Kiesling-Daugherty v. State (Majority, with Dissenting)
Annotate this CaseDefendant was fined in the district court for driving sixteen miles over the speed limit. On appeal, Defendant was convicted of speeding in excess of fifteen miles per hour over the speed limit. The court of appeals reversed and dismissed Defendant's conviction. Defendant subsequently filed a motion for award of costs on appeal under Ark. R. Sup. Ct. 6-7. The Supreme Court accepted certification from the court of appeals to determine whether the State may be liable for costs under Rule 6-7. The Supreme Court denied the motion for costs on appeal, holding that Defendant's claim against the State was barred by the doctrine of sovereign immunity.
Some case metadata and case summaries were written with the help of AI, which can produce inaccuracies. You should read the full case before relying on it for legal research purposes.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.