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New opinions: April 13 Thursday, April 20, 2023

The Supreme Court has issued nine new opinions.

The summaries are below.

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See other Supreme Court opinions at: https://www.ndcourts.gov/supreme-court/opinions

Sandberg v. WSI, et al. 2023 ND 76
Docket No.: 20220354
Filing Date: 4/13/2023
Case Type: WORKERS COMPENSATION
Author: Jensen, Jon J.

Highlight: WSI can exercise continuing jurisdiction under N.D.C.C. § 65-05-04, but is limited by the law-of-the-case doctrine.

N.D.C.C. § 65-05-15 applies when a prior injury known in advance of the work injury has caused previous interference with physical function, the progression of which is substantially worsened by a compensable injury.

Estate of Lindbo 2023 ND 75
Docket No.: 20220326
Filing Date: 4/13/2023
Case Type: PROBATE - WILLS - TRUSTS
Author: Bahr, Douglas Alan

Highlight: A personal representative is entitled to reasonable compensation for the personal representative’s services.

A district court’s decision whether to award personal representative’s fees will not be reversed on appeal absent an abuse of discretion. The court’s underlying findings of fact will be upheld unless clearly erroneous.

Krueger v. Krueger 2023 ND 74
Docket No.: 20220333
Filing Date: 4/13/2023
Case Type: DIVORCE/PROPERTY DIV./ALIMONY
Author: Per Curiam

Highlight: A district court’s order on spousal support and contempt is summarily affirmed under N.D.R.App.P. 35.1(a)(2) and (4).

Interest of K.B. 2023 ND 73
Docket No.: 20230086
Filing Date: 4/13/2023
Case Type: MENTAL HEALTH
Author: Per Curiam

Highlight: An order requiring hospitalization is summarily affirmed under N.D.R.App.P. 35.1(a)(2).

Interest of J.S. 2023 ND 72
Docket No.: 20230062
Filing Date: 4/13/2023
Case Type: TERMINATION/PARENTAL RIGHTS
Author: Per Curiam

Highlight: A juvenile court order terminating parental rights is affirmed under N.D.R.App.P. 35.1(a)(2) & (4).

Jahner v. NDDHS 2023 ND 71
Docket No.: 20220313
Filing Date: 4/13/2023
Case Type: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING
Author: Crothers, Daniel John

Highlight: This Court exercises limited review in appeals from administrative agency decisions. However, the application and interpretation of a statute is a question of law, which is fully reviewable in an administrative appeal.

State v. Jacobs 2023 ND 70
Docket No.: 20220280
Filing Date: 4/13/2023
Case Type: MISC. STATUTORY OFFENSE (FELONY)
Author: Per Curiam

Highlight: A criminal judgment is summarily affirmed under N.D.R.App.P. 35.1(a)(3) and (4).

Jones v. Rath 2023 ND 69
Docket No.: 20220239
Filing Date: 4/13/2023
Case Type: OTHER (Civil)
Author: Crothers, Daniel John

Highlight: A disorderly conduct restraining order must be supported by specific findings of intent to adversely affect the safety, security, or privacy of another person.

State v. Neugebauer 2023 ND 68
Docket No.: 20220174
Filing Date: 4/13/2023
Case Type: HOMICIDE
Author: McEvers, Lisa K. Fair

Highlight: A criminal sentence finalized before enactment of a statute cannot be reduced.
Statutes are not retroactive unless expressly declared to be so.
Statutes enacted in response to United States Supreme Court cases are not an idle act by the Legislature.