Already have an account? Sign in instead.
You stay signed in for 30 days on this browser.
Continue with Google Continue with MicrosoftNo account yet? Create a free one.
We sent a six-digit code.
It expires in ten minutes, works once, and only in this browser. Five wrong tries void it. Send another code.
Your account is live and the Cloudflare checks are off for this browser.
25 Arkansas opinions name it 2 courts 1960–2025 5 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Arkansas courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Van Dalsen v. Inmangreen2 sentences2024They noted that Comfort Systems had admitted that no Arkansas appellate court had ever applied the going-and-coming rule in tort cases, and in fact, the Arkansas Supreme Court had clearly held in Van Dalsen v. Inman, 238 Ark. 237 , 379 S.W.2d 261 (1964), that workers’ compensation rules, like the going-and-coming rule, were not applicable to tort cases. 2024They noted that Comfort Systems had admitted that no Arkansas appellate court had ever applied the going-and-coming rule in tort cases, and in fact, the Arkansas Supreme Court had clearly held in Van Dalsen v. Inman, 238 Ark. 237 , 379 S.W.2d 261 (1964), that workers’ compensation rules, like the going-and-coming rule, were not applicable to tort cases. | 2 | 3 |
Hightower v. Newark Public School Systemgreen2 sentences2015Hightower, 57 Ark. 2009Hightower v. Newark Public School System, 57 Ark.App. 159 , 943 S.W.2d 608 (1997). | 1 | 6 |
City of Sherwood v. Lowegreen2 sentences1995City of Sherwood v. Lowe, 4 Ark. 1990Although an exception to the going and coming rule may operate to place an employee traveling to or from work within the course of his employment, id.; see generally City of Sherwood v. Lowe, 4 Ark. | 1 | 3 |
Knighton v. International Paper Co.green2 sentences2025Now, Comfort Systems takes the position that in Knighton v. International Paper Co., 246 Ark. 523, 438 S.W.2d 721 (1969), decided five years after Van Dalsen, this court expressly applied the going-and-coming rule in a respondeat superior liability case. 2025Now, Comfort Systems takes the position that in Knighton v. International Paper Co., 246 Ark. 523, 438 S.W.2d 721 (1969), decided five years after Van Dalsen, this court expressly applied the going-and-coming rule in a respondeat superior liability case. | 1 | 2 |
Davis v. Kukargreen2 sentences2025Co., 93 Ark. 397, 125 S.W. 439, 441 (1910); Davis v. Kukar, 235 Ark. 139, 142, 357 S.W.2d 275, 277 (1962). 3 J.B. 2025Co., 93 Ark. 397, 125 S.W. 439, 441 (1910); Davis v. Kukar, 235 Ark. 139, 142, 357 S.W.2d 275, 277 (1962). 3 J.B. | 1 | 1 |
Sweeden v. Atkinson Improvement Co.green2 sentences2025Co., 93 Ark. 397, 125 S.W. 439, 441 (1910); Davis v. Kukar, 235 Ark. 139, 142, 357 S.W.2d 275, 277 (1962). 3 J.B. 2025Co., 93 Ark. 397, 125 S.W. 439, 441 (1910); Davis v. Kukar, 235 Ark. 139, 142, 357 S.W.2d 275, 277 (1962). 3 J.B. | 1 | 1 |
Swearengin v. Evergreen Lawnsgreen1 sentence2006See Swearengin v. Evergreen Lawns, 85 Ark. | 1 | 1 |
Campbell v. Randal Tyler Ford Mercury, Inc.green1 sentence2002See also, e.g., Campbell v. Randal Tyler Ford Mercury, Inc., 70 Ark. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Arkansas. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Bales, Admx. v. Service Club No. 1, Camp Chaffee
green
2 sentences1995Johnson v. Clark, supra; Bales v. Service Club No. 1, Camp Chaffee, 208 Ark. 692 , 187 S.W.2d 321 (1945). 1995Johnson v. Clark, supra; Bales v. Service Club No. 1, Camp Chaffee, 208 Ark. 692 , 187 S.W.2d 321 (1945). | 3 | 1967–1995 |
Olsten Kimberly Quality Care v. Pettey
green
2 sentences2004Olsten Kimberly Quality Care v. Pettey, 328 Ark. 381 , 944 S.W.2d 524 (1997); Daniels, supra. Thus, the going-and-coming rule ordinarily precludes recovery for an injury sustained while the employee is going to or returning from work. 2004Olsten Kimberly Quality Care v. Pettey, 328 Ark. 381 , 944 S.W.2d 524 (1997); Daniels, supra. Thus, the going-and-coming rule ordinarily precludes recovery for an injury sustained while the employee is going to or returning from work. | 2 | 2004–2025 |
Moncus v. Billingsley Logging & American Ins. Co.
