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Edwards v. State
2025 ND 43 Highlight: An applicant for postconviction relief based on ineffective assistance of counsel must satisfy the test in Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 688-90 (1984). Under Strickland's test, the applicant must show that (1) counsel's representation fell below an objective standard of reasonableness and (2) there is a reasonable probability that, but for counsel's unprofessional errors, the result of the proceeding would have been different. A reasonable probability is a probability sufficient to undermine confidence in the outcome. |
Interest of S.F.
2025 ND 42 Highlight: Juvenile court orders terminating parental rights are summarily affirmed under N.D.R.App.P. 35.1(a)(2), (4), and (7). |
State, et al. v. Carrier
2025 ND 41
Highlight: Child support determinations involve questions of law, which are fully reviewable, findings of fact subject to the clearly erroneous standard, and in some areas, matters of discretion subject to the abuse of discretion standard. |
Kingstone v. Tedrow Kingstone
2025 ND 40
Highlight: Whether an obligor can control the receipt of trust funds is not relevant to whether the funds are income for child support purposes. A court calculating a parent's child support obligation is concerned with whether the parent receives income from the trust. |
State v. McDermott
2025 ND 39 Highlight: A criminal judgment entered after a jury found the defendant guilty of manslaughter and reckless endangerment with a firearm is summarily affirmed under N.D.R.App.P. 35.1(a)(2). |
Peterka v. Janda, et al.
2025 ND 38
Highlight: A district court judgment denying and dismissing a complaint for declaratory judgment is affirmed. |
Gackle v. NDDOT
2025 ND 37
Highlight: A district court judgment affirming an administrative hearing officer's decision to suspend driving privileges for 365 days for driving under the influence of alcohol is reversed. |
Guardianship and Conservatorship of G.I.C.
2025 ND 36
Highlight: A district court order directing distribution of trust assets is reversed. |
Gravity Oilfield Services v. Valence Natural Gas Solutions
2025 ND 35 Highlight: A district court order granting summary judgment and judgment, and award of attorney's fees are reversed. |
State v. Gum
2025 ND 34 Highlight: A district court order denying a motion for return of seized property is summarily affirmed under N.D.R.App.P. 35.1(a)(7). |