Wayne County Trial Judge Suspended For Six Months Without Pay
The Michigan Supreme Court has suspended Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Bruce U. Morrow for misconduct in office.
Trial Court erred When it Compelled DNA Sample to Establish Paternity
The Trial Court erred when it compelled Appellant to provide a DNA sample to establish that Appellee was the biological son of decedent.
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”.
Ex-Michigan State Officials Cleared Of Criminal Charges Stemming From Nassar Case
The Michigan COA has cleared two former MSU officials who were charged with lying to investigators in connection with the sexual abuse investigation of former MSU gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.
Proposal Would Clarify Validity Of Arbitration Clauses In Attorney Retainer Agreements
The MI SCT is considering an amendment to MRPC 1.8, seeking to clarify that arbitration provisions in retainer agreements are prohibited unless the client has independent counsel review them.
Probate Court Properly Delayed Petitioner’s Payment Of Filing Fees
The probate court had jurisdiction to order the payment of those fees at the end of the proceedings, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled.
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 Properly Reviewed & Modified Custody Of Children
The trial court properly awarded a father sole physical custody of his minor children, because there were legitimate concerns regarding the children’s medical care and parenting-time exchanges.
Law Firm May Collect Unpaid Fees Based On Contract Provision
A trial court properly awarded the plaintiff-attorney more than $78,000 in legal fees for representing herself and her law firm in litigation with a former client.
Appeals Court Strikes Down Parts Of Michigan’s Ballot Drive Law
The Michigan Court of Appeals has declared unconstitutional several portions of 2018 PA 608, the state’s ballot drive law.
Statute Authorizing Imposition Of Court Costs Is Constitutional
The defendant didn’t demonstrate that MCL 769.1k(1)(b)(iii) is unconstitutional on due process or separation of powers grounds.
Plaintiff’s Fraud Did Not Necessitate ROPA Judgment Being Vacated
The trial court in this disputed parentage case properly held that, in light of its finding that the plaintiff had committed fraud on the court.
Trial Court Wrongly Ordered Removal Of Child
A trial court’s order authorizing removal of the respondent’s minor child must be vacated, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled.
Insufficient Evidence For DHHS To Take Jurisdiction Over Child
The trial court properly denied DHHS’ petition to take jurisdiction over the respondent’s child because the statutory grounds for doing so were not established.
Statements To Probate Court Were Privileged, Tort Lawsuit Dismissed
The defendants were properly granted summary disposition, because they were governmental employees who were entitled to quasi-judicial immunity.
Second Appeal: Mom Properly Awarded Sole Physical Custody Of Children
The trial court properly modified the original custody order in this case to award the plaintiff-mother sole physical custody of the parties’ minor children.
Court Of Appeals OKs Destruction Of Dogs In Horse Attack
The Michigan Court of Appeals has affirmed the death sentence for two bulldogs that allegedly attacked a horse in Presque Isle County.
Michigan Catholic School’s Request To End Mask Mandate Continues In Federal Courts
A Catholic school’s request to stop the enforcement of a mask mandate is currently in limbo, after a federal district court judge recently denied the school’s plea for a second time.