Minnesota Case Commentaries

Affirming Standards for Effective Assistance of Counsel in Postconviction Relief – STATE v. RAINER

Date: Jul 17, 1993

Affirming Standards for Effective Assistance of Counsel in Postconviction Relief – STATE v. RAINER Introduction In the landmark case of STATE v. RAINER, decided on July 16, 1993, the Supreme Court of...

E.D.J. v. State: Upholding Minnesota's Traditional 'Seizure' Standard Over Hodari

Date: Jul 10, 1993

E.D.J. v. State: Upholding Minnesota's Traditional 'Seizure' Standard Over Hodari Introduction In the Matter of the WELFARE OF E.D.J. (502 N.W.2d 779) is a pivotal decision by the Supreme Court of...

Enforceability of Territorially Unlimited Restrictive Covenants: Insights from Dynamic Air, Inc. v. Jon C. Bloch

Date: Jul 7, 1993

Enforceability of Territorially Unlimited Restrictive Covenants: Insights from Dynamic Air, Inc. v. Jon C. Bloch Introduction The case of Dynamic Air, Inc., Appellant, v. Jon C. Bloch, et al. (502...

Mandatory Environmental Assessment Worksheets in Municipal Licensing: Insights from Bolander v. City of Minneapolis

Date: Jul 3, 1993

Mandatory Environmental Assessment Worksheets in Municipal Licensing: Insights from Bolander v. City of Minneapolis Introduction In the landmark case of Carl Bolander Sons Company v. City of...

Affirmation of Preponderance of the Evidence Standard in Minnesota Consumer Fraud Litigation: State v. Alpine Air Products, Inc.

Date: May 22, 1993

Affirmation of Preponderance of the Evidence Standard in Minnesota Consumer Fraud Litigation: State of Minnesota v. Alpine Air Products, Inc. Introduction The case of State of Minnesota v. Alpine Air...

Prosecutorial Misconduct in Closing Arguments: State v. Salitros

Date: May 15, 1993

Prosecutorial Misconduct in Closing Arguments: State v. Salitros Introduction The case of State of Minnesota v. John George Salitros (499 N.W.2d 815) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Minnesota on...

Establishing Corpus Delicti: Admissibility of Other-Crime Evidence in Criminal Sexual Conduct Cases – STATE of Minnesota v. Thomas Wermerskirchen

Date: Mar 13, 1993

Establishing Corpus Delicti: Admissibility of Other-Crime Evidence in Criminal Sexual Conduct Cases – STATE of Minnesota v. Thomas Wermerskirchen Introduction The case of STATE of Minnesota,...

Supreme Court of Minnesota Upholds Constitutionality of Long-Arm Statute §543.19 in Valspar Corp. v. Lukken Color Corp.

Date: Mar 3, 1993

Supreme Court of Minnesota Upholds Constitutionality of Long-Arm Statute §543.19 in Valspar Corp. v. Lukken Color Corp. Introduction The case of Valspar Corporation v. Lukken Color Corporation (495...

Miranda Violations and Spreigl Exceptions: An In-Depth Analysis of State v. Walsh

Date: Feb 20, 1993

Miranda Violations and Spreigl Exceptions: An In-Depth Analysis of State of Minnesota v. Patrick Thomas Walsh Introduction The case of State of Minnesota v. Patrick Thomas Walsh (495 N.W.2d 602) is a...

Comprehensive Commentary on In re the Marriage of Thomas H. Bliss v. Mary G. Bliss

Date: Feb 13, 1993

Reevaluation of Child Support and Spousal Maintenance Guidelines in In re the Marriage of Thomas H. Bliss v. Mary G. Bliss Introduction The case of In re the Marriage of Thomas H. Bliss, Petitioner,...

Equal Procedural Protections for Mentally Retarded and Mentally Ill Patients: Analysis of In the Matter of Lorraine Blilie

Date: Jan 23, 1993

Equal Procedural Protections for Mentally Retarded and Mentally Ill Patients: Analysis of In the Matter of Lorraine Blilie Introduction In the Matter of Lorraine Blilie, 494 N.W.2d 877 (Min. 1993),...

Official and Discretionary Immunity in High-Speed Police Pursuits: PLETAN v. GAINES

Date: Jan 1, 1993

Official and Discretionary Immunity in High-Speed Police Pursuits: PLETAN v. GAINES Introduction The case of Brian A. Pletan and Pamela J. Pletan, as Trustees for the heirs of Shawn L. Pletan,...

Affirmation of Defensive Rights and Judicial Discretion in Self-Representation: Minnesota v. Richards

Date: Jan 1, 1993

Affirmation of Defensive Rights and Judicial Discretion in Self-Representation Minnesota v. Leonard Joseph Richards Introduction State of Minnesota v. Leonard Joseph Richards is a pivotal case...

Superseding Cause in Legal Malpractice: Insights from Norman WARTNICK v. MOSS BARNETT

Date: Dec 10, 1992

Superseding Cause in Legal Malpractice: Insights from Norman WARTNICK v. MOSS BARNETT Introduction The case of Norman WARTNICK v. MOSS BARNETT, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Minnesota on...

Termination of Parental Rights Established in R.T.B. Case

Date: Nov 11, 1992

Termination of Parental Rights Established in In the Matter of the Welfare of R.T.B. (492 N.W.2d 1) Introduction The case of In the Matter of the Welfare of R.T.B., Child. (492 N.W.2d 1) adjudicated...

Admissibility of Psychiatric Testimony in Mens Rea Determination: Minnesota v. Provost

Date: Oct 3, 1992

Admissibility of Psychiatric Testimony in Mens Rea Determination: Minnesota v. Provost Introduction In State of Minnesota v. Robert Provost, Jr., 490 N.W.2d 93 (1992), the Supreme Court of Minnesota...

Negligent Misrepresentation in Adoption Proceedings: Caritas Family Services v. M.H. and J.L.H.

Date: Aug 22, 1992

Negligent Misrepresentation in Adoption Proceedings: Caritas Family Services v. M.H. and J.L.H. Introduction In the landmark case of M.H. and J.L.H. v. Caritas Family Services, adjudicated by the...

Exclusive Use of Writ of Certiorari for Judicial Review of County Employment Terminations: DIETZ v. DODGE COUNTY

Date: Aug 1, 1992

Exclusive Use of Writ of Certiorari for Judicial Review of County Employment Terminations: DIETZ v. DODGE COUNTY Introduction DIETZ v. DODGE COUNTY, 487 N.W.2d 237 (Mn. 1992), is a landmark case...

Indefinite Suspension with Minimum Term: Disciplinary Actions in Legal Practice

Date: Jun 20, 1992

Indefinite Suspension with Minimum Term: Disciplinary Actions in Legal Practice Introduction The case of In re Petition for DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST Peter J. Ruffenach, III serves as a pivotal...

Reinforcing Progressive Discipline as a Contractual Obligation: FEGES v. PERKINS RESTAURANTS, INC.

Date: Jun 17, 1992

Reinforcing Progressive Discipline as a Contractual Obligation: FEGES v. PERKINS RESTAURANTS, INC. Introduction Patricia Feges, a seasoned employee at Perkins Restaurants, Inc., initiated legal...

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