PROBATE: Widow’s motion to set aside decree of distribution properly denied… Perry affirmed (memorandum). [Read more…]
Probate, PR determination, spousal status
PROBATE: Judge had discretion to determine PR, not necessary to address marital status for claim of priority or PSA enforceability… Parker affirmed (memorandum). [Read more…]
Default divorce, attorney failure to make appearances
DEFAULT DIVORCE: Decree properly set aside under Rule 60(b)(6) for attorney’s failure to make court appearances… Halligan affirmed (memorandum). [Read more…]
Defense verdict, moderate impact MVA, no causation
VERDICT: Defense, admitted responsibility for passenger-side MVA but no causation found, cervical rotational bending injury resulting in cervical cord contusion involving all 4 extremities as well as post-trauma vision syndrome. [Read more…]
Water bottling plant, permits violated MEPA
WATER BOTTLING PLANT: Residents have standing to challenge permits… permits violated MEPA… remanded to correct deficiencies in EA… Eddy. [Read more…]
Fraud claims jurisdiction
Fraud claims not properly before the Court, evidence supporting those claims irrelevant and inadmissible… Sandler. [Read more…]
Adoption, step-grandmother with parental interest
ADOPTION: Step-grandmother with parental interest had standing to object to stepmother’s petition to adopt, petition blocked by her lack of consent… Best affirmed. [Read more…]
Parenting plan, substantial evidence despite fact errors
PARENTING PLAN supported by substantial evidence despite some erroneous findings. . . Dayton affirmed. [Read more…]
Insurance, boulder fall on cabin, “earth movement”
INSURANCE: Boulder fall onto cabin properly excluded under “earth movement” exclusion… no basis for UTPA claim… Tucker affirmed. [Read more…]
$744,341 consent judgment, Judge/court reporter
CONSENT JUDGMENT: State not obligated to defend/indemnify Judge accused of sexual harassment of court reporter or pay unconsented $744,371 settlement… reporter may have claim under pending HRA proceeding… Sherlock. [Read more…]