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1. Power Fuels, Inc. v. ElkinCopy cite
   Power Fuels, Inc. v. Elkin, 283 N.W.2d 214 (N.D. 1979)cited by 246
2. Fischer v. FischerCopy cite
   Fischer v. Fischer, 139 N.W.2d 845 (N.D. 1966)cited by 230
3. Ruff v. RuffCopy cite
   Ruff v. Ruff, 52 N.W.2d 107 (N.D. 1952)cited by 208
4. County of Stutsman v. State Historical Society of North DakotaCopy cite
   Cnty. of Stutsman v. State Historical Soc'y of N.D., 371 N.W.2d 321 (N.D. 1985)cited by 131
5. In re Estate of ElmerCopy cite
   In re Estate of Elmer, 210 N.W.2d 815 (N.D. 1973)cited by 130
6. Arneson v. OlsonCopy cite
   Arneson v. Olson, 270 N.W.2d 125 (N.D. 1978)cited by 124
7. State v. OlanderCopy cite
   State v. Olander, 1998 ND 50, 575 N.W.2d 658cited by 112
8. Andrews v. O'HEARNCopy cite
   Andrews v. O'Hearn, 387 N.W.2d 716 (N.D. 1986)cited by 110
9. State v. KentCopy cite
   State v. Kent, 67 N.W. 1052 (N.D. 1896)cited by 104
10. State ex rel. Linde v. TaylorCopy cite
    State ex rel. Linde v. Taylor, 156 N.W. 561 (N.D. 1916)cited by 100
11. Buchholz v. BuchholzCopy cite
    Buchholz v. Buchholz, 1999 ND 36, 590 N.W.2d 215cited by 97
12. Erickson v. WiperCopy cite
    Erickson v. Wiper, 157 N.W. 592 (N.D. 1916)cited by 89
13. City of Fairgo v. ThompsonCopy cite
    City of Fairgo v. Thompson, 520 N.W.2d 578 (N.D. 1994)cited by 85
14. In Interest of FHCopy cite
    In Interest of FH, 283 N.W.2d 202 (N.D. 1979)cited by 84
15. Johnson v. HassettCopy cite
    Johnson v. Hassett, 217 N.W.2d 771 (N.D. 1974)cited by 79
16. Kitto v. Minot Park DistrictCopy cite
    Kitto v. Minot Park Dist., 224 N.W.2d 795 (N.D. 1974)cited by 79
17. Asbridge v. North Dakota State Highway CommissionerCopy cite
    Asbridge v. N.D. State Highway Comm'r, 291 N.W.2d 739 (N.D. 1980)cited by 78
18. Hofsommer v. Hofsommer Excavating, Inc.Copy cite
    Hofsommer v. Hofsommer Excavating, Inc., 488 N.W.2d 380 (N.D. 1992)cited by 78
19. Van Grinsven v. G.R.H.Copy cite
    Van Grinsven v. G.R.H., 2006 ND 56, 711 N.W.2d 587cited by 77
20. Stout v. StoutCopy cite
    Stout v. Stout, 1997 ND 61, 560 N.W.2d 903cited by 72
21. Hughes v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.Copy cite
    Hughes v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co., 236 N.W.2d 870 (N.D. 1975)cited by 72
22. Jasper v. HazenCopy cite
    Jasper v. Hazen, 23 L.R.A. 58 (N.D. 1894)cited by 72
23. WFND, LLC v. Fargo Marc, LLCCopy cite
    WFND, LLC v. Fargo Marc, LLC, 2007 ND 67, 730 N.W.2d 841cited by 70
24. Kolka v. JonesCopy cite
    Kolka v. Jones, 71 N.W. 558 (N.D. 1897)cited by 70
25. State v. LeidholmCopy cite
    State v. Leidholm, 334 N.W.2d 811 (N.D. 1983)cited by 68
26. Hendrickson v. HendricksonCopy cite
    Hendrickson v. Hendrickson, 2000 ND 1, 603 N.W.2d 896cited by 68
27. State v. IversonCopy cite
    State v. Iverson, 187 N.W.2d 1 (N.D. 1971)cited by 66
28. State v. WoinarowiczCopy cite
    State v. Woinarowicz, 2006 ND 179, 720 N.W.2d 635cited by 66
29. State v. KentCopy cite
    State v. Kent, 27 L.R.A. 686 (N.D. 1895)cited by 66
30. Wolt v. WoltCopy cite
    Wolt v. Wolt, 2010 ND 26, 778 N.W.2d 786cited by 66
31. Tyler v. SheaCopy cite
    Tyler v. Shea, 61 N.W. 468 (N.D. 1894)cited by 66
32. Kautzman v. KautzmanCopy cite
    Kautzman v. Kautzman, 1998 ND 192, 585 N.W.2d 561cited by 65
33. State ex rel. Moore v. ArchibaldCopy cite
