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prima facie case requirement in North Dakota

6 North Dakota opinions name it 1 courts 2013–2026 4 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by North Dakota courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Weber v. Penningtongreen
nd · 2025 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026The statutory procedure allows the district court to eliminate unsupported or frivolous cases without imposing upon the court and the parties the burden and expense of an unnecessary evidentiary hearing.” Weber, 2025 ND 105, ¶ 7 (cleaned up).

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cluster 8277green
· · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013Co., 70 F.3d 394, 397 (5th Cir.1995)); People v. Martin, 670 P.2d 22, 24 (Colo.App.1983) (“[Ojnce the defendant has been found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, the issue of whether there was probable cause to bind him over after a preliminary hearing becomes moot.”). [¶ 16] The same rationale applies to the prima facie case requirement under N.D.C.C. § 14-09-06.6(4).

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Schumacker v. Schumackergreen
nd · 2011 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013Kourajian v. Kourajian, 2008 ND 8, ¶ 12 , *736 744 N.W.2d 274 ; see also Schumacher, 2011 ND 75 , ¶ 7, 796 N.W.2d 636 .

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Tank v. Tankgreen
nd · 2004 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See, e.g., Tank v. Tank, 2004 ND 15, ¶ 9 , 673 N.W.2d 622 ; Volz v. Peterson, 2003 ND 139, ¶ 8 , 667 N.W.2d 637 ; O’Neill v. O’Neill, 2000 ND 200, ¶ 5 , 619 N.W.2d 855 .

2013See, e.g., Tank v. Tank, 2004 ND 15, ¶ 9 , 673 N.W.2d 622 ; Volz v. Peterson, 2003 ND 139, ¶ 8 , 667 N.W.2d 637 ; O’Neill v. O’Neill, 2000 ND 200, ¶ 5 , 619 N.W.2d 855 .

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Schumacker v. Schumackergreen
nd · 2011 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013Kourajian v. Kourajian, 2008 ND 8, ¶ 12 , *736 744 N.W.2d 274 ; see also Schumacher, 2011 ND 75 , ¶ 7, 796 N.W.2d 636 .

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People v. Martingreen
coloctapp · 1983 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013Co., 70 F.3d 394, 397 (5th Cir.1995)); People v. Martin, 670 P.2d 22, 24 (Colo.App.1983) (“[Ojnce the defendant has been found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, the issue of whether there was probable cause to bind him over after a preliminary hearing becomes moot.”). [¶ 16] The same rationale applies to the prima facie case requirement under N.D.C.C. § 14-09-06.6(4).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
Kartes v. Kartes green
nd · 2013
2 sentences

2025“The purpose of the prima facie case requirement is to avoid holding modification hearings based on mere allegations alone[.]” Kartes v. Kartes, 2013 ND 106, ¶ 12 , 831 N.W.2d 731 .

2025“The purpose of the prima facie case requirement is to avoid holding modification hearings based on mere allegations alone[.]” Kartes v. Kartes, 2013 ND 106, ¶ 12 , 831 N.W.2d 731 .

32025–2025
Kerzmann v. Kerzmann green
nd · 2021
2 sentences

2026“Whether a party has established a prima facie case for a change of primary residential responsibility is a question of law which we review de novo.” Id. (quoting Jensen v. Jensen, 2023 ND 22, ¶ 3 , 985 N.W.2d 679 ). [¶9] “The purpose of the prima facie case requirement is to avoid holding modification hearings based on mere allegations alone.

2025The statutory procedure “allows the district court to eliminate unsupported or frivolous cases without imposing upon the court and the parties the burden and expense of an unnecessary evidentiary hearing.” Id. [¶8] A party moving for primary residential responsibility is entitled to an evidentiary hearing only if new facts have arisen since the prior order constituting a material change of circumstances, and “modification is necessary to serve the best interests of the child.” N.D.C.C. § 14-09-06.6(6); Kerzmann v. Kerzmann, 2021 ND 183, ¶ 6 , 965 N.W.2d 427 .

22025–2026
Schroeder v. Schroeder green
nd · 2014
2 sentences

2025N.D.C.C. § 14-09-06.6(4); Schroeder v. Schroeder, 2014 ND 106, ¶ 7 , 846 N.W.2d 716 . [¶7] “The purpose of the prima facie case requirement is to avoid holding modification hearings based on mere allegations alone[.]” Kartes v. Kartes, 2013 ND 106, ¶ 12 , 831 N.W.2d 731 .

