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Minnesota Supreme Court Opinion on Civil Commitment Treatment

The Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision regarding the administration of involuntary intrusive treatments to civilly committed patients. The court held that the existing Price/Jarvis balancing test adequately addresses the statutory requirement for treatment necessary to preserve life or health.

Lockhart vs. Hennepin County - Tax Court Jurisdiction

The Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed the tax court's decision in Lockhart vs. Hennepin County, ruling that the tax court had subject matter jurisdiction over property tax assessment disputes. The court found that the taxpayer's claims fell within the scope of Minnesota Statutes section 278.01, which provides the exclusive remedy for such matters.

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The Minnesota Court of Appeals filed a nonprecedential opinion on March 9, 2026, in the marriage dissolution appeal of DeGolier v. Baron.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.

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.

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The Minnesota Court of Appeals has filed a nonprecedential opinion in the case of Nesbit v. Covel-Paulzine.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.

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).

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.

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.