Hackett v. State, Department of Natural Resources

SPECIAL TERM OPINION

ANDERSON, Chief Judge.

FACTS

Respondents alleged breach of contract and other claims against appellant State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources, with respect to appellant’s acquisition of property for a recreational trail. Appellant seeks review of a January 14, 1993 judgment on the merits and a January 15, 1993 order denying a new trial.

This court questioned jurisdiction because it was unclear whether all of the parties’ claims had been adjudicated. Both parties submitted memoranda stating that no claims remained for the trial court’s determination.

In their…