Minnesota Case Commentaries

Enhancing Fourth Amendment Protections: Minnesota v. Kvam

Date: Jul 23, 1983

Enhancing Fourth Amendment Protections: Minnesota v. Kvam Introduction Minnesota v. Kvam (336 N.W.2d 525, 1983) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Minnesota that addresses critical...

Reinhardt v. Colton: Establishing Standards for Expert Testimony and Negligent Nondisclosure in Medical Malpractice

Date: Jul 23, 1983

Reinhardt v. Colton: Establishing Standards for Expert Testimony and Negligent Nondisclosure in Medical Malpractice Introduction Jeanne A. Reinhardt v. Roger S. Colton, M.D., et al. (337 N.W.2d 88)...

Exclusion of Owned Vehicles in Underinsured Motorist Coverage: Myers v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

Date: Jul 16, 1983

Exclusion of Owned Vehicles in Underinsured Motorist Coverage: Myers v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Introduction Myers v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is a...

Reversal of Trade Secret Misappropriation Claim Due to Lack of Reasonable Secrecy Efforts: Electro-Craft Corp. v. Controlled Motion, Inc.

Date: Jul 7, 1983

Reversal of Trade Secret Misappropriation Claim Due to Lack of Reasonable Secrecy Efforts: Electro-Craft Corp. v. Controlled Motion, Inc. Introduction In the case of Electro-Craft Corporation (ECC)...

Breach of Covenant of Good Faith by Surety: Balboa Insurance Co. v. Tonto's, Inc.

Date: Jul 2, 1983

Breach of Covenant of Good Faith by Surety: Balboa Insurance Co. v. Tonto's, Inc. Introduction The case Barr/Nelson, Inc. v. Tonto's, Inc., decided by the Supreme Court of Minnesota on July 1, 1983,...

Equitable Division of Vested Pension Rights and Marital Property: Analysis of DuBOIS v. DuBOIS

Date: Jun 25, 1983

Equitable Division of Vested Pension Rights and Marital Property: Analysis of DuBOIS v. DuBOIS Introduction In the landmark case of In re the Marriage of Gertrude Mary DuBOIS v. John Victor DuBOIS,...

Scope and Limitations of Auditor Liability in Financial Audits: Insights from Lawrence Jenson v. Touche Ross Co.

Date: Jun 18, 1983

Scope and Limitations of Auditor Liability in Financial Audits: Insights from Lawrence Jenson et al. v. Touche Ross Co. Introduction The case of Lawrence Jenson et al. v. Touche Ross Co., adjudicated...

Requiring Evidentiary Hearings for Custodial Relocation: Carol Ann AUGE v. Frank Daniel AUGE

Date: Jun 4, 1983

Requiring Evidentiary Hearings for Custodial Relocation: Carol Ann AUGE v. Frank Daniel AUGE Introduction The case of Carol Ann AUGE v. Frank Daniel AUGE (334 N.W.2d 393) adjudicated by the Supreme...

Reversal of Jury Verdict Due to Insufficient Evidence in Promissory Note Dispute: Lamb v. Jordan

Date: May 7, 1983

Reversal of Jury Verdict Due to Insufficient Evidence in Promissory Note Dispute: Lamb v. Jordan Introduction The case of Horace A. Lamb v. William E. Jordan (333 N.W.2d 852), adjudicated by the...

Pine River State Bank v. Richard E. Mettille, Sr.: Enforceability of Employee Handbooks in At-Will Employment

Date: Apr 30, 1983

Pine River State Bank v. Richard E. Mettille, Sr.: Enforceability of Employee Handbooks in At-Will Employment Introduction In the landmark case of Pine River State Bank v. Richard E. Mettille, Sr.,...

Minnesota Supreme Court's Decision in DENT-AIR, INC. v. BEECH MOUNTAIN AIR SERVICE: Establishing Limits on Personal Jurisdiction

Date: Apr 23, 1983

Minnesota Supreme Court's Decision in DENT-AIR, INC. v. BEECH MOUNTAIN AIR SERVICE: Establishing Limits on Personal Jurisdiction 1. Introduction The case of Dent-Air, Inc. and Raynard P. Nyberg v....

Constructive Voluntary Separation in Union Dues Nonpayment: White v. Metropolitan Medical Center

Date: Apr 16, 1983

Constructive Voluntary Separation in Union Dues Nonpayment: White v. Metropolitan Medical Center Introduction White v. Metropolitan Medical Center is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Affirming the Constitutionality of Admitting Absence of Chemical Tests in DWI Prosecutions

Date: Apr 9, 1983

Affirming the Constitutionality of Admitting Absence of Chemical Tests in DWI Prosecutions Introduction The case of State of Minnesota v. Wayne William Willis and Alexina M. Endrizzi (332 N.W.2d 180)...

Employer Liability for Negligent Hiring: Ponticas v. K.M.S. Investments

Date: Mar 26, 1983

Employer Liability for Negligent Hiring: Ponticas v. K.M.S. Investments Introduction Ponticas v. K.M.S. Investments, decided by the Supreme Court of Minnesota on March 25, 1983, stands as a pivotal...

Recognition of Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress and Analysis of Employment Discrimination in Hubbard v. United Press International

Date: Feb 19, 1983

Recognition of Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress and Analysis of Employment Discrimination in Hubbard v. United Press International Introduction The case of James D. Hubbard v. United...

Reaffirmation of Contractual Damages Without Comparative Fault Reduction in Construction Defect Cases

Date: Feb 15, 1983

Reaffirmation of Contractual Damages Without Comparative Fault Reduction in Construction Defect Cases Introduction The case of Jack Lesmeister v. Bob Dilly, Jr., et al., adjudicated by the Supreme...

Division of Pension Benefits in Marital Dissolution: Insights from In re the Marriage of Rita V. Taylor v. Russell C. Taylor

Date: Feb 5, 1983

Division of Pension Benefits in Marital Dissolution: Insights from In re the Marriage of Rita V. Taylor v. Russell C. Taylor Introduction The dissolution of a marriage often involves complex...

Impartial Jury Selection and Sentencing Consistency in Criminal Sexual Conduct Cases: An Analysis of STATE v. Stufflebean

Date: Jan 22, 1983

Impartial Jury Selection and Sentencing Consistency in Criminal Sexual Conduct Cases: An Analysis of STATE of Minnesota v. Wayne Allen Stufflebean Introduction STATE of Minnesota v. Wayne Allen...

Severe Aggravating Circumstances Justify Extended Sentencing: An Analysis of STATE v. Norton

Date: Dec 31, 1982

Severe Aggravating Circumstances Justify Extended Sentencing: An Analysis of STATE v. Clyde Rae Norton (328 N.W.2d 142) Introduction The Supreme Court of Minnesota's decision in STATE of Minnesota v....

Affirming the Enforceability of Exculpatory Clauses in Health Spa Contracts: Schlobohm v. Spa Petite

Date: Dec 11, 1982

Affirming the Enforceability of Exculpatory Clauses in Health Spa Contracts: Schlobohm v. Spa Petite Introduction The case of Sandra C. Schlobohm, et al. v. Spa Petite, Inc. (326 N.W.2d 920)...

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