Vol. 33, Issue 21
March 20, 2023
Civil Cases
City practice was deceptive, but not an illegal exaction
City of Fort Smith v. Merriott -
2023 Ark. 51
Arkansas Supreme Court. March 16, 2023.
Circuit Court of Sebastian County,
Hon. Stephen Tabor.
REVERSED AND DISMISSED.
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Amendment 101 funds can be used without limitation to four-lane roads, unlike prior amendment
Gibson v. Little Rock Downtown Association -
2023 Ark. 45
Arkansas Supreme Court. March 16, 2023.
Circuit Court of Pulaski County,
Hon. Mackie Pierce.
REVERSED AND REMANDED.
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Substantial compliance with change of beneficiary designation was sufficient; COA decision vacated
James v. Mounts -
2023 Ark. 53
Arkansas Supreme Court. March 16, 2023.
Circuit Court of Ouachita County,
Hon. David Guthrie.
AFFIRMED; COURT OF APPEALS OPINION VACATED.
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Criminal Cases
Murder conviction overturned based on speedy-trial violation
Parker v. State -
2023 Ark. 41
Arkansas Supreme Court. March 16, 2023.
Circuit Court of Crittenden County,
Hon. Randy Philhours.
REVERSED AND DISMISSED.
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Probationary sentence for DWI was illegal; revocation reversed for resentencing
Conic v. State -
2023 Ark.App. 145
Arkansas Court of Appeals. March 15, 2023.
Circuit Court of Pulaski County,
Hon. Andrew Gill.
REVERSED AND REMANDED.
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