This decision details the findings from the first portion of a bifurcated trial in divorce proceedings, primarily addressing the valuation of farm properties and farm equipment.
The court also considered the applicant's motion for partition and sale of jointly owned properties.
The judgment provides detailed analysis of expert appraisal methodologies, including fair market value, depreciation, comparable sales, and the influence of factors like drainage and solar panels on property values.
The court made specific findings on the values of seven farm properties and various pieces of equipment as of the marriage, separation, and trial dates.
The decision on the motion for partition and sale was reserved, pending further submissions from the parties regarding the impact of a recent case.
