Minnesota Case Commentaries

Establishing Probable Cause and Admissibility of Scientific Evidence: A Comprehensive Analysis of STATE of Minnesota v. Adrian Dominic Riley

Date: Aug 1, 1997

Establishing Probable Cause and Admissibility of Scientific Evidence: A Comprehensive Analysis of STATE of Minnesota v. Adrian Dominic Riley Introduction STATE of Minnesota v. Adrian Dominic Riley is...

Exclusion of Third-Party Evidence and Jury Sufficiency in STATE v. Ashby: Comprehensive Legal Analysis

Date: Jul 11, 1997

Exclusion of Third-Party Evidence and Jury Sufficiency in STATE of Minnesota v. Theodore Sherman Ashby: Comprehensive Legal Analysis Introduction STATE of Minnesota v. Theodore Sherman Ashby, 567...

Reaffirmation of Coverage for Innocent Co-Insured Spouses under Minnesota Law

Date: Jul 11, 1997

Reaffirmation of Coverage for Innocent Co-Insured Spouses under Minnesota Law Introduction The case of Elizabeth A. Watson v. United Services Automobile Association (USAA) represents a pivotal moment...

Establishing Boundaries for Postconviction Relief: The Rainer v. State of Minnesota Decision

Date: Jul 11, 1997

Establishing Boundaries for Postconviction Relief: The Rainer v. State of Minnesota Decision Introduction The case of Joseph Leander RAINER, Petitioner, Appellant, v. STATE of Minnesota, Respondent...

Implied Statutory Authority for Revenue Recoupment in Public Utilities Rate Cases: Analysis of Minnegasco v. Public Utilities Commission (1997)

Date: Jul 4, 1997

Implied Statutory Authority for Revenue Recoupment in Public Utilities Rate Cases: Analysis of Minnegasco v. Public Utilities Commission (1997) Introduction The case of Minnegasco v. Public Utilities...

Admissibility of Expert Testimony on Diminished Capacity and Prosecutorial Misconduct: Insights from STATE v. GRIESE

Date: Jun 20, 1997

Admissibility of Expert Testimony on Diminished Capacity and Prosecutorial Misconduct: Insights from STATE v. GRIESE Introduction STATE of Minnesota, v. Leonard E. GRIESE, 565 N.W.2d 419 (Minn....

STATE v. Walen: Affirming Conviction and Clarifying Legal Standards on Venue, Evidence, and Attorney-Client Privilege

Date: May 30, 1997

STATE v. Walen: Affirming Conviction and Clarifying Legal Standards on Venue, Evidence, and Attorney-Client Privilege Introduction In the case of STATE of Minnesota v. Brett Randall Walen, the...

Domtar, Inc. v. Niagara Fire Insurance Company: Clarifying CGL Insurance Coverage and Loss Allocation for Environmental Contamination

Date: May 30, 1997

Domtar, Inc. v. Niagara Fire Insurance Company: Clarifying CGL Insurance Coverage and Loss Allocation for Environmental Contamination Introduction The case of Domtar, Inc. v. Niagara Fire Insurance...

Marital Property Determination: Donor's Intent Over Form in Joint Tenancy Gifts

Date: May 9, 1997

Marital Property Determination: Donor's Intent Over Form in Joint Tenancy Gifts Introduction The case of In re the Marriage of Colleen C. Olsen v. Larry G. Olsen, 562 N.W.2d 797 (Minn. 1997),...

Hernandez Method Affirmed in Multiple Drug Sales: State v. Soto

Date: Apr 25, 1997

Hernandez Method Affirmed in Multiple Drug Sales: State v. Soto Introduction In the landmark case of State of Minnesota v. Anthony Soto (562 N.W.2d 299, 1997), the Supreme Court of Minnesota...

Qualified Privilege in Defamation Claims Concerning Child Abuse Reports: Bol v. Cole

Date: Apr 18, 1997

Qualified Privilege in Defamation Claims Concerning Child Abuse Reports: Bol v. Cole Introduction Bol v. Cole et al., 561 N.W.2d 143 (1997), is a significant case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Attorney-Client Sexual Relationship Does Not Justify Reopening Divorce Judgments: SHIRK v. SHIRK Analysis

Date: Apr 11, 1997

Attorney-Client Sexual Relationship Does Not Justify Reopening Divorce Judgments: SHIRK v. SHIRK Analysis Introduction The Supreme Court of Minnesota's decision in SHIRK v. SHIRK, 561 N.W.2d 519...

Admissibility of Other Crimes Evidence and Prior Consistent Statements: Insights from STATE of Minnesota v. Jerome Deon Nunn

Date: Apr 11, 1997

Admissibility of Other Crimes Evidence and Prior Consistent Statements: Insights from STATE of Minnesota v. Jerome Deon Nunn Introduction STATE of Minnesota v. Jerome Deon Nunn (561 N.W.2d 902) is a...

Premeditation and Intent in First-Degree Murder: Analysis of State v. Cooper

Date: Mar 28, 1997

Premeditation and Intent in First-Degree Murder: Analysis of State v. Cooper Introduction State of Minnesota v. Gary Lee Cooper (561 N.W.2d 175, Supreme Court of Minnesota, 1997) is a pivotal case...

State v. Camacho: Affirmation of Self-Representation and Valid Miranda Waiver in a Borderline Competency Case

Date: Mar 21, 1997

State v. Camacho: Affirmation of Self-Representation and Valid Miranda Waiver in a Borderline Competency Case 1. Introduction Case Citation: State of Minnesota v. Steven Joel Camacho, 561 N.W.2d 160...

Insurer's Duty to Defend Ceases Upon Settlement of Covered Claims: Meadowbrook v. Tower Insurance

Date: Mar 19, 1997

Insurer's Duty to Defend Ceases Upon Settlement of Covered Claims: Meadowbrook v. Tower Insurance Introduction The case of Meadowbrook, Inc., et al., v. Tower Insurance Company, Inc. (559 N.W.2d 411)...

Establishing Standards for Reasonable Suspicion and Search Incident to Arrest in Juvenile Controlled-Substance Cases

Date: Mar 14, 1997

Establishing Standards for Reasonable Suspicion and Search Incident to Arrest in Juvenile Controlled-Substance Cases Introduction In the Matter of the Welfare of G. (NMN) M., a/k/a W.M. is a landmark...

Remedies for Usurious Loans and Piercing the Corporate Veil: Insights from Les Barton v. Moore

Date: Feb 14, 1997

Remedies for Usurious Loans and Piercing the Corporate Veil: Insights from Les Barton and Cynthia Zschokke v. Emily L. Moore et al. Introduction In the landmark case of Les Barton and Cynthia...

Affirming Voluntary Termination of Parental Rights: Evaluating Open Adoption Agreements as Non-Coercive

Date: Feb 7, 1997

Affirming Voluntary Termination of Parental Rights: Evaluating Open Adoption Agreements as Non-Coercive Introduction The Supreme Court of Minnesota's decision in In the Matter of the Welfare of...

Voluntary Plea Acceptance and Judicial Sentencing Discretion: The Ruling in Perkins v. Minnesota

Date: Jan 31, 1997

Voluntary Plea Acceptance and Judicial Sentencing Discretion: The Ruling in Perkins v. Minnesota Introduction Perkins v. Minnesota is a landmark judgment delivered by the Supreme Court of Minnesota...