green
2 sentences2014Moncus v. Billingsley Logging, 366 Ark. 383 , 235 S.W.3d 877 (2006). 2014Moncus v. Billingsley Logging, 366 Ark. 383 , 235 S.W.3d 877 (2006). | 2 | 2006–2014 |
Jane Traylor, Inc. v. Cooksey
green
2 sentences2005Swearengin, supra (citing Jane Traylor, Inc. v. Cooksey, 31 Ark.App. 245 , 792 S.W.2d 351 (1990)). 2005Swearengin, supra (citing Jane Traylor, Inc. v. Cooksey, 31 Ark.App. 245 , 792 S.W.2d 351 (1990)). | 2 | 2004–2005 |
Woodard v. White Spot Cafe
green
2 sentences2004Woodard v. White Spot Café, 30 Ark. 1995Woodard v. White Spot Cafe, 30 Ark. | 2 | 1995–2004 |
Chicot Memorial Hospital v. Veazey
green
2 sentences1990Chicot Memorial Hospital v. Veazey, 9 Ark. 1987Chicot Memorial Hospital v. Veazey, 9 Ark. | 2 | 1987–1990 |
Blankinship Logging Co. v. Brown
neutral
2 sentences1960It is appellants’ strong contention that the facts and circumstances of this case bring it squarely within a well recognized exception to the going and coming rule often referred to in decisions by this court and particularly in the case of Blankenship Logging Company v. Brown, 212 Ark. 871 , 208 S. W. 2d 778 . 1960It is appellants’ strong contention that the facts and circumstances of this case bring it squarely within a well recognized exception to the going and coming rule often referred to in decisions by this court and particularly in the case of Blankenship Logging Company v. Brown, 212 Ark. 871 , 208 S. W. 2d 778 . | 2 | 1960–1976 |
Frank Lyon Co. v. Oates
neutral
2 sentences2025Van Dalsen relied on Frank Lyon Co. v. Oates, 225 Ark. 682, 284 S.W.2d 637 (1955) (a workers’-compensation case specifically addressing the going-and- coming rule), but we rejected its application to a master and servant case such as Van Dalsen’s. 2025Van Dalsen relied on Frank Lyon Co. v. Oates, 225 Ark. 682, 284 S.W.2d 637 (1955) (a workers’-compensation case specifically addressing the going-and- coming rule), but we rejected its application to a master and servant case such as Van Dalsen’s. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Caffey v. Sanyo Manufacturing Corp.
