On Dec. 26, 2017, the CNMI Supreme Court issued its opinion in Commonwealth v. Ambrosio T. Ogumoro, 2017 MP 17. The high court affirmed the trial court’s sentencing and commitment order convicting Ambrosio T. Ogumoro of conspiracy to commit theft of services, theft of services,...

On Dec. 28, 2017, the CNMI Supreme Court issued its decision in Commonwealth v. Allan A. Taitano, 2017 MP 19, holding a trial court may not exclude a prosecution’s key witness as a sanction for prosecutorial misconduct unless defendant demonstrates actual prejudice. Allan A....

The Supreme Court last Friday issued its opinion in Isla Development Property, Inc. v. Steve K. Jang, 2017 MP 13. The court vacated the trial court’s order granting summary judgment as to prejudgment interest and remanded the case for a determination of prejudgment interest that...

On Nov. 30, 2017, the CNMI Supreme Court issued its opinion in Rose Ann Dela Cruz v. Elden C. Dela Cruz, 2017 MP 11. Oral arguments in this matter were held at Northern Marianas College as part of the Judiciary’s Judges and Justices in the Classroom program. The high court...