Admissibility of Prior Domestic Violence Evidence in Felonious Restraint Cases: State v. Alvarado Introduction In the landmark case of State of North Dakota v. Abraham Alvarado (757 N.W.2d 570,...
North Dakota Sets Precedent on Joint Representation and Deposition Testimony in State v. Keener Introduction State of North Dakota v. Laurie Marie Keener and Asa Kim Keener is a significant case...
Affirmation of Jury Impartiality in State v. Hidanovic: Upholding Procedural Fairness Introduction In State of North Dakota v. Mevludin Hidanovic, 747 N.W.2d 463 (N.D. 2008), the Supreme Court of...
Excited Utterance Exception Upheld in Aggravated Assault Conviction: State v. Schweitzer Introduction In State of North Dakota v. Jodi Rae Schweitzer (735 N.W.2d 873), the Supreme Court of North...
No Implied Contract or Due Process Rights Without Established Employment Terms: Good Bird v. Twin Buttes School District Introduction In the case of Cheryle D. Good Bird v. Twin Buttes School...
Fraud and Comparative Fault in Real Estate Purchase Agreements: Insights from WFND, LLC v. Fargo Marc, LLC Introduction The case of WFND, LLC v. Fargo Marc, LLC (730 N.W.2d 841), adjudicated by the...
Reaffirmation of the 'Completely Irrational' Standard for Vacating Arbitration Awards and Requirements for Reasoned Rulings on Attorney's Fees in North Dakota Introduction In the case of GRATECH...
STATE v. Blue: Upholding the Sixth Amendment’s Confrontation Rights in Testimonial Evidence Introduction In the landmark case of STATE of North Dakota v. James Alfred Blue, the Supreme Court of North...
Strict Enforcement of Surtax Fund Allocation under Ordinance No. 3560: North Dakota Supreme Court Decision in GO Committee v. City of Minot Introduction The case of GO Committee, et al. v. City of...
Modification of Spousal Support Based on Early Retirement: Ebach v. Ebach Analysis Introduction Lana K. Ebach, the plaintiff and appellee, and Donald M. Ebach, the defendant and appellant, were...
Affirmation of Inconsistent Verdicts in Child Abuse Cases: State of North Dakota v. Michael J. McClary Introduction State of North Dakota v. Michael J. McClary, 679 N.W.2d 455 (N.D. 2004), is a...
Enforceability of Common Law Premarital Agreements and Spousal Support: Insights from Ruth Binek v. Theodore J. Binek Introduction Ruth Binek v. Theodore J. Binek, 673 N.W.2d 594 (N.D. 2004), serves...
Clarifying the Boundaries of Right of First Refusal: Insights from Northern Plains Alliance v. Mitzel Introduction The case of Northern Plains Alliance, L.L.C. v. Lee Roy J. Mitzel and J L...
North Dakota Supreme Court Expands 'Teacher' Definition to Include Certificated Counselors in Negotiation Agreements Introduction The case of Dale Hilton v. North Dakota Education Association...
Affirmation of Divorce Decree in the Presence of Alleged Undue Influence and Unconscionability Introduction Jacqueline Knutson v. Richard D. Knutson is a significant case adjudicated by the Supreme...
Unconscionability in Property Settlement: Ruby v. Weber Establishes Critical Precedent Introduction The case of Ruby V. Weber n/k/a Ruby V. Moos, Plaintiff and Appellant v. Herbert Weber, Defendant...
Affirmation of Self-Representation Rights and Evidentiary Standards in STATE of North Dakota v. William Jude Hart Introduction In the landmark case of STATE of North Dakota v. William Jude Hart, 569...
North Dakota Supreme Court Establishes Extended Statute of Limitations for RICO Claims Introduction In Joyce Burr v. Cheryl Kulas and Donald K. Lemon, Ph.D., the Supreme Court of North Dakota...
Recreational Decks Permitted Under Zoning Ordinances: CITY OF FARGO v. NESS Introduction The legal landscape surrounding property zoning and the permissibility of residential structures often...
Judicial Clarifications on Trust Capacity and Service of Process in Western Life Trust v. Brakke 1. Introduction The case of Western Life Trust v. Brakke, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of North...