Alaska Case Commentaries

Insurer's Liability for Prejudgment Interest Limited to Policy Limits in Alaska

Date: Mar 17, 1979

Insurer's Liability for Prejudgment Interest Limited to Policy Limits in Alaska Introduction The case of Melba Guin v. Young H. Ha, M.D. (591 P.2d 1281) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Alaska on...

Affirmation of Reasonable Person Standard in Custodial Interrogation: Hunter v. State of Alaska

Date: Feb 17, 1979

Affirmation of Reasonable Person Standard in Custodial Interrogation: Hunter v. State of Alaska Introduction The case of Harvey Lee Hunter v. State of Alaska (590 P.2d 888, 1979) addresses critical...

Clarifying Narcotics Possession and Defense Representation: Insights from Moreau v. State of Alaska

Date: Dec 16, 1978

Defining Narcotics Possession and Ensuring Defense Integrity: Comprehensive Analysis of Moreau v. State of Alaska Introduction The Supreme Court of Alaska, in the landmark case of Moreau v. State of...

Enhanced Privacy Protections Under the Alaska Constitution: STATE OF ALASKA v. THEODORE GLASS

Date: Sep 16, 1978

Enhanced Privacy Protections Under the Alaska Constitution: STATE OF ALASKA v. THEODORE GLASS Introduction The case of STATE OF ALASKA v. THEODORE GLASS (583 P.2d 872) adjudicated by the Supreme...

Substantial Compliance Suffices for Admissibility of Breathalyzer Results: Oveson v. Municipality of Anchorage

Date: Feb 4, 1978

Substantial Compliance Suffices for Admissibility of Breathalyzer Results: Oveson v. Municipality of Anchorage Introduction In the landmark case of Walter R. Oveson v. Municipality of Anchorage,...

Classification of Cocaine as a Narcotic: Upholding Equal Protection and Due Process in Alaska

Date: Jan 21, 1978

Classification of Cocaine as a Narcotic: Upholding Equal Protection and Due Process in Alaska Introduction In the landmark case of State of Alaska v. Erickson et al. (574 P.2d 1, 1978), the Supreme...

Enhanced Fourth Amendment Protections for Parolees Established in Roman v. State of Alaska

Date: Nov 11, 1977

Enhanced Fourth Amendment Protections for Parolees Established in Roman v. State of Alaska Introduction Robert L. Roman v. State of Alaska is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Insured Driver Exception in Uninsured Motorist Coverage: Analysis of Stordahl v. GEICO

Date: May 14, 1977

Insured Driver Exception in Uninsured Motorist Coverage: Analysis of Stordahl v. Government Employees Insurance Company Introduction The Supreme Court of Alaska, in the landmark case of Dennis...

Consecutive Sentencing in Violent Assault Cases: Analysis of State v. Mutschler

Date: Feb 17, 1977

Consecutive Sentencing in Violent Assault Cases: Analysis of State v. Mutschler Introduction State v. Mutschler is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of Alaska on February 16, 1977. In this...

State Liability for Negligent Fire Inspection in Gold Rush Hotel Fire Case

Date: Oct 2, 1976

State Liability for Negligent Fire Inspection in Gold Rush Hotel Fire Case Introduction The case of Thomas L. Adams et al. v. State of Alaska et al. (555 P.2d 235) arose from the tragic fire at the...

Coleman v. State of Alaska: Affirmation of Reasonable Investigative Stops and Prosecutorial Conduct in Grand Jury Proceedings

Date: Jul 15, 1976

Coleman v. State of Alaska: Affirmation of Reasonable Investigative Stops and Prosecutorial Conduct in Grand Jury Proceedings Introduction Coleman v. State of Alaska (553 P.2d 40, 1976) is a landmark...

Alaska Supreme Court Reinforces Procedural Safeguards in State Land Lease Sales

Date: Jul 10, 1976

Alaska Supreme Court Reinforces Procedural Safeguards in State Land Lease Sales Introduction In the landmark case of Kenneth D. Moore et al. v. State of Alaska et al., decided on July 9, 1976, the...

Abolition of Privity in Implied Warranty Claims: An Analysis of Morrow v. New Moon Homes

Date: Mar 27, 1976

Abolition of Privity in Implied Warranty Claims: An Analysis of Morrow v. New Moon Homes Introduction The Supreme Court of Alaska, in the landmark case Joseph R. Morrow and Nikki Morrow v. New Moon...

Enhanced Sentencing Guidelines for Repeat Offenders Established in State v. Wortham

Date: Jul 4, 1975

Enhanced Sentencing Guidelines for Repeat Offenders Established in State of Alaska v. Wortham Introduction The case of State of Alaska, Appellant, v. John Mathis Wortham, Appellee (537 P.2d 1117)...

Right to Privacy in Personal Marijuana Possession Affirmed: Ravin v. State of Alaska

Date: May 29, 1975

Right to Privacy in Personal Marijuana Possession Affirmed: Ravin v. State of Alaska Introduction In the landmark case of Ravin v. State of Alaska, 537 P.2d 494 (Alaska Supreme Court, 1975), the...

Attorney-Client Privilege and Civil Fraud: Insights from USAA v. Werley

Date: Sep 10, 1974

Attorney-Client Privilege and Civil Fraud: Insights from USAA v. Werley Introduction The case of United Services Automobile Association v. Harley D. Werley et al., reported as (526 P.2d 28),...

Cooksey v. State of Alaska: Affirmation of Speedy Trial Rights under Criminal Rule 45

Date: Jul 20, 1974

Cooksey v. State of Alaska: Affirmation of Speedy Trial Rights under Criminal Rule 45 Introduction John Charles Cooksey appealed his conviction to the Supreme Court of Alaska, challenging the...

Risher v. State of Alaska: Establishing the Two-Prong Test for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Date: Jun 18, 1974

Risher v. State of Alaska: Establishing the Two-Prong Test for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Introduction Risher v. State of Alaska, 523 P.2d 421 (Alaska, 1974), is a landmark case in the realm...

Malvo v. J.C. Penney Co.: Strengthening Jury Selection Standards and Attorney Fee Limitations

Date: Jul 14, 1973

Malvo v. J.C. Penney Co.: Strengthening Jury Selection Standards and Attorney Fee Limitations Introduction Malvo v. J.C. Penney Company, Inc., 512 P.2d 575 (Alaska Supreme Court, 1973), is a landmark...

Erickson v. State of Alaska: Upholding Independent Source Exception in Search and Seizure Law

Date: Mar 6, 1973

Erickson v. State of Alaska: Upholding Independent Source Exception in Search and Seizure Law Introduction The case of Howard Charles Erickson and Malcolm Allen Erickson v. State of Alaska, decided...

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