State v. Baker: Reinforcing the Validity of Continuing Objections in Search Warrant Cases Introduction In State of Missouri v. Gary Lynn Baker, 103 S.W.3d 711 (Mo. 2003), the Supreme Court of...
Finality and Appealability of Civil Contempt Orders: Insights from In re the Marriage of Juanita Marie Crow and Dwight Allen Gilmore Introduction The case of In re the Marriage of Juanita Marie Crow...
Hancock v. Shook: Clarifying Discovery Obligations and Control Over Expert Witness Evidence Introduction Hancock v. Shook, 100 S.W.3d 786 (Sup. Ct. Mo. 2003), is a pivotal case in Missouri law that...
Missouri Soybean Association v. Missouri Clean Water Commission: Defining Rulemaking in Environmental Regulation 1. Introduction Missouri Soybean Association, et al. v. Missouri Clean Water...
Missouri Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence in Tisius v. State Introduction The case of State of Missouri v. Michael A. Tisius (92 S.W.3d 751) presents a significant appellate decision by the...
Probable Cause in DWI Arrests: Insights from Hinnah v. Director of Revenue Introduction Mark J. Hinnah v. Director of Revenue is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Missouri in 2002....
Admissibility of Third-Party Evidence: Insights from State of Missouri v. Cornealious M. Anderson Introduction State of Missouri v. Cornealious M. Anderson, 76 S.W.3d 275 (Mo. 2002), is a pivotal...
Reevaluation of Self-Defense Instructions in Missouri: State v. Westfall Introduction State of Missouri v. Reginald Westfall (75 S.W.3d 278), decided by the Supreme Court of Missouri, En Banc, on May...
Duty of Care for Shopping Mall Owners and Security Providers Established in L.A.C. v. Ward Parkway Shopping Center Co. Introduction In the case of L.A.C., a minor, by and through her Next Friend,...
State of Missouri v. Andre Cole: Affirmation of Death Sentence and Procedural Rulings Introduction State of Missouri v. Andre Cole is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Missouri, En...
Deck v. Missouri: Reinforcing Standards for Ineffective Counsel in Post-Conviction Relief for Death Penalty Cases Introduction Deck v. Missouri, 68 S.W.3d 418 (Supreme Court of Missouri, 2002), is a...
State v. Mayes: Reinforcing the Right Against Adverse Inferences in Capital Punishment Trials Introduction Case: State of Missouri v. Bobby Joe Mayes, 63 S.W.3d 615 (2002) Court: Supreme Court of...
Claim Preclusion in Zoning Disputes: The Chesterfield Village v. City of Chesterfield Decision Introduction The case of Chesterfield Village, Inc. v. City of Chesterfield, Missouri (64 S.W.3d 315)...
Limitations on Habeas Corpus Relief in Procedural Default Situations: STATE EX REL. NIXON v. JAYNES Introduction State ex rel. Jeremiah W. (Jay) Nixon v. The Honorable Ralph Jaynes and Norma Prange...
Supreme Court of Missouri Affirms Liability of Union Pacific and Amtrak in Railroad Crossing Negligence Case Introduction In the landmark case of Kimberly R. Alcorn v. Union Pacific Railroad Company...
State Farm v. James: Collateral Estoppel Precludes Relitigation of Insurance Coverage Exclusions Post Guilty Plea Introduction In the case of Danny T. James v. Robert M. Paul, State Farm Fire and...
Missouri Supreme Court Establishes Strict Intent Requirements for First-Degree Assault Introduction In the landmark case of State of Missouri v. Timothy J. Whalen, the Supreme Court of Missouri, En...
Missouri Supreme Court Establishes Substantial Step Standard for Criminal Attempt Introduction In the landmark case of State of Missouri v. Bryan E. Wurtzberger (40 S.W.3d 893), the Supreme Court of...
Mootness in Official Removal Proceedings: An Analysis of Reed v. Reardon Introduction Reed v. Reardon, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Missouri on April 10, 2001, serves as a pivotal case in...
Affirmation of Defense Counsel's Effectiveness in Russell Earl Bucklew v. State of Missouri Introduction The case of Russell Earl Bucklew v. State of Missouri (38 S.W.3d 395) presents a comprehensive...