Michigan Tax Management Services Co. v. City of Warren

Where a party prevails in an action brought under the Freedom of Information Act, the statute requires the trial court to award reasonable attorney fees. In this case, the circuit court awarded such fees, in an amount that was smaller than the plaintiff’s request. The Court of Appeals found the reduction to be error, and ordered that the plaintiff be paid the full requested amount.

When awarding attorney fees under the foia, the trial court must determine the amount that is reasonable. The standard for reviewing the trial court’s determination is whether the court abused its discretion.…