Arkansas Case Commentaries

Wayne Wicks v. State of Arkansas: Reinforcing Jury Guidelines Exclusively for Capital Cases

Date: Oct 21, 1980

Wayne Wicks v. State of Arkansas: Reinforcing Jury Guidelines Exclusively for Capital Cases Introduction Wayne Wicks v. State of Arkansas, 270 Ark. 781 (1980), is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Sufficiency and Clarity in Ballot Titles: Analyzing Becker & Jacobs v. Riviere

Date: Sep 16, 1980

Sufficiency and Clarity in Ballot Titles: Analyzing Becker & Jacobs v. Riviere Introduction The case of J. Bill Becker and E. J. Jacobs v. Paul Riviere, decided by the Supreme Court of Arkansas on...

Recognition of Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress in At-Will Employment Discharges

Date: Mar 25, 1980

Recognition of Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress in At-Will Employment Discharges Introduction M.B.M. Company, Inc. v. Shirley Ann Counce (268 Ark. 269, 1980) is a pivotal case adjudicated...

Comprehensive Commentary on Clyde A. Ferguson et al v. James Green et al (266 Ark. 556)

Date: Oct 2, 1979

Contractual Remedies and Appellate Review: Insights from Clyde A. Ferguson et al v. James Green et al Introduction The case of Clyde A. Ferguson et al v. James Green et al (266 Ark. 556) adjudicated...

Supreme Court of Arkansas Clarifies Substantial Evidence Standard in Workmen's Compensation Appeals

Date: Apr 17, 1979

Supreme Court of Arkansas Clarifies Substantial Evidence Standard in Workmen's Compensation Appeals Introduction The case of Shirley Clark, Widow v. Peabody Testing Service (265 Ark. 489) adjudicated...

Clarification of Burden of Proof and Evidence Standards in Workers' Compensation Claims: O.K. Processing v. Servold

Date: Mar 27, 1979

Clarification of Burden of Proof and Evidence Standards in Workers' Compensation Claims: O.K. Processing v. Servold Introduction The case of O.K. Processing, Inc. and Mills Mutual Insurance Company...

Substantial Evidence Requirement for Permanent Disability in Arkansas Workmen's Compensation: Dena Construction Co. v. Herndon

Date: Jan 9, 1979

Substantial Evidence Requirement for Permanent Disability in Arkansas Workmen's Compensation: Dena Construction Co. v. Herndon Introduction The case of Dena Construction Company and Southern Farm...

Statutory Interpretation of Heroin Possession Under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act: Insights from Roy Lee Dixon v. State of Arkansas

Date: Jan 11, 1977

Statutory Interpretation of Heroin Possession Under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act: Insights from Roy Lee Dixon v. State of Arkansas Introduction Roy Lee Dixon v. State of Arkansas, decided by...

Admissibility of Similar Occurrences in Negligence Cases: Arkansas Power and Light Co. v. Johnson

Date: Jul 13, 1976

Admissibility of Similar Occurrences in Negligence Cases: Arkansas Power and Light Co. v. Johnson Introduction The case of Arkansas Power and Light Co. v. Jetta Catherine Johnson, decided by the...

Constitutionality of Death Penalty and Jury Selection Standards in Lanny Paul Venable v. State of Arkansas

Date: Jul 13, 1976

Constitutionality of Death Penalty and Jury Selection Standards in Lanny Paul Venable v. State of Arkansas Introduction Lanny Paul Venable v. State of Arkansas is a landmark 1976 judgment by the...

Procedural Standards for General Assembly-Proposed Constitutional Amendments: Insights from Chaney v. Bryant

Date: Feb 18, 1976

Procedural Standards for General Assembly-Proposed Constitutional Amendments: Insights from Chaney v. Bryant Introduction Harry M. CHANEY et al v. Kelly BRYANT, Secretary of State is a pivotal case...

Supreme Court of Arkansas Establishes Strict Compliance with Mandatory Probate Procedures in Price v. Price

Date: Apr 17, 1973

Supreme Court of Arkansas Establishes Strict Compliance with Mandatory Probate Procedures in Price v. Price Introduction Price v. Price, decided by the Supreme Court of Arkansas on April 16, 1973, is...

Enhanced Duty of Care for Electric Utilities: Insights from Woodruff Electric Co. v. T.J. Daniel

Date: Nov 23, 1971

Enhanced Duty of Care for Electric Utilities: Insights from Woodruff Electric Co. v. T.J. Daniel Introduction Woodruff Electric Cooperative Corporation v. T.J. Daniel is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

Affirmation of Open Meetings under Freedom of Information Act Over Attorney-Client Privilege

Date: Oct 22, 1968

Affirmation of Open Meetings under Freedom of Information Act Over Attorney-Client Privilege Introduction The case W. F. LAMAN, et al v. Robert S. McCORD et al (245 Ark. 401), adjudicated by the...

Enhanced Debtor Rights under UCC: Insights from Norton v. Nat. Bank of Commerce of Pine Bluff

Date: Feb 1, 1966

Enhanced Debtor Rights under UCC: Insights from Norton v. Nat. Bank of Commerce of Pine Bluff Introduction The case of Norton v. National Bank of Commerce of Pine Bluff, adjudicated by the Supreme...

Exceptions to the "Going and Coming" Rule in Workers' Compensation and Circuit Court Authority to Remand: Mason v. Lauck Analysis

Date: Dec 13, 1960

Exceptions to the "Going and Coming" Rule in Workers' Compensation and Circuit Court Authority to Remand: Mason v. Lauck Analysis Introduction Mason v. Lauck (232 Ark. 891) is a landmark decision...

Leigh and Thomas v. Hall: Arkansas Supreme Court Sets Precedents for Ballot Title Sufficiency in Initiated Measures

Date: Oct 18, 1960

Leigh and Thomas v. Hall: Arkansas Supreme Court Sets Precedents for Ballot Title Sufficiency in Initiated Measures Introduction The case of Leigh and Thomas v. Hall, Secretary of State (232 Ark....

Hoban v. Hall (1958): Establishing Standards for Ballot Title Sufficiency in Initiative Referendums

Date: Sep 30, 1958

Hoban v. Hall (1958): Establishing Standards for Ballot Title Sufficiency in Initiative Referendums Introduction Hoban v. Hall, 229 Ark. 416 (1958), is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...

Enhanced Jury Instructions and the Admissibility of Similar Fact Evidence in Rape Cases: Insights from Alford v. State

Date: Apr 27, 1954

Enhanced Jury Instructions and the Admissibility of Similar Fact Evidence in Rape Cases: Insights from Alford v. State Introduction Alford v. State (223 Ark. 330), decided by the Supreme Court of...

Electric Companies' Duty of Ordinary and Reasonable Care in Workplace Safety: Arkansas Power Light Co. v. Lum

Date: Jan 12, 1954

Electric Companies' Duty of Ordinary and Reasonable Care in Workplace Safety: Arkansas Power Light Co. v. Lum Introduction The case of Arkansas Power Light Company v. Lum (222 Ark. 678) adjudicated...