Court of Appeals Remands Tax Foreclosure Cases For Review Of Surplus Proceeds Distribution And Adequate Notification
Foreclosing governmental entities are statutorily and constitutionally required to provide timely notice regarding the rights of individuals with an interest in a property upon the issuance of a foreclosure judgment, to ensure that former property owners can successfully pursue any remaining proceeds as set forth in the GPTA, post-Rafaeli.
Trial Court Improperly Denied Attorney’s ‘Full Fee Request’
A trial court erred in denying a court-appointed attorney’s “full fee request” without first making findings as to the reasonableness of the attorney fees, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled.
Requiring Father To Admit To Drug Use To Avoid Termination Does Not Violate Father's Fifth Amendment Rights
The Trial Court did not clearly err when it determined termination of Respondent-Father’s parental rights was appropriate under MCL 712A.19b(3)(c)(i), (g), and (j) and that termination was in the minor child, KS’, best interests.
Court Of Claims: Candidate Johnsen Must Be On Ballot
Kent County Circuit Court candidate Jennifer Johnsen was wrongly kept off the Michigan primary ballot by the Board of State Canvassers, according to the Michigan Court of Claims.