Matter of Zuckerman

OPINION

HUSPENI, Judge.

Stephen Zuckerman appeals from the trial court judgment committing him as a mentally ill person. He also appeals from a later trial court order denying his motion for a temporary restraining order. Upon motion by appellant, the two appeals were consolidated. Both respondents move to dismiss the appeals as moot. We address the issues on their merits and affirm.

FACTS

Respondent Michael P. Nemcek, Administrative Director of Psychiatry at the University of Minnesota Hospitals (University Hospitals) filed a petition to commit appellant as mentally ill on May 8, 1991. The…