Jensen , Justice . [ 1] Chase Swanson appeals from a district court's judgment finding him guilty of conspiracy to commit murder. The jury instructions allowed Swanson to be convicted of a conspiracy to "knowingly" cause the death of another human being. He argues conspiracy to "knowingly" cause the death of another human being is a non-cognizable offense because it does not require the actor to have had an intent to cause the death. We reverse the judgment of conviction on the charge of...
Jensen , Justice . [ 1] Daniel and Debra Bearce ("the Bearces") appeal from a judgment in favor of Yellowstone Energy Development LLC ("Yellowstone") entered following the parties' cross motions for summary judgment. The Bearces challenge the district court's exclusion of parol evidence to support their allegation of fraud in the inducement. The Bearces also challenge the district court's conclusion the Bearces were not owed a fiduciary duty. We affirm the district court's judgment...
Jensen , Justice . [ 1] Trina Iverson appeals from a district court order finding a prima facie case for modification of primary residential responsibility had not been established with regard to the parties' two youngest children, G.I.H. and G.O.H. Iverson also asserts the district court erred when it denied her motion to amend the findings and order. We reverse the district court's order and remand for an evidentiary hearing to determine whether modification of primary residential...
