Nielson v. Nielson

*1045addition, the court ordered Nielson to pay Martin $25,000 within thirty days in settlement of the property award. No attorney fees and costs were awarded. Martin filed this appeal.

After this case was scheduled for oral argument in this court, Nielson died. Niel-son’s counsel advised the court of his client’s death and indicated that the case may be moot. In subsequent communications with the court, Nielson’s counsel, A.W. Lauritzen, declined to file a suggestion of mootness. In addition, Martin requested that the court proceed with the appeal. Pursuant to a motion for substitution, Gregory…