New opinions: Jan. 5 Friday, January 6, 2023
The Supreme Court has issued seven new opinions.
The summaries are below.
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See other Supreme Court opinions at: https://www.ndcourts.gov/supreme-court/opinions
Quamme v. Quamme 2023 ND 7 Highlight: In determining an obligor’s child support obligation, the court errs as a matter of law if it does not comply with the child support guidelines. |
State v. Smith 2023 ND 6 Highlight: A party may not challenge on appeal an alleged error invited by that party. |
Interest of S.M.B. 2023 ND 5 Highlight: An order for continued treatment is summarily affirmed under N.D.R.App.P. 35.1(a)(2). |
UMB Bank N.A. v. Eagle Crest Apartments, et al. 2023 ND 4 Highlight: When a party files a motion for a new trial under N.D.R.Civ.P. 59, review on appeal is limited to the grounds presented in the motion. |
State v. Banerjee 2023 ND 3 Highlight: Dismissal of motions requesting a new trial are summarily affirmed under N.D.R.App.P. 35.1(a)(8). |
Matter of Michael J. Tharaldson Trust 2023 ND 2 Highlight: The primary objective in construing a trust instrument is to ascertain the settlor’s intent. When a trust instrument is unambiguous, the settlor’s intent is ascertained from the language of the trust document itself. |
Norberg v. Norberg, et al. 2023 ND 1 Highlight: A party moving for relief from a judgment under N.D.R.Civ.P. 60(b) has the burden to establish sufficient grounds for relief. |