Minnesota Case Commentaries

Privity in Res Judicata: Katherine Rucker v. Steven Schmidt and Rider Bennett, LLP

Date: Mar 4, 2011

Privity in Res Judicata: Katherine Rucker v. Steven Schmidt and Rider Bennett, LLP Introduction Katherine M. Rucker v. Steven B. Schmidt and Rider Bennett, LLP (794 N.W.2d 114) is a landmark case...

Riley v. State: Enforcing Time-Barred Postconviction Relief Petitions

Date: Jan 20, 2011

Riley v. State: Enforcing Time-Barred Postconviction Relief Petitions Introduction Adrian Dominic Riley, also known as Amiri Abdul Rasheed-El, was convicted of the first-degree murder of three...

Separate Behavioral Incidents in Controlled Substance and Tax Stamp Violations: Minnesota's STATE v. BAUER

Date: Jan 6, 2011

Separate Behavioral Incidents in Controlled Substance and Tax Stamp Violations: Minnesota's STATE v. BAUER Introduction State of Minnesota v. Cody Adam Bauer (792 N.W.2d 825) is a pivotal case...

Statute of Limitations as a Claim-Processing Rule in Postconviction Relief: Analysis of STATE v. REED

Date: Dec 30, 2010

Statute of Limitations as a Claim-Processing Rule in Postconviction Relief: Analysis of STATE v. REED Introduction The case of Ronald Lindsey Reed v. State of Minnesota serves as a pivotal point in...

Comprehensive Commentary on LARSON v. STATE of Minnesota and County of Douglas: Interpretation of Minn. Stat. § 117.225

Date: Nov 19, 2010

Interpretation Limits of Minn. Stat. § 117.225: LARSON v. STATE of Minnesota and County of Douglas Introduction LARSON v. STATE of Minnesota and County of Douglas, 790 N.W.2d 700 (Minn. 2010), is a...

Reevaluation of Just Compensation in Eminent Domain: Insights from ME DA v. Anda

Date: Nov 13, 2010

Reevaluation of Just Compensation in Eminent Domain: Insights from ME DA v. Anda Introduction The case of Moorhead Economic Development Authority (ME DA) v. Roger W. Anda presents a pivotal moment in...

Priority of Mortgages Over Mechanic's Liens: Minnesota Supreme Court Establishes New Precedent

Date: Nov 5, 2010

Priority of Mortgages Over Mechanic's Liens: Minnesota Supreme Court Establishes New Precedent Introduction The Supreme Court of Minnesota, in the landmark case of Riverview Muir Doran, LLC v. JADT...

Knowledge Requirement in Criminal Vehicular Homicide: Minnesota Supreme Court Establishes New Precedent

Date: Sep 17, 2010

Knowledge Requirement in Criminal Vehicular Homicide: Minnesota Supreme Court Establishes New Precedent Introduction State of Minnesota v. Mohammed Gazizamil Al-Naseer is a landmark case adjudicated...

Reasonable Belief Standard for Reprisal Claims under the Minnesota Human Rights Act

Date: Sep 10, 2010

Reasonable Belief Standard for Reprisal Claims under the Minnesota Human Rights Act Introduction The Supreme Court of Minnesota, in the case of Elen BAHR v. CAPELLA UNIVERSITY, established a...

Strict Interpretation of Postconviction Relief Exceptions: GASSLER v. STATE Establishes Mutual Exclusivity of Statutory Exceptions

Date: Sep 3, 2010

Strict Interpretation of Postconviction Relief Exceptions: GASSLER v. STATE Establishes Mutual Exclusivity of Statutory Exceptions Introduction The landmark case of Robert Daniel Gassler, Jr. v....

Aitken v. Minnesota Supreme Court: Establishing Rigorous Standards for Attorney Conduct and Cooperation in Disciplinary Proceedings

Date: Jul 30, 2010

Aitken v. Minnesota Supreme Court: Establishing Rigorous Standards for Attorney Conduct and Cooperation in Disciplinary Proceedings Introduction The case of In re Petition for DISCIPLINARY ACTION...

Pro Rata Enforcement of Blanket Mechanic's Liens Under Minn. Stat. § 514.09

Date: Jul 23, 2010

Pro Rata Enforcement of Blanket Mechanic's Liens Under Minn. Stat. § 514.09 Introduction Premier Bank, Appellant, v. Becker Development, LLC, et al. is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Reaffirmation of Franks Test Application and Circumstantial Evidence Standards in First-Degree Murder Appeals

Date: Jul 1, 2010

Reaffirmation of Franks Test Application and Circumstantial Evidence Standards in First-Degree Murder Appeals Introduction The case of State of Minnesota v. Kenneth Eugene Andersen (784 N.W.2d 320)...

State of Minnesota v. Prtine: Enhancing Juror Impartiality and Counsel Responsibilities

Date: Jul 1, 2010

State of Minnesota v. Prtine: Enhancing Juror Impartiality and Counsel Responsibilities Introduction State of Minnesota, Respondent, v. Andy William Prtine, Appellant (784 N.W.2d 303) is a pivotal...

Establishing the Objective 'Reasonable Officer' Standard in Right to Counsel Invocations: Minnesota v. Chavarria-Cruz

Date: Jul 1, 2010

Establishing the Objective 'Reasonable Officer' Standard in Right to Counsel Invocations: Minnesota v. Chavarria-Cruz Introduction In State of Minnesota v. Jose Miguel Chavarria-Cruz, the Supreme...

Affirmation of Consecutive Life Sentences in State v. Jenkins: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis

Date: May 21, 2010

Affirmation of Consecutive Life Sentences in State v. Jenkins: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis Introduction In the seminal case of State of Minnesota v. Philander Dermont Jenkins, 782 N.W.2d 211...

Impact of Mediated Settlement Agreements on Joint Tortfeasors: Insights from Dykes v. Sukup Manufacturing Co.

Date: May 14, 2010

Impact of Mediated Settlement Agreements on Joint Tortfeasors: Insights from Dykes v. Sukup Manufacturing Co. Introduction The case of Virgil Dykes and Connie Dykes d/b/a Dykes Farms vs. Sukup...

Establishing the Significance of First-Degree Domestic-Abuse Murder: Insights from STATE of Minnesota v. Zachery Otis MATTHEWS

Date: Mar 19, 2010

Establishing the Significance of First-Degree Domestic-Abuse Murder: Insights from STATE of Minnesota v. Zachery Otis MATTHEWS Introduction STATE of Minnesota v. Zachery Otis MATTHEWS is a landmark...

Reaffirming Mandatory Insurance Coverage Limits in Dram Shop Laws: Ste v. n BRUA

Date: Feb 12, 2010

Reaffirming Mandatory Insurance Coverage Limits in Dram Shop Laws: Ste v. n BRUA Introduction In the landmark case of Ste v. n BRUA, et al., decided on February 11, 2010, by the Supreme Court of...

Minnesota Supreme Court Reinforces Standards for Withdrawing Guilty Pleas in Raleigh v. State

Date: Feb 5, 2010

Minnesota Supreme Court Reinforces Standards for Withdrawing Guilty Pleas in Raleigh v. State Introduction State of Minnesota v. Rashad Arthur Raleigh is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme...