Norman v. Leingang

I concur with Justice Neumann’s analysis of NDROC 3.2, and with the remand for oral argument while retaining jurisdiction. If James Norman’s procedural rights are material, I agree that, is the correct analysis. I believe, however, that any procedural oversight below was harmless error, and I would prefer to affirm on the merits. I write separately to explain why.

In Norman’s appeal from his conviction for murder, we gave the background of this case:

In the evening of January 13, 1992 James shot and killed his wife, Pamela Norman, in her home. James and Pamela’s three children, Jamie, Jimmy,…