Minnesota Case Commentaries

Establishing Total Disability in Workers' Compensation: The Byron R. Lee Case

Date: Feb 25, 1950

Establishing Total Disability in Workers' Compensation: The Byron R. Lee Case Introduction The case of Byron R. LEE v. MINNEAPOLIS STREET RAILWAY COmpany, reported in 41 N.W.2d 433 (Minn. 1950),...

Affirmation of Judicial Discretion and Circumstantial Evidence Sufficiency in STATE v. DeZELER

Date: Jan 14, 1950

Affirmation of Judicial Discretion and Circumstantial Evidence Sufficiency in STATE v. DeZELER Introduction State v. Arthur DeZeler, reported in 41 N.W.2d 313 (Supreme Court of Minnesota, 1950), is a...

Recognition of Viable Unborn Children in Wrongful Death Claims: VERKENNES v. CORNIEA

Date: Aug 20, 1949

Recognition of Viable Unborn Children in Wrongful Death Claims: VERKENNES v. CORNIEA Introduction VERKENNES v. CORNIEA, reported in 38 N.W.2d 838 (229 Minn. 365), is a landmark case decided by the...

Landlord Liability for Concealed Dangers: BREIMHORST v. BECKMAN Establishes Critical Precedent

Date: Jan 15, 1949

Landlord Liability for Concealed Dangers: BREIMHORST v. BECKMAN Establishes Critical Precedent Introduction The landmark case of Harriet E. Breimhorst v. William Beckman and Another, reported in 35...

OLGA J. LOHT v. ALBERT B. LOHT: Clarifying Asset Valuation and Alimony Computation under M.S.A. 518.22

Date: Jan 8, 1949

OLGA J. LOHT v. ALBERT B. LOHT: Clarifying Asset Valuation and Alimony Computation under M.S.A. 518.22 1. Introduction OLGA J. Loht v. Albert B. Loht, reported in 35 N.W.2d 542 (227 Minn. 387, 1949),...

HOPPE v. KLAPPERICH: Establishing Standards for Malicious Prosecution and Abuse of Process

Date: Jun 28, 1947

HOPPE v. KLAPPERICH: Establishing Standards for Malicious Prosecution and Abuse of Process Introduction The case of Helen M. Hoppe v. Hilda M. Klapperich and Others, reported in 28 N.W.2d 780 (224...

Prudent Trustee Management and Accountability in Trust Administration: A Comprehensive Analysis of In Re Trust Under Will of Albert H. Comstock

Date: Feb 17, 1945

Prudent Trustee Management and Accountability in Trust Administration In Re Trust Under Will of Albert H. Comstock. First and American National Bank of Duluth v. Marguerite C. Andrews 17 N.W.2d 656...

Affirmation of Burden of Proof for Prejudicial Error in Waters v. Fiebekorn

Date: Feb 26, 1944

Affirmation of Burden of Proof for Prejudicial Error in Waters v. Fiebekorn Introduction Arthur John Waters v. Florence Fiebekorn, reported in 13 N.W.2d 461 (216 Minn. 489), is a significant case...

Imputed Negligence Between Co-Owners in Motor Vehicle Accidents: Christensen v. Hennepin Transportation Co.

Date: Jun 19, 1943

Imputed Negligence Between Co-Owners in Motor Vehicle Accidents: Christensen v. Hennepin Transportation Co. Introduction Christensen v. Hennepin Transportation Company, Inc., 10 N.W.2d 406 (215 Minn....

Clarifying Teacher Tenure Law: Minnesota Supreme Court's Decision in State ex rel. Ging and Bunting v. Board of Education of Duluth

Date: Jan 1, 1943

Clarifying Teacher Tenure Law: Minnesota Supreme Court's Decision in State ex rel. Ging and Bunting v. Board of Education of Duluth Introduction The Minnesota Supreme Court's decision in STATE EX...

Affirmation of Probate Court Jurisdiction over Psychopathic Personalities under L. 1939, c. 369

Date: Jul 1, 1939

Affirmation of Probate Court Jurisdiction over Psychopathic Personalities under L. 1939, c. 369 Introduction In the landmark case State ex rel. Charles Edwin Pearson v. Probate Court of Ramsey County...

Establishing the Surviving Spouse's Right to Possession of the Deceased's Body and Recovery of Mental Injury Damages

Date: Nov 11, 1891

Establishing the Surviving Spouse's Right to Possession of the Deceased's Body and Recovery of Mental Injury Damages Introduction The case of Lena Larson v. Charles A. Chase, heard by the Supreme...