Losh v. McKenzie: Establishing Standards for Waiver in Post-Conviction Habeas Corpus Proceedings Introduction The case of Russell D. Losh v. Arthur L. McKenzie, Warden West Virginia Penitentiary (166...
Proportionality in Recidivist Sentencing: George Wanstreet v. Donald E. Bordenkicher Introduction George Wanstreet, the petitioner, challenged a recidivist life sentence imposed upon him following...
State v. Butcher: Establishing Competency Standards for Juvenile Witnesses in West Virginia Introduction The case of State of West Virginia v. Lonnie Edward Butcher (165 W. Va. 522) serves as a...
Termination of Parental Rights Without Improvement Period Under West Virginia Law: In re: R.J.M. (1980) Introduction The case In re: R.J.M., 164 W. Va. 496 (1980), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Protecting Minority Shareholders from Oppressive Conduct: A Comprehensive Analysis of Masinter v. WEBCO Company Introduction Edwin B. Masinter, et al. v. WEBCO Company, et al., decided on January 29,...
Affirmation of Habitual Criminal Conviction: Insights from State of West Virginia v. Roland Vance Introduction State of West Virginia v. Roland Vance, 164 W. Va. 216, decided on January 22, 1980, by...
Establishing Guidelines for Writs of Prohibition: Insights from Hinkle v. Black Introduction The case of Linda L. Hinkle, et al. v. The Hon. Donald F. Black, et al. (No. 14617), adjudicated by the...
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA v. CALVIN O. ATKINS: Upholding Private Prosecutor Practices and Refining Harmless Error Standards Introduction In State of West Virginia v. Calvin O. Atkins, the Supreme Court...
West Virginia Supreme Court Adopts Comparative Negligence in Tort Law Introduction In the landmark cases of Brenda Sue Bradley v. Appalachian Power Company and Brady Napier v. Elk Grocery Company,...
Dean v. Black and Decker: Establishing Strict Product Liability without Privity in West Virginia Introduction Dean v. Morningstar, et al., v. The Black and Decker Manufacturing Company (162 W. Va....
Affirmation of Rape Conviction Through Robust Evidentiary Standards in State of West Virginia v. Thomas R. Burton Introduction State of West Virginia v. Thomas R. Burton is a pivotal case adjudicated...
Establishing the 'Thorough and Efficient Education Mandate' in West Virginia: Comprehensive Commentary on TERRY GENE PAULEY, etc., et al. v. JOHN H. KELLY, Treasurer, State of West Virginia, et al....
Obligations Under Subdivision Protective Covenants: Insights from Nisbet v. Watson Introduction The case of James Nisbet, et al. v. Billy Jarrell Watson, et al. and Frank Floyd, et al., decided by...
Right to Civilian Attire and Witness Presentation in Criminal Trials: Insights from STATE ex rel. McMannis v. Mohn Introduction The case of STATE ex rel. Richard R. McMannis v. Richard Mohn, Acting...
Reintegration of the "Humane" Rule for Voluntariness of Confessions in West Virginia Analysis of STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA v. THURMAN MATTHEW VANCE (162 W. Va. 467) Introduction STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA...
Implied Warranty of Habitability Established in West Virginia’s Supreme Court Decision Introduction The legal landscape of landlord-tenant relationships underwent a significant transformation with...
Felony-Murder Rule Confirmed: Accidental Homicide Constitutes First-Degree Murder in STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA v. Paul Emerson Sims Introduction STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA v. PAUL EMERSON SIMS, 162 W. Va....
Wrongful Discharge and Public Policy: Harless v. First National Bank Establishes Liability for Retaliatory Termination Introduction The case of John C. Harless v. First National Bank in Fairmont...
Deliberate Intent Exception to Employer Immunity in West Virginia Workmen’s Compensation Introduction The case of James Mandolidis, et al. v. Elkins Industries, Inc.; Carl Ray Snodgrass v. United...
Unconscionable Contract Termination Clauses: Insights from Lodge Distributing Co. v. Texaco, Inc. Introduction The case of John W. Lodge Distributing Co., Inc. v. Texaco, Inc. (161 W. Va. 603)...