Minnesota Case Commentaries

Defining "Improvements to Real Property" and Statutes of Repose: Analysis of Sartori v. Harnischfeger Corp.

Date: Dec 3, 1988

Defining "Improvements to Real Property" and Statutes of Repose: Analysis of Sartori v. Harnischfeger Corp. Introduction The case of Gary L. Sartori and Susan Sartori, Respondents, v. Harnischfeger...

Affirmation of First-Degree Murder Conviction in Buchanan v. State

Date: Nov 24, 1988

Affirmation of First-Degree Murder Conviction in Buchanan v. State Introduction Buchanan v. State (431 N.W.2d 542, Supreme Court of Minnesota, 1988) is a pivotal case that delves into the...

Strict Disciplinary Standards for Attorney Fraudulent Conduct: Analysis of In re James J. Boyd

Date: Oct 29, 1988

Strict Disciplinary Standards for Attorney Fraudulent Conduct: Analysis of In re James J. Boyd Introduction The case In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against James J. Boyd, an Attorney at Law...

State Liability and Causation in Highway Maintenance: HOLMQUIST v. STATE of Minnesota

Date: Aug 25, 1988

State Liability and Causation in Highway Maintenance: HOLMQUIST v. STATE of Minnesota Introduction The case of Gerald HOLMQUIST v. STATE of Minnesota, decided by the Supreme Court of Minnesota on...

State of Minnesota v. Gerald W. Norris: Affirmation of Murder and Assault Convictions with Modified Sentencing

Date: Aug 6, 1988

State of Minnesota v. Gerald W. Norris: Affirmation of Murder and Assault Convictions with Modified Sentencing Introduction In the landmark case State of Minnesota v. Gerald W. Norris, the Supreme...

Rosemary Sherlock Offerdahl v. University of Minnesota Hospitals and Clinics: Establishing the Single-Act Exception to the Termination of Treatment Rule in Medical Malpractice

Date: Jul 23, 1988

Rosemary Sherlock Offerdahl v. University of Minnesota Hospitals and Clinics: Establishing the Single-Act Exception to the Termination of Treatment Rule in Medical Malpractice Introduction Rosemary...

Clarifying the Invocation of Right to Counsel in Custodial Interrogations: State v. Robinson

Date: Jul 16, 1988

Clarifying the Invocation of Right to Counsel in Custodial Interrogations: State v. Robinson Introduction State of Minnesota v. Kenneth Robinson is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Custody and Maintenance: Establishing Primary Caretaker Standards in Family Law

Date: Jul 16, 1988

Custody and Maintenance: Establishing Primary Caretaker Standards in Family Law Introduction The case of In re the Marriage of Robert J. Sefkow v. Paula D. Sefkow (427 N.W.2d 203) adjudicated by the...

Statute of Limitations and Appellate Review Boundaries: An Analysis of THIELE v. STICH

Date: Jul 2, 1988

Statute of Limitations and Appellate Review Boundaries: An Analysis of THIELE v. STICH Introduction DeVee Thiele v. Robert T. Stich is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of Minnesota on...

Elwood v. County of Rice: Clarifying Official Immunity in State Tort Claims and Section 1983 Actions

Date: May 7, 1988

Elwood v. County of Rice: Clarifying Official Immunity in State Tort Claims and Section 1983 Actions Introduction Elwood v. County of Rice, 423 N.W.2d 671 (Minnesota Supreme Court, 1988), addresses...

Limitation of the Discretionary Function Exception in Governmental Signing Decisions: Insights from Nusbaum v. State of Minnesota

Date: Apr 23, 1988

Limitation of the Discretionary Function Exception in Governmental Signing Decisions: Insights from Nusbaum v. State of Minnesota Introduction Ralph S. Nusbaum v. County of Blue Earth and State of...

Scruggs v. State: Affirmation of First-Degree Murder Conviction and Upholding of Plea Agreement Procedures

Date: Mar 26, 1988

Scruggs v. State: Affirmation of First-Degree Murder Conviction and Upholding of Plea Agreement Procedures Introduction In State of Minnesota v. John Scruggs (421 N.W.2d 707, 1988), the Supreme Court...

SWANSON v. CITY OF BLOOMINGTON: Reinforcing the Standards for Zoning Decision Reviews

Date: Mar 26, 1988

SWANSON v. CITY OF BLOOMINGTON: Reinforcing the Standards for Zoning Decision Reviews Introduction SWANSON v. CITY OF BLOOMINGTON, 421 N.W.2d 307 (Minn. 1988), is a pivotal Supreme Court of Minnesota...

Misconduct in Employment and Unemployment Benefits: McGowan v. Executive Express Transportation Enterprises

Date: Mar 19, 1988

Misconduct in Employment and Unemployment Benefits: McGowan v. Executive Express Transportation Enterprises Introduction The case of Linda L. McGowan v. Executive Express Transportation Enterprises,...

Survival of Wrongful Death Claims and Deduction of Insurance Benefits: Analysis of Johnson v. Consolidated Freightways, Inc.

Date: Mar 19, 1988

Survival of Wrongful Death Claims and Deduction of Insurance Benefits: Analysis of Johnson v. Consolidated Freightways, Inc. Introduction The case of Arlene Johnson, as Trustee for the Heirs of Karen...

Reversal of Judgment in CHARSON v. TEMPLE ISRAEL: Establishing Standards for Relief from Dismissal under Rule 60.02

Date: Feb 20, 1988

Reversal of Judgment in CHARSON v. TEMPLE ISRAEL: Establishing Standards for Relief from Dismissal under Rule 60.02 Introduction In the landmark case Larry I. CHARSON v. TEMPLE ISRAEL, 419 N.W.2d 488...

Affirmation of Conviction in State v. Bias: Standards for Circumstantial Evidence and Impeachment of Prior Convictions

Date: Feb 13, 1988

Affirmation of Conviction in State of Minnesota v. Willie R. BIAS, Jr.: Standards for Circumstantial Evidence and Impeachment of Prior Convictions Introduction In State of Minnesota v. Willie R....

STATE v. Ramon Flores: Clarifying Premeditation and Intoxication Defenses in First-Degree Murder

Date: Jan 16, 1988

STATE v. Ramon Flores: Clarifying Premeditation and Intoxication Defenses in First-Degree Murder Introduction In the landmark case of STATE of Minnesota v. Ramon Flores (418 N.W.2d 150, 1988), the...

Judicial Oversight Required for Involuntary Neuroleptic Treatment in Minnesota

Date: Jan 16, 1988

Judicial Oversight Required for Involuntary Neuroleptic Treatment in Minnesota Introduction The case of Homer Jarvis versus Leonard W. Levine and others marked a significant turning point in...

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...