Immunity of Fire Departments Under SDCL 20–9–4.1: Comprehensive Analysis of Gabriel v. Bauman Introduction The case of Areyman E. Gabriel v. Tim J. Bauman, decided by the Supreme Court of South...
STATE v. PIPER: Upholding Remand Procedures and Affirming Proportional Death Sentencing Introduction State of South Dakota v. Briley W. Piper, 842 N.W.2d 338 (2014), is a pivotal case adjudicated by...
Clarifying the Standards for Reviewing Ineffective Assistance of Counsel on Direct Appeal: State v. Hannemann Introduction State of South Dakota v. Dawn Hannemann (823 N.W.2d 357) is a pivotal 2012...
Affirmation of Judicial Discretion in Withdrawing Guilty Pleas: State of South Dakota v. Schmidt Introduction The case of State of South Dakota v. Sarah Elizabeth Schmidt addresses critical issues...
Ass Kickin Ranch v. North Star Mutual Insurance: Clarifying Coverage Exclusions for Unassembled Property Introduction The case of Ass Kickin Ranch, LLC v. North Star Mutual Insurance Company...
Judicial Impartiality and Conditional Visitation in Family Law: Insights from Allison Marko v. James Marko Introduction The case of Allison Marko v. James Marko, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Single-Vehicle Accidents: Insights from Cornelius v. National Casualty Company Introduction The case of James E. Cornelius v. National Casualty Company (813 N.W.2d 167)...
Emotional Distress in Abuse of Process: South Dakota Supreme Court Sets New Standard Introduction The case of Rita FIX v. FIRST STATE BANK OF ROSCOE et al. (807 N.W.2d 612) adjudicated by the Supreme...
Impact of Testing Procedures in Contractual Disputes: Bowes Construction v. South Dakota Department of Transportation An In-Depth Legal Analysis of Testing Standards and Their Implications in...
Restrictive Covenant Enforcement and Equitable Balancing: South Dakota Supreme Court in New Leaf LLC v. FD Development & Family Dollar Introduction The case New Leaf LLC, Robert J. Dvorak, and Vianna...
Equitable Tolling and Attorney Misconduct: South Dakota's Stance in Anson v. Star Brite Inn Motel Introduction The case of Jonette Anson v. Star Brite Inn Motel (788 N.W.2d 822) addresses pivotal...
Tortious Interference with Business Relationships: Insights from Selle v. Tozser Introduction In the landmark case of James E. Selle and Rosemary A. Selle v. James Tozser, adjudicated by the Supreme...
Affirmation of Child Abuse Conviction: Clarifying Criminal Intent and Prosecutorial Boundaries Introduction The case of STATE of South Dakota v. Stacy Lynn Beck presents a significant judicial...
Establishing Duty of Good Faith in UM Claims: Commentary on Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Corp. v. Acuity Introduction The case of Dalota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Corporation v. Acuity...
Invalid Waiver of Jury Sentencing in Death Penalty Cases: Piper v. Weber Introduction Briley Piper v. Douglas Weber, Warden, South Dakota State Penitentiary is a landmark decision by the Supreme...
Statutes of Limitations Govern Property Claims: Spencer v. Estate of Mary Jo Spencer Introduction Spencer v. Estate of Mary Jo Spencer is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of South...
Vicarious Liability in Employment: Insights from Kirlin v. Halverson et al. (758 N.W.2d 436) Introduction The case of James Scott Kirlin and Kristin Kirlin v. Kim Halverson, Kelly Cawthorne, and PKJ,...
Reforming Historical Deeds: Insights from Tripp v. Assam Family, LLC Introduction Tripp v. Assam Family, LLC, 755 N.W.2d 106 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 2008), is a landmark case that delves into...
South Dakota Supreme Court Expands Expert Testimony Qualifications in Products Liability Cases Introduction The case of Burley v. Kytec Innovative Sports Equipment, Inc. revolves around Kylie Burley,...
Due Process and the Right to Present a Complete Defense: South Dakota Supreme Court Reverses Rape Conviction Introduction In the landmark case of State of South Dakota v. Fred Packed, Jr. (736 N.W.2d...