FAMILY LLC properly converted from 30 years to perpetual by 67% supermajority vote without participation by withdrawing member… LLC properly joined as a defendant… $4,410 fees improperly awarded to hybrid LLC expert designated by both parties… Gilbert affirmed, reversed. [Read more…]
Subdivision “country living” covenants, short rentals
SUBDIVISION COVENANTS intended to encourage “country living” properly construed to prohibit short-term rentals… Coffman affirmed. [Read more…]
Probate, will challenge defense verdict affirmed
PROBATE: Will challenge defense verdict affirmed over claims of juror misconduct… $428,659 attorney fees properly awarded Estate, $86.931.50 improperly awarded wife of heir for participation to defend her own interests… interest rate on fees improperly required to be recalculated each year… Gilbert affirmed, reversed. [Read more…]
Defense verdict, will contest, interest in family ranch
VERDICT: Defense, will contest, ownership interest in family ranch LLC. [Read more…]
HOA covenants, fishing lodge short-term rentals
HOA COVENANTS: Use of property for fishing lodge short-term rentals not violative of “use for residence only” restriction… McMahon affirmed. [Read more…]
Insurance, Iowa UM/UIM reinsurer, shooting death
INSURANCE: Contract and declaratory claims against Iowa UM/UIM reinsurer relating to shooting death in Montana of South Dakota resident driving vehicle with business policy and shooter driving uninsured or underinsured vehicle dismissed for lack of personal jurisdiction… Cavan. [Read more…]