Hague v. Trustees of Highlands of Chesterfield

JAMES EDWARD WELSH, Chief Judge.

The Trustees of Highlands of Chesterfield appeal from the circuit court’s amended order and final judgment concluding that, because Brian Hague and Susan Hanley dismissed their petition for declaratory relief, it did not have jurisdiction to rule upon the Trustees’ pending motion for sanctions which requested sanctions, attorney fees, and contract damages. The Trustees contend that, pursuant to Rule 67.05, the circuit court retained jurisdiction to rule on ancillary matters, which would include the Trustees’ motion for sanctions. Because the Trustees’ motion…