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Finke v. MIDWEST COAST TRANSPORTATION

Citations: 592 N.W.2d 129; 1999 Minn. LEXIS 250; 1999 WL 278140Docket: C4-99-290

Court: Supreme Court of Minnesota; April 29, 1999; Minnesota; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Supreme Court of Minnesota affirmed the decision of the Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals regarding Lloyd L. Finke's case against Midwest Coast Transportation and St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company. The affirmation was issued without opinion on April 29, 1999. Legal representation for the relator was provided by David A. Stofferahn, while Barbara Heck represented the respondents. The order is in accordance with Minnesota Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure 136.01, subdivision 1(b). The ruling was made by Associate Justice Paul H. Anderson.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation Without Opinion

Application: The Supreme Court of Minnesota upheld the decision of a lower court without providing a written opinion.

Reasoning: The Supreme Court of Minnesota affirmed the decision of the Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals regarding Lloyd L. Finke's case against Midwest Coast Transportation and St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company. The affirmation was issued without opinion on April 29, 1999.

Minnesota Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure

Application: The ruling was conducted in accordance with a specific procedural rule, indicating compliance with procedural standards.

Reasoning: The order is in accordance with Minnesota Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure 136.01, subdivision 1(b).