Vol. 26, Issue 8
November 2, 2015

Civil Cases

Denial of motion to dismiss based on sovereign immunity reversed, appeal of state takeover of Little Rock schools dismissed

Key v. Curry - 2015 Ark. 392 Arkansas Supreme Court. October 29, 2015. Circuit Court of Pulaski County, Hon. Wendell Griffen. REVERSED AND DISMISSED.

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Modification of child custody affirmed; more than just passage of time supported a material change in circumstances

McCoy v. Kincade - 2015 Ark. 389 Arkansas Supreme Court. October 29, 2015. Circuit Court of Baxter County, Hon. Gordon Webb. AFFIRMED.

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Summary judgment in negligence case based on exculpatory contract was affirmed

Trujillo v. TK Martial Arts Academy, LLC - 2015 Ark.App. 606 Court of Appeals. October 28, 2015. Circuit Court of Benton County, Hon. Thomas Smith. AFFIRMED.

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Wrongful discharge claim based on public policy was supported by sufficient evidence

TFS of Gurdon, Inc. v. Hook - 2015 Ark.App. 601 Court of Appeals. October 28, 2015. Circuit Court of Hot Spring County, Hon. Eddy Roger Easley. AFFIRMED.

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Criminal Cases

Search warrant affidavit provided a sufficient nexus between contraband and crime

James Johnson III v. State of Arkansas - 2015 Ark. 387 Arkansas Supreme Court. October 29, 2015. Circuit Court of Pulaski County, Hon. Barry A. Sims. AFFIRMED.

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State hospital not held to same standard as criminal justice system when its actions delay a case

Kim Jackson v. State of Arkansas - 2015 Ark.App. 603 Court of Appeals. October 28, 2015. Circuit Court of Arkansas County, Hon. David G. Henry. AFFIRMED.

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Justice Hart writes supplemental opinion denying a petition for rehearing to discuss why the State was wrong about a Supreme Court mistake

Marcus Clay v. State of Arkansas - 2015 Ark. 395 Arkansas Supreme Court. October 29, 2015. Circuit Court of Grant County, Hon. Chris E. Williams. SUPPLEMENTAL OPINION ON DENIAL OF REHEARING.

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