The first question presented is whether a lower
court is obligated to abide by the law of the case even
if it claims the appellate court erred.

The second question presented is whether a
dismissal with prejudice jurisdictionally precludes a
district court from hearing a motion to vacate
judgment filed pursuant to Rule 60.02.

The third question presented is whether the
appellate court erred in dismissing the appeal.

The fourth question presented is whether existing
judicial procedures are adequate to protect individual
constitutional rights.

Whether a lower court is obligated to abide by the law of the case even if it claims the appellate court erred