Vol. 31, Issue 32
June 1, 2021
Civil Cases
Child whose mother waived her interest in wrongful death proceeds was not entitled to share of estate
Watkins v. Adams -
2021 Ark.App. 261
Arkansas Court of Appeals. May 26, 2021.
Circuit Court of Hot Spring County,
Hon. Chris Williams.
AFFIRMED.
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Complaint against host for over-serving guest did not state a cause of action, default set aside
Bates v. Homan -
2021 Ark.App. 266
Arkansas Court of Appeals. May 26, 2021.
Circuit Court of Benton County,
Hon. Brad Karren.
REVERSED AND REMANDED.
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DIY artificial insemination leads to guardianship/paternity/custody fight
Allen v. Allen -
2021 Ark.App. 263
Arkansas Court of Appeals. May 26, 2021.
Circuit Court of Randolph County,
Hon. Michelle Huff.
AFFIRMED.
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Criminal Cases
Just because your lawyer says he's not ready for trial, don't expect a continuance
Staggs v. State -
2021 Ark.App. 239
Arkansas Court of Appeals. May 26, 2021.
Circuit Court of Pope County,
Hon. William Pearson.
AFFIRMED.
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Conviction in shaken baby murder case affirmed
Smith v. State -
2021 Ark.App. 255
Arkansas Court of Appeals. May 26, 2021.
Circuit Court of Craighead County,
Hon. F. Randy Philhours.
AFFIRMED.
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Court of Appeals confirms that there is no fundamental constitutional right to have sex with minors
Johnson v. State -
2021 Ark.App. 256
Arkansas Court of Appeals. May 26, 2021.
Circuit court of Nevada County,
Hon. Duncan Culpepper.
AFFIRMED.
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