Public Service Commission v. Minnesota Grain, Inc.

CROTHERS, Justice.

[¶ 1] Jim Broten, Eric Broten, and Broten Farms (collectively “Brotens”) appeal from a district court order arising in connection with insolvency proceedings commenced by the North Dakota Public Service Commission (“PSC”) against Minnesota Grain, Inc. (“Minnesota Grain”). The district court found Minnesota Grain was an insolvent grain warehouseman under N.D.C.C. ch. 60-04 and appointed the PSC to serve as trustee of the trust fund created for the benefit of Minnesota Grain receiptholders. Brotens appeal from the district court order approving the trustee’s report and…