violations Through Guilty Plea: Camp v. United States Introduction Camp v. United States, 587 F.2d 397 (8th Cir. 1978), is a pivotal case addressing the...

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Sherman Act Antitrust Litigation: Comprehensive Analysis of Admiral Theatre Corp. v. Douglas Theatre Co.

Date: Oct 19, 1978

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Sherman Act Antitrust Litigation: Comprehensive Analysis of Admiral Theatre Corp. v. Douglas Theatre Co. Introduction Admiral Theatre Corporation, a Nebraska...

Defining Fraud and Extortion in Political Corruption: Comprehensive Analysis of United States v. Rabbitt (8th Cir. 1978)

Date: Sep 6, 1978

Defining Fraud and Extortion in Political Corruption: Comprehensive Analysis of United States v. Rabbitt (8th Cir. 1978) Introduction United States of America v. Richard J. Rabbitt is a landmark case...

Porter v. United States: Upholding Guarantor Obligations Amidst Amendments in SBA Loan Requirements

Date: Jul 22, 1978

Porter v. United States: Upholding Guarantor Obligations Amidst Amendments in SBA Loan Requirements Introduction The case of United States of America v. Raymond A. Porter, Virginia R. Porter, and...

Affirmation of Eleventh Amendment Immunity in Bondholder Litigation

Date: Jul 13, 1978

Affirmation of Eleventh Amendment Immunity in Bondholder Litigation Introduction In the landmark case of Jackson Sawmill Company, Inc., et al. v. United States of America, et al., decided by the...

Establishing Liability and Attorney Fee Awards in Odometer Tampering Cases: Duval v. Midwest Auto City, Inc.

Date: Jun 13, 1978

Establishing Liability and Attorney Fee Awards in Odometer Tampering Cases: Duval v. Midwest Auto City, Inc. Introduction In Duval v. Midwest Auto City, Inc., the United States Court of Appeals for...

Admissibility of Coconspirator's Statements under Fed.R.Evid. 801(d)(2)(E): Insights from United States v. Bell

Date: Apr 20, 1978

Admissibility of Coconspirator's Statements under Fed.R.Evid. 801(d)(2)(E): Insights from United States v. Bell Introduction United States v. Bell, 573 F.2d 1040 (8th Cir. 1978), is a significant...

Ethical Considerations in Representation: Pressman and Hartunian Case Commentary

Date: Mar 31, 1978

Ethical Considerations in Legal Representation: Insights from CENTRAL MILK PRODUCERS COOPERATIVE v. SENTRY FOOD STORES, INC. Introduction The case of CENTRAL MILK PRODUCERS COOPERATIVE v. SENTRY FOOD...

Waiver of Sovereign Immunity Under 12 U.S.C. § 1702: Expanding Liability of Federal Entities Beyond Tort Claims

Date: Mar 9, 1978

Waiver of Sovereign Immunity Under 12 U.S.C. § 1702: Expanding Liability of Federal Entities Beyond Tort Claims Introduction The case of Bor-Son Building Corporation v. Keith R. Heller et al.,...

Lunsford v. United States: Reinforcing Administrative Exhaustion Requirements for Class Actions under the Federal Tort Claims Act

Date: Jan 1, 1978

Lunsford v. United States: Reinforcing Administrative Exhaustion Requirements for Class Actions under the Federal Tort Claims Act Introduction Lunsford v. United States is a pivotal case adjudicated...

Enhancing Standards of Care in Medical Malpractice: Insights from Voegeli v. Lewis and Methodist Hospital

Date: Dec 31, 1977

Enhancing Standards of Care in Medical Malpractice: Insights from Voegeli v. Lewis and Methodist Hospital Introduction The case of Dicky D. Voegeli and Sharon Voegeli v. Harvard R. Lewis and...

Reinforcing the Minimal Contacts Standard for Personal Jurisdiction: Comprehensive Analysis of Aaron Ferer Sons Co. v. Diversified Metals Corp. and Related Cases

Date: Nov 10, 1977

Reinforcing the Minimal Contacts Standard for Personal Jurisdiction: Comprehensive Analysis of Aaron Ferer Sons Co. v. Diversified Metals Corp. and Related Cases Introduction The case of Aaron Ferer...

Trial Court's Exercise of Discretion in Amending Pleadings and Granting Separate Trials Upheld

Date: Sep 15, 1977

Trial Court's Exercise of Discretion in Amending Pleadings and Granting Separate Trials Upheld Introduction In the case of Jerry A. Beeck and Judy A. Beeck v. Aquaslide `N' Dive Corporation, decided...

Enhanced Protection of Attorney's Opinion Work Product: Insights from In Re Subpoena Murphy et al. v. Pfizer Inc. et al. (560 F.2d 326)

Date: Aug 13, 1977

Enhanced Protection of Attorney's Opinion Work Product: Insights from In Re Subpoena Murphy et al. v. Pfizer Inc. et al. (560 F.2d 326) Introduction The case of In Re Subpoena Addressed to Samuel W....

Eighth Circuit Expands Attorney-Client Privilege to Corporate Internal Investigations

Date: Aug 10, 1977

Eighth Circuit Expands Attorney-Client Privilege to Corporate Internal Investigations Introduction The case of Diversified Industries, Inc. v. The Honorable James H. Meredith, decided by the United...

Limits on Municipal Zoning Restrictions for Abortion Facilities: Planned Parenthood of Minnesota v. Citizens for Community Action

Date: Jun 11, 1977

Limits on Municipal Zoning Restrictions for Abortion Facilities: Planned Parenthood of Minnesota v. Citizens for Community Action Introduction In the landmark case of Planned Parenthood of Minnesota,...

Real Parties in Interest and Complete Diversity: Eighth Circuit Reaffirms Requirements for Removal Jurisdiction

Date: Jun 9, 1977

Real Parties in Interest and Complete Diversity: Eighth Circuit Reaffirms Requirements for Removal Jurisdiction Introduction The case of Iowa Public Service Company et al. v. Medicine Bow Coal...