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Quamme v. Bellino 2002 ND 159
Docket No.: 20020024
Filing Date: 10/15/2002
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Divorce - Property
Author: Maring, Mary

Highlight: When there has been an initial award of spousal support, the district court retains jurisdiction to modify the award at least as long as the spousal support continues.
The party seeking a change of spousal support bears the burden of showing a material change in circumstances warranting a modification.
Absent modifying language in the support award, the obligee is entitled to spousal support from the obligor's estate if the obligor predeceases the obligee.

Argenziano v. State 2002 ND 158
Docket No.: 20020101
Filing Date: 10/15/2002
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Contracts
Author: Per Curiam

Highlight: Summary judgment dismissing a breach of contract claim is summarily affirmed under N.D.R.App.P. 35.1(a)(1) and (6).

J.B. v. M.R. (CONFIDENTIAL) 2002 ND 157
Docket No.: 20020072
Filing Date: 10/15/2002
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Paternity
Author:

Highlight: Custody judgment is summarily affirmed under N.D.R.App.P. 35.1(a)(2) and (4).

State v. Guthmiller 2002 ND 156
Docket No.: 20020088
Filing Date: 10/15/2002
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Other
Author: Per Curiam

Highlight: The trial court's forfeiture order is summarily affirmed under N.D.R.App.P. 35.1(a)(7).

Disciplinary Board v. Butz 2002 ND 155
Docket No.: 20020210
Filing Date: 10/15/2002
Case Type: Discipline - Attorney - Original Proceeding
Author: Per Curiam

Highlight: Lawyer suspended from the practice of law for 30 days.

Interest of R.O. (CONFIDENTIAL) 2002 ND 154
Docket No.: 20020228
Filing Date: 9/20/2002
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Mental Health
Author: Sandstrom, Dale

Highlight: Less than 24 hours notice before an involuntary commitment hearing is inadequate notice to permit preparation for the hearing.

Grad v. Jepson 2002 ND 153
Docket No.: 20020043
Filing Date: 9/20/2002
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Other
Author: Kapsner, Carol

Highlight: The standard of review for a minor child's name change petition is abuse of discretion.
"Proper and reasonable cause" includes consideration of the best interests of the child in the context of a petition to change a minor child's name.

State v. Faleide 2002 ND 152
Docket No.: 20020074
Filing Date: 9/20/2002
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - Misc. Misdemeanor
Author: Neumann, William

Highlight: A trial court may not order permanent forfeiture of personal property as a condition of probation.

Johnson v. Johnson (Cross-reference w/990353) 2002 ND 151
Docket No.: 20010288
Filing Date: 9/20/2002
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Child Support
Author: VandeWalle, Gerald

Highlight: Because parents have a mutual duty to support their children, failure to award interim child support to the custodian of a child is error as a matter of law.
Use of the Bullock formula to distribute retirement pay is not mandatory.
To award spousal support, the trial court must find the requesting spouse is disadvantaged.

Andes v. Brogdin, et al. 2002 ND 150
Docket No.: 20020047
Filing Date: 9/20/2002
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Torts (Negligence, Liab., Nuis.)
Author: Per Curiam

Highlight: A trial court judgment dismissing a negligence action is summarily affirmed under N.D.R.App.P. 35.1(a)(2).

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