    State ex rel. Moore v. Archibald, 66 N.W. 234 (N.D. 1896)cited by 65
34. State v. OrrCopy cite
    State v. Orr, 375 N.W.2d 171 (N.D. 1985)cited by 64
35. Soentgen v. Quain & Ramstad Clinic, P.C.Copy cite
    Soentgen v. Quain & Ramstad Clinic, P.C., 467 N.W.2d 73 (N.D. 1991)cited by 64
36. State v. MankeCopy cite
    State v. Manke, 328 N.W.2d 799 (N.D. 1982)cited by 64
37. First State Bank v. KellyCopy cite
    First State Bank v. Kelly, 152 N.W. 125 (N.D. 1915)cited by 64
38. Herman v. MagnusonCopy cite
    Herman v. Magnuson, 277 N.W.2d 445 (N.D. 1979)cited by 63
39. O'Leary v. CoenenCopy cite
    O'Leary v. Coenen, 251 N.W.2d 746 (N.D. 1977)cited by 62
40. Southern Valley Grain Dealers Ass'n v. Board of County CommissionersCopy cite
    Southern Valley Grain Dealers Ass'n v. Bd. of Cnty. Comm'rs, 257 N.W.2d 425 (N.D. 1977)cited by 62
41. Heley v. HeleyCopy cite
    Heley v. Heley, 506 N.W.2d 715 (N.D. 1993)cited by 62
42. Grenz v. WerreCopy cite
    Grenz v. Werre, 129 N.W.2d 681 (N.D. 1964)cited by 62
43. Nastrom v. NastromCopy cite
    Nastrom v. Nastrom, 284 N.W.2d 576 (N.D. 1979)cited by 62
44. State v. AllenCopy cite
    State v. Allen, 237 N.W.2d 154 (N.D. 1975)cited by 61
45. Heckelsmiller v. StateCopy cite
    Heckelsmiller v. State, 2004 ND 191, 687 N.W.2d 454cited by 61
46. State v. LindCopy cite
    State v. Lind, 322 N.W.2d 826 (N.D. 1982)cited by 61
47. Lang v. City of CavalierCopy cite
    Lang v. City of Cavalier, 228 N.W. 819 (N.D. 1930)cited by 61
48. Iverson v. LancasterCopy cite
    Iverson v. Lancaster, 158 N.W.2d 507 (N.D. 1968)cited by 60
49. Olson v. FraaseCopy cite
    Olson v. Fraase, 421 N.W.2d 820 (N.D. 1988)cited by 60
50. Wall v. Pennsylvania Life Insurance Co.Copy cite
    Wall v. Pa. Life Ins. Co., 274 N.W.2d 208 (N.D. 1979)cited by 60
51. State v. KringstadCopy cite
    State v. Kringstad, 353 N.W.2d 302 (N.D. 1984)cited by 60
52. Healy v. HealyCopy cite
    Healy v. Healy, 397 N.W.2d 71 (N.D. 1986)cited by 60
53. Hurt v. FreelandCopy cite
    Hurt v. Freeland, 1999 ND 12, 589 N.W.2d 551cited by 60
54. Nuelle ex rel. Reinhardt v. WellsCopy cite
    Nuelle ex rel. Reinhardt v. Wells, 154 N.W.2d 364 (N.D. 1967)cited by 59
55. Hanson v. Williams CountyCopy cite
    Hanson v. Williams Cnty., 389 N.W.2d 319 (N.D. 1986)cited by 59
56. Van Oosting v. Van OostingCopy cite
    Van Oosting v. Van Oosting, 521 N.W.2d 93 (N.D. 1994)cited by 59
57. State v. ThompsonCopy cite
    State v. Thompson, 2010 ND 10, 777 N.W.2d 617cited by 59
58. State v. SteinbachCopy cite
    State v. Steinbach, 1998 ND 18, 575 N.W.2d 193cited by 59
59. Blotske v. LeidholmCopy cite
    Blotske v. Leidholm, 487 N.W.2d 607 (N.D. 1992)cited by 58
60. Okken v. OkkenCopy cite
    Okken v. Okken, 325 N.W.2d 264 (N.D. 1982)cited by 58
61. Olander Contracting Co. v. Gail Wachter InvestmentsCopy cite
    Olander Contracting Co. v. Investments, 2002 ND 65, 643 N.W.2d 29cited by 58
62. State v. SteffesCopy cite
    State v. Steffes, 500 N.W.2d 608 (N.D. 1993)cited by 58
63. Tom Beuchler Construction, Inc. v. City of WillistonCopy cite
    Tom Beuchler Constr., Inc. v. City of Williston, 413 N.W.2d 336 (N.D. 1987)cited by 57
64. Olson v. OlsonCopy cite
    Olson v. Olson, 445 N.W.2d 1 (N.D. 1989)cited by 57
65. Steele v. North Dakota Workmen's Compensation BureauCopy cite
    Steele v. N.D. Workmen's Comp. Bureau, 273 N.W.2d 692 (N.D. 1978)cited by 56
66. Northwest G.F. Mutual Insurance Co. v. NorgardCopy cite
