State v. Powers: Upholding Defendant Joinder and Trial Court’s Discretion in Criminal Proceedings Introduction In the landmark case of State of Minnesota v. Vernon Neal Powers (654 N.W.2d 667), the...
Retroactive Application of 'No Duty to Retreat' in Home Self-Defense Affirmed in STATE v. BAIRD Introduction State of Minnesota v. Jeffrey Warren Baird, 654 N.W.2d 105 (2002), represents a...
Navarre v. South Washington County Schools: Clarifying MGDPA's Scope on Personnel Data Disclosure Introduction The case of Katherine Navarre v. South Washington County Schools addresses critical...
Enhanced Protections Against Hearsay and Improper Evidentiary Rulings in Controlled Substance Cases: Analysis of State v. Litzau Introduction State of Minnesota v. Kevin Richard Litzau, 650 N.W.2d...
Affirmation of State of Minnesota v. Robert Marlyn Taylor: Reinforcing Standards in Batson Challenges Introduction State of Minnesota v. Robert Marlyn Taylor, 650 N.W.2d 190 (Minn. 2002), adjudicated...
Ensuring Fair Trials: Admissibility of Evidence and Jury Instructions in State v. Strommen Introduction State of Minnesota v. Douglas Alan Strommen is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court...
Clarifying 'Termination for Cause' in Employment Bonus Plans: Hilligoss v. Cargill, Inc. Introduction Hilligoss v. Cargill, Incorporated, et al., 649 N.W.2d 142 (Minn. 2002) is a significant judicial...
Reaffirming Landlord Liability: GRADJELICK v. HANCE Establishes Distinct Standards for Negligence Per Se and Ordinary Negligence Introduction In GRADJELICK v. HANCE, 646 N.W.2d 225 (Minn. 2002), the...
Recognition of Marital Interest in Appreciation of Pre-Marital Properties: Application of Schmitz Formula 1. Introduction The case of In Re the Marriage of Richard Dennis Antone vs. Debra Kay Antone...
Imputed Income and Voluntary Unemployment: Establishing Precedent in Ben-Yehuda v. County of Benton Introduction The Supreme Court of Minnesota's decision in In Re: Paul Daniel Putz, n/k/a Paul...
Reinterpreting Employment Misconduct: Minnesota Supreme Court's Landmark Decision in Houston v. International Data Transfer Corp. Introduction The case of Linda D. Houston v. International Data...
Revisiting Burglary: The Limits of Orders for Protection in Establishing First-Degree Burglary Introduction State of Minnesota v. Peter Allen Colvin is a seminal case that scrutinizes the boundaries...
Minnesota Supreme Court Revises Larrison Test for Newly-Discovered Falsified Testimony in Ferguson v. State Introduction In the landmark case of Alonzo Ferguson v. State of Minnesota, 645 N.W.2d 437...
Minnesota Supreme Court Rules Reasonable Suspicion Required for Narcotics-Dog Sniffs During Routine Traffic Stops Introduction The case of State of Minnesota v. Rolan Wiegand et al., decided by the...
Precedent on Corroboration of Accomplice Testimony: State v. Pippitt Introduction In State of Minnesota v. Brian Keith Pippitt, 645 N.W.2d 87 (2002), the Supreme Court of Minnesota addressed critical...
Minnesota Supreme Court Upholds Substantial Evidence Standard in Environmental Impact Statement Decisions Introduction In the landmark case of Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy v. Minnesota...
Schmidgall v. FilmTec Corp: Employment Misconduct and Unemployment Benefits Introduction Wanda J. Schmidgall was employed by FilmTec Corporation, a manufacturing company specializing in water...
Materiality of Undisclosed Information in Legal Representation: Minnesota's STAR Centers v. Faegre Benson Decision Introduction The Supreme Court of Minnesota, in the landmark case STAR Centers, Inc....
Plea Agreements Insufficient for Sentencing Departures: Analysis of State of Minnesota v. Keith Edward Misquadace Introduction State of Minnesota v. Keith Edward Misquadace, 644 N.W.2d 65 (Supreme...
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...