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Real Property-Mechanic’s Lien-Foreclosure
Plaintiff appealed the denial of its motion for a foreclosure sale of real estate to collect on a prior judgment under a mechanic’s lien against defendant, who failed to pay […]
Domestic Relations-Order of Protection-Sufficiency of Evidence
Defendant appealed the trial court’s order granting petitioner’s petition for entry of an order of protection under the Adult Abuse Act. Defendant challenged the sufficiency of the evidence supporting the […]
Domestic Relations-Judgment of Modification-Opportunity to Be Heard
Defendant appealed the trial court’s judgment of modification, arguing that she was denied a meaningful opportunity to be heard and that the trial court erred in denying her motion to […]
Criminal Law-Violation of Order of Protection-Sufficiency of Evidence
Defendant appealed his conviction for violating an order of protection, challenging the sufficiency of the evidence. Defendant argued that the state failed to prove that defendant had come within 500 […]
Criminal Law-Speeding-Stay of Conviction
Defendant appealed his conviction for speeding, challenging various evidentiary rulings and the denial of his motion to stay the conviction pending appeal. Where defendant’s brief contained numerous deficiencies, the court […]
Criminal Law-Drug and Firearm Offenses-Motion to Suppress
Defendant appealed her conviction for drug possession and unlawful use of a weapon, challenging the denial of her motion to suppress evidence collected during a search of her purse, which […]
Insurance-Interpleader-Competing Claims to Insurance Proceeds
Defendant appealed the trial court’s judgment in an interpleader action filed by plaintiff to resolve competing claims to insurance benefits. Where defendant failed to provide a copy of the trial transcript, the […]
Employer-Employee-Discrimination-Hostile Work Environment
Plaintiff appealed the grant of summary judgment to defendant, her former employer, in her action alleging race, gender and age discrimination, retaliation and hostile work environment. Plaintiff was temporarily assigned […]
Criminal Law-Rape-Oral and Written Judgments
Defendant appealed the sentence imposed following his conviction for rape and assault, arguing that the trial court failed to accurately memorialize the oral pronouncement of sentence in the written judgment. Where the […]
Elections-Constitutional Amendment Referendum-Summary Statement
Plaintiffs appealed the trial court’s adverse judgment on their action seeking to enjoin placement of a legislative referred constitutional amendment on a ballot referendum, arguing that the referral violated the […]
Domestic Relations-Appointment of Guardian-Sufficiency of Evidence
Mother appealed the denial of her petition for appointment of a guardian for her son, challenging the sufficiency of the evidence supporting the trial court’s determination and arguing that the […]
Domestic Relations-Order of Protection-Stalking
Defendant appealed the trial court’s issuance of an order of protection against him and in favor of plaintiff’s minor children. Defendant, who was a neighbor of plaintiff and his family, biked past […]
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