Heitkamp v. Kabella

Jensen, Justice.

[¶1] Debra Heitkamp, the personal representative of the Estate of Nick Lyons, appeals from a district court judgment in favor of Kevin Kabella following cross-motions for summary judgment alleging the district court improperly determined the parties' agreement was invalid because it fell within the limitation on the length of agricultural leases provided by N.D.C.C. § 47-16-02. We reverse the judgment and remand for further proceedings.

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[¶2] Kevin Kabella and Nick Lyons entered into an agreement pertaining to farmland on March 29, 2007. Under the terms of the agreement,…