Gottbreht v. State of North Dakota

SANDSTROM, Justice.

[¶ 1] George Gottbreht appealed from a judgment dismissing his action for a judgment declaring his rights and responsibilities arising out of a petroleum release. We conclude Gottbreht’s claim is not appropriate for a declaratory judgment, and we affirm.

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[¶ 2] Gottbreht owns and operates a truck stop, convenience store, restaurant, and motel at Dunseith under the name Dale’s Cash Supply. Gasoline escaped from the truck stop’s petroleum distribution system, and contaminated soil at the truck stop and the soil of adjoining landowners. By letter of July 13, 1995, the North…