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Rocket Dogs K-9 Aquatics & Wellness Center v. Derheim, et al.

Docket No. 20220246
Oral Argument: Tuesday, February 7, 2023 2:45 PM

Docket Info

Title
Rocket Dogs K-9 Aquatics & Wellness Center, LLC, Plaintiff and Appellant
v.
Derheim, Inc., a North Dakota corporation d/b/a
My Aquatic Services and Troy Derheim, an individual, Defendants and Appellees
Case Type
CIVIL APPEAL : OTHER (Civil)
Appeal From
Case No. 2022-CV-01009
East Central Judicial District, Cass County
Stephannie Nicole Stiel
2023 ND 103991 N.W.2d 53
Oral Argument 2/7/2023

Highlight

An attorney may not compromise a client’s claims in the absence of express authority, and an attorney may not waive a client’s substantial rights without the client’s consent. Whether an attorney has been given express authority to settle a claim normally presents a question of fact.

The trial court may take one of three possible avenues to decide a motion to enforce a settlement agreement: (1) hold an evidentiary hearing on the motion to determine disputed facts and then enter judgment after taking evidence to prove the agreement and any defenses that the nonmoving party may proffer, (2) dispose of the motion on the pleadings, or (3) treat the motion as akin to one for summary judgment.

Whether a party is entitled to a jury trial depends on whether the case is an action at law or a claim in equity. Historically, specific performance has been an equitable remedy, and no jury trial is available on such claims.

When conflicting testimony is presented, our ability to examine a cold record is a poor substitute for the fact finder’s opportunity to observe the demeanor of the witnesses.

Briefs

Filing Date Description
11/29/2022 APPELLANT BRIEF View
01/09/2023 APPELLEE BRIEF View
01/20/2023 REPLY BRIEF View

Counsel

Party Type Name
APPELLANT PRIVATE PRACTICE Joshua Allen Swanson - 06788
APPELLANT PRIVATE PRACTICE Bailey Jenee Voge - 09336
APPELLANT PRIVATE PRACTICE MacKenzie Lee Hertz - 09392
APPELLEE PRIVATE PRACTICE Brandt Michael Doerr - 08520

(Note: Attachments may not be available for recently filed cases and/or confidential documents.)

Seq. # Filing Date Description Attachment
1 08/23/2022 NOTICE OF APPEAL : 08/23/2022
2 08/23/2022 ORDER FOR TRANSCRIPT : 08/23/2022 View
3 08/23/2022 NOT. OF FILING NOT. OF APPEAL AND PROOF OF SERV. View
4 08/23/2022 Notice Served on Joshua A. Swanson, Bailey J. Voge & MacKenzie L. Hertz and Brandt M. Doerr
5 08/31/2022 ANNOUNCED DISQUALIFICATION : VandeWalle, Gerald W.
6 09/21/2022 ELEC. RECORD ON APPEAL DATED SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 (ENTRY NOS.1-38, 40-63)(NOT ELEC. #39 - DVD) View
7 09/23/2022 Rec'd Docket Entry #39 - Exhibit B - DVD - via U.S. Mail
8 10/20/2022 All Transcripts Filed in Record
9 11/29/2022 APPELLANT BRIEF View
10 11/29/2022 Oral Argument Request by Appellant
11 11/30/2022 Rec'd 3 copies of ATB back from CD
12 12/16/2022 MOT. EXT/TIME APPELLEE BRIEF View
13 12/16/2022 ACTION BY CLERK - Granted : 01/09/2023
14 01/09/2023 APPELLEE BRIEF View
15 01/09/2023 Oral Argument Request by Appellee
16 01/11/2023 Rec'd 3 copies of AEB back from CD
17 01/20/2023 REPLY BRIEF View
18 01/23/2023 Rec'd 3 copies of RYB back from CD
19 01/24/2023 NOTICE OF ORAL ARGUMENT SENT
20 02/07/2023 APPEARANCES: Joshua A. Swanson & Bailey J. Voge/Brandt M. Doerr
21 02/07/2023 ARGUED: Joshua A. Swanson/Brandt M. Doerr
22 02/07/2023 ORAL ARGUMENT WEBCAST
23 05/30/2023 DISPOSITION
24 05/30/2023 UNANIMOUS OPINION : Bahr, Douglas Alan View
25 05/30/2023 Costs taxed in favor of Appellees
26 05/30/2023 Judgment View
27 06/21/2023 MANDATE
28 07/10/2023 RECEIPT SIGNED BY DISTRICT COURT CLERK'S OFFICE View