revised rule in Arkansas

14 Arkansas opinions name it 2 courts 1958–2024 2 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.

Followed or applied (6)

Case	Followed	Cited
B & F ENGINEERING, INC. v. Cotroneogreen ark · 1992 · cited in 2 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2020 2 sentences 2020P. 55 was to liberalize Arkansas practice regarding default judgments and the revised rule reflects a preference for deciding cases on the merits rather than on technicalities.” B & F Eng’g, Inc. v. Cotroneo, 309 Ark. 175, 178 , 830 S.W.2d 835, 837 (1992) (internal citations omitted). 7 & Williams Insurance Services, Inc. following Defendant having objected to the order entered on August 8, 2018 in this matter[.]” (Emphasis added.) The court’s reference to Lockard’s objection in the order refers to the company’s motion to set the default aside; that motion followed on the heels of the court’s 2020P. 55 was to liberalize Arkansas practice regarding default judgments and the revised rule reflects a preference for deciding cases on the merits rather than on technicalities.” B & F Eng’g, Inc. v. Cotroneo, 309 Ark. 175, 178 , 830 S.W.2d 835, 837 (1992) (internal citations omitted). 7 & Williams Insurance Services, Inc. following Defendant having objected to the order entered on August 8, 2018 in this matter[.]” (Emphasis added.) The court’s reference to Lockard’s objection in the order refers to the company’s motion to set the default aside; that motion followed on the heels of the court’s	1	2
Cooper v. Kalkwarfgreen ark · 2017 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022 1 sentence 2022In reversing the trial court’s application of the Hollandsworth presumption, the Cooper court held that “[u]nder the revised test discussed above, we conclude that the analysis set forth in Singletary, supra, governs appellee’s relocation petition rather than Hollandsworth, supra.” Id. at 16, 532 S.W.3d at 68 (emphasis added). 12 Perhaps not perfect, but now we have a better standard to determine whether Hollandsworth or Singletary applies in relocation cases.	1	1
Jeffers v. Stategreen ark · 1990 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014 1 sentence 2014Halfacre v. State, 2010 Ark. 377 (per curiam); Travis v. State, 286 Ark. 26 , 688 S.W.2d 935 (1985); Collins v. State, 271 Ark. 825 , 611 S.W.2d 182 (1981) (per curiam), cert. denied, 452 U.S. 973 (1981); see Howard v. State, 367 Ark. 18 , 238 S.W.3d 24 (2006); Jeffers v. State, 301 Ark. 590 , 786 S.W.2d 114 (1990) (“[A] ground sufficient to void a conviction must be one so basic that it renders the judgment a complete nullity, [as,] for example, a judgment obtained in a court lacking jurisdiction to try the accused.”).	1	1
Howard v. Stategreen ark · 2006 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014 2 sentences 2014Halfacre v. State, 2010 Ark. 377 (per curiam); Travis v. State, 286 Ark. 26 , 688 S.W.2d 935 (1985); Collins v. State, 271 Ark. 825 , 611 S.W.2d 182 (1981) (per curiam), cert. denied, 452 U.S. 973 (1981); see Howard v. State, 367 Ark. 18 , 238 S.W.3d 24 (2006); Jeffers v. State, 301 Ark. 590 , 786 S.W.2d 114 (1990) (“[A] ground sufficient to void a conviction must be one so basic that it renders the judgment a complete nullity, [as,] for example, a judgment obtained in a court lacking jurisdiction to try the accused.”). 2014Halfacre v. State, 2010 Ark. 377 (per curiam); Travis v. State, 286 Ark. 26 , 688 S.W.2d 935 (1985); Collins v. State, 271 Ark. 825 , 611 S.W.2d 182 (1981) (per curiam), cert. denied, 452 U.S. 973 (1981); see Howard v. State, 367 Ark. 18 , 238 S.W.3d 24 (2006); Jeffers v. State, 301 Ark. 590 , 786 S.W.2d 114 (1990) (“[A] ground sufficient to void a conviction must be one so basic that it renders the judgment a complete nullity, [as,] for example, a judgment obtained in a court lacking jurisdiction to try the accused.”).	1	1
Starling v. Stategreen ark · 1990 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014 1 sentence 2014Halfacre v. State, 2010 Ark. 377 (per curiam); Travis v. State, 286 Ark. 26 , 688 S.W.2d 935 (1985); Collins v. State, 271 Ark. 825 , 611 S.W.2d 182 (1981) (per curiam), cert. denied, 452 U.S. 973 (1981); see Howard v. State, 367 Ark. 18 , 238 S.W.3d 24 (2006); Jeffers v. State, 301 Ark. 590 , 786 S.W.2d 114 (1990) (“[A] ground sufficient to void a conviction must be one so basic that it renders the judgment a complete nullity, [as,] for example, a judgment obtained in a court lacking jurisdiction to try the accused.”).	1	1
Jones-Blair Co. v. Hammettgreen arkctapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001 1 sentence 2001See, e.g., Jones-Blair co. v. Hammett, 51 Ark.	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Arkansas. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (14)

