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Supreme Court rules on election contest in Northern Mariana Islands

The Supreme Court of the Northern Mariana Islands denied a petition from the Board of Elections regarding election contest jurisdiction.

Court dismisses appeal over attorney disqualification case

The Supreme Court of the Northern Mariana Islands dismisses an appeal regarding the disqualification of the Attorney General in a criminal case.

Court rules on appeal process in Lucky Development case

The Supreme Court of the Northern Mariana Islands rules on appeal timelines in the Lucky Development Co. Ltd. v. Tokai U.S.A. Inc. case, affecting future appeals.

Court affirms election board's authority in voter challenges

The Supreme Court of the Northern Mariana Islands upheld the Board of Elections' authority to adjudicate voter challenges, impacting election procedures.

Court affirms conviction in Cabrera Alford plea case

The Supreme Court of the Northern Mariana Islands upheld Frances Cabrera's conviction, affirming the validity of her Alford plea.

Court rules on timeliness of appeal in Mafnas case

The Supreme Court of the Northern Mariana Islands ruled on the timeliness of an appeal in the case of Mafnas v. Commonwealth, affecting future filing procedures.

Supreme Court of Northern Mariana Islands issues key ruling

The Supreme Court of the Northern Mariana Islands ruled on a significant case involving jurisdiction and the enforcement of a court mandate.

Court dismisses appeal due to missed filing deadlines

The Supreme Court of the CNMI dismisses Tudela's appeal against MPLC for failing to meet filing deadlines, affecting future legal proceedings.

Court rules on jurisdiction in Wabol v. Villacrusis case

The Supreme Court of the Northern Mariana Islands rules on jurisdiction in Wabol v. Villacrusis, affecting appeals in local cases.

Court transfers case on judge's authority to lower court

The Supreme Court of the Northern Mariana Islands transfers a case questioning a judge's authority to the Superior Court for review.

Court rules on election initiative in Tenorio case

The Supreme Court of the Northern Mariana Islands rules on a petition regarding an anti-gambling initiative's place on the election ballot.

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