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State v. Harns 861 N.W.2d 173
Docket No.: 20140236
Filing Date: 9/15/2016
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - DUI/DUS/APC
Author: Per Curiam

Highlight: Driving under the influence conviction is summarily affirmed under N.D.R.App.P. 35.1(a)(7).

State v. Beylund 861 N.W.2d 172
Docket No.: 20140105
Filing Date: 9/15/2016
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - DUI/DUS/APC
Author: Per Curiam

Highlight: Conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol is summarily affirmed under N.D.R.App.P. 35.1(a)(2) and (7).

State v. Birchfield 858 N.W.2d 302
Docket No.: 20140109
Filing Date: 9/15/2016
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - DUI/DUS/APC
Author: Per Curiam

Highlight: The implied consent statute criminalizing refusal to consent to a chemical test is not unconstitutional under the Fourth Amendment or North Dakota Constitution. art. I, sec. 8.

State v. Williams 873 N.W.2d 13
Docket No.: 20150042
Filing Date: 6/30/2016
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - Drugs/Contraband
Author: Kapsner, Carol

Highlight: The district court has discretion in deciding whether to grant a request for a transcript, and the court abuses its discretion by refusing the request if a particularized need, necessity, or justification for its preparation and use is shown.

Interest of J.A.H. (Consolidated w/20140146) 855 N.W.2d 394
Docket No.: 20140145
Filing Date: 2/12/2015
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Juvenile Law
Author: Per Curiam

Highlight: When a juvenile court provides insufficient findings to review, jurisdiction may be retained under N.D.R.App.P. 35(a)(3) and the case remanded with instructions that the juvenile court make expedited findings of fact.

Nemec v. Disciplinary Board 799 N.W.2d 370
Docket No.: 20110136
Filing Date: 1/15/2015
Case Type: Discipline - Attorney - Original Proceeding
Author: Per Curiam

Highlight: Lawyer reinstatement ordered.

State v. Juntunen 845 N.W.2d 325
Docket No.: 20130324
Filing Date: 6/18/2014
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - Drugs/Contraband
Author: Per Curiam

Highlight: A decision cannot be properly reviewed on appeal if the district court does not provide an adequate explanation of the basis for its decision.

Disciplinary Board v. Howe 842 N.W.2d 646
Docket No.: 20140035
Filing Date: 5/29/2014
Case Type: Discipline - Attorney - Original Proceeding
Author: Per Curiam

Highlight: Interim suspension vacated.

Phillips v. State 841 N.W.2d 731
Docket No.: 20130151
Filing Date: 5/28/2014
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - Post-Conviction Relief
Author: Per Curiam

Highlight: A separate appeal from an order denying the transcript of a post-conviction relief hearing is unnecessary when an appeal from an order denying post-conviction relief is already pending.
When an indigent defendant has demonstrated a particularized need for a transcript, the district court abuses its discretion in denying his request for a free transcript.

Judicial Redistricting (consol. w/ 20130221) 833 N.W.2d 543
Docket No.: 20130153
Filing Date: 11/13/2013
Case Type: Judicial Administration - Rule - Rule
Author: Per Curiam

Highlight: Counties moved from South Central to Southeast Judicial District and Northwest Judicial District divided into two districts, effective January 1, 2014.

Interest of S.R.B. (Confidential) 830 N.W.2d 565
Docket No.: 20130112
Filing Date: 6/19/2013
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Mental Health
Author: Maring, Mary

Highlight: In an expedited appeal taken from an order for hospitalization and treatment, a trial court must make findings of fact specially under N.D.R.Civ.P. 52(a) as to whether the respondent is a person requiring treatment and hospitalization is the least restrictive treatment.
A mental health patient has the right to notice and a hearing prior to the trial court's issuing an order requiring the use of prescribed medication.

Palmer v. State (consol.w/20110346-20110348)(cross-ref.w/20010123-20010126) 816 N.W.2d 807
Docket No.: 20110344
Filing Date: 11/27/2012
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Post-Conviction Relief
Author: Crothers, Daniel John

Highlight: A decision cannot be properly reviewed on appeal if the district court does not provide an adequate explanation of its rationale for its decision.

State v. Gress 803 N.W.2d 607
Docket No.: 20110047
Filing Date: 12/13/2011
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - Assault
Author: Maring, Mary

Highlight: A decision cannot be properly reviewed on appeal if the district court does not provide an adequate explanation of the basis for its decision.

Estate of Fisk 780 N.W.2d 697
Docket No.: 20090157
Filing Date: 9/21/2010
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Probate, Wills, Trusts
Author: Kapsner, Carol

Highlight: The review of fees paid or taken by a personal representative is left to the sound discretion of the district court.
The $3,000 funeral expense limit in N.D.C.C. 50-24.1-07(1) applies to a deceased medical assistance recipient's spouse's funeral expenses.
The Department of Human Service's right to recovery under N.D.C.C. 50-24.1-07 is limited to estate assets the medical assistance recipient had an interest in at the time of death, and does not extend to the surviving spouses's separately owned assets.

Miller v. Workforce Safety and Insurance, et al. 684 N.W.2d 641
Docket No.: 20040064
Filing Date: 1/5/2006
Case Type: Appeal - Administrative - Workers Compensation
Author: Maring, Mary

Highlight: Ex parte communications are those that are without notice and opportunity for all parties to participate in the communication.
Workforce Safety and Insurance can consult with its outside legal counsel in reviewing a pending administrative law judge's recommendation as long as those communications are not ex parte.

Disciplinary Board v. Vela 699 N.W.2d 839
Docket No.: 20050173
Filing Date: 9/23/2005
Case Type: Discipline - Attorney - Original Proceeding
Author: Per Curiam

Highlight: Lawyer suspension ordered.

Disciplinary Board v. Wilkes 673 N.W.2d 614
Docket No.: 20040012
Filing Date: 1/26/2004
Case Type: Discipline - Attorney - Original Proceeding
Author:

Highlight: Interim suspension of lawyer ordered.

Howes v. Kelly Services, Inc. 649 N.W.2d 218
Docket No.: 20020014
Filing Date: 12/20/2002
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Torts (Negligence, Liab., Nuis.)
Author: Neumann, William

Highlight: In considering a motion for judgment as a matter of law, a trial court must view the evidence in the light most favorable to the non-moving party and must accept the truth of the evidence presented by the non-moving party and the truth of all reasonable inferences from that evidence which supports the verdict.
Once one party files a demand for a nine-person jury, other parties are entitled to rely on that demand for the issues it covers, and they need not file their own demand for a nine- person jury.

Petition to Change Resident Chambers from Watford City to Minot 643 N.W.2d 1
Docket No.: 20020048
Filing Date: 8/5/2002
Case Type: Judicial Administration - Rule - Rule
Author: Per Curiam

Highlight: Judgeship transferred from Watford City to Minot.

Mau, et al. v. National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pittsburgh 610 N.W.2d 761
Docket No.: 19990217
Filing Date: 2/20/2002
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Insurance
Author:

Interest of J.S. (CONFIDENTIAL-M.H.) 621 N.W.2d 582
Docket No.: 20000344
Filing Date: 2/15/2001
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Mental Health
Author: Per Curiam

Highlight: Expedited appeals under the mental health law are limited to the procedures, findings, and conclusions of the lower court. Because of this limited review, detailed findings are necessary.
A mental health patient has the right to the least restrictive conditions necessary to achieve the treatment purposes.

Disciplinary Board v. Keller 613 N.W.2d 510
Docket No.: 20000189
Filing Date: 7/19/2000
Case Type: Discipline - Attorney - Original Proceeding
Author:

Highlight: Interim suspension of lawyer ordered.

Disciplinary Board v. Bard 430 N.W.2d 062
Docket No.: 19880291
Filing Date: 10/5/1998
Case Type: Discipline - Attorney - Original Proceeding
Author: Per Curiam

State v. Hanson 558 N.W.2d 611
Docket No.: 19960103
Filing Date: 12/20/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - DUI/DUS/APC
Author: Neumann, William

Scott v. ND Dept. of Transportation 557 N.W.2d 385
Docket No.: 19960060
Filing Date: 12/20/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Administrative - Department of Transportation
Author: Meschke, Herbert

Goodleft (Myrtle) v. Gullickson (Philip) 556 N.W.2d 303
Docket No.: 19950206
Filing Date: 12/10/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Torts (Negligence, Liab., Nuis.)
Author: VandeWalle, Gerald

State v. Asbridge 555 N.W.2d 571
Docket No.: 19950413
Filing Date: 11/13/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - DUI/DUS/APC
Author: VandeWalle, Gerald

American Insurance Co. v. Midwest Motor Express 554 N.W.2d 182
Docket No.: 19950411
Filing Date: 10/1/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Insurance
Author: Maring, Mary

Diocese of Bismarck Trust, et al. v. Ramada Inc., et al. (Con. w/950380) 553 N.W.2d 760
Docket No.: 19950375
Filing Date: 9/10/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Contracts
Author: Maring, Mary

Bangen, et al. v. Bartelson, et al. 553 N.W.2d 754
Docket No.: 19950326
Filing Date: 9/10/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Contracts
Author: Maring, Mary

Hendrickson v. Hendrickson 553 N.W.2d 215
Docket No.: 19950331
Filing Date: 9/10/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Child Support
Author: Meschke, Herbert

Swanson v. ND Workers Comp., et al. 553 N.W.2d 209
Docket No.: 19950416
Filing Date: 9/10/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Administrative - Workers Compensation
Author: Neumann, William

Earthworks, Inc. v. Sehn (Kevin) 553 N.W.2d 490
Docket No.: 19950417
Filing Date: 9/3/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Contracts
Author: Meschke, Herbert

Grinaker v. Grinaker (Cross reference w/950354) 553 N.W.2d 204
Docket No.: 19960035
Filing Date: 9/3/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Divorce - Property
Author: Meschke, Herbert

Grinaker v. Grinaker, et al. (Cross Ref. w/960035 - see memo) 553 N.W.2d 200
Docket No.: 19950354
Filing Date: 9/3/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Other
Author: VandeWalle, Gerald

Kristianson v. Flying J Oil & Gas, Inc. 553 N.W.2d 186
Docket No.: 19950363
Filing Date: 9/3/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Personal Injury
Author: Meschke, Herbert

Kinney Shoe Corp. v. State ex rel. Hanson 552 N.W.2d 788
Docket No.: 19950420
Filing Date: 9/3/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Tax Realted
Author: Meschke, Herbert

Richmond v. Nodland, et al. 552 N.W.2d 586
Docket No.: 19960104
Filing Date: 7/24/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Other
Author: VandeWalle, Gerald

State v. Thompson 552 N.W.2d 386
Docket No.: 19950372
Filing Date: 7/24/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - DUI/DUS/APC
Author: Meschke, Herbert

Fahlsing v. Teters, et al. 552 N.W.2d 087
Docket No.: 19950377
Filing Date: 7/24/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Child Support
Author: Sandstrom, Dale

City of Jamestown v. Leevers Supermarkets, et al. (Consolidated w/950366) 552 N.W.2d 365
Docket No.: 19950328
Filing Date: 7/18/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Real Property
Author: Sandstrom, Dale

State v. Olson 552 N.W.2d 362
Docket No.: 19950342
Filing Date: 7/18/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - Other
Author: Neumann, William

State v. Steinmetz 552 N.W.2d 358
Docket No.: 19950362
Filing Date: 7/18/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - DUI/DUS/APC
Author: Maring, Mary

State v. Winkler (CONSOLIDATED W/ 950371) 552 N.W.2d 347
Docket No.: 19950370
Filing Date: 7/18/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - Other
Author: Neumann, William

State v. Storbakken 552 N.W.2d 078
Docket No.: 19950359
Filing Date: 7/18/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - DUI/DUS/APC
Author: VandeWalle, Gerald

City of Grand Forks v. Dohman 552 N.W.2d 069
Docket No.: 19950427
Filing Date: 7/18/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - Contempt of Court
Author: VandeWalle, Gerald

City of Fargo v. Ness, et al. (Cross Ref. w/940332) 551 N.W.2d 790
Docket No.: 19950395
Filing Date: 7/18/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Real Property
Author: Maring, Mary

Walton, et al. v. ND Dept. of Human Services, et al. 552 N.W.2d 336
Docket No.: 19950382
Filing Date: 6/27/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Administrative Proceeding
Author: Sandstrom, Dale

Raboin, et al. v. ND Dept. of Human Services 552 N.W.2d 329
Docket No.: 19950391
Filing Date: 6/27/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Administrative Proceeding
Author: Sandstrom, Dale

Kjos, f/k/a Brandenburger v. Brandenburger 552 N.W.2d 063
Docket No.: 19950329
Filing Date: 6/27/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Child Support
Author: Neumann, William