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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

City of Grand Forks v. Zejdlik 551 N.W.2d 772
Docket No.: 19950412
Filing Date: 6/27/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - DUI/DUS/APC
Author: VandeWalle, Gerald

Schleicher v. Schleicher 551 N.W.2d 766
Docket No.: 19950376
Filing Date: 6/27/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Child Support
Author: Neumann, William

Barnett v. Human Services, et al 551 N.W.2d 557
Docket No.: 19950386
Filing Date: 6/27/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Administrative Proceeding
Author: Meschke, Herbert

Interest of K.G. (CONFIDENTIAL) 551 N.W.2d 554
Docket No.: 19950428
Filing Date: 6/27/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Juvenile Law
Author: VandeWalle, Gerald

Estate of Wagner 551 N.W.2d 292
Docket No.: 19950424
Filing Date: 6/27/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Probate, Wills, Trusts
Author: Meschke, Herbert

First American Bk. Valley v. George J. Hegstrom Co. 551 N.W.2d 288
Docket No.: 19950393
Filing Date: 6/27/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Contracts
Author: VandeWalle, Gerald

State v. Brandner, et al. 551 N.W.2d 284
Docket No.: 19950361
Filing Date: 6/27/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - Misc. Misdemeanor
Author: Meschke, Herbert

State v. Barnes (Sheila) 551 N.W.2d 279
Docket No.: 19950323
Filing Date: 6/27/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - Drugs/Contraband
Author: Neumann, William

State v. Keller 550 N.W.2d 411
Docket No.: 19950394
Filing Date: 6/27/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - Other
Author: Meschke, Herbert

Transystems Services v. Workers Comp. Burea, et al. 550 N.W.2d 066
Docket No.: 19950387
Filing Date: 6/27/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Administrative - Workers Compensation
Author: Maring, Mary

Disciplinary Board v. Orvik 549 N.W.2d 671
Docket No.: 19950404
Filing Date: 6/19/1996
Case Type: Discipline - Attorney - Original Proceeding
Author: Per Curiam

Horner v. Horner 549 N.W.2d 669
Docket No.: 19950414
Filing Date: 6/3/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Child Support
Author: Meschke, Herbert

Frey, et al. v. City of Jamestown (Cross-reference w/ 950008) 548 N.W.2d 784
Docket No.: 19950287
Filing Date: 5/31/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Real Property
Author: Meschke, Herbert

State v. Schneider 550 N.W.2d 405
Docket No.: 19950368
Filing Date: 5/29/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - Misc. Misdemeanor
Author: Neumann, William

Wishnatsky (Martin) v. Bergquist (Paul) et al. 550 N.W.2d 394
Docket No.: 19950172
Filing Date: 5/29/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Torts (Negligence, Liab., Nuis.)
Author: Meschke, Herbert

State v. McDonell (cross-ref. w/950016) 550 N.W.2d 062
Docket No.: 19950200
Filing Date: 5/29/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - Sexual Offense
Author: Sandstrom, Dale

State v. Touche 549 N.W.2d 193
Docket No.: 19950325
Filing Date: 5/29/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - Other
Author: Sandstrom, Dale

Weber v. Weber 548 N.W.2d 781
Docket No.: 19950422
Filing Date: 5/29/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Divorce - Property
Author: Sandstrom, Dale

State v. Thompson 548 N.W.2d 778
Docket No.: 19950396
Filing Date: 5/29/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - Sexual Offense
Author: Meschke, Herbert

State v. Ertelt (John Wayne) 548 N.W.2d 775
Docket No.: 19950333
Filing Date: 5/29/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - Other
Author: VandeWalle, Gerald

State v. Kunkel 548 N.W.2d 773
Docket No.: 19950324
Filing Date: 5/29/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - Homicide
Author: Maring, Mary

Anderson (David) v. Hensrud (f/k/a Anderson) (Kimberly) 548 N.W.2d 410
Docket No.: 19950357
Filing Date: 5/29/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Child Support
Author: VandeWalle, Gerald

Carlson v. Job Service, et al. (Consol. w/950415) 548 N.W.2d 389
Docket No.: 19950409
Filing Date: 5/29/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Administrative Proceeding
Author: VandeWalle, Gerald

Surerus v. Matuska 548 N.W.2d 384
Docket No.: 19950423
Filing Date: 5/29/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Child Support
Author: Neumann, William

Sargent Co. Bank v. Wentworth, et al. (Consol w/ 950264) (see Docket Memo) 547 N.W.2d 753
Docket No.: 19950263
Filing Date: 5/29/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Foreclosure
Author: Meschke, Herbert

Mertes (Jo Ann) v. Walberg (Danny Lee) 548 N.W.2d 378
Docket No.: 19950384
Filing Date: 5/17/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Child Support
Author: Sandstrom, Dale

State v. Spotted Horse (Emrick T.) 551 N.W.2d 567
Docket No.: 19950421
Filing Date: 5/14/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - Other
Author: Per Curiam

State v. Buss (Blaine James) 551 N.W.2d 567
Docket No.: 19950343
Filing Date: 5/14/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - Sexual Offense
Author: Per Curiam

Muri v. State 551 N.W.2d 567
Docket No.: 19950310
Filing Date: 5/14/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Post-Conviction Relief
Author: Per Curiam

Disciplinary Board v. LaQua 548 N.W.2d 372
Docket No.: 19950406
Filing Date: 5/14/1996
Case Type: Discipline - Attorney - Original Proceeding
Author: Per Curiam

