Narrative Opinion Summary
The petition by K.A.P. for further review of the Court of Appeals' decision is granted. The unpublished order from the Court of Appeals, which dismissed K.A.P.'s appeal as untimely on November 7, 1995, is reversed, referencing the case State v. M.A.P. (Minn. 1979). The case is remanded to the Court of Appeals with instructions to consider the appeal on its merits, emphasizing the interests of justice. The order is signed by Chief Justice Alexander M. Keith.
Legal Issues Addressed
Interests of Justice in Appellate Reviewsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Supreme Court emphasized considering the appeal based on its merits, highlighting the importance of justice in appellate review processes.
Reasoning: The case is remanded to the Court of Appeals with instructions to consider the appeal on its merits, emphasizing the interests of justice.
Timeliness of Appealsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Supreme Court reversed the Court of Appeals' dismissal of K.A.P.'s appeal due to it being untimely, allowing the appeal to be considered on its merits.
Reasoning: The unpublished order from the Court of Appeals, which dismissed K.A.P.'s appeal as untimely on November 7, 1995, is reversed.