Minnesota Case Commentaries

Krosch v. State of Minnesota: Due Process and Evidentiary Obligations

Date: May 3, 2002

Krosch v. State of Minnesota: Due Process and Evidentiary Obligations Introduction State of Minnesota v. Andrew Joseph Krosch, 642 N.W.2d 713 (Mn. 2002), is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme...

KAISER v. STATE of Minnesota: Classification of Predatory Offender Registration as a Collateral Consequence

Date: Apr 19, 2002

KAISER v. STATE of Minnesota: Classification of Predatory Offender Registration as a Collateral Consequence Introduction KAISER v. STATE of Minnesota (641 N.W.2d 900, 2002) is a landmark decision by...

Proper Approval of Breath-Testing Instruments: James O. Jasper v. Commissioner of Public Safety

Date: Apr 19, 2002

Proper Approval of Breath-Testing Instruments: James O. Jasper v. Commissioner of Public Safety Introduction The case of James O. Jasper v. Commissioner of Public Safety (642 N.W.2d 435) adjudicated...

Interpretation of CGL Policy Exclusions for Third-Party Property Damage: Thommes v. Milwaukee Insurance Co.

Date: Apr 19, 2002

Interpretation of CGL Policy Exclusions for Third-Party Property Damage: Thommes v. Milwaukee Insurance Co. Introduction Parties Involved: Respondent: John Thommes, individually and doing business as...

State of Minnesota v. Mark Arthur Ihle: Refined Interpretation of Obstructing Legal Process

Date: Mar 29, 2002

State of Minnesota v. Mark Arthur Ihle: Refined Interpretation of Obstructing Legal Process Introduction In the landmark case of State of Minnesota v. Mark Arthur Ihle (640 N.W.2d 910, 2002), the...

Res Judicata Precludes ReLitigation of Insurance Coverage Defenses: Analysis of State of Minnesota v. Joseph (2001)

Date: Dec 7, 2001

Res Judicata Precludes ReLitigation of Insurance Coverage Defenses: Analysis of State of Minnesota v. Joseph (2001) Introduction State of Minnesota v. Barbara Mae Joseph, et al. (636 N.W.2d 322,...

Affirmation of 60-Day Deadline for Conditional Use Permits under Minn. Stat. § 15.99

Date: Dec 7, 2001

Affirmation of 60-Day Deadline for Conditional Use Permits under Minn. Stat. § 15.99 Introduction The case of American Tower, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, Respondent, APT Minneapolis, Inc.,...

Clarifying Premises Liability: Duty of Care Beyond Special Relationships in Louis v. Louis

Date: Dec 7, 2001

Clarifying Premises Liability: Duty of Care Beyond Special Relationships in Louis v. Louis Introduction Steven Louis, et al., Respondents v. Robert Louis, Petitioner, Appellant is a pivotal case...

Biological Gender-Based Restroom Policies Held Not to Constitute Sexual Orientation Discrimination Under MHRA

Date: Nov 30, 2001

Biological Gender-Based Restroom Policies Held Not to Constitute Sexual Orientation Discrimination Under MHRA Introduction In the landmark case Julienne GOINS v. WEST GROUP, 635 N.W.2d 717 (Minn....

Supreme Court of Minnesota Upholds Jurisdiction Despite Missed Time Frames in Domestic Abuse Protection Orders

Date: Aug 31, 2001

Supreme Court of Minnesota Upholds Jurisdiction Despite Missed Time Frames in Domestic Abuse Protection Orders Introduction The case of Linda Rae Burkstrand vs. Steven Glen Burkstrand (632 N.W.2d...

Admission of Spreigl Evidence and Plain Error Standard in Minnesota Supreme Court

Date: Aug 31, 2001

Admission of Spreigl Evidence and Plain Error Standard in Minnesota Supreme Court Introduction The case State of Minnesota v. Edwin Olaf Vick, reported at 632 N.W.2d 676, was adjudicated by the...

No Duty to Protect Tenants from Third-Party Crimes: Funchess v. Cecil Newman Corp.

Date: Aug 24, 2001

No Duty to Protect Tenants from Third-Party Crimes: Funchess v. Cecil Newman Corp. Introduction In the case of Janice Funchess, Trustee for the Heirs of J.W. Haynes, decedent, vs. Cecil Newman Corp.,...

Separation of Powers and Public Trial Rights in Courtroom Spectator Regulations: State v. Lindsey

Date: Aug 24, 2001

Separation of Powers and Public Trial Rights in Courtroom Spectator Regulations: State v. Lindsey Introduction State of Minnesota v. Charles Edward Lindsey, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

State of Minnesota v. Ture: Establishing Standards for Warrantless Vehicle Searches and Evidence Admissibility

Date: Aug 17, 2001

State of Minnesota v. Ture: Establishing Standards for Warrantless Vehicle Searches and Evidence Admissibility Introduction State of Minnesota v. Joseph D. Ture is a landmark decision by the Supreme...

State of Minnesota v. McDonough: Upholding Conviction Amid Right to Counsel and Juror Strike Challenges

Date: Aug 3, 2001

State of Minnesota v. McDonough: Upholding Conviction Amid Right to Counsel and Juror Strike Challenges Introduction In State of Minnesota v. William Jeffrey McDonough, 631 N.W.2d 373 (2001), the...

Supreme Court of Minnesota Limits Vicarious Liability for Employee Trade Secret Misappropriation under UTSA

Date: Aug 3, 2001

Supreme Court of Minnesota Limits Vicarious Liability for Employee Trade Secret Misappropriation under UTSA Introduction The case of Paul J. Hagen v. Burmeister Associates, Inc., American Agency Inc....

Comprehensive Commentary on State v. Burr Crowsbreast, III: Affirming Jury Instructions in Domestic Abuse Homicide Cases

Date: Jul 13, 2001

Affirming Jury Instructions in Domestic Abuse Homicide Cases: Insights from State v. Burr Crowsbreast, III Introduction State of Minnesota v. Burr Crowsbreast, III, 629 N.W.2d 433 (Supreme Court of...

State v. Gillam: Precedents on Substitute Counsel and Defendant Conduct

Date: Jul 13, 2001

State v. Gillam: Precedents on Substitute Counsel and Defendant Conduct Introduction State of Minnesota v. Rodney Dwight Gillam is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Minnesota on...

Defining 'Accident' in Insurance Coverage: Insights from American Family Insurance Co. v. Walser

Date: Jul 6, 2001

Defining 'Accident' in Insurance Coverage: Insights from American Family Insurance Co. v. Walser Introduction In the landmark case of American Family Insurance Company v. Andy Walser et al. (628...

Promissory Estoppel as an Equitable Doctrine: Implications from Olson v. Synergistic Technologies

Date: Jun 29, 2001

Promissory Estoppel as an Equitable Doctrine: Implications from Olson v. Synergistic Technologies Introduction Judith M. Olson appealed a decision from the District Court of Hennepin County,...

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