Clarification of Standards for Terminating Parental Rights Under Minn.Stat. § 260.221(b)(5): In the Matter of the Welfare of David R. Clausen, Jr. Introduction The case of In the Matter of the...
Impact of Evidentiary Rulings on Criminal Sexual Conduct Cases: An Analysis of State of Minnesota v. Michael James Brouillette Introduction State of Minnesota v. Michael James Brouillette is a...
Establishing Personal Liability Through Corporate Veil Piercing: Insights from VICTORIA ELEVATOR COMPANY v. MERIDEN GRAIN CO. Introduction The case of VICTORIA ELEVATOR COMPANY OF MINNEAPOLIS and...
Enforcement of Pretrial Discovery Obligations: Upholding Sanctions for Non-Disclosure in Criminal Trials Analysis of State of Minnesota v. Arthur Lee Lindsey, 284 N.W.2d 368 (Min. 1979) Introduction...
Equal Protection and Arbitrary Zoning Decisions: Northwestern College v. City of Arden Hills Introduction Northwestern College v. City of Arden Hills, 281 N.W.2d 865 (Minn. 1979), is a landmark case...
Kocchevar v. State: Affirming Voluntary Guilty Plea and Matrix Sentencing in Minnesota Introduction The Supreme Court of Minnesota addressed a pivotal case involving John Robert Kochevar, who sought...
Enforceability of Vague Subordination Clauses in Ground Leases: Insights from Republic National Life Insurance Co. v. Lorraine Realty Corp. Introduction The case of Republic National Life Insurance...
State v. Underwood: Judicial Oversight on Impeachment Evidence and Defendant Testimony Instructions Introduction State of Minnesota v. Howard Daniel Underwood, 281 N.W.2d 337 (Supreme Court of...
Affirmation of Public Duty Doctrine in Municipal Fire Code Enforcement: Cracraft v. City of St. Louis Park Introduction The case John Cracraft, a minor, by his father and natural guardian, Jack...
Enforcement of Non-Compete Clauses and Protection of Trade Secrets: Insights from Cherne Industrial, Inc. v. Grounds Associates, Inc. Introduction Cherne Industrial, Inc. v. Grounds Associates, Inc.,...
Stacking of No-Fault Benefits Under Minnesota No-Fault Automobile Act Established in Haagenson v. National Farmers Union Property and Casualty Company Introduction The case of Gerald Haagenson and...
Property Division in Marital Dissolution: The Johnson v. Johnson Precedent Introduction Bernice B. Johnson v. Bryce B. Johnson (277 N.W.2d 208), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Minnesota on March...
Spancrete Midwest Co. v. C.F. Haglin Sons Co.: Indemnification for Common Law Negligence Established Introduction The case of Spancrete Midwest Co. v. C.F. Haglin Sons Co. (276 N.W.2d 63) was...
Affirmation of First-Degree Murder Conviction and Upholding of Probable Cause in Arrest: State v. Merrill Introduction In the case of State of Minnesota v. Larry Gene Merrill (274 N.W.2d 99, 1978),...
Minnesota Supreme Court Limits Use of Stale Prior Convictions in Impeachment: Jones v. State Introduction In the landmark case of STATE of Minnesota v. Johnny JONES a.k.a. John Quincy Jones, 271...
Purposeful Availment and Long-Arm Statute: Minnesota's Approach to Personal Jurisdiction in Marquette National Bank v. Norris Introduction In the landmark case of Marquette National Bank of...
Establishing the Precedence of Pierringer-Type Releases in Minnesota Tort Law: Frey v. Firestone Tire Rubber Company Introduction Frey v. Firestone Tire Rubber Company, 269 N.W.2d 918 (Minn. 1978),...
Survivability of Paternity Actions Post Putative Father's Death: Analysis of Weber v. Anderson Introduction The case of William Joseph Weber, a Minor, by Clarice Weber, His Mother and Natural...
Establishing Guidelines for Exhaustion of Physical Evidence and the Use of Statistical Probabilities in Expert Testimony: State of Minnesota v. Da (Carlson) Introduction The case of State of...
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...