Case	Cited	Years
Benedetto v. Justin Wooten Construction, LLC neutral arkctapp · 2009 1 sentence 2024The reporter’s notes to Rule 55 explain that, in deciding whether to enter a default judgment, the court should take into account the factors utilized 2 Benedetto v. Justin Wooten Constr., LLC, 2009 Ark.	1	2024–2024
Mayfield v. State green ark · 1987 2 sentences 2018This contrasts with the argument raised at trial by the appellant in Mayfield : "In a hearing before the trial, the appellant moved to suppress the confession on the ground that the warning did not comply with the requirements stated in Miranda ...." Mayfield , 293 Ark. at 218 , 736 S.W.2d at 13 . 2018This contrasts with the argument raised at trial by the appellant in Mayfield : "In a hearing before the trial, the appellant moved to suppress the confession on the ground that the warning did not comply with the requirements stated in Miranda ...." Mayfield , 293 Ark. at 218 , 736 S.W.2d at 13 .	1	2018–2018
Collins v. State green ark · 1981 2 sentences 2014Halfacre v. State, 2010 Ark. 377 (per curiam); Travis v. State, 286 Ark. 26 , 688 S.W.2d 935 (1985); Collins v. State, 271 Ark. 825 , 611 S.W.2d 182 (1981) (per curiam), cert. denied, 452 U.S. 973 (1981); see Howard v. State, 367 Ark. 18 , 238 S.W.3d 24 (2006); Jeffers v. State, 301 Ark. 590 , 786 S.W.2d 114 (1990) (“[A] ground sufficient to void a conviction must be one so basic that it renders the judgment a complete nullity, [as,] for example, a judgment obtained in a court lacking jurisdiction to try the accused.”). 2014Halfacre v. State, 2010 Ark. 377 (per curiam); Travis v. State, 286 Ark. 26 , 688 S.W.2d 935 (1985); Collins v. State, 271 Ark. 825 , 611 S.W.2d 182 (1981) (per curiam), cert. denied, 452 U.S. 973 (1981); see Howard v. State, 367 Ark. 18 , 238 S.W.3d 24 (2006); Jeffers v. State, 301 Ark. 590 , 786 S.W.2d 114 (1990) (“[A] ground sufficient to void a conviction must be one so basic that it renders the judgment a complete nullity, [as,] for example, a judgment obtained in a court lacking jurisdiction to try the accused.”).	1	2014–2014
Edwards v. Arizona green scotus · 1981 1 sentence 2014Halfacre v. State, 2010 Ark. 377 (per curiam); Travis v. State, 286 Ark. 26 , 688 S.W.2d 935 (1985); Collins v. State, 271 Ark. 825 , 611 S.W.2d 182 (1981) (per curiam), cert. denied, 452 U.S. 973 (1981); see Howard v. State, 367 Ark. 18 , 238 S.W.3d 24 (2006); Jeffers v. State, 301 Ark. 590 , 786 S.W.2d 114 (1990) (“[A] ground sufficient to void a conviction must be one so basic that it renders the judgment a complete nullity, [as,] for example, a judgment obtained in a court lacking jurisdiction to try the accused.”).	1	2014–2014
Munnerlyn v. State green ark · 2014 1 sentence 2014Cite as 2014 Ark. 27 applies to petitioner, provides that a petition under the Rule is untimely if not filed within three years of the date of commitment unless the petitioner states some ground for relief which, if found meritorious, would render the judgment of conviction absolutely void, i.e., a complete nullity.	1	2014–2014
Alford v. State neutral ark · 2014 1 sentence 2014The revised rule does not require petitioners who were convicted after the reinstatement of Rule 37 to gain leave of this court before proceeding in the trial court. 2 Cite as 2014 Ark. 43 Petitioner here contends that he is entitled to postconviction relief on the grounds that he was denied effective assistance of counsel, he was denied due process of law, and the jury was not properly instructed.	1	2014–2014
