Opinion ID: 1819129
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Heading: Grasses as a Growing Crop

Text: A final issue is whether grasses constitute a growing crop. Carvers requested the trial court give directions to the arbitration panel that grasses should be considered a growing crop. The trial court held that grasses may or may not be a growing crop, depending on the circumstances, and the panel should be free to make the determination on its own. Based on our decision in this case, this issue is not relevant. Under the contract for deed, Heikkilas must pay for damages regardless of whether the damages are covered under the lease or result from a reasonably necessary surface use. Whether grass is considered a growing crop is important only to determine if the lessee may be ultimately liable for damages. The lessee, however, is not a party to either the arbitration agreement or the appeal before this court. MORGAN and SABERS, JJ., and ANDERSON, Circuit Judge, concur. MILLER, J., concurs in result. ANDERSON, Circuit Judge, sitting for HENDERSON, J., disqualified.