Michigan Court of Appeals

In Re Robert W. Ashcraft Trust - Appeal of Trustee Fees

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's order denying a petition for attorney fees and costs in the matter of the Robert W. Ashcraft Trust. The appeal stemmed from a dispute over the distribution of trust assets and the removal of a trustee.

People of Michigan v. Exzavier Lamar Lewis - Criminal Appeal

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed in part and reversed in part the conviction of Exzavier Lamar Lewis. The court remanded the case for resentencing due to errors in scoring the sentencing guidelines. The decision impacts how criminal sentences are calculated in similar cases.

People of Michigan v. Julie Ann Zimmerman - Criminal Appeal

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court judgment against Julie Ann Zimmerman, who was convicted of perjury and sentenced as a third-offense habitual offender. The court found sufficient evidence and rejected claims of ineffective counsel and improper character evidence.

Detroit v. Silverstein - Affirmation of Lower Court Judgment

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in City of Detroit v. Brian Silverstein, ruling that the defendant's right to a speedy trial was not violated. The case involved charges stemming from a 2020 protest arrest.

City of Detroit v. Lloyd Joseph Simpson Jr - Speedy Trial Affirmation

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision, reversing a district court's dismissal of charges against Lloyd Joseph Simpson Jr. The case involved a defendant's claim of a violation of his right to a speedy trial.

In Re Gould Minors - Termination of Parental Rights Affirmed

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's termination of parental rights for the minors JG1 and JG2. The decision cited ongoing conditions leading to adjudication and reasonable likelihood of harm if children were returned to the parents, based on substance abuse and neglect.

Davis v. Baldini - Negligence Claim Appeal

The Michigan Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a trial court's order granting summary disposition in favor of the defendant in a negligence claim for noneconomic damages. The case involves a motor vehicle accident and issues related to insurance policy exclusions.

Colby Taylor v. Kristyn Taylor - Divorce and Property Division

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment of divorce, addressing the division of the marital estate and specifically the disposition of a marital home. The court reviewed the parties' arguments regarding ownership and financial contributions to the property.

Sav-Time Inc v. Department of Treasury - Tax Dispute

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in favor of the Department of Treasury regarding a sales, use, and withholding tax audit of Sav-Time Inc. The court found that Sav-Time failed to properly itemize labor charges and provided inaccurate financial data for the years 2015-2018.

In Re lup/nrbt Minors - Parental Rights Termination Affirmed

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's order terminating a respondent's parental rights to two children. The court found that statutory grounds for termination existed and that termination was in the children's best interests, despite the respondent's arguments to the contrary. The case involved allegations of sexual assault and neglect.