Missouri Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Denial of Intervention in Missouri Tobacco Settlement Litigation

Date: Jan 24, 2001

Affirmation of Denial of Intervention in Missouri Tobacco Settlement Litigation Introduction The case of State of Missouri v. American Tobacco Company, Inc. consolidates multiple legal challenges...

Affirmation of Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims under Rule 29.15: Analysis of State v. Helmig

Date: Jan 24, 2001

Affirmation of Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims under Rule 29.15: Analysis of State v. Helmig Introduction State v. Dale L. Helmig, 42 S.W.3d 658 (Mo. Ct. App. 2001), presents a critical...

State of Missouri v. Alis B. Johns: Affirmation of Death Sentence Amid Competency and Evidentiary Controversies

Date: Jan 10, 2001

State of Missouri v. Alis B. Johns: Affirmation of Death Sentence Amid Competency and Evidentiary Controversies Introduction In the landmark case of State of Missouri v. Alis B. Johns (34 S.W.3d 93),...

Enforcing Non-Modifiable Maintenance Clauses and Extending Child Support for Incapacitated Children: Lueckenotte v. Lueckenotte

Date: Jan 10, 2001

Enforcing Non-Modifiable Maintenance Clauses and Extending Child Support for Incapacitated Children: Lueckenotte v. Lueckenotte Introduction The case of Richard Otto Lueckenotte v. Mary Jane...

Reversing Misconduct Evidence Admission: Insights from State v. Barriner

Date: Dec 28, 2000

Reversing Misconduct Evidence Admission: Insights from State of Missouri v. Barriner Introduction State of Missouri v. Cecil Barriner (34 S.W.3d 139) presents a pivotal case in Missouri jurisprudence...

Enhanced Obligations Under FELA: Insights from Garry v. Giddens

Date: Nov 15, 2000

Enhanced Obligations Under FELA: Insights from Garry v. Giddens Introduction Garry v. Giddens, 29 S.W.3d 813 (Supreme Court of Missouri, 2000), represents a significant decision in the realm of labor...

Clarifying the Standard of Care in Negligence: Lopez and Jones v. Three Rivers Electric Cooperative

Date: Aug 30, 2000

Clarifying the Standard of Care in Negligence: Lopez and Jones v. Three Rivers Electric Cooperative Introduction The case of Elizabeth Lopez and Penny Jones v. Three Rivers Electric Cooperative, Inc....

Morrow v. State of Missouri: Affirmation of Post-Conviction Relief Denial Standards

Date: Aug 2, 2000

Morrow v. State of Missouri: Affirmation of Post-Conviction Relief Denial Standards Introduction Andre Morrow, the appellant, was convicted by the Circuit Court of St. Louis County for multiple...

Affirmation of Death Sentence in State of Missouri v. Ferguson Establishes Rigorous Standards for Capital Punishment

Date: Jun 28, 2000

Affirmation of Death Sentence in State of Missouri v. Ferguson Establishes Rigorous Standards for Capital Punishment Introduction State of Missouri v. Jeffrey Ferguson, 20 S.W.3d 485 (Mo. 2000), is a...

State of Missouri v. Danny R. Wolfe: Upholding Death Penalty Through Procedural Rulings

Date: Mar 22, 2000

State of Missouri v. Danny R. Wolfe: Upholding Death Penalty Through Procedural Rulings Introduction In the landmark case of State of Missouri v. Danny R. Wolfe (13 S.W.3d 248), the Supreme Court of...

Insurer Liability in Defamation Claims: Overcast v. Billings Mutual Insurance Company

Date: Mar 8, 2000

Insurer Liability in Defamation Claims: Overcast v. Billings Mutual Insurance Company Introduction The case Henry Dale Overcast v. Billings Mutual Insurance Company (11 S.W.3d 62) adjudicated by the...

State v. Moss: Clarifying Standards for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Date: Feb 9, 2000

State v. Moss: Clarifying Standards for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Introduction In State v. Moss, the Supreme Court of Missouri addressed critical issues surrounding the ineffective assistance...

State of Missouri v. Jeremy Werner: Clarifying Custodial Interrogation and Miranda Rights for Minors

Date: Feb 9, 2000

State of Missouri v. Jeremy Werner: Clarifying Custodial Interrogation and Miranda Rights for Minors Introduction State of Missouri v. Jeremy Werner is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Affirmation of Murder Conviction in State v. Armentrout: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis

Date: Jan 26, 2000

Affirmation of Murder Conviction in State v. Armentrout: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis Introduction State of Missouri v. Charles W. Armentrout, III is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Reaffirming Trial Court Discretion in Expert Witness Scrutiny and Argumentative Language: Nelson v. Waxman

Date: Jan 12, 2000

Reaffirming Trial Court Discretion in Expert Witness Scrutiny and Argumentative Language: Nelson v. Waxman Introduction The Supreme Court of Missouri, in the case of David E. Nelson, et al.,...

Missouri Supreme Court Clarifies Constructive Possession in Drug Manufacturing Attempts

Date: Dec 8, 1999

Missouri Supreme Court Clarifies Constructive Possession in Drug Manufacturing Attempts Introduction The case of State of Missouri v. Michael R. Withrow (8 S.W.3d 75) represents a significant...

Affirmation of Capital Conviction: Upholding Evidentiary and Procedural Standards in State v. John Middleton

Date: Aug 4, 1999

Affirmation of Capital Conviction: Upholding Evidentiary and Procedural Standards in State of Missouri v. John Middleton Introduction In the landmark case of State of Missouri v. John Middleton (995...

RODRIGUEZ v. SUZUKI MOTOR CORPoration: Reinforcing Evidentiary Standards in Products Liability

Date: Jun 30, 1999

RODRIGUEZ v. SUZUKI MOTOR CORPoration: Reinforcing Evidentiary Standards in Products Liability 1. Introduction The case of Kathryn RODRIGUEZ v. SUZUKI MOTOR CORPoration (No. 80667) adjudicated by the...

Comprehensive Commentary on STATE OF MISSOURI v. CARMEN L. DECK: Establishing Standards for Change of Venue and Search and Seizure in Capital Cases

Date: Jun 30, 1999

STATE OF MISSOURI v. CARMEN L. DECK: Establishing Standards for Change of Venue and Search and Seizure in Capital Cases Introduction The case of State of Missouri v. Carmen L. Deck, Jr. (994 S.W.2d...

Affirmation of Stacking Underinsured Motorist Coverage: Niswongers v. Farm Bureau

Date: Jun 30, 1999

Affirmation of Stacking Underinsured Motorist Coverage: Niswongers v. Farm Bureau Introduction The case of Charles D. Niswonger and Alice Niswonger v. Farm Bureau Town Country Insurance Company of...