Motter v. Traill Rural Water District

Crothers, Justice.

[¶ 1] Traill Rural Water District (“TRWD”) appeals from a judgment granting damages for overdue rent to Daniel and Marlene- Motter (“the Motters”). We conclude the district court did not err in denying reformation of two leases on the Motters’ land and did not abuse its discretion in granting a new trial. We affirm the district court’s judgment.

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[¶ 2] In 2006 Melba Motter, through her estate’s conservator Alerus Financial, leased approximately forty acres of land in rural Steele County to TRWD at $250 per acre for ninety-nine years. Attorneys for both Melba Motter’s estate…