2025N.D.C.C. § 14-09-06.6(4); Schroeder v. Schroeder, 2014 ND 106, ¶ 7 , 846 N.W.2d 716 . [¶7] “The purpose of the prima facie case requirement is to avoid holding modification hearings based on mere allegations alone[.]” Kartes v. Kartes, 2013 ND 106, ¶ 12 , 831 N.W.2d 731 .

22025–2025
Jensen v. Jensen neutral
nd · 2023
2 sentences

2026“Whether a party has established a prima facie case for a change of primary residential responsibility is a question of law which we review de novo.” Id. (quoting Jensen v. Jensen, 2023 ND 22, ¶ 3 , 985 N.W.2d 679 ). [¶9] “The purpose of the prima facie case requirement is to avoid holding modification hearings based on mere allegations alone.

2026“Whether a party has established a prima facie case for a change of primary residential responsibility is a question of law which we review de novo.” Id. (quoting Jensen v. Jensen, 2023 ND 22, ¶ 3 , 985 N.W.2d 679 ). [¶9] “The purpose of the prima facie case requirement is to avoid holding modification hearings based on mere allegations alone.

12026–2026
O'Neill v. O'Neill green
nd · 2000
2 sentences

2013See, e.g., Tank v. Tank, 2004 ND 15, ¶ 9 , 673 N.W.2d 622 ; Volz v. Peterson, 2003 ND 139, ¶ 8 , 667 N.W.2d 637 ; O’Neill v. O’Neill, 2000 ND 200, ¶ 5 , 619 N.W.2d 855 .

2013See, e.g., Tank v. Tank, 2004 ND 15, ¶ 9 , 673 N.W.2d 622 ; Volz v. Peterson, 2003 ND 139, ¶ 8 , 667 N.W.2d 637 ; O’Neill v. O’Neill, 2000 ND 200, ¶ 5 , 619 N.W.2d 855 .

12013–2013
Volz v. Peterson green
nd · 2003
2 sentences

2013See, e.g., Tank v. Tank, 2004 ND 15, ¶ 9 , 673 N.W.2d 622 ; Volz v. Peterson, 2003 ND 139, ¶ 8 , 667 N.W.2d 637 ; O’Neill v. O’Neill, 2000 ND 200, ¶ 5 , 619 N.W.2d 855 .

2013See, e.g., Tank v. Tank, 2004 ND 15, ¶ 9 , 673 N.W.2d 622 ; Volz v. Peterson, 2003 ND 139, ¶ 8 , 667 N.W.2d 637 ; O’Neill v. O’Neill, 2000 ND 200, ¶ 5 , 619 N.W.2d 855 .

12013–2013
Kourajian v. Kourajian green
nd · 2008
1 sentence

2013Kourajian v. Kourajian, 2008 ND 8, ¶ 12 , *736 744 N.W.2d 274 ; see also Schumacher, 2011 ND 75 , ¶ 7, 796 N.W.2d 636 .

12013–2013
Kourajian v. Kourajian green
nd · 2008
1 sentence

2013Kourajian v. Kourajian, 2008 ND 8, ¶ 12 , *736 744 N.W.2d 274 ; see also Schumacher, 2011 ND 75 , ¶ 7, 796 N.W.2d 636 .

12013–2013

Where else courts name it

IN 134 (1911–2018) NY 77 (1915–2026) TX 40 (1926–2024) IL 25 (1982–2024) NC 13 (1906–2017) OH 13 (1958–2025) WA 12 (1913–2017) CA 11 (1914–2019) MI 10 (1962–2024) MO 9 (1901–2021) WI 9 (1910–2023) LA 8 (2001–2024) PA 7 (1973–2026) TN 6 (1965–2024) ND 6 (2013–2026) FL 6 (1992–2013) IA 5 (2012–2023) AL 5 (1977–2006) CO 5 (1957–2013) MA 5 (1997–2020) AZ 5 (1985–2022) NJ 4 (1998–2024) NM 4 (2017–2024) AR 4 (1993–2000) DC 3 (1987–2007) UT 3 (1989–2003) OR 3 (1954–2010) HI 2 (1939–2016) CT 2 (2001–2002) WY 2 (1978–2007) KY 2 (1922–2017)

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