Court of Appeals Holds Framework for Calculating Reasonable Attorney Fees Applies to MCR 1.109 Sanctions
The Court of Appeals finds the framework for calculating reasonable attorney fees under the Supreme Court’s holdings in Smith/Pirgu applies to sanctions under MCR 1.109
Trial Court Did Not Determine ‘Reasonableness’ Of Requested Attorney Fees
An attorney fee award in this divorce action must be vacated, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled, because the trial court did not make a finding as to whether the requested fee was reasonable.
Trial Court Must Explain Why Appellate Attorney’s Fees Are Unreasonable
A trial court abused its discretion when it held that a court-appointed lawyer’s appellate fees were excessive and unreasonable, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled.