Legal Opinion
McDowell v. Gillie
North Dakota Supreme Court
Decided May 22, 2001No. 20000269PublishedCited by 37 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
KAPSNER, Justice.
[¶ 1] Nicki A. and Charles W. McDowell appealed from a summary judgment dismissing their negligence action against James Gillie and Florence Swanson. We conclude there are genuine issues of material fact whether Gillie and Swanson are entitled to immunity under the Good Samaritan Act, N.D.C.C. ch. 32-03.1, and we reverse and remand for further proceedings.
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[¶ 2] While returning to their home in Manitoba, Canada on February 10, 1996, the McDowells encountered blizzard-like driving conditions as they traveled on Interstate 29 through North Dakota. Falling snow and strong…
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