Morganfield National Bank v. Damien Elder Sons: Establishing Limits on Setoff Rights in Partnership Accounts Introduction In Morganfield National Bank, Appellant, v. Damien Elder Sons, a Partnership;...
Affirmation of Optional Underinsured Motorist Coverage under KRS 304.39-320: Implications for Insurance Agent Duties Introduction The case of Ronald Mullins and Anthony Mullins v. Commonwealth Life...
Kentucky Supreme Court Clarifies Judicial Admissions and Summary Judgment Standards Introduction In the landmark case of Terry D. Goldsmith and Kimberly Goldsmith v. Allied Building Components, Inc....
Revisiting Necessary Parties in Will Contests: West v. Goldstein Introduction Case Citation: Thomas M. West, Sharon Neikirk, and Lynda Greene v. Irene Goldstein, 830 S.W.2d 379, Supreme Court of...
Severance and Mitigation in Joint Capital Trials: Foster v. Commonwealth of Kentucky Introduction Foster v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, 827 S.W.2d 670 (Supreme Court of Kentucky, 1992), is a pivotal...
Res Ipsa Loquitur Applied in Medical Malpractice Without Expert Testimony: Perkins v. Hausladen Introduction Nancy Perkins and Kenneth Perkins brought a legal action against Dr. Siegfried Hausladen,...
Supreme Court of Kentucky Upholds Work-Relatedness in Workers' Compensation Case Introduction The case of Western Baptist Hospital v. Kelly presented before the Supreme Court of Kentucky in 1992...
Enhancing Juror Impartiality and Evidentiary Standards in Persistent Felony Offender Cases: Montgomery v. Commonwealth of Kentucky Introduction Montgomery v. Commonwealth of Kentucky is a landmark...
Subjective Intent Standard Reinforced for 'Occurrence' in CGL Policies for Environmental Liability: Brown Foundation v. St. Paul Fire Marine Insurance Co. Introduction The case of James Graham Brown...
Affirmation of Trial Court's Discretion in Denying Continuance in Sodomy Case Introduction In the landmark case of Snodgrass v. Commonwealth, the Supreme Court of Kentucky faced a pivotal decision...
Implied Duty of Good Faith in Subordination Agreements: Ranier v. Mount Sterling National Bank Introduction Phyllis Ranier v. Mount Sterling National Bank, 812 S.W.2d 154 (Ky. 1991), is a landmark...
Nucor Corp. v. General Electric: Reinforcing Judicial Discretion in Prejudgment Interest Awards and Pleading Amendments under Kentucky Law Introduction In the landmark case Nucor Corporation v....
Adhering to Strict Summary Judgment Standards in Fiduciary Duty Cases: Steelvest Inc. v. Scansteel Service Center, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case of Steelvest, Inc., d/b/a Steel Suppliers,...
Sanders v. Commonwealth of Kentucky: Upholding Death Penalty and Juror Impartiality in Capital Cases Introduction Sanders v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, reported at 801 S.W.2d 665, is a significant...
Interpreting 'Cohabitation' in Maintenance Agreements: Insights from La v. Cook and Matheis Introduction La v. Cook and Matheis is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Kentucky on...
Recognition and Enforcement of Antenuptial Agreements in Kentucky: Gentry v. Gentry Introduction The case of Kathryn R. Gentry, Movant, v. Thomas E. Gentry, Respondent before the Supreme Court of...
Supreme Court of Kentucky Restricts the Scope of Outrageous Conduct in Emotional Distress Claims Introduction In Humana of Kentucky, Inc., d/b/a Humana Hospital Audubon, Mo v. Seitz, 796 S.W.2d 1...
Substantial Compliance and Jurisdictional Defects: Devondale v. Stallings Introduction Devondale v. Stallings, 795 S.W.2d 954 (Supreme Court of Kentucky, 1990), addressed a critical issue in...
Supreme Court of Kentucky Rules K.R.S. 411.190 Limits Liability for Recreational Use Introduction Ray Coursey v. Westvaco Corporation (790 S.W.2d 229), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Kentucky on...
Piercing the Corporate Veil: Establishing Personal Liability for Corporate Officers in Tortious Conduct Introduction The case of Michael K. Smith v. William Isaacs, Nite Life, Inc., D/B/A Camelot...