Kansas Case Commentaries

Premeditated Murder and Evidentiary Standards: Analysis of State v. Scott

Date: Apr 21, 2001

Premeditated Murder and Evidentiary Standards: Analysis of State of Kansas v. Jeffrey L. Scott Introduction State of Kansas v. Jeffrey L. Scott, 271 Kan. 103 (2001), is a landmark decision by the...

Mandamus Standing in Legal Practice: Insights from Kansas Supreme Court in KBA v. Judges of Third Judicial District

Date: Dec 16, 2000

Mandamus Standing in Legal Practice: Insights from Kansas Supreme Court in KBA v. Judges of Third Judicial District Introduction The case of Kansas Bar Association, Jack R. Euler and Joel R. Euler v....

Upholding the Constitutionality of Kansas' "Hard 40" Sentencing Scheme: STATE OF KANSAS v. ANTHONY D. CONLEY

Date: Oct 28, 2000

Upholding the Constitutionality of Kansas' "Hard 40" Sentencing Scheme: STATE OF KANSAS v. ANTHONY D. CONLEY Introduction In the landmark case State of Kansas v. Anthony D. Conley, 270 Kan. 18...

Admissibility of Blood Alcohol Test Results Independent of Formal DC-27 Form Completion

Date: Jun 3, 2000

Admissibility of Blood Alcohol Test Results Independent of Formal DC-27 Form Completion Introduction In the landmark case State of Kansas v. Scott Baker, 269 Kan. 383 (2000), the Supreme Court of...

Prosecutorial Misconduct in Closing Arguments: Kansas Supreme Court Sets New Precedent

Date: Feb 12, 2000

Prosecutorial Misconduct in Closing Arguments: Kansas Supreme Court Sets New Precedent Introduction The case of State of Kansas v. Tod Alan Pabst (268 Kan. 501) serves as a pivotal moment in Kansas...

Voluntary Intoxication as a Defense in First-Degree Murder: Insights from State v. Cravatt

Date: May 5, 1999

Voluntary Intoxication as a Defense in First-Degree Murder: Insights from State v. Cravatt Introduction State of Kansas v. Sood Patrick Cravatt, 267 Kan. 314 (1999), is a landmark decision by the...

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Legal Malpractice Claims When Attorney Acts in Good Faith: BERGSTROM v. NOAH

Date: Mar 6, 1999

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Legal Malpractice Claims When Attorney Acts in Good Faith: BERGSTROM v. NOAH Introduction In BERGSTROM v. NOAH, 266 Kan. 847 (1999), the Supreme Court of Kansas...

Expansion of Coverage in Settlement Agreements: Kansas Supreme Court Upholds Claims of Negligent Hiring, Retention, and Supervision under Contractor's Insurance Policy

Date: Jun 6, 1998

Expansion of Coverage in Settlement Agreements: Kansas Supreme Court Upholds Claims of Negligent Hiring, Retention, and Supervision under Contractor's Insurance Policy Introduction In the landmark...

Kansas Supreme Court Establishes No Jurisdiction for Name Change of Minor Child in Divorce Proceedings

Date: Mar 7, 1998

Kansas Supreme Court Establishes No Jurisdiction for Name Change of Minor Child in Divorce Proceedings Introduction The case of In the Matter of the Marriage of DIANA I. KILLMAN, a/k/a DIANA I. BOCK,...

Empowering Policyholders: Kansas Supreme Court Expands Attorney Fee Entitlements Under K.S.A. 40-908

Date: Jan 31, 1998

Empowering Policyholders: Kansas Supreme Court Expands Attorney Fee Entitlements Under K.S.A. 40-908 Introduction In the case of Timothy D. Hamilton v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company (263 Kan....

Establishing Limits on 'Unsignaled Lane Change' Traffic Stops: State of Kansas v. Joseph DeMarco

Date: Jan 24, 1998

Establishing Limits on 'Unsignaled Lane Change' Traffic Stops: State of Kansas v. Joseph DeMarco Introduction State of Kansas v. Joseph DeMarco is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Affirmation of State Sovereign Immunity in KPERS v. Reimer Koger: Statute of Limitations and Governmental Function Distinction

Date: Jun 28, 1997

Affirmation of State Sovereign Immunity in KPERS v. Reimer Koger: Statute of Limitations and Governmental Function Distinction Introduction The case of Kansas Public Employees Retirement System...

Preservation of Evidentiary Objections and Sentencing Procedures in State v. Moncla

Date: Apr 19, 1997

Preservation of Evidentiary Objections and Sentencing Procedures in State v. Moncla Introduction State of Kansas v. David A. Moncla is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Kansas on...

Kansas Supreme Court Finds Public Disclosure Provision of KSORA Unconstitutional Under Ex Post Facto Clause

Date: Aug 24, 1996

Kansas Supreme Court Finds Public Disclosure Provision of KSORA Unconstitutional Under Ex Post Facto Clause Introduction In the landmark case of State of Kansas v. Kym E. Myers, the Supreme Court of...

Defining 'Improvement of Real Property' and Unjust Enrichment in Mechanic's Lien Law: Supreme Court of Kansas's Decision in Haz-Mat Response, Inc. v. Coastal Refining

Date: Feb 3, 1996

Defining 'Improvement of Real Property' and Unjust Enrichment in Mechanic's Lien Law: Supreme Court of Kansas's Decision in Haz-Mat Response, Inc. v. Coastal Refining Introduction In Haz-Mat...

Waiver of Jury Determination in Hard 40 Sentencing: Comprehensive Analysis of State of Kansas v. Donald Ray Gideon

Date: Apr 29, 1995

Waiver of Jury Determination in Hard 40 Sentencing: Comprehensive Analysis of State of Kansas v. Donald Ray Gideon Introduction In State of Kansas v. Donald Ray Gideon, 257 Kan. 591 (1995), the...

Deduction of Transportation Expenses in Oil and Gas Royalties: Sternberger v. Marathon Oil Co.

Date: Mar 18, 1995

Deduction of Transportation Expenses in Oil and Gas Royalties: Sternberger v. Marathon Oil Co. Supreme Court of Kansas | Date: March 17, 1995 Introduction Martha Sternberger, individually and as...

Foster Parents Classified as Independent Contractors: Implications from ENID DYANN MITZNER v. THE STATE OF KANSAS

Date: Mar 11, 1995

Foster Parents Classified as Independent Contractors: Implications from ENID DYANN MITZNER v. THE STATE OF KANSAS Introduction The case of Enid DyAnn Mitzner and Crystal Mitzner versus The State of...

Presumption of No Work Disability in Kansas Workers Compensation: Foulk v. Colonial Terrace

Date: Dec 17, 1994

Presumption of No Work Disability in Kansas Workers Compensation: Foulk v. Colonial Terrace Introduction Tammy G. Foulk v. Colonial Terrace and National Union Fire Insurance Company is a pivotal case...

State v. Hays: Kansas Supreme Court Establishes Guidelines for Juror Questioning of Witnesses

Date: Oct 29, 1994

State v. Hays: Kansas Supreme Court Establishes Guidelines for Juror Questioning of Witnesses Introduction In the landmark case of State of Kansas v. Michael Hays (256 Kan. 48, 1994), the Supreme...