    Northwest G.F. Mut. Ins. Co. v. Norgard, 518 N.W.2d 179 (N.D. 1994)cited by 56
67. State v. LangsethCopy cite
    State v. Langseth, 492 N.W.2d 298 (N.D. 1992)cited by 56
68. Gajewski v. BratcherCopy cite
    Gajewski v. Bratcher, 221 N.W.2d 614 (N.D. 1974)cited by 55
69. Peterson v. ZerrCopy cite
    Peterson v. Zerr, 477 N.W.2d 230 (N.D. 1991)cited by 55
70. In re Adoption of KASCopy cite
    In re Adoption of KAS, 499 N.W.2d 558 (N.D. 1993)cited by 55
71. Wall v. LewisCopy cite
    Wall v. Lewis, 393 N.W.2d 758 (N.D. 1986)cited by 55
72. Johnson ex rel. Johnson v. American Motors Corp.Copy cite
    Johnson ex rel. Johnson v. Am. Motors Corp., 225 N.W.2d 57 (N.D. 1974)cited by 55
73. State v. ErickstadCopy cite
    State v. Erickstad, 2000 ND 202, 620 N.W.2d 136cited by 55
74. Kuntz v. State Highway CommissionerCopy cite
    Kuntz v. State Highway Comm'r, 405 N.W.2d 285 (N.D. 1987)cited by 54
75. Lapp v. LappCopy cite
    Lapp v. Lapp, 293 N.W.2d 121 (N.D. 1980)cited by 54
76. State v. HoweCopy cite
    State v. Howe, 247 N.W.2d 647 (N.D. 1976)cited by 54
77. Union State Bank v. WoellCopy cite
    Union State Bank v. Woell, 357 N.W.2d 234 (N.D. 1984)cited by 54
78. State v. BickfordCopy cite
    State v. Bickford, 147 N.W. 407 (N.D. 1913)cited by 54
79. State v. RingquistCopy cite
    State v. Ringquist, 433 N.W.2d 207 (N.D. 1988)cited by 53
80. State v. DeCoteauCopy cite
    State v. DeCoteau, 1999 ND 77, 592 N.W.2d 579cited by 53
81. State v. BlueCopy cite
    State v. Blue, 2006 ND 134, 717 N.W.2d 558cited by 53
82. Hoff v. BergCopy cite
    Hoff v. Berg, 1999 ND 115, 595 N.W.2d 285cited by 53
83. Hawkinson v. HawkinsonCopy cite
    Hawkinson v. Hawkinson, 1999 ND 58, 591 N.W.2d 144cited by 52
84. Bullock v. BullockCopy cite
    Bullock v. Bullock, 354 N.W.2d 904 (N.D. 1984)cited by 52
85. State v. SchwalkCopy cite
    State v. Schwalk, 430 N.W.2d 317 (N.D. 1988)cited by 52
86. State v. MillerCopy cite
    State v. Miller, 510 N.W.2d 638 (N.D. 1994)cited by 51
87. State v. GreggCopy cite
    State v. Gregg, 2000 ND 154, 615 N.W.2d 515cited by 51
88. Bartels v. City of WillistonCopy cite
    Bartels v. City of Williston, 276 N.W.2d 113 (N.D. 1979)cited by 50
89. Routledge v. RoutledgeCopy cite
    Routledge v. Routledge, 377 N.W.2d 542 (N.D. 1985)cited by 50
90. Weir v. WeirCopy cite
    Weir v. Weir, 374 N.W.2d 858 (N.D. 1985)cited by 49
91. Kelly v. KellyCopy cite
    Kelly v. Kelly, 2002 ND 37, 640 N.W.2d 38cited by 49
92. State v. MatthewsCopy cite
    State v. Matthews, 216 N.W.2d 90 (N.D. 1974)cited by 49
93. Lund v. HjelleCopy cite
    Lund v. Hjelle, 224 N.W.2d 552 (N.D. 1974)cited by 48
94. State v. CummingsCopy cite
    State v. Cummings, 386 N.W.2d 468 (N.D. 1986)cited by 48
95. Heck v. ReedCopy cite
    Heck v. Reed, 529 N.W.2d 155 (N.D. 1995)cited by 46
96. Becker v. BeckerCopy cite
    Becker v. Becker, 262 N.W.2d 478 (N.D. 1978)cited by 44
97. Olson v. A. W. Chesterton Co.Copy cite
    Olson v. A. W. Chesterton Co., 256 N.W.2d 530 (N.D. 1977)cited by 43
98. State v. BertramCopy cite
    State v. Bertram, 2006 ND 10, 708 N.W.2d 913cited by 40
99. Bellemare v. Gateway Builders, Inc.Copy cite
    Bellemare v. Gateway Builders, Inc., 420 N.W.2d 733 (N.D. 1988)cited by 36
100. State v. HollyCopy cite
     State v. Holly, 2013 ND 94, 833 N.W.2d 15cited by 18

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