Precedential OpinionsBy statute, the Court of Appeals issues a precedential (formerly called "published") opinion only in the most important and complex cases. Precedential opinions include an extensive analysis of the facts and law. They will be considered and used by courts faced with similar issues in the future, and they are published in books of caselaw found in most law libraries.

DECISIONS OF THE COURT OF APPEALS
FILED Monday, April 29, 2024

A23-1675   Will & Appt of the Estate of: William C. Mackey, Dec'd.
                    Washington County District Court, Hon. Laura A. Pietan.
          1. A personal representative may be removed for cause under Minn. Stat. § 524.3-611 (2022), but such removal does not discharge the personal representative from liability for transactions or omissions occurring before removal.
          2. Unless a claim against a personal representative for breach of fiduciary duty has previously been barred by adjudication, or excepted as provided in the closing statement, the statute of limitations for such claims, as set forth in Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-1005 (2022), is six months after the filing of the closing statement.
          Reversed and remanded. Judge Francis J. Connolly.

Nonprecedential OpinionsNonprecedential opinions (formerly called "unpublished opinions") are issued in cases that are less complicated, that involve legal issues that have already been decided in precedential opinions, or that will affect only the parties to that particular case. These opinions are usually shorter than precedential opinions, do not contain extensive discussion of the facts, and are not generally relied on by other courts to the same degree as precedential opinions.

NONPRECEDENTIAL OPINIONS
FILED Monday, April 29, 2024

Pursuant to Minn. R. Civ. App. P. 136.01, subd. 1 (c)

1.   A23-1852
      In the Matter of the Civil Commitment of: Kenneth Steven Daywitt.
      Affirmed. Judge Renee L. Worke.
      Commitment Appeal Panel.

2.   A23-1608
      In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of: B. Q.-R. H., AKA: B. Q. R. H. AKA: B. Q.-R. H. AKA: B. Q. R. H. and D. M. S., AKA: D. M. S., Parents.
      Affirmed. Judge Kevin G. Ross.
      Olmsted County District Court, Hon. Christa M. Daily.

3.   A23-1402
      Howard William Amos, petitioner, Appellant, vs. State of Minnesota, Respondent.
      Affirmed. Judge Francis J. Connolly.
      Hennepin County District Court, Hon. Jay Quam.

4.   A23-1363
      In the Matter of the Welfare of: D. M. B., Child.
      Affirmed. Judge Francis J. Connolly.
      Steele County District Court, Hon. Karen R. Duncan.

5.   A23-0768
      State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Derrick Timothy Days, Appellant.
      Affirmed. Judge Francis J. Connolly.
      Olmsted County District Court, Hon. Joseph F. Chase.

6.   A23-0763
      State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Anthony Paris Wilson, Appellant.
      Affirmed. Judge Francis J. Connolly.
      Blue Earth County District Court, Hon. Judge Kristine Weeks.

7.   A23-0746
      State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Elvis Joko Porte, Appellant.
      Affirmed. Judge Matthew E. Johnson.
      Olmsted County District Court, Hon. Joseph F. Chase.

8.   A23-1607
      In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of: B. Q.-R. H., Mother AKA B. Q. R. H. AKA B. Q.-R. H. AKA B. Q. R. H. and F. L. P., Alleged Father AKA F. L. P.
      Affirmed. Judge Michelle A. Larkin.
      Olmsted County District Court, Hon. Christa M. Daily.

9.   A23-0870
      Travis Dollerson, Appellant, vs. Maplewood Auto Mall/Cooper Motors, LLC, Respondent.
      Affirmed. Judge Tracy M. Smith.
      Ramsey County District Court, Hon. Mark Ireland.

10. A23-0842
      State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Camille Lashay Dennis-Bond, Appellant.
      Affirmed. Judge Jeanne M. Cochran.
      Dakota County District Court, Hon. Tim D. Wermager.

11. A23-1264
      EDF-RE US Development, LLC, Appellant, vs. RES America Construction, Inc., Respondent.
      Affirmed. Judge Randall J. Slieter.
      Murray County District Court, Hon. Michelle A. Dietrich.

12. A23-1106
      State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Jordan Gregory Richardson, Appellant.
      Affirmed. Judge Elise Larson.
      Lincoln County District Court, Hon. Michelle A. Dietrich.

13. A23-0597
      State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Marcus Allen Reynolds, Appellant.
      Affirmed. Judge Keala C. Ede.
      Hennepin County District Court, Hon. Lisa K. Janzen.

14. A23-1548
      Jolene Luczak, Appellant, vs. St. Mary's Medical Center, et al., Respondents.
      Affirmed. Judge Michael L. Kirk.*
      St. Louis County District Court, Hon. Eric Hylden.

* Retired judge of the Minnesota Court of Appeals, serving by appointment pursuant to Minn. Const. art. VI, § 10.

Order OpinionsCases that involve a few simple issues may be decided by order opinions, which include little discussion of the facts of the case and a brief analysis of the laws that are involved.

RECENT ORDER OPINIONS
April 29, 2024

1.   A23-0951
      State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Joseph Mark Halicki, Appellant.
      Affirmed. Judge Francis J. Connolly.
      Hennepin County District Court, Hon. Peter A. Cahill.

2.   A23-1384
      In the Matter of the Application of Jesus Adrian Soto for a Change of Name of Minor.
      Reversed and remanded. Judge Jennifer Frisch.
      Blue Earth County District Court, Hon. Judge Kristine Weeks.

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