Lang v. Basin Electric Power Cooperative

VANDE WALLE, Justice.

Ernest and Rosemary Lang (“Langs”) sued Basin Electric Power Cooperative (“Basin”) in the district court, alleging that Basin trespassed upon their land and falsely imprisoned Ernest Lang. Here, the Langs appeal from the district court’s summary judgment entered against them and in favor of Basin. We affirm the summary judgment of the district court.

FACTS

This controversy arises from Basin’s attempt, ultimately successful, to obtain an easement for the construction and maintenance of a power transmission line over land belonging to the Langs. After fruitless negotiations…