Interpreting 'Receiving Money' as an Aggravating Circumstance in Capital Murder: State of Missouri v. Samuel L. McDonald Introduction State of Missouri v. Samuel Lee McDonald, 661 S.W.2d 497 (1983),...
Missouri Supreme Court Establishes Comprehensive Comparative Fault System Introduction In the landmark case of Thomas Gustafson v. Donna M. Benda (661 S.W.2d 11, Supreme Court of Missouri, 1983), the...
Cruel and Inhuman Punishment: The Missouri Supreme Court's Ruling in STATE OF MISSOURI v. DONALD C. BROWN Introduction The case of STATE OF MISSOURI vs. DONALD C. BROWN, decided by the Supreme Court...
Affirmation of Capital Murder Conviction in State of Missouri v. Doyle Williams: Reinforcing Legal Standards for Aggravating Circumstances and Evidence Admissibility Introduction State of Missouri v....
Limited Waiver of Sovereign Immunity through Liability Insurance Under Missouri Statutes §537.600 and §537.610 Introduction The Supreme Court of Missouri, in the case of Arlene Renee Bartley et al....
Affirmation of Capital Murder Conviction and Death Penalty in SMITH v. STATE of Missouri Introduction State of Missouri v. Gerald Smith is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Missouri...
Redefining "Accident" in Missouri Workers' Compensation: Expanding Employee Protections in Wolfgeher v. Wagner Cartage Service Introduction The case of Frank Wolfgeher versus Wagner Cartage Service,...
Missouri Supreme Court Overhauls Impact Rule for Negligently Inflicted Emotional Distress 1. Introduction In the landmark case Collette Bass, Appellant, v. Nooney Company, A Corporation, and Otis...
Affirmation of Separation of Powers: Missouri Supreme Court Limits Judicial Authority to Judiciary Introduction In the landmark case of State Tax Commission of Missouri, Samuel C. Jones, et al., v....
Affirmation of Capital Murder Conviction and Death Sentence in Inmate-Perpetrated In-Cell Killings Introduction State of Missouri v. Bobby Lewis Shaw is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme...
State v. Blair: Upholding Death Penalty for Contract Killing to Obstruct Justice Introduction The case of State of Missouri v. Walter Junior Blair (638 S.W.2d 739, 1982) presents a critical...
Enforcement of Clear Contract Terms in Group Health Plans: The Linda K. Robin v. Blue Cross Hospital Service Decision Introduction The case of Linda K. Robin v. Blue Cross Hospital Service, Inc., 637...
Affirmation of Death Penalty Procedures in Capital Murder Cases: Analysis of State of Missouri v. Bolder Introduction State of Missouri v. Martsay Bolder, 635 S.W.2d 673 (Supreme Court of Missouri,...
Seamless Prosecution of Continuous Offenses and Discretionary Lesser Included Offense Instructions: Insights from State of Missouri v. Leonard Bracy Olson Introduction State of Missouri v. Leonard...
Affirmation of §408.096: Upholding Missouri's Regulation on Credit Arrangement Fees Introduction In the landmark case Lincoln Credit Co., et al., Appellants, v. George Peach, et al., Respondents, 636...
Establishing Precedent on Death Penalty Application in Capital Murder Cases Introduction The case of State of Missouri v. Rayfield Newlon (627 S.W.2d 606) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Missouri Supreme Court Upholds Adult Abuse Act: Balancing Victim Protection and Due Process Introduction In the landmark case of State ex rel. Denise Williams v. Honorable William J. Marsh, Judge,...
Affirmation of Accomplice Liability in Capital Murder and Hearsay Restrictions: State v. Willie Ray Turner Introduction The case of State of Missouri v. Willie Ray Turner, 623 S.W.2d 4 (Mo. 1981),...
Upholding the Rape Shield Law: Missouri Supreme Court Reinforces Limits on Defense Evidence in Rape Cases Introduction The case of State of Missouri v. Leroy Harris, Jr. (620 S.W.2d 349) presents a...
Compliance with Witherspoon Standards in Death Penalty Sentencing: State of Missouri v. George Mercer Introduction State of Missouri v. George Mercer (618 S.W.2d 1), adjudicated by the Supreme Court...