STATE v. McLAUGHLIN: Affirmation of Post-Conviction Relief Denial and Standards for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Death Penalty Cases Introduction The case of Scott A. McLaughlin v. STATE of...
Affirmation of Death Penalty in State of Missouri v. Vincent McFadden: Comprehensive Judicial Analysis Introduction Case: STATE of Missouri, Respondent, v. Vincent McFADDEN, Appellant. (369 S.W.3d...
Immunity Scope in Judgment Debtor Examinations: Missouri Supreme Court Clarifies 'Use Immunity' Limits Introduction The case of State of Missouri ex rel. Da v. D. M. Nothum and Glenette Nothum,...
Missouri Supreme Court Upholds Congressional Redistricting Map's Compactness under Article III, Section 45 Introduction The case of Kenneth Pearson, et al. v. Chris Koster, et al., adjudicated by the...
Myrna Roberts Fiduciary Duty and Tortious Interference: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis Introduction The Supreme Court of Missouri, En Banc, delivered a pivotal judgment in the case of Western Blue...
Missouri Supreme Court Establishes Single Conviction Standard for Possession of Multiple Child Pornography Images under Section 573.037 Introduction In the landmark case State of Missouri v. David...
Affirmation of Constitutional Redistricting Standards by Missouri Supreme Court Introduction In the landmark case of Bob Johnson et al. v. State of Missouri et al., the Missouri Supreme Court,...
Missouri Supreme Court Upholds Statutory Cap on Non-Economic Damages in Wrongful Death Case Introduction In the landmark case of Ronald Sanders v. Iftekhar Ahmed, M.D., et al., decided by the Supreme...
Dedication of Private Easements to Public Roads: The Platte County Case Introduction The case of Robert L. Bateman, et al. v. Platte County, Missouri (363 S.W.3d 39) adjudicated by the Supreme Court...
Limits of Fiduciary Duties for Insurance Brokers: Insights from Emerson Electric Co. v. Marsh & McLennan Companies Introduction Emerson Electric Co. v. Marsh & McLennan Companies, et al., 362 S.W.3d...
Missouri Supreme Court Establishes Harmless Error Standard in Reverse–Batson Challenges: STATE of Missouri v. Ines Letica Introduction In the case of STATE of Missouri v. Ines Letica, adjudicated by...
Strict Enforcement of Timeliness in Post-Conviction Relief: The Dorris v. State of Missouri Judgment Introduction The Supreme Court of Missouri, in the consolidated cases of Jesse V. Dorris, Jose...
Missouri Supreme Court Establishes Enhanced Brady Obligations in Habeas Corpus Relief Introduction In the landmark case of State ex rel. Reginald Griffin v. Larry Denny, 347 S.W.3d 73 (Mo. 2011), the...
Admissibility of Uncharged Evidence in Sexual Abuse Convictions: Analysis of STATE of Missouri v. Daniel M. Primm Introduction In the case of STATE of Missouri v. Daniel M. Primm, 347 S.W.3d 66...
Unanimous Jury Verdict Requirement in Multiple Acts Cases Established in Celis-Garcia v. State Supreme Court of Missouri, 344 S.W.3d 150 (2011) Introduction State of Missouri v. Maura L. Celis-Garcia...
Admissibility of Impeachment Evidence: State v. Winfrey Introduction State of Missouri v. Eric Winfrey is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Missouri that delves into the intricacies of...
STATE v. Nash: Upholding the Direct Connection Rule and Statutory Validity of Convictions Under Repealed Laws Introduction The case of STATE of Missouri v. Donald R. Nash, 339 S.W.3d 500 (Supreme...
Finality of Judgments and Timeliness of Appeals: Insights from Gwen Marie Spicer v. Donald N. Spicer Revocable Living Trust Introduction The case of Gwen Marie Spicer v. Donald N. Spicer Revocable...
Expansion of Failure to Warn Claims under Missouri Law: Moore v. Ford Motor Company Introduction In the landmark case of Jeanne Moore and Monty Moore v. Ford Motor Company, decided by the Supreme...
Missouri Supreme Court Recognizes Counsel's Misinformation as Ineffective Assistance: Webb v. State Introduction In Eric Webb v. State of Missouri (334 S.W.3d 126, Supreme Court of Missouri, March...