Kelley v. Kelley Soon to Be Argued in North Dakota Supreme Court; Tribal Court Jurisdiction Case

Matthew L.M. Fletcher
Issues: Appellant’s Statement of the Issues:
I. Whether the district court erred when it found it had subject matter jurisdiction over the custody and parenting responsibilities of the parties’ minor child.
II. Whether the district court erred when it imposed a 5-year restraint on Karol Kelly’s ability to work in the insurance industry when the court lacked jurisdiction and such restraints are void under North Dakota law.
III. Whether the district court erred when it ordered Karol Kelly to pay $40,000 as a sanction for attorney fees for actions before the tribal court when it had no evidence on Richard Kelly’s fees relating to the tribal court action, and ordered that the entire amount be paid in 90 days.

Appellee’s Statement of the Issues:
I.Whether the district court erred when it found it had subject matter jurisdiction over the custody and parenting responsibilities of the parties’ minor child.
II.Whether the district court erred when it ordered Karol not to have any contact with Kelly Insurance clients and insurance carriers doing business with Kelly Insurance for a 5-year restraining period.
III.Whether the district court erred when it ordered Karol Kelly to pay $40,000 as a sanction for attorney fees for failure to cooperate in preceding actions before the tribal court and ordered that the fee was to be paid in 90 days.
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