Brummer v. Stokebrand

MILLER, Chief Justice.

[¶ 1.] Dennis Stokebrand appeals from an order in a claim and delivery proceeding and from a contempt order. We affirm the claim and delivery order, but we reverse the contempt order and remand for further proceedings.

FACTS

[¶ 2.] In November 1997 Errol Brummer and Stokebrand entered into an oral agreement for the lease of a home owned by Stokebrand’s wife. Stokebrand claims that several months later Brummer became delinquent in rental and utility payments. Around the first of April 1998 either Stokebrand or his adult stepsons evicted Brummer from the residence by barring…