Appellate Jurisdiction and Self-Representation: Insights from RICHARD GRUENHAGEN v. CEDRIC LARSON Introduction The case of Richard Gruenhagen v. Cedric Larson, d.b.a. Larson Auto Wrecking,...
Affirmative Duty of Banks to Disclose Known Fraudulent Activities of Depositors Before Loan Transactions Introduction The case of Richfield Bank and Trust Company v. Roger E. Sjogren and Another,...
Reaffirming Postconviction Relief Rights and Evidentiary Standards in STATE v. Knaffla Introduction STATE v. LESLIE KNAFFLA (309 Minn. 246) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Minnesota,...
Date of Allotment Determines Statute of Limitations for Inadequacy of Consideration Claims: Murphy v. Country House, Inc. Introduction The case of Jerold E. Murphy v. Country House, Inc., and Others...
Establishing Adequate In Personam Jurisdiction: Hardrives, Inc. v. City of LaCrosse Introduction The case of Hardrives, Inc., and Another v. City of LaCrosse and Another (307 Minn. 290), adjudicated...
Rule 11.03 Interpretation in State v. James D. Florence: A Landmark Decision on Probable Cause 1. Introduction State v. James D. Florence, 306 Minn. 442 (1976), is a pivotal decision by the Supreme...
Establishing the Scope and Application of Terroristic Threats: Insights from State v. Thomas Lee Schweppe Introduction State v. Thomas Lee Schweppe, 306 Minn. 395 (1975), is a landmark decision by...
Judicial Interpretation of Contractual Tax Liability: MIDWAY CENTER ASSOCIATES v. MIDWAY CENTER, INC. Introduction The case of MIDWAY CENTER ASSOCIATES v. MIDWAY CENTER, INC., AND ANOTHER,...
City of St. Paul v. Dennis K. Vaughn: Establishing Standards for Investigatory Stops and Abandonment of Property Introduction City of St. Paul v. Dennis K. Vaughn, 306 Minn. 337 (1975), is a seminal...
Summary Judgment Sua Sponte and the Statute of Frauds: Insights from Del Hayes Sons, Inc. v. Bruce Mitchell and Another Introduction Del Hayes Sons, Inc. v. Bruce Mitchell and Another, 304 Minn. 275...
Establishing Faulty Metering as Continuous in Northern States Power Company v. Lyon Food Products, Inc. Introduction Northern States Power Company v. Lyon Food Products, Inc. is a landmark case...
State v. Leinweber: Affirming the Trial Court's Duty to Submit Lesser Included Homicide Offenses Introduction State v. Harry Alexander Leinweber, 303 Minn. 414 (1975), adjudicated by the Supreme...
Minnesota Supreme Court Establishes Rigorous Standards for Granting New Trials Due to Pervasive Prejudicial Misconduct in Wild v. Rarig Introduction In the landmark case of John J. Wild, M.D. v....
Minnesota Supreme Court Establishes Usury Standards for Retail Credit Coupon Plans Introduction The case Albert C. Rathbun and Others v. W. T. Grant Company, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Affirming Eyewitness Identification and Addressing Prosecutorial Conduct: A Comprehensive Analysis of State v. Caron Introduction State v. David Lee Caron. (300 Minn. 123) is a landmark decision by...
Minnesota Abandons Lex Loci Delicti: Adopts the Better Law Approach in Conflict of Laws – Commentary on MILKOVICH v. SAARI Introduction In the landmark case of Anne L. Milkovich v. Erma Saari and...
Minnesota Supreme Court Abolishes Traditional Licensee and Invitee Distinctions in Landowner Liability Introduction The case of Willard C. Peterson, Trustee for the Heirs of Cynthia S. Peterson v....
Duty of Disclosure in Bank-Customer Relationships: Insights from VIRGINIA S. KLEIN v. FIRST EDINA NATIONAL BANK Introduction The case of Virginia S. Klein v. First Edina National Bank, decided by the...
Redefining Assumption of Risk: Mary T. Springrose v. Bert L. Willmore Introduction The case of Mary T. Springrose, a Minor, by James V. Springrose, Her Father and Natural Guardian, and Another v....
Same-Sex Marriage Prohibition Upheld: Baker v. Nelson (1971) Introduction Richard John Baker and James Michael McConnell, two adult males, sought legal recognition of their marriage by applying for a...