PAYTON v. BLAKE, 362 Ark. 538 (2005)

Cecil PAYTON v. Robert E. BLAKE, Elizabeth Blake, Glenda L. Rice, Clinton P. Rice, Jimmie T. Bond, and Debra K. Bond. No. 04-758. 210 S.W.3d 74Supreme Court of Arkansas. Opinion delivered June 9, 2005. 1. DEEDS — TAX DEED — PARCEL NUMBERS ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR A VALID LEGAL DESCRIPTION. — The use of […]

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HALK v. STATE, 2009 Ark. App. 803

Nelta HALK, Appellant v. Jim HALK, Appellee CA 09-237Court of Appeals of Arkansas, Division II. Opinion Delivered December 2, 2009 Appeal from the Cross County Circuit Court, [No. DR-2006-103 (4)], Honorable Kathleen Bell, Judge, Affirmed in Part; Reversed And Remanded in Part. M. MICHAEL KINARD, Judge. Appellant, Nelta Halk, appeals from the divorce decree entered […]

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IN RE ARKANSAS RULE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 37.2, 2011 Ark. 58

IN RE ARKANSAS RULE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 37.2; Arkansas Rule of Appellate Procedure — Criminal 3; and Administrative Order No. 8 Supreme Court of Arkansas. Opinion Delivered February 9, 2011 PER CURIAM. We published for comment recommendations of the Supreme Court Committee on Criminal Practice for various rules changes. See In re Supreme Court Committee […]

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ANDERSON v. STATE, 2010 Ark. App. 177

Michael ANDERSON, Appellant v. STATE of Arkansas, Appellee CA CR 08-458Court of Appeals of Arkansas, Division II. Opinion Delivered February 24, 2010 Appeal from the Ashley County Circuit Court [No. CR-06-197-4B], Honorable Don Glover, Judge, Affirmed. JOHN MAUZY PITTMAN, Judge. Appellant was found guilty by a jury of five counts of committing a terroristic act […]

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CHENEY v. DEPT. OF HUMAN SERVICES, CA11-1080 (Ark.App. 11-30-2011)

Jason CHENEY and Mika Cheney, Appellant v. ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES and Minor Children, Appellee CA11-1080Court of Appeals of Arkansas. Opinion Delivered November 30, 2011 Appeal from Sebastian Circuit, Fort Smith District. MOTION SUBMITTED Appellants’ motion to correct the record and stay the brief time. Page 1

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HALL v. STATE, 315 Ark. 385 (1993)

Rammie Earl HALL v. STATE of Arkansas CR 93-398 868 S.W.2d 453Supreme Court of Arkansas Opinion delivered December 20, 1993 [Rehearing denied January 24, 1994.] 1. APPEAL ERROR — REVIEW OF CRIMINAL CASES ON APPEAL. — The appellate court looks to determine whether substantial evidence exists to support the verdict, and circumstantial evidence may constitute […]

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MACK FINANCIAL CORP. v. CARTER OIL CO., 2 Ark. App. 48 (1981)

MACK FINANCIAL CORPORATION v. CARTER OIL COMPANY, INC. No. CA 80-524. 616 S.W.2d 769Court of Appeals of Arkansas Opinion delivered June 3, 1981 1. INSURANCE — NEGLIGENCE OF LIENHOLDER IN PROCURING — EFFECT. — Appellant lienholder, although not obligated to do so, assumed the responsibility for procuring insurance on the collateral, and was negligent in […]

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S.W. BELL TELE CO. v. POINDEXTER, 245 Ark. 624 (1968)

SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY v. Kenneth W. POINDEXTER No. 5-4706. 433 S.W.2d 833Supreme Court of Arkansas Opinion Delivered November 18, 1968 1. STATUTES — SUBJECTS TITLE — MATTERS COVERED BY TITLE. — Act 51 of 1951 by its express words applies both to private companies and cooperatives even though it is entitled “Rural Telephone Cooperative […]

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FIREMEN’S PENSION FUND OF STUTTGART v. BUERKLE, 193 Ark. 157 (1936)

BOARD TRUSTEES FIREMEN’S RELIEF PENSION FUND OF STUTTGART v. BUERKLE. No. 4-4410 97 S.W.2d 914Supreme Court of Arkansas. Opinion delivered November 9, 1936. 1. MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS. — Certificates on file with the State Insurance Department showing service of a voluntary fireman import verity, unless reformed and corrected by a suit in equity for fraud or […]

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JACKSON v. STATE, CR07-1016 (Ark. 2-12-2009)

Stanley Dewayne JACKSON, Appellant v. STATE of Arkansas, Appellees CR07-1016Supreme Court of Arkansas. Opinions Delivered February 12, 2009 Page 2 Appeal from Desha Circuit, Arkansas City District. PER CURIAM ORDERS REHEARING DENIED: Petition for rehearing was denied today in the following case. Page 2

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POOLE v. STATE, 244 Ark. 1222 (1968)

Patricia POOLE v. STATE of Arkansas No. 5345 428 S.W.2d 628Supreme Court of Arkansas Opinion delivered June 3, 1968 1. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — JUDICIAL POWERS FUNCTIONS CONSTRUCTION OF STATUTES. — Courts may not reject the wisdom, discretion or expediency of legislature in exercise of its power, and a statute will not be struck down by […]

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SLUYTER v. HALE FIREWORKS P’SHIP, 370 Ark. 511 (2007)

Aaron SLUYTER and Cheryl Sluyter v. HALE FIREWORKS PARTNERSHIP, Robert Mitchell Hale, Suzyn Hale, Jane Hale, Lucas Hale. No. 06-1442. 262 S.W.3d 154Supreme Court of Arkansas. Opinion delivered September 13, 2007. 1. EASEMENTS — RECIPROCAL, TO RUN WITH THE LAND — EXERCISE OF EMINENT DOMAIN DID NOT RENDER REMAINING EASEMENT ANY LESS VALID. — It […]

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RUCKER v. STATE, 41 Ark. App. 164 (1993)

Jerry RUCKER v. STATE of Arkansas CA CR 92-728 852 S.W.2d 139Court of Appeals of Arkansas Division I Opinion delivered March 24, 1993 1. JURY — JURY SELECTION — ALLEGED DISCRIMINATION — PRIMA FACIE CASE. — By showing that the only black juror was excluded, appellant made his prima facie case of discrimination, thereby shifting […]

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NELSON v. RIVER VALLEY BANK TRUST, 334 Ark. 172 (1998)

Cecil and Leona NELSON v. RIVER VALLEY BANK TRUST 97-1367 971 S.W.2d 777Supreme Court of Arkansas. Opinion delivered July 9, 1998 1. JUDGMENT — SUMMARY JUDGMENT — WHEN APPROPRIATE. — Summary judgment is appropriate when there are no genuine issues of material fact to be litigated, and the moving party is entitled to judgment as […]

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