Arkansas Case Commentaries

Duty of Care of Electric Companies in Maintaining Power Lines: Stacks v. Arkansas Power and Light Company

Date: Jul 18, 1989

Duty of Care of Electric Companies in Maintaining Power Lines: Stacks v. Arkansas Power and Light Company Introduction Rick Allen Stacks v. Arkansas Power and Light Company is a landmark case...

Arkansas Supreme Court Upholds Broad Disclosure Under FOIA in McCambridge v. City of Little Rock

Date: Apr 18, 1989

Arkansas Supreme Court Upholds Broad Disclosure Under FOIA in McCambridge v. City of Little Rock Introduction The landmark case of Mercedes McCambridge and Richard L. Lawrence, Executor of the Estate...

No Benefit of Doubt in Factual Determinations: Insights from Helen WADE v. MR. C. CAVENAUGH'S and Cigna Insurance Company

Date: Apr 11, 1989

No Benefit of Doubt in Factual Determinations: Insights from Helen WADE v. MR. C. CAVENAUGH'S and Cigna Insurance Company Introduction Helen WADE v. MR. C. CAVENAUGH'S and Cigna Insurance Company,...

Arkansas Supreme Court Refines Constructive Possession Standards in Joint Occupancy Cases

Date: Nov 15, 1988

Arkansas Supreme Court Refines Constructive Possession Standards in Joint Occupancy Cases Introduction The case of Harvey D. Plotts v. State of Arkansas (297 Ark. 66, 1988) represents a pivotal...

Establishing Standards for Ballot Titles: Insights from Gaines and Lamb v. McCuEn

Date: Oct 13, 1988

Establishing Standards for Ballot Titles: Insights from Gaines and Lamb v. McCuEn Introduction The case Cary L. Gaines and Bob Lamb v. W.J. "Bill" McCuEn adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Arkansas...

Affirmation of Trial Court Discretion in Change of Venue and Evidence Admissibility: Gardner v. Arkansas

Date: Jun 21, 1988

Affirmation of Trial Court Discretion in Change of Venue and Evidence Admissibility Mark Edward GARDNER v. STATE of Arkansas Introduction The case of Mark Edward GARDNER v. STATE of Arkansas (296...

Exclusive Contract Approach to Wrongful Discharge Under Public Policy: Analysis of Sterling Drug, Inc. v. Charles G. Oxford

Date: Apr 5, 1988

Exclusive Contract Approach to Wrongful Discharge Under Public Policy: Analysis of Sterling Drug, Inc. v. Charles G. Oxford Introduction Sterling Drug, Inc. v. Charles G. Oxford (747 S.W.2d 579) is a...

Wilburn Fowler v. Tom McHenry: Equal Weight to Evidence Standard in Arkansas Workers' Compensation Claims

Date: Oct 15, 1987

Wilburn Fowler v. Tom McHenry: Equal Weight to Evidence Standard in Arkansas Workers' Compensation Claims Introduction Wilburn Fowler v. Tom McHenry, et al. is a pivotal case decided by the Court of...

Arkansas Supreme Court Upholds Obscenity Statute in 4000 Asher, Inc. v. State of Arkansas

Date: Sep 23, 1986

Arkansas Supreme Court Upholds Obscenity Statute in 4000 Asher, Inc. v. State of Arkansas Introduction The case of 4000 Asher, Inc. v. State of Arkansas revolves around the legality of prosecuting a...

Prioritizing Sufficiency of Evidence in Appellate Review: Insights from Harris v. Arkansas

Date: Dec 18, 1984

Prioritizing Sufficiency of Evidence in Appellate Review: Insights from Harris v. Arkansas Introduction The case of Cullen Reed Harris and Sandra Kay HARRIS v. STATE of Arkansas (284 Ark. 247)...

Arkansas Women's Political Caucus v. Riviere: Upholding Ballot Title Integrity

Date: Oct 25, 1984

Arkansas Women's Political Caucus v. Riviere: Upholding Ballot Title Integrity Introduction In Arkansas Women's Political Caucus v. The Honorable Paul Riviere (1984), the Supreme Court of Arkansas...

Substantial Evidence Standard and Physician Change Protocol in Arkansas Workers' Compensation Law

Date: Oct 11, 1984

Substantial Evidence Standard and Physician Change Protocol in Arkansas Workers' Compensation Law Introduction The case of Wright Contracting Co., Employer and Insurance Company of North America,...

Precedent on Harmless Error and Jury Selection: Rickie Earn Berna v. State of Arkansas (1984)

Date: Jun 5, 1984

Precedent on Harmless Error and Jury Selection: Rickie Earn Berna v. State of Arkansas (1984) Introduction Rickie Earn Berna v. State of Arkansas is a significant case decided by the Supreme Court of...

Reaffirming the Writ of Error Coram Nobis in Arkansas: Insights from Allen Lynn Penn v. State of Arkansas

Date: Jun 5, 1984

Reaffirming the Writ of Error Coram Nobis in Arkansas: Insights from Allen Lynn Penn v. State of Arkansas Introduction The case of Allen Lynn Penn v. State of Arkansas (282 Ark. 571) marks a...

Determining Wage Loss Disability in Workers' Compensation: Insights from City of Fayetteville v. James R. Guess

Date: Feb 9, 1984

Determining Wage Loss Disability in Workers' Compensation: Insights from City of Fayetteville v. James R. Guess Introduction City of Fayetteville v. James R. Guess is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

Arkansas Supreme Court Upholds Tax Exemptions for Government Retirees: A Comprehensive Analysis of James W. Streight et al v. Charles D. Ragland

Date: Sep 20, 1983

Arkansas Supreme Court Upholds Tax Exemptions for Government Retirees: A Comprehensive Analysis of James W. Streight et al v. Charles D. Ragland Introduction The case of James W. Streight et al v....

Liability in Workers' Compensation: Distinguishing Aggravation from Recurrence – Bearden Lumber Co. v. Bond

Date: Jan 6, 1983

Liability in Workers' Compensation: Distinguishing Aggravation from Recurrence – Bearden Lumber Co. v. Bond Introduction The case of Bearden Lumber Company v. Bobby Bond and Liberty Mutual Insurance...

Pearline Oller v. Champion Parts Rebuilders: Reaffirming the Workers' Compensation Commission’s Authority in Disability Assessments

Date: Jul 1, 1982

Pearline Oller v. Champion Parts Rebuilders: Reaffirming the Workers' Compensation Commission’s Authority in Disability Assessments Introduction The case of Pearline Oller v. Champion Parts...

Establishing Flexibility in Evidence Submission for Total Permanent Disability in Workers' Compensation Cases

Date: May 27, 1982

Establishing Flexibility in Evidence Submission for Total Permanent Disability in Workers' Compensation Cases Introduction The case of A.G. Haygood and Rockwood Insurance Company v. Jessie Lee...

Establishing Quorum and Healing Period Standards in Workers' Compensation: Insights from Mad Butcher, Inc. v. Carl Parker

Date: Mar 25, 1982

Establishing Quorum and Healing Period Standards in Workers' Compensation: Insights from Mad Butcher, Inc. Continental Insurance Company v. Carl Parker Introduction The case of Mad Butcher, Inc....