Minnesota Court of Appeals

State v. Traylor - Nonprecedential Opinion

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions of Jaimee Nichole Traylor for third-degree controlled-substance murder and sale. The court found sufficient evidence to support the convictions, rejecting Traylor's argument that the state failed to prove the drug sold caused the victim's death.

Massaquoi v. Al-Qudeh - Defamation Claim Affirmed

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a defamation claim brought by tenants against their landlord. The court found no genuine issues of material fact regarding the defamation claim and denied the tenants' motion to amend their complaint.

North Sierra Construction, LLC Licensing Order Affirmed

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a licensing order with penalty against North Sierra Construction, LLC and Louis Dee Sierra. The order was issued by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for remodeling a manufactured home without proper permits and licensing, and for providing false information during the investigation.

Douglass v. Olson - Marriage Dissolution Case Affirmed

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to modify a marriage dissolution judgment, awarding sole legal and physical custody of a child to the mother. The court found no error in the district court's modification order, which was based on evidence presented regarding the child's well-being.

Custody Case Affirmed by Minnesota Court of Appeals

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to modify a father's parenting time, reducing it to supervised visits. The court found no abuse of discretion in the district court's consideration of evidence and best-interest factors for the child.

Marriage Dissolution Appeal Opinion

The Minnesota Court of Appeals filed a nonprecedential opinion on March 9, 2026, in the marriage dissolution appeal of DeGolier v. Baron. The court affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded the case concerning post-dissolution motions related to custody, child support, and spousal maintenance.

N A Brothers LLC v. Werts - UPEPA Application in Defamation Case

The Minnesota Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a district court's denial of a special motion to dismiss under the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act (UPEPA). The court found that UPEPA should have been applied to claims of defamation and conspiracy brought by a childcare provider against former employees and parents.

Nesbit v. Covel-Paulzine - Property Partition Appeal

The Minnesota Court of Appeals has filed a nonprecedential opinion in the case of Nesbit v. Covel-Paulzine. The court remanded the case to the district court for additional findings regarding the partition of a jointly owned property and the equitable allocation of sale proceeds.

Snowman Construction v. Ceresota Funding II LLC - Civil Appeal

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision in a construction dispute between Snowman Construction and Ceresota Funding II LLC. The court found no error in the admission of evidence, the handling of spoliation claims, findings of fact, or damage awards.

Hogendorf vs. Green - Environmental Liability and Attorney Fees

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's judgment awarding attorney fees and costs to respondent Renee Hogendorf against appellants James Green Jr. and Well Groomed Lawns, Inc. The court found no error in the award of fees and costs under the Minnesota Environmental Response and Liability Act (MERLA).