Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Summary 2012 WY 42


Summary of Decision March 20, 2012

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Case Name:  Daren S. Berg and Jennifer A. Berg v. Torrington Livestock Cattle Company, a Wyoming Corporation

Docket Number: S-11-0229


Appeal from the District Court of Goshen County, Honorable John C. Brooks, Judge

Representing Appellant (Plaintiff/Defendant):  Daren S. Berg and Jennifer A. Berg, Pro se, Edgemont, SD.

Representing Appellee (Plaintiff/Defendant): Patrick J. Crank of Nicholas & Crank, P.C., Cheyenne, WY.

Date of Decision: March 20, 2012

Facts: Daren S. Berg and Jennifer A. Berg (the Bergs) filed this pro se appeal from summary judgment entered against them in an action to collect on a promissory note. 

Issues: Ten arguments are listed by the Bergs:

1.                  The district court erred in denying Bergs their preserved right to a jury trial.
2.                  The district court erred in holding that there was no breech [sic] of contract against Torrington Livestock Cattle Company.
3.                  The district court erred in holding secured collateral on a promissary [sic] note did not have to be apllied [sic] to the actual note.
4.                  The district court failed on all counts to prove or provide any evidence of the Bergs hindering or delaying Torrington Livestock Cattle Company.
5.                  The district court erred in allowing perjured statements.
6.                  The district court continiuosly [sic] proved they were biased against the Bergs and denied them of their Constitutional and Civil rights.
7.                  Does the district court have the authority to dictate where a business or individuals may conduct business or financial transactions?
8.                  The district court erred in its ruling on the bank security agreement.
9.                  Torrington Livestock Cattle Company has received $103,151.71 in payment on a bank note that only had a balance of $53,569.60.  This was low value auction prices.
10.              Gross negligence on behalf of the Goshen County Sheriff’s department should be filed for the seizure and then losing Bergs’ property.  The department failed to provide accurate records and secure the property until it was sold.

Holdings:  Based upon the deficient brief offered by the Bergs and their failure to follow the rules of appellate procedure, the decision of the trial court is summarily affirmed.

Justice Hill delivered the opinion for the court.


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