Rhodenbaugh v. Rhodenbaugh

Citations

• 2019 ND 109
• 925 N.W.2d 742

Syllabus

Interlocutory orders in an action are merged into the final judgment and may be reviewed on appeal of the judgment. Review on appeal is limited to issues litigated below and the arguments presented on appeal. An order holding a person in contempt is a final order for purposes of appeal. The time limit for filing a notice of appeal is jurisdictional, and we dismiss an appeal if we conclude we do not have jurisdiction. A district court has broad discretion over the presentation of evidence and the conduct of trial, but it must exercise its discretion in a manner that best comports with substantial justice. District courts have broad discretion to allow or refuse a party to reopen the record to introduce additional evidence.