Brandner v. Agre

OPINION

BRYNER, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

The main question in this case is whether resolution of an equitable inquiry into a con tractor’s substantial compliance with state licensing requirements deprived the district court of jurisdiction over the contractor’s suit for compensation. We find that the district court had jurisdiction over the case and that transfer to the superior court was unnecessary. Although the superior court would normally review a judgment of the district court, we reach the merits of the case as a matter of discretion and affirm the judgment in the contractor’s favor.

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