Court of Appeals Finds Trial Court Violated Respondent-Husband’s Constitutional Rights
After granting an ex parte PPO, the trial court denied Respondent an opportunity to present evidence in support of his motion to terminate the PPO. The Court of Appeals reversed and remanded for further proceedings.
‘Fear Alone’ Not Enough To ContinuePersonal Protection Order
The trial court wrongly denied the respondent’s motion to terminate a PPO entered against him because “fear alone” is insufficient to justify continuing a PPO, the Michigan COA has ruled.
Criminal Contempt Appropriate For Neighbor’s PPO Violation
The trial court properly held the respondent in criminal contempt for violating a non-domestic personal protection order (PPO), the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled.