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UND v. Whelan, et al.
2026 ND 19
Docket No.: 20250286
Filing Date: 2/5/2026
Case Type: Original Proceeding - Civil - Writ of Supervision
Author: Jensen, Jon J.
Highlight: The subject matter of a contract is governed by relevant statutory law. This general principle does not operate to transform an action based on statutory rights into a contract claim.
A claim for unjust enrichment may be grounded in contract or tort law. Whether a claim for unjust enrichment sounds in tort or contract depends upon the factual basis underlying the claim. When the unjust enrichment allegations are predicated on tortious conduct, such as misrepresentation or fraud, the claim is properly characterized as one arising in tort.
Disciplinary Board v. Spencer
2026 ND 18
Docket No.: 20250441
Filing Date: 1/29/2026
Case Type: Discipline - Attorney - Disbarment
Author: Per Curiam
Highlight: Lawyer disbarred.
Disciplinary Board v. Spencer
2026 ND 18
Docket No.: 20250442
Filing Date: 1/29/2026
Case Type: Discipline - Attorney - Disbarment
Author: Per Curiam
Highlight: Lawyer disbarred.
Disciplinary Board v. Spencer
2026 ND 18
Docket No.: 20250443
Filing Date: 1/29/2026
Case Type: Discipline - Attorney - Disbarment
Author: Per Curiam
Highlight: Lawyer disbarred.
Disciplinary Board v. Spencer
2026 ND 18
Docket No.: 20250444
Filing Date: 1/29/2026
Case Type: Discipline - Attorney - Disbarment
Author: Per Curiam
Highlight: Lawyer disbarred.
Disciplinary Board v. Spencer
2026 ND 17
Docket No.: 20250440
Filing Date: 1/29/2026
Case Type: Discipline - Attorney - Disbarment
Author: Per Curiam
Highlight: Lawyer disbarred.
Disciplinary Board v. Spencer
2026 ND 17
Docket No.: 20250439
Filing Date: 1/29/2026
Case Type: Discipline - Attorney - Disbarment
Author: Per Curiam
Highlight: Lawyer disbarred.
Sanderson v. Cole
2026 ND 16
Docket No.: 20250288
Filing Date: 1/29/2026
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Other
Author: Crothers, Daniel John
Highlight: Under N.D.R.Civ.P. 3 a civil action is commenced by the service of a summons. Rule 3, N.D.R.Civ.P., allows the defendant to file the complaint in district court.
Rule 3, N.D.R.Civ.P., differs from Fed.R.Civ.P. 3, which requires filing of a complaint to commence an action.
Under N.D.R.Civ.P. 5, unless otherwise authorized by rule or statute, a party seeking to file an initiating pleading must provide proof that the pleading was served under Rule 4. Failure to file proof that the initiating pleading was filed is subject to N.D.R.Civ.P. 61 harmless error analysis.
Prosecutors may be entitled to either absolute or qualified immunity from civil liability under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for actions undertaken in accordance with their official duties.
Prosecuting attorneys are considered quasi-judicial officers entitled to absolute immunity granted judges when their activities are intimately associated with the judicial phase of the criminal process.
The prevailing party of a frivolous action shall be awarded attorney's fees under N.D.C.C. § 28-26-01(2).
Johnson v. State
2026 ND 15
Docket No.: 20250287
Filing Date: 1/29/2026
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Post-Conviction Relief
Author: Per Curiam
Highlight: A district court order denying an application for postconviction relief is summarily affirmed under N.D.R.App.P. 35.1(a)(4).
Williamson v. State
2026 ND 14
Docket No.: 20250365
Filing Date: 1/29/2026
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Post-Conviction Relief
Author: Per Curiam
Highlight: A district court judgment denying application for postconviction relief is summarily affirmed under N.D.R.App.P. 35.1(a)(6) and (7).
