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Riedlinger, et al. v. Steam Brothers, Inc. 2013 ND 14
Docket No.: 20120111
Filing Date: 1/28/2013
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Contracts
Author: VandeWalle, Gerald

Highlight: A contract is ambiguous if rational arguments can be made for different interpretations of the contract.
If a contract is ambiguous, extrinsic evidence may be considered to determine the parties' intent, and the terms of the contract and the parties' intent become questions of fact.

Investors Title Ins. Co. v. Herzig, et al. (Cons. w/20120214) 2013 ND 13
Docket No.: 20120213
Filing Date: 1/23/2013
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Contracts
Author: Crothers, Daniel John

Highlight: The district court is required to follow pronouncements of an appellate court on legal issues in subsequent proceedings of the case and to carry the appellate court's mandate into effect according to its terms.

Sateren v. Sateren 2013 ND 12
Docket No.: 20120192
Filing Date: 1/23/2013
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Divorce - Property
Author: Maring, Mary

Highlight: Generally, individuals that unconditionally, voluntarily, and consciously accept a substantial benefit from a divorce judgment waive the right to appeal the judgment.
The appellate court must be able to understand the basis for the district court's decision.
Violations of interim provisions affecting marital property before entry of final judgments in divorce cases are not condoned.

Interest of J.M. (CONFIDENTIAL) 2013 ND 11
Docket No.: 20120253
Filing Date: 1/23/2013
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Civil Commitment of Sexually Dangerous Individual
Author: Sandstrom, Dale

Highlight: A district court has broad discretion in deciding whether a proffered expert witness's testimony will assist the trier of fact and in evaluating whether there is an adequate factual basis for the expert's opinion.

Coppage v. State 2013 ND 10
Docket No.: 20120267
Filing Date: 1/23/2013
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Post-Conviction Relief
Author: VandeWalle, Gerald

Highlight: N.D.R.Ev. 609 governs the admission of evidence of certain criminal convictions for the purpose of attacking a witness's general character for truthfulness. Rule 609 does not apply to the admission of evidence of a prior conviction for purposes of impeachment by contradiction.
Evidence that is otherwise inadmissible, may be admitted if the opposing party opens the door through his testimony and invites any error.
A district court is required to follow the pronouncement of any appellate court on legal issues in subsequent proceedings and to carry out the appellate court's mandate according to its terms.

Sweeney v. Kirby 2013 ND 9
Docket No.: 20120339
Filing Date: 1/23/2013
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Child Support
Author: Crothers, Daniel John

Highlight: A party seeking to modify primary residential responsibility who provides competent evidence demonstrating a prima facie case for modification is entitled to an evidentiary hearing.

State v. Chacano 2013 ND 8
Docket No.: 20120187
Filing Date: 1/23/2013
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - Misc. Felony
Author: Kapsner, Carol

Highlight: A failure to make a proper trial objection to evidence prevents a defendant from arguing on appeal the trial court erred in admitting the evidence.
A prosecutor errs by arguing to the jury the defendant's testimony is a lie.
A defendant must establish his substantial rights were affected by a prosecutor's improper argument for the conviction to be reversed.

Pederson v. State 2013 ND 7
Docket No.: 20120331
Filing Date: 1/23/2013
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Post-Conviction Relief
Author: Per Curiam

Highlight: Judgment denying application for post-conviction relief is summarily affirmed under N.D.R.App.P. 35.1(a)(2).

State v. Chase 2013 ND 6
Docket No.: 20120332
Filing Date: 1/23/2013
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - Sexual Offense
Author: Per Curiam

Highlight: Conviction of continuous sexual abuse of a child summarily affirmed under N.D.R.App.P. 35.1(a)(3) and (7).

Poitra v. State (cross-reference w/20090339) 2013 ND 5
Docket No.: 20120283
Filing Date: 1/23/2013
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Post-Conviction Relief
Author: Per Curiam

Highlight: Order denying application for post-conviction relief is summarily affirmed under N.D.R.App.P. 35.1(a)(2).

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