Hill v. State green ark · 2014 1 sentence 2014The revised rule does not require petitioners to gain leave of this court before proceeding in the trial court. 2 Cite as 2014 Ark. 57 unless the petitioner states some ground for relief which, if found meritorious, would render the judgment of conviction absolutely void, i.e., a complete nullity.	1	2014–2014
In re Amends. to the Ark. R. Civ. P. green ark · 2014 1 sentence 2014The filing of the affidavit gives the circuit court jurisdiction of the appeal and the circuit court may then order 14 Cite as 2014 Ark. 119 the clerk of the district court to prepare, certify, and file the record in circuit court.	1	2014–2014
Travis v. State green ark · 1985 2 sentences 2014Halfacre v. State, 2010 Ark. 377 (per curiam); Travis v. State, 286 Ark. 26 , 688 S.W.2d 935 (1985); Collins v. State, 271 Ark. 825 , 611 S.W.2d 182 (1981) (per curiam), cert. denied, 452 U.S. 973 (1981); see Howard v. State, 367 Ark. 18 , 238 S.W.3d 24 (2006); Jeffers v. State, 301 Ark. 590 , 786 S.W.2d 114 (1990) (“[A] ground sufficient to void a conviction must be one so basic that it renders the judgment a complete nullity, [as,] for example, a judgment obtained in a court lacking jurisdiction to try the accused.”). 2014Halfacre v. State, 2010 Ark. 377 (per curiam); Travis v. State, 286 Ark. 26 , 688 S.W.2d 935 (1985); Collins v. State, 271 Ark. 825 , 611 S.W.2d 182 (1981) (per curiam), cert. denied, 452 U.S. 973 (1981); see Howard v. State, 367 Ark. 18 , 238 S.W.3d 24 (2006); Jeffers v. State, 301 Ark. 590 , 786 S.W.2d 114 (1990) (“[A] ground sufficient to void a conviction must be one so basic that it renders the judgment a complete nullity, [as,] for example, a judgment obtained in a court lacking jurisdiction to try the accused.”).	1	2014–2014
Biggers v. State green ark · 1994 2 sentences 2013See Cook v. Hobbs, 2011 Ark. 382 (per curiam); Biggers v. State, 317 Ark. 414 , 878 S.W.2d 717 (1994). 2013See Cook v. Hobbs, 2011 Ark. 382 (per curiam); Biggers v. State, 317 Ark. 414 , 878 S.W.2d 717 (1994).	1	2013–2013
Munnerlyn v. State green ark · 2013 1 sentence 2013The revised rule does not require petitioners to gain leave of this court before proceeding in the trial court. 2 Cite as 2013 Ark. 339 judgment.	1	2013–2013
Moore v. Taylor Sales, Inc. green arkctapp · 1997 1 sentence 2009Id.	1	2009–2009
Spears v. State green arkctapp · 2003 1 sentence 2004Spears v. State, 82 Ark.	1	2004–2004
Milum v. Clark neutral ark · 1956 2 sentences 1958This objective was stated in Milum v. Clark, 225 Ark. 1040 , 287 S. W. 2d 460 , this way: “It is the purpose of the revised rule to encourage the submission of abstracts that are confined to these matters pertinent to the points involved on appeal”. 1958This objective was stated in Milum v. Clark, 225 Ark. 1040 , 287 S. W. 2d 460 , this way: “It is the purpose of the revised rule to encourage the submission of abstracts that are confined to these matters pertinent to the points involved on appeal”.	1	1958–1958

Where else courts name it

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