Order Opinions
Cases 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. Order opinions "are not binding authority except as law of the case, res judicata or collateral estoppel." Minn. R. Civ. App. 136.01.
RECENT ORDER OPINIONS
JANUARY 5, 2026
1. A25-0668
In the Matter of the Civil Commitment of: Gordon Emil Miles.
Affirmed. Chief Judge Jennifer L. Frisch.
Mower County District Court, Hon. Jeffrey Kritzer.
2. A25-0226
In Re the Custody of: M. R. K. and H. L. J. K.
Reversed and remanded. Judge Renee L. Worke.
Rice County District Court, Hon. Jeffrey M. Johnson.
3. A25-0746
Joseph Thomas Saari, petitioner, Appellant, vs. State of Minnesota, Respondent.
Affirmed. Judge James B. Florey.*
St. Louis County District Court, Hon. Shawn B. Reed.
* Retired judge of the Minnesota Court of Appeals, serving by appointment pursuant to Minn. Const. art. VI, § 10.