Trial Court Did Not Give ‘Adequate Explanation’ For Reducing Appellate Attorney Fees
The trial court in this criminal case failed to provide an “adequate explanation” for reducing the attorney fees for appointed counsel.
Divorce Judgment’s Custody, Parenting-Time Provisions Were Wrongly Vacated
The trial court’s decision to vacate the custody and parenting-time provisions in the parties’ divorce judgment must be reversed, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled.
Appeals Court Overturns Order To Euthanize Pit Bull
The Michigan Court of Appeals has reversed a trial court’s order to euthanize a pit bull for attacking another dog, finding the pit bull did not meet the statutory definition of a “dangerous animal”.
Mother Not In Contempt: Appeals Court Nixes Order To Pay Reunification Costs
The trial court improperly held the plaintiff-mother in civil and criminal contempt, the Michigan COA has ruled, reversing an order that she pay 100 percent of parental reunification costs.
Trial Court Made Clear Legal Errors: Custody Decision Reversed & Remanded
In Brenner, the appeal by right deadline had been missed, leaving an application for leave to appeal as the only option for appellate review.
‘Parade Of Errors’ In Divorce Proceeding Required Nixing Trial Court Orders
A spousal support award and the division of property in a divorce case must be vacated because the trial court engaged in a “parade of errors”.
A Fetus is a Victim for Scoring Sentencing Offense Variable 9
The Trial Court’s scoring of sentencing Offense Variable (OV) 9 (MCL 777.39), which concerns the number of victims, was upheld by the Michigan Court of Appeals.