PROBATE/RES JUDICATA: Petition to reopen probate alleging fraud by PR and newly discovered tangible personal property not precluded under by res judicata by prior dismissal of breach of fiduciary claim “with prejudice” for lack of subject jurisdiction (1st impression)… Olson reversed. [Read more…]
Wrongful discharge/choice of law
WRONGFUL DISCHARGE/CHOICE OF LAW: Colorado proper forum to adjudicate claim of Coloradoan based in Colorado discharged by Montana employer… claim analyzed under contract, not tort, principles… Jones. [Read more…]
Farm lease/gas well/probate
FARM LEASE/GAS WELL/PROBATE claims properly dismissed for statute of frauds, failure to state claim, lack of jurisdiction… McKinnon affirmed (IOR I-3(d)). [Read more…]
Fraud, particularity/reliance
FRAUD claims properly dismissed for failure to plead with particularity, show reliance on representations… indemnity/contribution claim properly dismissed as relating back to fraud claims… Macek affirmed. [Read more…]