Compensatory Civil Contempt Order Is Not ‘Final Order’ Appealable Of Right
An order imposing compensatory civil contempt sanctions is not a “final order” appealable of right, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled, addressing an “unresolved” question about the appellate court’s jurisdiction.
Order Granting Vexatious Appeal Sanctions Remanded, Appeals Court Instructed To Provide Reasoning
The Michigan Supreme Court has remanded a probate dispute to the Court of Appeals, ordering the three-judge appellate panel to explain why it awarded a party vexatious appeal sanctions under the Michigan Court Rules.
Plaintiff’s Appeal Limited To Denial Of Attorney Fees
The plaintiff’s appeal is limited to that portion of the trial court’s order denying her request for attorney fees as a sanction, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled.