US Courts

State of Idaho v. Allen Paul Troup - Criminal Appeal

The Idaho Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's judgments of conviction and sentences for Allen Paul Troup for possession of a controlled substance. Troup appealed the denial of his motion to suppress and argued his sentence was excessive.

Cin Dale 3 v. Peoples Bank Corp - Affirmation of Dismissal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a suit brought by Cin Dale 3 against Peoples Bank Corp. The court held that the bank acted appropriately by complying with a court order to turn over funds from a depositor's account to satisfy a judgment. This ruling reinforces the ministerial role of banks in judgment enforcement.

State v. Larson - Criminal Sexual Conduct Conviction Appeal

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for first-degree criminal sexual conduct against Justin Duane Larson. The court rejected Larson's arguments regarding the denial of his motions to strike testimony, the denial of his mistrial motion, and the refusal to admit video conference testimony, finding the evidence sufficient to sustain the conviction.

Classic Auto Storage v. Restoration Technologies - Contract Dispute Opinion

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in a contract dispute between Classic Auto Storage and Restoration Technologies. The court found that the jury's verdict regarding negligence and breach of contract claims, and the award of no damages, were supported by the evidence presented.

Maple Grove NBC, LLC v. Cake Gals Inc. - Appeal of Summary Judgment

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's orders granting summary judgment and attorney fees to respondent Cake Gals Inc. Appellant Maple Grove NBC, LLC had challenged these orders related to an Asset Purchase Agreement. The court's opinion is nonprecedential.

Civil Commitment Opinion - Serna

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a commitment appeal panel's decision to dismiss a petition for discharge filed by Luis Antonio Serna, who is indeterminately committed as a sexually dangerous person. The court found that Serna failed to meet his burden to support a custody reduction due to his continued non-participation in treatment.

Kuller v. TVI, Inc. - Unemployment Benefits Appeal

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a decision denying unemployment benefits to Kenneth Kuller. The court found that Kuller engaged in employment misconduct by exploiting a coupon policy and falsifying transactions, making him ineligible for approximately $6,000 in benefits.

Pedcor Management Corp. v. Pate - Eviction Judgment Affirmed

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed an eviction judgment for respondent-landlord Pedcor Management Corp. against appellants Becky and Trenton Pate. The court found that the landlord provided timely notice and that the district court did not err in its findings regarding rent payment and the handling of tenant motions.

State of Minnesota v. Anthony Dimitri Limogianni - Criminal Sexual Conduct Appeal

The Minnesota Court of Appeals filed a nonprecedential opinion affirming a conviction for criminal sexual conduct. The court found that the district court did not err in concluding that the appellant waived any objection to the closure of the courtroom during the victim's testimony.

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.