Vol. 27, Issue 28
May 1, 2017

Civil Cases

Extension of time to perfect service, relation back of pleadings, dismissal without prejudice after 12(b)(6) motion--case has it all and we're just getting started

McClurkin v. Willis - 2017 Ark.App.247 Court of Appeals. April 26, 2017. Circuit Court of Sebastian County, Hon. J. Michael Fitzhugh. AFFIRMED AS MODIFIED IN PART; REVERSED AND REMANDED IN PART.

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Criminal Cases

Supreme Court reverses murder conviction; defendant did not open door to all character evidence

Marvin Stanton v. State of Arkansas - 2017 Ark. 155 Arkansas Supreme Court. April 27, 2017. Circuit Court of Miller County, Hon. Kirk Johnson. REVERSED AND REMANDED.

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Attorney found in contempt for being late to trial

Jimmy Morris v. State of Arkansas - 2017 Ark. 157 Arkansas Supreme Court. April 27, 2017. Circuit Court of Drew County, Hon. Robert Gibson. AFFIRMED AS MODIFIED.

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56 pounds of marijuana in the trunk leads to conviction

Robert Hoey v. State of Arkansas - 2017 Ark.App. 253 Court of Appeals. April 26, 2017. Circuit Court of Miller County, Hon. Kirk Johnson. AFFIRMED.

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