Minnesota Case Commentaries

Affirmation of McDonnell Douglas Framework in Mixed-Motive Discrimination Cases Under Minnesota Human Rights Act

Date: Jan 9, 1988

Affirmation of McDonnell Douglas Framework in Mixed-Motive Discrimination Cases Under Minnesota Human Rights Act Introduction The case of LaVonne ANDERSON v. HUNTER, KEITH, MARSHALL CO., Inc. (417...

Equitable Distribution of Business Interests in Marital Dissolution: NARDINI v. NARDINI

Date: Oct 24, 1987

Equitable Distribution of Business Interests in Marital Dissolution: NARDINI v. NARDINI Introduction In re the Marriage of Marguerite I. NARDINI, petitioner, Appellant, v. Ralph E. NARDINI,...

Admissibility of Prior Bad Acts (Spreigl) Evidence in First-Degree Murder Cases: Minnesota Supreme Court's Rainer Decision

Date: Aug 22, 1987

Admissibility of Prior Bad Acts (Spreigl) Evidence in First-Degree Murder Cases: Minnesota Supreme Court's Rainer Decision Introduction In the landmark case of STATE of Minnesota v. Joseph Leander...

Jurisdiction to Modify Pre-1973 Child Support Orders: In re the Marriage of Gail D. Katz v. A. Larry Katz

Date: Jul 3, 1987

Jurisdiction to Modify Pre-1973 Child Support Orders: In re the Marriage of Gail D. Katz v. A. Larry Katz Introduction In re the Marriage of Gail D. Katz, Respondent, v. A. Larry Katz, Petitioner,...

Wrongful Discharge and Defamation: Analysis of PHIPPS v. CLARK OIL REFINING CORPoration

Date: Jun 27, 1987

Wrongful Discharge and Defamation: Analysis of PHIPPS v. CLARK OIL REFINING CORPoration Introduction The case of Mark A. PHIPPS v. CLARK OIL REFINING CORPoration addressed critical issues surrounding...

Clarifying Plaintiffs’ Burden in Design Defect Product Liability: Insights from KALLIO v. FORD MOTOR COmpany

Date: Jun 6, 1987

Clarifying Plaintiffs’ Burden in Design Defect Product Liability: Insights from KALLIO v. FORD MOTOR COmpany Introduction KALLIO v. FORD MOTOR COmpany, 407 N.W.2d 92 (Minn. 1987), is a pivotal case...

Clear and Convincing Evidence Standard for Punitive Damages: Fundamental Error in Jury Instructions

Date: Mar 7, 1987

Clear and Convincing Evidence Standard for Punitive Damages: Fundamental Error in Jury Instructions Introduction In the landmark case of William BECKER v. ALLOY HARDFACING ENGINEERING Company, the...

Discharge of a Resigned Partner from Partnership Debts Through Implied Agreement: Grant GJOVIK v. Lawrence STROPE

Date: Mar 7, 1987

Discharge of a Resigned Partner from Partnership Debts Through Implied Agreement: Grant GJOVIK v. Lawrence STROPE Introduction The case of Grant Gjovik v. Lawrence Strope adjudicated by the Supreme...

Honeywell v. Balder: Reinforcing Judicial Standards on Duty to Warn in Negligence Cases

Date: Jan 10, 1987

Honeywell v. Balder: Reinforcing Judicial Standards on Duty to Warn in Negligence Cases Introduction The case of Michael Balder and Zita Balder v. Thomas W. Haley et al., adjudicated by the Supreme...

Reinforcing Strickland Standards: Minnesota Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in GATES v. STATE

Date: Jan 10, 1987

Reinforcing Strickland Standards: Minnesota Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in GATES v. STATE 1. Introduction The case of Coley (NMN) GATES v. STATE of Minnesota, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

STATE v. KIM: Upholding the Exclusion of Statistical Population Frequency Evidence in Criminal Prosecutions

Date: Jan 3, 1987

STATE v. KIM: Upholding the Exclusion of Statistical Population Frequency Evidence in Criminal Prosecutions Introduction State of Minnesota v. Joon Kyu Kim, 398 N.W.2d 544 (Minn. 1987), is a pivotal...

Duty to Warn in Detachable Safety Devices: Insights from Germann v. F.L. Smithe Machine Co.

Date: Nov 15, 1986

Duty to Warn in Detachable Safety Devices: Insights from Germann v. F.L. Smithe Machine Co. Introduction Germann v. F.L. Smithe Machine Co., 395 N.W.2d 922 (Minn. 1986) is a landmark case decided by...

ALHOLM v. WILT: Reinforcing Procedural Integrity in Jury Selection and Innkeeper Liability Standards

Date: Oct 11, 1986

ALHOLM v. WILT: Reinforcing Procedural Integrity in Jury Selection and Innkeeper Liability Standards Introduction The case of Terrance Alholm v. Richard Wilt, d.b.a. Lakeside Bar (394 N.W.2d 488)...

State v. Jones: Affirming Due Process in Plea Negotiations and Spreigl Evidence Admissibility

Date: Aug 16, 1986

State v. Jones: Affirming Due Process in Plea Negotiations and Spreigl Evidence Admissibility Introduction The case of State of Minnesota v. Lemoyne Peter Jones (392 N.W.2d 224, 1986) presents...

Enhancing Accountability in Corporate Stock Sales: Specialized Tours, Inc. v. Ronald D. Hagen

Date: Aug 9, 1986

Enhancing Accountability in Corporate Stock Sales: Specialized Tours, Inc. v. Ronald D. Hagen Introduction Specialized Tours, Inc., Respondent, v. Ronald D. Hagen, Appellant, adjudicated by the...

Best Interests of the Child Standard Affirmed in Termination of Parental Rights Case

Date: Jul 12, 1986

Best Interests of the Child Standard Affirmed in Termination of Parental Rights Case Introduction The case of In the Matter of the Welfare of J.J.B., a Minor Child (390 N.W.2d 274) adjudicated by the...

Enforceability of Employee Handbooks and Compelled Self-Publication in Defamation: Insights from Lewis v. Equitable Life Assurance Society

Date: Jul 4, 1986

Enforceability of Employee Handbooks and Compelled Self-Publication in Defamation: Insights from Lewis v. Equitable Life Assurance Society Introduction In the landmark case of Carole Lewis, et al. v....

Reaffirming the Felony-Murder Rule and Aggressor's Duty to Withdraw: Insights from Bellcourt v. State of Minnesota

Date: Jun 28, 1986

Reaffirming the Felony-Murder Rule and Aggressor's Duty to Withdraw: Insights from Bellcourt v. State of Minnesota Introduction Bellcourt v. State of Minnesota is a landmark case decided by the...

Explicit Application of McDonnell Douglas Analysis in Employment Discrimination Under Minnesota Human Rights Act: The SIGURDSON v. ISANTI COUNTY Decision

Date: May 10, 1986

Explicit Application of McDonnell Douglas Analysis in Employment Discrimination Under Minnesota Human Rights Act: The SIGURDSON v. ISANTI COUNTY Decision Introduction Renja SIGURDSON v. ISANTI...

FLORENZANO v. OLSON: Establishing the Applicability of Comparative Negligence to Negligent Misrepresentation

Date: May 10, 1986

FLORENZANO v. OLSON: Establishing the Applicability of Comparative Negligence to Negligent Misrepresentation Introduction FLORENZANO v. OLSON, 387 N.W.2d 168, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

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