Minnesota Case Commentaries

Imputing Intent of Corporate Agents: Insights from Travelers Indemnity Co. v. Bloomington Steel Supply Co.

Date: Aug 4, 2006

Imputing Intent of Corporate Agents: Insights from Travelers Indemnity Co. v. Bloomington Steel Supply Co. Introduction The case The Travelers Indemnity Company, et al. v. Bloomington Steel Supply...

State Farm v. Aquila Inc.: Interpretation of Statute of Repose in Utility Pipeline Installations

Date: Aug 4, 2006

State Farm v. Aquila Inc.: Interpretation of Statute of Repose in Utility Pipeline Installations Introduction In State Farm Fire and Casualty et al. v. Aquila Inc. et al., the Supreme Court of...

Minnesota Supreme Court Establishes Reasonable Suspicion Standard for Nighttime Searches in State v. Bourke

Date: Aug 4, 2006

Minnesota Supreme Court Establishes Reasonable Suspicion Standard for Nighttime Searches in State v. Bourke Introduction In State of Minnesota v. Richard Lowell Bourke, the Minnesota Supreme Court...

Admissibility of Prior Order for Protection Violations: Insights from STATE v. BELL

Date: Jul 28, 2006

Admissibility of Prior Order for Protection Violations: Insights from STATE v. BELL Introduction State of Minnesota v. Ronald James Bell (719 N.W.2d 635, 2006) is a landmark decision by the Supreme...

Reaffirmation of the Knaffla Rule in Denying Postconviction Relief: STATE v. SCHLEICHER

Date: Jul 28, 2006

Reaffirmation of the Knaffla Rule in Denying Postconviction Relief: STATE v. SCHLEICHER Introduction In the landmark case of STATE v. SCHLEICHER, decided by the Supreme Court of Minnesota on July 27,...

Minnesota Supreme Court Clarifies Statute of Limitations for Defective Real Property Improvements in Jaenty v. Northern States Power

Date: Jul 28, 2006

Minnesota Supreme Court Clarifies Statute of Limitations for Defective Real Property Improvements in Jaenty v. Northern States Power Introduction In the landmark case of Jaenty, Inc. d/b/a Taco...

Limits and Protections on Gang Expert Testimony in Murder Cases: Insights from STATE v. Jackson

Date: Jun 2, 2006

Limits and Protections on Gang Expert Testimony in Murder Cases: Insights from STATE v. Jackson Introduction In the landmark case of STATE of Minnesota v. Tyree Leland Jackson (714 N.W.2d 681, 2006),...

Minnesota Supreme Court Reinforces Comprehensive Consideration of Cumulative Potential Effects in Environmental Impact Statements

Date: May 12, 2006

Minnesota Supreme Court Reinforces Comprehensive Consideration of Cumulative Potential Effects in Environmental Impact Statements Introduction In the landmark case of Citizens Advocating Responsible...

Reaffirmation of 'But For' Causation in Legal Malpractice for Transactional Matters

Date: Apr 7, 2006

Reaffirmation of 'But For' Causation in Legal Malpractice for Transactional Matters Introduction Jerry's Enterprises, Inc. v. Larkin, Hoffman, Daly Lindgren, Ltd., et al., 711 N.W.2d 811, is a...

Manthey v. Minnesota: Upholding the Plain Error Standard and Evidentiary Admissibility in Criminal Trials

Date: Mar 31, 2006

Manthey v. Minnesota: Upholding the Plain Error Standard and Evidentiary Admissibility in Criminal Trials Introduction Manthey v. Minnesota (711 N.W.2d 498) is a landmark case adjudicated by the...

Right to Counsel in Postconviction Petitions: Insights from Deegan v. State of Minnesota

Date: Mar 24, 2006

Right to Counsel in Postconviction Petitions: Insights from Deegan v. State of Minnesota Introduction Daniel Deegan v. State of Minnesota, 711 N.W.2d 89 (Minn. 2006), is a landmark decision by the...

SCHROEDER v. ST. LOUIS COUNTY: Supreme Court of Minnesota's Landmark Decision on Vicarious Official Immunity

Date: Jan 27, 2006

SCHROEDER v. ST. LOUIS COUNTY: Supreme Court of Minnesota's Landmark Decision on Vicarious Official Immunity Introduction SCHROEDER v. ST. LOUIS COUNTY is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Affirmation of Conviction Based on Sufficient Identification Evidence and Fair Trial Standards

Date: Jan 27, 2006

Affirmation of Conviction Based on Sufficient Identification Evidence and Fair Trial Standards Introduction In the landmark case of State of Minnesota v. Charles Ellice Mems (708 N.W.2d 526, 2006),...

Cumulative Trial Errors and Fair Trial Rights: Insights from STATE v. Paul Penkaty, Sr.

Date: Jan 11, 2006

Cumulative Trial Errors and Fair Trial Rights: Insights from STATE v. Paul Penkaty, Sr. Introduction In the landmark case of STATE of Minnesota v. Paul Penkaty, Sr., the Supreme Court of Minnesota...

Clarifying the Use of Prior Convictions for Impeachment and Accomplice Instructions in Minnesota: Insights from STATE v. SWANSON

Date: Jan 11, 2006

Clarifying the Use of Prior Convictions for Impeachment and Accomplice Instructions in Minnesota: Insights from State of Minnesota v. Clinton T. Swanson Introduction The case of State of Minnesota v....

Limits on Admitting Other-Acts Evidence in Sexual Misconduct Cases: Insights from State v. Ness

Date: Jan 11, 2006

Limits on Admitting Other-Acts Evidence in Sexual Misconduct Cases: Insights from State v. Ness Introduction State v. Paul Kermit Ness, 707 N.W.2d 676 (Minn. 2006), is a pivotal case in Minnesota...

Child Pornography Possession as Included Offense: Minnesota Supreme Court in STATE v. BERTSCH

Date: Jan 11, 2006

Child Pornography Possession as Included Offense: Minnesota Supreme Court in STATE v. BERTSCH Introduction State of Minnesota v. Joshua Stafford Bertsch, 707 N.W.2d 660 (Minn. 2006), is a pivotal...

Decisive Ruling on Police Immunity: Ministerial Duties and the Limits of Qualified Immunity in Vehicular Pursuits

Date: Jan 11, 2006

Decisive Ruling on Police Immunity: Ministerial Duties and the Limits of Qualified Immunity in Vehicular Pursuits Introduction The case of Be v. rly MUMM, as Trustee for the Surviving Spouse and Next...

Limits on Judicial Estoppel in Sequential Prosecutions: Analysis of State v. Pendleton

Date: Dec 9, 2005

Limits on Judicial Estoppel in Sequential Prosecutions: Analysis of State v. Pendleton Introduction State of Minnesota v. Robin Todd Pendleton, Jr., 706 N.W.2d 500 (Minn. 2005), is a pivotal case...

State v. Burbach: Reinforcing Reasonable Suspicion Standards for Vehicle Searches under Minnesota Constitution

Date: Dec 2, 2005

State v. Burbach: Reinforcing Reasonable Suspicion Standards for Vehicle Searches under Minnesota Constitution Introduction State of Minnesota, Respondent, v. Peggy Louise Burbach, Appellant is a...