Minnesota Case Commentaries

Reaffirmation of Frye Standard for Admissibility of DNA Evidence in Minnesota Courts

Date: Dec 12, 1989

Reaffirmation of Frye Standard for Admissibility of DNA Evidence in Minnesota Courts Introduction The case of State of Minnesota v. Thomas Robert Schwartz, reported at 447 N.W.2d 422 (Minn. 1989),...

Defining 'Misconduct' in Unemployment Compensation: Ress v. Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Date: Dec 9, 1989

Defining 'Misconduct' in Unemployment Compensation: Ress v. Abbott Northwestern Hospital Introduction The case of Randy W. Ress v. Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Inc. (448 N.W.2d 519) was adjudicated...

Constitutionality of Area-Limited Homestead Exemptions under Minn. Const. Art. 1, § 12

Date: Dec 2, 1989

Constitutionality of Area-Limited Homestead Exemptions under Minn. Const. Art. 1, § 12 Introduction In the landmark case In re Mark Eugene Haggerty and Linda Jean Haggerty, Debtors (448 N.W.2d 363),...

Expansion of Arbitral Immunity in Minnesota: Insights from L H Airco v. Rapistan Corp.

Date: Nov 30, 1989

Expansion of Arbitral Immunity in Minnesota: Insights from L H Airco, Inc. v. Rapistan Corp. Introduction The Supreme Court of Minnesota delivered a landmark decision in the case of L H Airco, Inc....

Strict Interpretation of 'Counterfeited' and Enforcement of Physical Possession in Bankers Blanket Bond Claims: National City Bank v. St. Paul Fire Marine Insurance Co.

Date: Nov 4, 1989

Strict Interpretation of 'Counterfeited' and Enforcement of Physical Possession in Bankers Blanket Bond Claims: National City Bank v. St. Paul Fire Marine Insurance Co. Introduction The case of...

Erickson v. Curtis: Establishing Duty of Care for Commercial Parking Ramp Operators

Date: Oct 28, 1989

Erickson v. Curtis: Establishing Duty of Care for Commercial Parking Ramp Operators Introduction In Erickson v. Curtis Investment Company, the Supreme Court of Minnesota addressed a pivotal issue...

Reaffirmation of Reasonable Suspicion in Investigatory Stops: STATE v. JOHNSON

Date: Sep 2, 1989

Reaffirmation of Reasonable Suspicion in Investigatory Stops: STATE v. JOHNSON Introduction State of Minnesota v. Mark Craig Johnson (444 N.W.2d 824) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Protection of Patient Rights in Neuroleptic Medication Administration: Commentary on In re the Matter of Everett Schmidt

Date: Sep 1, 1989

Protection of Patient Rights in Neuroleptic Medication Administration: Commentary on In re the Matter of Everett Schmidt Introduction In re the Matter of Everett Schmidt (443 N.W.2d 824), adjudicated...

Affirmation of Clear Policy Exclusions in Employee Health Plans: Hubred v. Control Data Corporation

Date: Jul 15, 1989

Affirmation of Clear Policy Exclusions in Employee Health Plans: Hubred v. Control Data Corporation Introduction In the landmark case of Chester Hubred, et al. v. Control Data Corporation, the...

Exception to Municipal Discretionary Immunity in Building Permit Issuance: Snyder v. City of Minneapolis

Date: Jul 14, 1989

Exception to Municipal Discretionary Immunity in Building Permit Issuance: Snyder v. City of Minneapolis Introduction Snyder v. City of Minneapolis, 441 N.W.2d 781 (Minn. 1989), is a landmark case in...

Reaffirming the Harmless Error Doctrine in Accomplice Corroboration: STATE of Minnesota v. Shoop

Date: Jul 7, 1989

Reaffirming the Harmless Error Doctrine in Accomplice Corroboration: STATE of Minnesota v. Shoop Introduction In STATE of Minnesota v. David Paul Shoop (441 N.W.2d 475, 1989), the Supreme Court of...

Admissibility of Battered Woman Syndrome Evidence: Minnesota Supreme Court's Landmark Decision in STATE v. HENNUM

Date: Jun 17, 1989

Admissibility of Battered Woman Syndrome Evidence: Minnesota Supreme Court's Landmark Decision in STATE v. HENNUM Introduction State of Minnesota v. JoAnn Hennum, 441 N.W.2d 793 (Minn. 1989), marks a...

Open Fields Doctrine Affirmed: STATE v. SORENSON Upholds Warrantless Entry for Law Enforcement

Date: Jun 3, 1989

Open Fields Doctrine Affirmed: STATE v. SORENSON Upholds Warrantless Entry for Law Enforcement Introduction The case of State of Minnesota v. Cal S. Sorenson (441 N.W.2d 455) revolves around the...

State v. Webb: Reinforcing the Necessity for Circumstantial Evidence to Exclude Rational Alternate Hypotheses

Date: May 27, 1989

State v. Webb: Reinforcing the Necessity for Circumstantial Evidence to Exclude Rational Alternate Hypotheses Introduction The case of State of Minnesota v. Robert Gene Webb, decided by the Supreme...

Lyon Marriage Dissolution: Reversal of Spousal Maintenance Award

Date: May 6, 1989

Lyon Marriage Dissolution: Reversal of Spousal Maintenance Award Introduction In re the Marriage of George J. Lyon et al. (439 N.W.2d 18) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Affirmation of Murder Conviction in STATE of Minnesota v. Ke: Legal Principles and Implications

Date: Apr 1, 1989

Affirmation of Murder Conviction in STATE of Minnesota v. Ke: Legal Principles and Implications Introduction In the landmark case of STATE of Minnesota v. Ke (438 N.W.2d 101, 1989), the Supreme Court...

Proper Interpretation of Agency Rules for Hospital-Attached Nursing Homes Under Minn.R. 9549.0020

Date: Mar 11, 1989

Proper Interpretation of Agency Rules for Hospital-Attached Nursing Homes Under Minn.R. 9549.0020 Introduction The Supreme Court of Minnesota's decision in In the Matter of the Contested Cases of St....

State v. Kelly: Reinforcing Trial Court Discretion and Impeachment Use of Pre-Miranda Statements

Date: Feb 18, 1989

Disclaimer: This commentary is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney for legal matters. State v. Kelly: Reinforcing Trial Court Discretion...

STATE v. FRIBERG: Minnesota Supreme Court Defines 'Speedy Trial' and Validates Geographical Probation Restrictions

Date: Feb 1, 1989

STATE v. FRIBERG: Minnesota Supreme Court Defines 'Speedy Trial' and Validates Geographical Probation Restrictions Introduction The case of State of Minnesota v. Mary Friberg, Bernard Boyle, Jr.,...

KIM v. STATE: Upholding Judicial Discretion in Withdrawal of Guilty Pleas

Date: Jan 31, 1989

KIM v. STATE: Upholding Judicial Discretion in Withdrawal of Guilty Pleas Introduction KIM v. STATE (434 N.W.2d 263, Supreme Court of Minnesota, 1989) addresses the intricate dynamics of withdrawing...

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