Reeve v. Carroll County

Paul E. Danielson, Justice.

This case began as an illegal-exaction suit filed by appellants John Reeve et al. and ended

in Rule 11 sanctions granted against counsel for appellants, Cindy M. Baker. Appellants argue on appeal that the circuit court’s order issued on May 17, 2007, was not a final order, or, alternatively, that it should have been set aside. Furthermore, Baker contends that the circuit court abused its discretion in finding she violated Rule 11 and by awarding attorney’s fees. We affirm the circuit court.

Appellants filed their illegal-exaction claim on October 31, 2006. Appellees,…