Arkansas Case Commentaries

Ballot Title Clarity: Establishing Standards from Christian Civic Action Committee v. McCuen

Date: Oct 15, 1994

Ballot Title Clarity: Establishing Standards from Christian Civic Action Committee v. McCuen Introduction In the landmark case of Christian Civic Action Committee and Barry King v. W.J. Bill McCuen,...

Establishing Substantial Evidence in Workers' Compensation: Insights from Tracy NIX v. WILSON WORLD HOTEL

Date: Jul 7, 1994

Establishing Substantial Evidence in Workers' Compensation: Insights from Tracy NIX v. WILSON WORLD HOTEL Introduction The case of Tracy NIX v. WILSON WORLD HOTEL (46 Ark. App. 303, 1994) presents a...

Greene v. Arkansas: Reinforcing Evidentiary Standards in Capital Sentencing

Date: Jun 21, 1994

Greene v. Arkansas: Reinforcing Evidentiary Standards in Capital Sentencing Introduction The case of Jack Gordon Greene v. State of Arkansas (317 Ark. 350) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Admissibility of Prior Misconduct in Cross-Examination of Character Witnesses: Insights from W.L. SMITH v. STATE of Arkansas

Date: Mar 23, 1994

Admissibility of Prior Misconduct in Cross-Examination of Character Witnesses: Insights from W.L. SMITH v. STATE of Arkansas Introduction In the landmark case of W.L. SMITH v. STATE of Arkansas (316...

Admonition and Objections for Prior Bad Acts: Insights from Hall v. State of Arkansas

Date: Oct 12, 1993

Admonition and Objections for Prior Bad Acts: Insights from Hall v. State of Arkansas Introduction The case of Michael HALL v. STATE of Arkansas (314 Ark. 402) presents a significant examination of...

Arkansas Methodist Hospital v. Martha Adams: Clarifying Second Injury Fund Liability

Date: Jul 8, 1993

Arkansas Methodist Hospital v. Martha Adams: Clarifying Second Injury Fund Liability Introduction In the landmark case of Arkansas Methodist Hospital v. Martha Adams and Second Injury Fund, the Court...

Loss of Parental Consent in Adoption: Insights from In Re Adoption of K.F.H. and K.F.H.

Date: Feb 9, 1993

Loss of Parental Consent in Adoption: Insights from In Re Adoption of K.F.H. and K.F.H. Introduction The case of In Re Adoption of K.F.H. and K.F.H. (311 Ark. 416, 1993) revolves around the adoption...

Arkansas Supreme Court Establishes Standards for Ballot Title Sufficiency in Initiative Referendums

Date: Nov 3, 1992

Arkansas Supreme Court Establishes Standards for Ballot Title Sufficiency in Initiative Referendums Introduction In the landmark case of Richard Plugge, Individually, and on Behalf of Arkansas for...

Strengthened Standards for Termination of Parental Rights: Anderson v. Douglas and Arkansas Department of Human Services

Date: Oct 20, 1992

Strengthened Standards for Termination of Parental Rights: Anderson v. Douglas and Arkansas Department of Human Services Introduction The case of Mary Douglas Anderson v. Tiffany Douglas and Arkansas...

Balancing Public Interest and Privacy: Arkansas Supreme Court's Ruling on FOIA Exemption for Personnel Records

Date: Mar 10, 1992

Balancing Public Interest and Privacy: Arkansas Supreme Court's Ruling on FOIA Exemption for Personnel Records Introduction The case of Steve Young v. Britt Rice and the City of Little Rock (308 Ark....

ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION v. Tammy E. Glover: Redefining the Scope of Employment in Worker’s Compensation

Date: Jun 27, 1991

ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION v. Tammy E. Glover: Redefining the Scope of Employment in Worker’s Compensation Introduction The case of Arkansas Department of Correction, et al. v. Tammy E. Glover...

Enforcing Court-Ordered Debt Payments in Divorce Proceedings: Analysis of Angela G. Gatlin v. T. Gary Gatlin

Date: Jun 25, 1991

Enforcing Court-Ordered Debt Payments in Divorce Proceedings: Analysis of Angela G. Gatlin v. T. Gary Gatlin Introduction Angela G. Gatlin v. T. Gary Gatlin is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Judicial Notice Limitations and Negligence Standards in Animal Liability: Bolstad v. Pergeson

Date: Apr 2, 1991

Judicial Notice Limitations and Negligence Standards in Animal Liability: Bolstad v. Pergeson Introduction In Bolstad v. Pergeson, the Supreme Court of Arkansas addressed critical issues pertaining...

Standards for Remittitur, Excessive Verdicts, and Burden of Proof in Arkansas Jurisprudence: An Analysis of EGG CITY OF ARKANSAS, INC., and Ricky Robert Freeman v. Harold E. RUSHING

Date: Feb 19, 1991

Standards for Remittitur, Excessive Verdicts, and Burden of Proof in Arkansas Jurisprudence: An Analysis of EGG CITY OF ARKANSAS, INC., and Ricky Robert Freeman v. Harold E. RUSHING Introduction The...

Public Access to Legal Memoranda: City of Fayetteville v. Da Establishes FOIA Scope

Date: Dec 18, 1990

Public Access to Legal Memoranda: City of Fayetteville v. Da Establishes FOIA Scope Introduction City of Fayetteville and Scott Linebaugh v. Da, decided on December 17, 1990, by the Supreme Court of...

Legal Commentary on Edith Curry v. Franklin Electric: Establishing Liability in Aggravated Second Injuries and the Role of Social Security Benefits in Workers' Compensation

Date: Dec 6, 1990

Legal Commentary on Edith Curry v. Franklin Electric: Establishing Liability in Aggravated Second Injuries and the Role of Social Security Benefits in Workers' Compensation Introduction The case of...

Arkansas Supreme Court Establishes Unified Standard for Ballot Titles in Constitutional Amendments

Date: Nov 1, 1990

Arkansas Supreme Court Establishes Unified Standard for Ballot Titles in Constitutional Amendments Introduction In the landmark case J. Bill Becker and Jim Clark, On Behalf of Themselves and All...

Arkansas Supreme Court Ruling on Ballot Title Sufficiency and Judicial Jurisdiction in the Legalization of Lottery and Bingo

Date: Oct 30, 1990

Arkansas Supreme Court Ruling on Ballot Title Sufficiency and Judicial Jurisdiction in the Legalization of Lottery and Bingo Introduction In the landmark case of John Finn, Don Elliott and Citizens...

Exceeding Ordinary Stress: Establishing Compensable Mental Illness in Workers' Compensation Cases - McClain v. Texaco

Date: Jan 11, 1990

Exceeding Ordinary Stress: Establishing Compensable Mental Illness in Workers' Compensation Cases - McClain v. Texaco Introduction Dixie S. McClain v. Texaco, Inc. and Cigna Insurance Company, 29...

Arkansas Supreme Court Establishes Precedent on Sibling Adoption and Best Interests of the Child

Date: Nov 14, 1989

Arkansas Supreme Court Establishes Precedent on Sibling Adoption and Best Interests of the Child Introduction In the landmark case In the Matter of the Adoption of Angela Michelle Perkins/Pollnow...