Myaer v. Nodak Mutual Insurance Co.

[¶ 26] I respectfully dissent from Part II of the majority opinion. I would reverse the district court, making Part III unnecessary.

[¶ 27] The majority affirms after giving the word “accrue” technical meaning. Majority Opinion at ¶ 17 (“Considering the technical meaning given to the term ‘accrue’ in this context, we agree with the district court that, as a matter of law, Myaer is entitled to the deferred commissions.”). I respectfully disagree with the majority’s reliance on an encyclopedia and an aging Texas case to reach its conclusion. I also believe the majority erroneously deviates from…