Vol. 30, Issue 24
March 2, 2020

Civil Cases

Husband's arson prevents widow from collecting homeowner's insurance

Shelter Mutual Insurance Company v. Lovelace - 2020 Ark. 93 Arkansas Supreme Court. February 27, 2020. Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Hon. Robert H. Wyatt, Jr.. REVERSED AND REMANDED.

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Collateral estoppel applies in case determining owner of property and officers of corporation

Phillipy v. Thompson - 2020 Ark.App. 146 Arkansas Court of Appeals. February 26, 2020. Circuit Court of Monroe County, Hon. Chalk Mitchell. AFFIRMED.

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Confidential settlement agreement was not subject to discovery by alleged tortfeasor

Wynne-Ark, Inc. v. Richard Baughn Construction - 2020 Ark. 140 Arkansas Court of Appeals. February 26, 2020. Circuit Court of Cross County, Hon. Richard Proctor. REVERSED.

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Criminal Cases

Nolle Prosse stayed speedy trial where it was for good cause

Hall v. State - 2020 Ark.App. 135 Arkansas Court of Appeals. February 26, 2020. Circuit Court of Garland County, Hon. Marcia Hearnsberger. AFFIRMED.

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Being the only adult present is sufficient to make defendant "caretaker" of minor for purposes of sex assault statute

Scaggs v. State - 2020 Ark.App. 142 Arkansas Court of Appeals. February 26, 2020. Circuit Court of Marion County, Hon. John Putman. AFFIRMED.

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