In Re Estate of Doran

Reiber, C.J.,

¶20. dissenting. Today the majority affirms a superior court ruling that was based solely on a finding that James Doran violated the covenant of good faith and fair dealing when he outbid his fellow heirs and then made plans to develop the land for investment purposes rather than keeping it in the *359family. I disagree and would reverse the decision of the superior court.

¶ 21. James placed the highest bids on all four of the properties at issue. He bid a total of $741,000 — an amount far in excess of the town assessment of $561,000 and the independent appraisal of $425,000. As the…