Zander, et al. v. Morsette
Docket Info
- Title
- Lee Zander individually and as Executor of
the Estate of Taylor Goven, deceased; and
Lee Zander on behalf of the heirs and next
of kin of Taylor Goven, deceased; and
Jason Renschler, individually and as
Executor of the Estate of Abby Renschler,
deceased; and Jason Renschler and Sandra
Renschler on behalf of the heirs and next of
kin of Abby Renschler, deceased; and
Shayna Monson, Plaintiffs and Appellees
v.
Jordan Morsette, Defendant and Appellant - Case Type
- CIVIL APPEAL : OTHER (Civil)
- Appeal From
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Case No. 2016-CV-02137
South Central Judicial District, Burleigh County
Daniel James Borgen
Highlight
In a wrongful death action, a plaintiff is entitled to damages for injuries resulting from the death. Damages resulting from negligence preceding the death is not compensable under N.D.C.C. §§ 32-21-02 or 32-03.2-04.
At trial, relevant evidence is admissible, and irrelevant evidence is not admissible. Because the defendant admitted liability for the plaintiff’s damages, evidence of the defendant’s intoxication is not relevant in determining compensatory damages.
If a party fails to object to a jury instruction, this Court’s review is limited to whether a plain error exists in the instructions affecting substantial rights.
Punitive damages may be awarded against a defendant whose conduct is oppressive, fraudulent, or malicious. To support a punitive damages claim, the plaintiff must present sufficient evidence to support a finding that a preponderance of the evidence demonstrates conduct with a state of mind evincing an intent to harm or injure another person.
Counsel
| Party | Type | Name |
|---|---|---|
| APPELLANT | PRIVATE PRACTICE | Sean F. Marrin - 07847 |
| APPELLEE | PRIVATE PRACTICE | Thomas A. Dickson - 03800 |
| APPELLEE | PRIVATE PRACTICE | Chad Christopher Nodland - 05120 |
| AMICUS CURIAE | PRIVATE PRACTICE | Tyler Johnson Siewert - 06910 |
| AMICUS CURIAE | PRIVATE PRACTICE | Steven J. Leibel - 07361 |
| APPELLEE | PRIVATE PRACTICE | Jeffrey Scott Weikum - 05344 |
| APPELLANT | PRIVATE PRACTICE | Not Licensed in ND - 00002 |
(Note: Attachments may not be available for recently filed cases and/or confidential documents.)
| Seq. # | Filing Date | Description | Attachment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 08/11/2020 | NOTICE OF APPEAL : 08/11/2020 | |
| 2 | 08/13/2020 | Rec'd $125.00 filing fee | |
| 3 | 08/17/2020 | NOT. OF FILING NOT. OF APPEAL AND PROOF OF SERV. | |
| 4 | 08/17/2020 | Notice Served on Sean F. Marrin, Jeffrey S. Weikum, Thomas A. Dickson, Chad C. Nodland | |
| 5 | 08/17/2020 | ORDER FOR TRANSCRIPT : 08/17/2020 | |
| 6 | 08/18/2020 | MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE admission of Kay Nord Hunt | |
| 7 | 08/19/2020 | Rec'd correction to motion for pro hac vice admission | |
| 8 | 08/25/2020 | Rec'd correction to motion for pro hac vice admission | |
| 9 | 09/02/2020 | ACTION BY CLERK - Granted : 09/01/2020 | |
| 10 | 09/09/2020 | ELEC. RECORD ON APPEAL DATED SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 (ENTRY NOS. 1-21, 23-204, 206-215, 217-226, 229-359) | |
| 11 | 09/09/2020 | (NOT REC'D #22, 205, 216, 227 & 228) | |
| 12 | 09/23/2020 | ELECTRONIC TRANSCRIPT DATED OCTOBER 15, 2019 | |
| 13 | 09/23/2020 | ELECTRONIC TRANSCRIPT DATED OCTOBER 25, 2019 | |
| 14 | 09/23/2020 | ELECTRONIC TRANSCRIPT DATED OCTOBER 31, 2019 TO NOVEMBER 1, 2019 | |
| 15 | 09/23/2020 | TRANSCRIPT C.O.S. | |
| 16 | 10/08/2020 | ELECTRONIC TRANSCRIPT DATED JUNE 11, 2020 | |
| 17 | 10/08/2020 | TRANSCRIPT C.O.S. | |
| 18 | 11/05/2020 | APPELLANT BRIEF | View |
| 19 | 11/05/2020 | Oral Argument Request by Appellant | |
| 20 | 11/05/2020 | APPELLANT APPENDIX | |
| 21 | 11/06/2020 | Rec'd non-substantive corrections to ATB and ATA | |
| 22 | 11/09/2020 | Rec'd 5 copies of ATB and 4 copies of ATA back from CD | |
| 23 | 11/24/2020 | MOT. EXT/TIME APPELLEE BRIEF | |
| 24 | 11/25/2020 | ACTION BY CLERK - Granted : 12/18/2020 | |
| 25 | 12/11/2020 | MOT. EXT/TIME APPELLEE BRIEF | |
| 26 | 12/16/2020 | ACTION BY CHIEF JUSTICE - Granted : 01/07/2021 | |
| 27 | 01/07/2021 | APPELLEE BRIEF | View |
| 28 | 01/07/2021 | Oral Argument Request by Appellee | |
| 29 | 01/07/2021 | MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE BRIEF OF AMICAS CURIAE | |
| 30 | 01/07/2021 | ACTION BY CHIEF JUSTICE - Granted | |
| 31 | 01/07/2021 | AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF | View |
| 32 | 01/11/2021 | Rec'd non-substantive corrections for AEB | |
| 33 | 01/14/2021 | MOT. EXT/TIME REPLY BRIEF | |
| 34 | 01/14/2021 | ACTION BY CLERK (3 extra pages granted for RYB) - Granted : 01/25/2021 | |
| 35 | 01/15/2021 | Rec'd 5 copies of AEB and 5 copies of ACB back from CD | |
| 36 | 01/20/2021 | NOTICE OF ORAL ARGUMENT SENT | |
| 37 | 01/21/2021 | REPLY BRIEF | View |
| 38 | 01/22/2021 | Rec'd C.O.S.for RYB | |
| 39 | 01/26/2021 | Rec'd 5 copies of RYB from CD | |
| 40 | 02/02/2021 | ORAL ARGUMENT WEBCAST | |
| 41 | 02/02/2021 | APPEARANCES: Sean F. Marrin; Kay Nord Hunt; Jeffrey S. Weikum; Thomas A. Dickson; Chad C. Nodland | |
| 42 | 02/02/2021 | ARGUED: Kay Nord Hunt; Jeffrey S. Weikum; Chad C. Nodland | |
| 43 | 05/13/2021 | DISPOSITION | |
| 44 | 05/13/2021 | UNANIMOUS OPINION : Tufte, Jerod E. | View |
| 45 | 05/13/2021 | Costs taxed in favor of Appellant | |
| 46 | 05/13/2021 | Judgment | |
| 47 | 06/14/2021 | MANDATE |