George Deretich v. City of St. Francis, et al, Civ. 3-83-942. A local real estate developer was forced into foreclosure after refusing to pay city assessments for sewer and road services to his newly built shopping center. He later filed suit for damages, alleging that he was forced out of business by an anti-developer conspiracy running city government. His suit was dismissed by summary judgement, which judgement was upheld on appeal, and double attorney fees were assessed. This folder includes major hearing transcripts, orders, and appeals documents which best summarize the case. I

George Deretich v. City of St. Francis, et al, Civ. 3-83-942. A local real estate developer was forced into foreclosure after refusing to pay city assessments for sewer and road services to his newly built shopping center. He later filed suit for damages, alleging that he was forced out of business by an anti-developer conspiracy running city government. His suit was dismissed by summary judgement, which judgement was upheld on appeal, and double attorney fees were assessed. This folder includes major hearing transcripts, orders, and appeals documents which best summarize the case. I, Folder 5, Box: 36, Folder: 5. Judge Edward J. Devitt Papers, OGLMC-1253. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections. https://archives.und.edu//repositories/2/archival_objects/13382 Accessed November 22, 2025.