Wheeler (Ronald W.) v. Wheeler (Geraldine S.) 548 N.W.2d 027
Docket No.: 19950307
Filing Date: 5/14/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Divorce - Property
Author: VandeWalle, Gerald

State v. Ripley (Cross Ref. w/950087) 548 N.W.2d 024
Docket No.: 19950390
Filing Date: 5/14/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - Drugs/Contraband
Author: Sandstrom, Dale

Engh (James) v. Jensen, fka Palmer (Tamara) 547 N.W.2d 922
Docket No.: 19950348
Filing Date: 5/14/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Child Support
Author: VandeWalle, Gerald

State v. Smaage (Selmer Allen) 547 N.W.2d 916
Docket No.: 19950308
Filing Date: 5/14/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - DUI/DUS/APC
Author: Maring, Mary

Stratton v. Medical Center Rehabilitation Hosp., et al. 547 N.W.2d 748
Docket No.: 19950318
Filing Date: 5/14/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Personal Injury
Author: Meschke, Herbert

Nelson v. Nelson n/k/a Novak 547 N.W.2d 741
Docket No.: 19950299
Filing Date: 5/14/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Child Support
Author: Meschke, Herbert

State v. Trosen (Todd L.) 547 N.W.2d 735
Docket No.: 19950296
Filing Date: 5/14/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - Theft
Author: Sandstrom, Dale

Isaac v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins. Co. 547 N.W.2d 548
Docket No.: 19950398
Filing Date: 5/14/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Insurance
Author: Sandstrom, Dale

Moen (Kenneth) v. Meidinger, et al. (Bruce/Sherry) 547 N.W.2d 544
Docket No.: 19950315
Filing Date: 5/14/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Debtor/Creditor
Author: Meschke, Herbert

Disciplinary Board v. Nassif (Cons. w/ 950400 & 950403) 547 N.W.2d 541
Docket No.: 19950399
Filing Date: 5/14/1996
Case Type: Discipline - Attorney - Original Proceeding
Author: Per Curiam

Employers Reinsurance Corp. v. Landmark, et al. 547 N.W.2d 527
Docket No.: 19950291
Filing Date: 4/25/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Insurance
Author: Neumann, William

Thompson v. Peterson, et al. 546 N.W.2d 856
Docket No.: 19950276
Filing Date: 4/25/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Employer/Employee Dispute
Author: Meschke, Herbert

Van Raden Homes, Inc. v. Dakota View Estates, et al. (Cross w/ 940032) 546 N.W.2d 843
Docket No.: 19950131
Filing Date: 4/25/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Real Property
Author: Meschke, Herbert

Jones (Gail Ann) v. Pringle & Herigstad, P.C. 546 N.W.2d 837
Docket No.: 19950335
Filing Date: 4/25/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Contracts
Author: Sandstrom, Dale

Muscatell (Brett C.) v. ND Real Estate Commission 546 N.W.2d 374
Docket No.: 19950332
Filing Date: 4/25/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Administrative Proceeding
Author: Sandstrom, Dale

Diegel (Troy) v. City of West Fargo, et al. 546 N.W.2d 367
Docket No.: 19950311
Filing Date: 4/25/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Personal Injury
Author: Sandstrom, Dale

City of Bismarck v. Feist (Greg J.) 551 N.W.2d 567
Docket No.: 19950419
Filing Date: 4/23/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - DUI/DUS/APC
Author: Per Curiam

State v. Falcon (Robert John) 546 N.W.2d 835
Docket No.: 19950314
Filing Date: 4/23/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - Other
Author: Sandstrom, Dale

City of Bismarck v. Stuart (Ronald) (See Docket Memo) 546 N.W.2d 366
Docket No.: 19950383
Filing Date: 4/23/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - DUI/DUS/APC
Author: Per Curiam

Gerhardt, et al. v. E.C. , et al. (CONFIDENTIAL) 546 N.W.2d 359
Docket No.: 19950104
Filing Date: 4/23/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Paternity
Author: VandeWalle, Gerald

Fisher v. Fisher, et al. (Cross Ref. w/950297) 546 N.W.2d 354
Docket No.: 19950410
Filing Date: 4/23/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Divorce - Property
Author: Neumann, William

Symington v. North Dakota Workers Compensation Bureau, et al. 545 N.W.2d 806
Docket No.: 19950312
Filing Date: 4/8/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Administrative - Workers Compensation
Author: Sandstrom, Dale

State v. Holecek (Consol. w/950176-950178) 545 N.W.2d 800
Docket No.: 19950175
Filing Date: 4/8/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Criminal - Other
Author: Levine, Beryl

Helmers f/k/a Sortino v. Sortino 545 N.W.2d 796
Docket No.: 19950243
Filing Date: 4/8/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Child Support
Author: Meschke, Herbert

Greenwood v. Moore 545 N.W.2d 790
Docket No.: 19950320
Filing Date: 4/8/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Administrative Proceeding
Author: Meschke, Herbert

Dalin v. Dalin 545 N.W.2d 785
Docket No.: 19950304
Filing Date: 4/8/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Child Support
Author: Neumann, William

Vickery v. ND Workers Comp. Bureau 545 N.W.2d 781
Docket No.: 19950300
Filing Date: 4/8/1996
Case Type: Appeal - Administrative - Workers Compensation
Author: VandeWalle, Gerald

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