Minnesota Case Commentaries

Revocation of Acceptance in Sale of Goods: Durfee v. Rod Baxter Imports Establishes Key Precedent

Date: Mar 7, 1978

Revocation of Acceptance in Sale of Goods: Durfee v. Rod Baxter Imports Establishes Key Precedent Introduction Durfee v. Rod Baxter Imports, Inc., formerly Horvath Imports, Inc., is a significant...

Res Judicata and Jurisdictional Constraints: Supreme Court of Minnesota's Ruling in Hauser v. Mealey

Date: Feb 18, 1978

Res Judicata and Jurisdictional Constraints: Supreme Court of Minnesota's Ruling in Hauser v. Mealey Introduction Hauser v. Mealey, 263 N.W.2d 803 (Minn. 1978), is a pivotal case addressing the...

Cornfeldt v. Tongen: Establishing Standards for Informed Consent and Expert Testimony in Medical Malpractice

Date: Dec 31, 1977

Cornfeldt v. Tongen: Establishing Standards for Informed Consent and Expert Testimony in Medical Malpractice Introduction Cornfeldt v. Tongen, 262 N.W.2d 684 (Minn. 1977), is a pivotal case in...

Valid Contracting of Marriage Across States and Equitable Property Division: Insights from Bogen v. Bogen

Date: Dec 31, 1977

Valid Contracting of Marriage Across States and Equitable Property Division: Insights from Bogen v. Bogen Introduction Bogen v. Bogen (261 N.W.2d 606), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Minnesota...

Establishing Statutory Acceptance Date under Minn.St. 574.31: Chromy Construction Co. v. Integrity Mutual Insurance Co.

Date: Dec 10, 1977

Establishing Statutory Acceptance Date under Minn.St. 574.31: Chromey Construction Co. v. Integrity Mutual Insurance Co. Introduction A. J. Chromey Construction Company (hereafter Chromey...

Admissibility of Evidence on Appeal Tribunals: Plowman v. Copeland, Buhl Co., Ltd.

Date: Nov 11, 1977

Admissibility of Evidence on Appeal Tribunals: Plowman v. Copeland, Buhl Co., Ltd. Introduction The case of Duane J. Plowman v. Copeland, Buhl Co., Ltd. was adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Duty of Insurers to Notify Insured of Coverage Modifications: Canadian Universal Insurance Co. v. Fire Watch, Inc.

Date: Oct 14, 1977

Duty of Insurers to Notify Insured of Coverage Modifications: Canadian Universal Insurance Co. v. Fire Watch, Inc. Introduction Canadian Universal Insurance Company, Ltd. v. Fire Watch, Inc. (258...

Establishing the Definition of "Improvement to Real Property" Under Minn.St. 541.051: Insights from Pacific Indemnity Company v. Thompson-Yaeger, Inc.

Date: Sep 17, 1977

Establishing the Definition of "Improvement to Real Property" Under Minn.St. 541.051: Insights from Pacific Indemnity Company v. Thompson-Yaeger, Inc. Introduction The case Pacific Indemnity Company,...

Due Process Rights in Private Educational Institutions: The Abbariao v. Hamline University School of Law Decision

Date: Aug 27, 1977

Due Process Rights in Private Educational Institutions: The Abbariao v. Hamline University School of Law Decision Introduction The case of Abraham Abbariao v. Hamline University School of Law, 258...

Admissibility of Blood Alcohol Evidence in State v. Dille

Date: Aug 20, 1977

Admissibility of Blood Alcohol Evidence in State v. Dille Introduction State of Minnesota v. Lee Brian Dille is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Minnesota on August 19, 1977. The...

Substantial Evidence Requirement in Judicial Review of Environmental Permits: Insights from Mile Post 7 Judgment

Date: May 28, 1977

Substantial Evidence Requirement in Judicial Review of Environmental Permits: Insights from Mile Post 7 Judgment Introduction The case of Reserve Mining Company v. Bay et al. (256 N.W.2d 808)...

Dunshee v. Douglas: Establishing Standards for Expert Testimony and Continuance in Personal Injury Cases

Date: May 28, 1977

Dunshee v. Douglas: Establishing Standards for Expert Testimony and Continuance in Personal Injury Cases Introduction The case of Donald G. Dunshee v. Sheldon F. Douglas, decided by the Supreme Court...

Establishing Watershed Districts for Pollution Control: A Comprehensive Analysis of Markwardt et al. v. State of Minnesota, Water Resources Board

Date: May 14, 1977

Establishing Watershed Districts for Pollution Control: A Comprehensive Analysis of Markwardt et al. v. State of Minnesota, Water Resources Board Introduction The landmark case of Donald H. Markwardt...

State v. Vance: Upholding Trial Court Discretion on Mistrial Requests, Evidence Admissibility, and Continuance Denials

Date: May 7, 1977

State v. Vance: Upholding Trial Court Discretion on Mistrial Requests, Evidence Admissibility, and Continuance Denials Introduction State of Minnesota v. Phillip Charles Vance, 254 N.W.2d 353...

Establishing Comparative Negligence in Indemnity Claims: Tolbert v. Gerber Industries

Date: Apr 23, 1977

Establishing Comparative Negligence in Indemnity Claims: Tolbert v. Gerber Industries Introduction Norman Tolbert filed an action against Gerber Industries, Inc., the manufacturer, and Voldco, Inc.,...

Dual Representation and Attorney Negligence: Insights from Hill v. Okay Construction Co.

Date: Mar 19, 1977

Dual Representation and Attorney Negligence: Insights from Hill v. Okay Construction Co. Introduction Roger Hill and Another v. Okay Construction Company, Inc., and Another. E. E. Ranta, Appellant....

Lynder Lambertson v. Cincinnati Corporation: Establishing Limits on Third-Party Contribution in Workers' Compensation Cases

Date: Feb 5, 1977

Lynder Lambertson v. Cincinnati Corporation: Establishing Limits on Third-Party Contribution in Workers' Compensation Cases Introduction Lynder Lambertson v. Cincinnati Corporation, Hutchinson...

Expanding Accounting Malpractice Liability: Negligent Misrepresentation in Bonhiver v. Graff

Date: Nov 20, 1976

Expanding Accounting Malpractice Liability: Negligent Misrepresentation in Bonhiver v. Graff Introduction The case of Bonhiver v. Graff, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Minnesota on November 19,...

Protecting Employee Rights: Reclassification of Voluntary Termination Due to Safety Concerns in Unemployment Benefits Eligibility

Date: Nov 6, 1976

Protecting Employee Rights: Reclassification of Voluntary Termination Due to Safety Concerns in Unemployment Benefits Eligibility Introduction The case of Albert F. Ferguson v. Department of...

Upholding Judicial Discretion in Custody Determinations: The Rosenfeld v. Rosenfeld Precedent

Date: Nov 6, 1976

Upholding Judicial Discretion in Custody Determinations: The Rosenfeld v. Rosenfeld Precedent Introduction Rosenfeld v. Rosenfeld, 311 Minn. 76 (1976), is a seminal case in Minnesota family law that...

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