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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