Missouri Case Commentaries

Broad Interpretation of "Offenses" in Personal Injury Liability Insurance Policies

Date: Apr 28, 1999

Broad Interpretation of "Offenses" in Personal Injury Liability Insurance Policies Introduction In the landmark case of McCormack Baron Management Services, Inc. v. American Guarantee Liability...

Supreme Court of Missouri Establishes Clear Application of Household Exclusion in Insurance Garnishment Cases

Date: Apr 14, 1999

Supreme Court of Missouri Establishes Clear Application of Household Exclusion in Insurance Garnishment Cases Introduction The case of Andrew Shahan v. Todd Shahan and State Farm Mutual Automobile...

Reevaluating Capital Sentencing Procedures: Insights from State v. Thompson

Date: Feb 24, 1999

Reevaluating Capital Sentencing Procedures: Insights from State of Missouri v. Kenneth H. Thompson Introduction The case of State of Missouri v. Kenneth H. Thompson (985 S.W.2d 779) adjudicated by...

Statute of Limitations in Construction Defect Claims: Insights from Business Men’s Assurance Co. v. Skidmore, Owings, Merrill

Date: Feb 10, 1999

Statute of Limitations in Construction Defect Claims: Insights from Business Men’s Assurance Co. v. Skidmore, Owings, Merrill Introduction The case of Business Men’s Assurance Company of America v....

Affirmation of First-Degree Murder Conviction and Death Sentence in STATE OF MISSOURI v. DONALD JOE HALL: A Comprehensive Commentary

Date: Jan 21, 1999

Affirmation of First-Degree Murder Conviction and Death Sentence in STATE OF MISSOURI v. DONALD JOE HALL: A Comprehensive Commentary Introduction The case of State of Missouri vs. Donald Joe Hall...

Affirmation of Death Sentence in State of Missouri v. David Barnett: Establishing Precedents in Capital Punishment Jurisprudence

Date: Dec 23, 1998

Affirmation of Death Sentence in State of Missouri v. David Barnett: Establishing Precedents in Capital Punishment Jurisprudence Introduction State of Missouri v. David Barnett is a landmark case...

Strict Enforcement of Missouri Open Meetings Act: Limits on Closed Meetings and Attorney's Fees Established in SPRADLIN v. CITY OF FULTON

Date: Dec 23, 1998

Strict Enforcement of Missouri Open Meetings Act: Limits on Closed Meetings and Attorney's Fees Established in SPRADLIN v. CITY OF FULTON Introduction The case of James Thomas SPRADLIN v. CITY OF...

Reaffirming Standards for Evaluating Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: Insights from State of Missouri v. Richard Clay

Date: Sep 23, 1998

Reaffirming Standards for Evaluating Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: Insights from State of Missouri v. Richard Clay Introduction State of Missouri v. Richard Clay, 975 S.W.2d 121 (Supreme Court...

Admissibility of Crime Spree Evidence in Death Penalty Cases: State v. Andre D. Morrow

Date: May 27, 1998

Admissibility of Crime Spree Evidence in Death Penalty Cases: State v. Andre D. Morrow Introduction In the landmark case of State of Missouri v. Andre D. Morrow, the Supreme Court of Missouri, En...

Scope of 'Particular Part' Exclusion in Commercial Liability Insurance Defined by Missouri Supreme Court

Date: May 1, 1998

Scope of 'Particular Part' Exclusion in Commercial Liability Insurance Defined by Missouri Supreme Court Introduction The case of Columbia Mutual Insurance Company v. Cliff F. Schauf serves as a...

State v. Chaney: Missouri Supreme Court Affirms Conviction and Rescinds Death Sentence for Proportionality

Date: Apr 22, 1998

State v. Chaney: Missouri Supreme Court Affirms Conviction and Rescinds Death Sentence for Proportionality Introduction State of Missouri v. Timothy S. Chaney (967 S.W.2d 47) is a pivotal case...

State of Missouri v. William Rousan: Comprehensive Analysis of Accomplice Liability and Death Penalty Proceedings

Date: Feb 25, 1998

State of Missouri v. William Rousan: Comprehensive Analysis of Accomplice Liability and Death Penalty Proceedings Introduction State of Missouri v. William Rousan, 961 S.W.2d 831 (1998), presents a...

Affirmation of Death Sentence in State v. Brooks: Reinforcement of Fair Cross-Section and Batson Standards

Date: Jan 28, 1998

Affirmation of Death Sentence in State of Missouri v. Thomas Brooks, Jr.: Reinforcement of Fair Cross-Section and Batson Standards Introduction In the landmark case of State of Missouri v. Thomas...

State of Missouri v. Timothy Johnston: Fourth Amendment Compliance in Search and Seizure

Date: Dec 24, 1997

State of Missouri v. Timothy Johnston: Fourth Amendment Compliance in Search and Seizure Introduction In the landmark case of State of Missouri, Respondent, vs. Timothy Johnston, Appellant (957...

State of Missouri v. Simmons (1997): Upholding Procedural and Evidentiary Standards in Capital Proceedings

Date: Nov 26, 1997

State of Missouri v. Simmons (1997): Upholding Procedural and Evidentiary Standards in Capital Proceedings Introduction State of Missouri v. Willie Simmons is a landmark case adjudicated by the...

Establishing Personal Jurisdiction Through Business Transactions: Insights from Chromalloy v. Elyria Foundry Co.

Date: Oct 22, 1997

Establishing Personal Jurisdiction Through Business Transactions: Insights from Chromalloy v. Elyria Foundry Co. Introduction The case of Chromalloy American Corporation and E.F. Company v. Elyria...

Clarifying the Definition of 'Judgment' for Appellate Review: City of St. Louis v. Joseph Hughes

Date: Oct 1, 1997

Clarifying the Definition of 'Judgment' for Appellate Review: City of St. Louis v. Joseph Hughes Introduction In the landmark case of City of St. Louis v. Joseph Hughes, 950 S.W.2d 850 (Supreme Court...

State of Missouri v. Michael S. Roberts: Upholding First-Degree Murder Conviction and Death Sentence - Comprehensive Legal Commentary

Date: Aug 20, 1997

State of Missouri v. Michael S. Roberts: Upholding First-Degree Murder Conviction and Death Sentence - Comprehensive Legal Commentary Introduction In the landmark case of State of Missouri v. Michael...

Defining Appealability and Religious Liability: Analysis of Gibson v. Brewer

Date: Aug 20, 1997

Defining Appealability and Religious Liability: Analysis of Gibson v. Brewer Introduction The case Michael Gibson, Narron Gibson, and Marianne Gibson, Appellants-Respondents v. Father Michael Brewer,...

Prosecutorial Limitations on Emotional Appeals in Capital Sentencing: State v. Leon Taylor

Date: May 28, 1997

Prosecutorial Limitations on Emotional Appeals in Capital Sentencing: State v. Leon Taylor Introduction State of Missouri v. Leon Taylor, 944 S.W.2d 925 (Supreme Court of Missouri, 1997), serves as a...