Detmers v. Costner

GILBERTSON, Chief Justice.

[¶ 1.] In 2008, Peggy Detmers and Det-mers Studios, Inc. (collectively “Detmers”) brought suit against Kevin Costner and The Dunbar, Inc. (collectively “Costner”). The suit sought declaratory judgment regarding an agreement on the placement of sculptures Costner had commissioned from Detmers. After a bench trial, the court granted judgment in favor of Costner. Detmers appeals. We affirm.

FACTS

[¶ 2.] In the early 1990s, Costner envisioned building a luxury resort called “The Dunbar” on property he owned near Deadwood, South Dakota. After discussions, Costner…