Minnesota Case Commentaries

Universal Application of Child Support Guidelines in Modification Proceedings: Insights from MOYLAN v. MOYLAN

Date: Apr 12, 1986

Universal Application of Child Support Guidelines in Modification Proceedings: Insights from MOYLAN v. MOYLAN Introduction In re the Marriage of Bonnie Y. Moylan, Respondent, v. Gerald G. Moylan,...

Defining the Limits of At-Will Employment: Insights from *Hunt v. IBM Mid America Employees Federal Credit Union*

Date: Apr 5, 1986

Defining the Limits of At-Will Employment: Insights from Hunt v. IBM Mid America Employees Federal Credit Union Introduction The case of Theodore G. Hunt v. IBM Mid America Employees Federal Credit...

Affirmation of Conviction Based on Circumstantial Evidence and Defense Standards in State v. Race

Date: Mar 22, 1986

Affirmation of Conviction Based on Circumstantial Evidence and Defense Standards in State v. Race Introduction State of Minnesota v. Larry Gene Race is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Affirmation of Conviction in STATE v. Anderson: Establishing Sole Liability Through Circumstantial Evidence

Date: Dec 14, 1985

Affirmation of Conviction in STATE v. Anderson: Establishing Sole Liability Through Circumstantial Evidence Introduction In STATE of Minnesota v. Steven Todd Anderson (379 N.W.2d 70, Supreme Court of...

Hernandez Method of Sentencing Affirmed in Intrafamilial Sexual Abuse Case

Date: Dec 4, 1985

Hernandez Method of Sentencing Affirmed in Intrafamilial Sexual Abuse Case Introduction In State of Minnesota v. Donald Duane Van Ruler, decided by the Minnesota Court of Appeals on December 3, 1985,...

Primary Caretaker Doctrine Established in PIKULA v. PIKULA

Date: Nov 9, 1985

Primary Caretaker Doctrine Established in PIKULA v. PIKULA Introduction The landmark case of In re the Marriage of Kelly Jo Pikula, Respondent, v. Dana Da (374 N.W.2d 705) adjudicated by the Supreme...

Establishing Probable Cause and Upholding Breath Test Reliability: BERGE v. COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Date: Oct 19, 1985

Establishing Probable Cause and Upholding Breath Test Reliability: BERGE v. COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC SAFETY Introduction BERGE v. COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC SAFETY is a landmark decision by the Supreme...

State of Minnesota v. Gary Curtis Fuller: Enhancing Double Jeopardy Protections Under Minnesota Constitution

Date: Oct 12, 1985

State of Minnesota v. Gary Curtis Fuller: Enhancing Double Jeopardy Protections Under Minnesota Constitution Introduction The case of State of Minnesota v. Gary Curtis Fuller, reported at 374 N.W.2d...

Acceptance of Goods through Conduct and Contract Modification: Insights from TONKA TOURS, INC. v. CHADIMA

Date: Aug 17, 1985

Acceptance of Goods through Conduct and Contract Modification: Insights from TONKA TOURS, INC. v. CHADIMA Introduction The case of TONKA TOURS, INC. v. Jay Chadima, adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Establishing Reliability of Anonymous Tips in Implied Consent Proceedings: Olson v. Commissioner of Public Safety

Date: Aug 3, 1985

Establishing Reliability of Anonymous Tips in Implied Consent Proceedings: Olson v. Commissioner of Public Safety Introduction Olson v. Commissioner of Public Safety, 371 N.W.2d 552 (Minn. 1985), is...

Presumption of Innocence in High-Speed Pursuit Cases: Insights from STATE v. George Graham

Date: Jul 20, 1985

Presumption of Innocence in High-Speed Pursuit Cases: Insights from STATE v. George Graham Introduction The case of STATE of Minnesota v. George Graham, 371 N.W.2d 204 (Supreme Court of Minnesota,...

Atwater Creamery Co. v. Western National Mutual Ins. Co.: Reinforcement of Reasonable Expectations in Insurance Coverage

Date: May 21, 1985

Atwater Creamery Co. v. Western National Mutual Insurance Co.: Reinforcement of Reasonable Expectations in Insurance Coverage Introduction In the landmark case of Atwater Creamery Company v. Western...

Jadwin v. Dually: Minnesota Supreme Court Defines Defamation Standards for Private Individuals and Corporations

Date: May 4, 1985

Jadwin v. Dually: Minnesota Supreme Court Defines Defamation Standards for Private Individuals and Corporations Introduction In the landmark case Thomas E. Jadwin, Individually, v. Dually, et al.,...

STATE v. WILEY: Establishing Robust Standards for Probable Cause in Search Warrants

Date: Apr 20, 1985

STATE v. WILEY: Establishing Robust Standards for Probable Cause in Search Warrants Introduction State of Minnesota v. Earthia Wiley is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Minnesota...

Reinforcement of Postconviction Relief Exhaustion Requirements in Raymond CASE v. STATE of Minnesota

Date: Mar 23, 1985

Reinforcement of Postconviction Relief Exhaustion Requirements in Raymond CASE v. STATE of Minnesota Introduction Raymond CASE v. STATE of Minnesota, 364 N.W.2d 797 (Minn. 1985), is a pivotal...

Custody Modification: Weighing Visitation Interference in Child Custody Decisions

Date: Mar 9, 1985

Custody Modification: Weighing Visitation Interference in Child Custody Decisions Introduction The case of In re the Marriage of Katherine E. Grein v. Phillip D. Grein, adjudicated by the Supreme...

Admissibility of Prior Statements for Impeachment: State v. Ortlepp

Date: Feb 16, 1985

Admissibility of Prior Statements for Impeachment: State v. Ortlepp Introduction State of Minnesota v. Raymond Richard Ortlepp, 363 N.W.2d 39 (Minn. 1985) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Resentencing and Departure Report Protocol Under Minnesota Statute §244.09: Insights from Williams v. State

Date: Feb 9, 1985

Resentencing and Departure Report Protocol Under Minnesota Statute §244.09: Insights from Williams v. State Introduction In the landmark case of Gary L. Williams v. State of Minnesota, 361 N.W.2d 840...

Affirmation of First-Degree Murder Conviction in State of Minnesota v. Calvin Daniels: Establishing Standards for Evidence Admissibility and Jury Instructions

Date: Feb 9, 1985

Affirmation of First-Degree Murder Conviction in State of Minnesota v. Calvin Daniels: Establishing Standards for Evidence Admissibility and Jury Instructions Introduction In the landmark case of...

Inclusion of Adopted Children as Trust Beneficiaries: Insights from Carol Daniels Toombs v. Daniels et al.

Date: Jan 26, 1985

Inclusion of Adopted Children as Trust Beneficiaries: Insights from Carol Daniels Toombs v. Daniels et al. Introduction Carol Daniels Toombs v. Daniels et al. is a landmark case decided by the...