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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
APRIL 20, 2026

1. A25-1403
In re the Estate of Lisa M. Williams, Decedent.
Affirmed. Judge Michelle A. Larkin.
Ramsey County District Court, Hon. Reynaldo Aligada, Jr.

2. A25-0827
Sarah Lynn Nelson, n/k/a Sarah Lynn Derry, petitioner, Respondent, vs. Abel
Aaron Nelson, Appellant, Ramsey County, Intervenor.
Affirmed. Judge Elise Larson.
Ramsey County District Court, Hon. Thomas Gilligan, Jr.

3. A25-1717
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Richard Preston Blackwell, Appellant.
Affirmed. Judge Michael L. Kirk.*
Ramsey County District Court, Hon. Judge Stacy Stennes.

4. A25-1317
Babiker E Osman, Appellant, vs. Maggie K Hanson, Respondent.
Affirmed. Judge Michael L. Kirk.*
Olmsted County District Court, Hon. Lisa R. Hayne.

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

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