green
2 sentences2021Foster, a temporary clerical worker, was injured in the service-bay area of McClarty Auto Mall at 7:50 a.m., ten minutes before her official workday began. 31 The Foster opinion noted that she would have been required to perform her specific job duties while en route to her designated job site and was expected to advance her employer’s interests away from her desk, even if Foster had not actually been engaged in work duties when she was injured. 32 The Foster opinion rejected any application of the going and coming rule because Foster was already at the workplace; she was not driving to work n 2021App. 342 , 154 S.W.3d 274 (2004). 30 93 Ark. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Foster v. Express Personnel Services
neutral
1 sentence2021App. 342 , 154 S.W.3d 274 (2004). 30 93 Ark. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Linton v. Arkansas Department of Corrections
green
1 sentence2006Linton v. Arkansas Dep’t of Correction, 87 Ark. | 1 | 2006–2006 |
Moncus v. Billingsley Logging
neutral
1 sentence2006Moncus v. Billingsley Logging, 93 Ark. | 1 | 2006–2006 |
Lepard v. West Memphis MacHine & Welding
neutral
1 sentence2004Lepard v. West Memphis Mach. & Welding, 51 Ark. | 1 | 2004–2004 |
Harding v. City of Texarkana
green
2 sentences2001In Harding v. City of Texarkana, 62 Ark. 2001In Harding v. City of Texarkana, 62 Ark.App. 137 , 970 S.W.2d 303 (1998), we affirmed the Commission's decision denying benefits for injuries sustained to a worker who tripped over a rolled-up carpet while walking to a designated smoking area. | 1 | 2001–2001 |
Johnson v. Clark
neutral
2 sentences1995Brooks v. Wage, 242 Ark. 486 , 414 S.W.2d 100 (1967); Johnson v. Clark, 230 Ark. 275 , 322 S.W.2d 72 (1959). 1995Brooks v. Wage, 242 Ark. 486 , 414 S.W.2d 100 (1967); Johnson v. Clark, 230 Ark. 275 , 322 S.W.2d 72 (1959). | 1 | 1995–1995 |
Cudahy Packing Co. Of Nebraska v. Parramore
green
1 sentence1995The court stated, “The employment contemplated [the employee’s] entry upon and departure from the premises as much as it contemplated his working there, and must include a reasonable interval of time for that purpose.” Id., 208 Ark. at 699 (quoting Cudahy Packing Co. v. Parramore, 263 U.S. 418 (1923)). | 1 | 1995–1995 |
Brooks v. Wage
green
2 sentences1995Brooks v. Wage, 242 Ark. 486 , 414 S.W.2d 100 (1967); Johnson v. Clark, 230 Ark. 275 , 322 S.W.2d 72 (1959). 1995Brooks v. Wage, 242 Ark. 486 , 414 S.W.2d 100 (1967); Johnson v. Clark, 230 Ark. 275 , 322 S.W.2d 72 (1959). | 1 | 1995–1995 |
Davis v. Chemical Construction Co.
green
2 sentences1990While we agree with the appellant that this case falls within the premises exception to the going and coming rule, see Davis v. Chemical Construction Co., 232 Ark. 50 , 334 S.W.2d 697 (1960), we think that the appellant was nevertheless required to prove that his injury arose out of his employment. 1990While we agree with the appellant that this case falls within the premises exception to the going and coming rule, see Davis v. Chemical Construction Co., 232 Ark. 50 , 334 S.W.2d 697 (1960), we think that the appellant was nevertheless required to prove that his injury arose out of his employment. | 1 | 1990–1990 |
Robins Silk Manufacturing Co. v. Consolidated Piece Dye Works
green
1 sentence1990In his treatise on workmen’s compensation law, Larson discusses the dual-purpose doctrine as set out by Judge Cardozo in Marks’ Dependents v. Gray, 251 N.Y. 90 , 167 N.E. 181 (1929). | 1 | 1990–1990 |
Claim of Dependents of Marks v. Gray
green
1 sentence1990In his treatise on workmen’s compensation law, Larson discusses the dual-purpose doctrine as set out by Judge Cardozo in Marks’ Dependents v. Gray, 251 N.Y. 90 , 167 N.E. 181 (1929). | 1 | 1990–1990 |
Fisher v. Proksch
neutral
2 sentences1990The going and coming rule was explained in Fisher v. Proksch, 20 Ark. 1990App. 80 , 723 S.W.2d 852 (1987), as follows: The going and coming rule provides that, since all persons are subject to the same street hazards while traveling, injuries sustained by employees going to and coming from work cannot ordinarily be said to arise out of and in the course of the employment within the meaning of the workers’ compensation law. | 1 | 1990–1990 |
Hunter v. Summerville
green
2 sentences1976See Larson, Workmen’s Compensation, § 18.10 et. seq. (1972); Blankinship Logging Co. v. Brown, 212 Ark. 871 , 208 S.W. 2d 778 (1948); and Hunter v. Summerville, 205 Ark. 463 , 169 S.W. 2d 579 (1943). 1976See Larson, Workmen’s Compensation, § 18.10 et. seq. (1972); Blankinship Logging Co. v. Brown, 212 Ark. 871 , 208 S.W. 2d 778 (1948); and Hunter v. Summerville, 205 Ark. 463 , 169 S.W. 2d 579 (1943). | 1 | 1976–1976 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.