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Arbitration agreement for internet auto sale is enforceable
The Arkansas Court of Appeals reversed a trial court’s ruling denying arbitration, holding that an arbitration agreement related to the sale of an automobile conducted over the internet is valid and...
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Rebriefing ordered for a third time
Apparently it will take three tries to get this appeal decided. First, the parties failed to secure a final order from the trial court, and the appeal was dismissed. Chesapeake Exploration, LLC v....
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Overnight guests in violation of decree requires finding of contempt in...
This case is best summarized by this excerpt from the decision: The decree of the trial court contained a provision prohibiting the parties from having overnight romantic partners while the children...
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Summary judgment based on proximate cause affirmed in malpractice case
The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment granted in favor a surgeon. Black v. Rowen, 2013 Ark. App. 349. (Here is the link:...
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Summary Judgment Affirmed in Malpractice Case Based on “Locality Rule.”...
This decision handed down today (June 5, 2013) by the Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court’s order granting summary judgment in a malpractice case. The plaintiff developed an infection at...
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New Rule 1-8 Effective August 1, 2013
Starting August 1st, all briefs and motions filed in Arkansas appellate courts must also include a PDF file. Here is an excerpt from the new rule: (a) Motions, petitions, writs, briefs, responses,...
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Hollandsworth Presumption Applies to Joint Legal Custody (Based on a 5-4...
The Arkansas Court of Appeals continues to grapple with the application of Hollandsworth v. Knyzweski, 353 Ark. 470, 109 S.W.3d 653 (2003). Hollandsworth announced a presumption in favor of a...
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New Cover Sheets Required for Appeals
“The Clerk of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals is implementing a new case management system, and in connection with this system, the clerk studied the use of cover sheets in initiating cases....
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Annual Recommendations of the Committee on Civil Practice
SUPREME COURT OF ARKANSAS – IN RE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL PRACTICE Per Curiam Opinion Delivered June 20, 2013 2013 Ark. 278 Click here for the full text:...
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Invariably, one side is sorely disappointed with the outcome of an appeal. Thus, petitions for rehearing and petitions for review are common last-gasp hail-mary attempts that clients (and their...
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