Vol. 27, Issue 35
June 26, 2017

Civil Cases

Alimony statute not retroactive; Supreme Court finds another opportunity to chastise the Court of Appeals

Mason v. Mason - 2017 Ark. 225 Arkansas Supreme Court. June 22, 2017. Circuit Court of Pulaski County, Hon. Vann Smith. CERTIFIED QUESTION ANSWERED; REMANDED TO COURT OF APPEALS.

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Relocation request should have been considered under framework for joint custody, despite decree that gave mother primary custody

Cooper v. Kalkwarf - 2017 Ark.App. 405 Court of Appeals. June 21, 2017. Circuit Court of Pulaski County, Hon. Vann Smith. SUBSTITUTED OPINION ON THE GRANT OF REHEARING; REVERSED AND REMANDED.

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Attractive nuisance doctrine did not apply to pond; summary judgment affirmed

Powell v. ISC North, LLC - 2017 Ark.App.394 Court of Appeals. June 21, 2017. Circuit Court of Washington County, Hon. Doug Martin. AFFIRMED.

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Criminal Cases

Sexual assault convictions affirmed

Jeran Sorum v. State of Arkansas - 2017 Ark.App. 384 Court of Appeals. June 21, 2017. Circuit Court of Benton County, Hon. Brad Kerren. AFFIRMED.

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