North Dakota Supreme Court
State of North Dakota, Plaintiff and Appellee v. Ian August Noack, Defendant and Appellant
June 7, 20072007 N.D. LEXIS 89
Summary
The court dismissed Noack’s appeal because his pro se brief failed to identify the issues, state the relevant facts with record references, or present a supported legal argument. Although pro se litigants may receive some accommodation, they must reasonably comply with essential appellate briefing requirements for review to occur.
Holding
- Adequacy of Noack’s appellate brief. A pro se appellant must reasonably comply with the essential requirements governing appellate briefs. At minimum, the brief must identify the issues presented, state the relevant facts with record references when facts are disputed, and provide a legal argument supported by authority; absent those elements, the court may decline review and dismiss the appeal.
Docket 20060237
Cited authorities
- Rule 28(b)
- Rule 28(b)
- Rule 28(f)