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Appeal Dismissed for Failure to Comply with Rules of Appellate Procedure
W.I.S. v. K.M.B. 2024-CA-1125-ME Jefferson Family Court Kentucky Court of Appeals Opinion by Judge Eckerle Date Rendered: October 3, 2025 Question Presented: Whether Appellant’s repeated failure to comply with the Kentucky Rules of Appellate Procedure (RAP) justified striking his briefs and dismissing the appeals under RAP 10(B). The case arose from two adoption petitions filed…
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Supreme Court Strictly Enforces Rules of Appellate Procedure
Saturday v. Commonwealth 2024-CA-0268 Fayette Circuit Court Kentucky Supreme Court Opinion by Justice Vanmeter Date Rendered: December 19, 2024 Pro Se Appellant filed an “untimely” motion for discretionary review of a Circuit Court’s guardianship order, with the Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals denied Appellant’s Motion and dismissed the case. Appellant posted the motion…
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Order Lacking CR 54.02 Finality Language Is Final When All Issues Are Resolved
Bruenger v. Miller 2023-SC-0156-DG Jefferson Circuit Court Kentucky Supreme Court Opinion by Justice Nickell Date Rendered: December 19, 2024 Issues: Whether order lacking CR 54.02 finality language is final when all issues are resolved. Whether the Court of Appeals can sanction litigants without notice or a hearing. Bruenger (ex-wife of deceased) and Miller (daughter…
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Attorney Sanctioned for Not Following RAP
J.P.T. v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, Cabinet for Health and Family Services Case No. 2023-CA-0218 Boone Circuit Court Opinion by Judge Acree Date Rendered: May 3, 2024 Mother and Father were undergoing a divorce when the underlying DNA petition was initiated. They shared custody of their children by an agreed order and were prohibited from committing…
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