Legal Opinion
In Re Cobb
Michigan Court of Appeals
Decided November 21, 1983No. Docket 71596PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMackenzie, P.J.
Respondent-appellant, Christina L. Cobb, appeals by right an order of the probate court terminating her parental rights pursuant to MCL 712A.19a; MSA 27.3178(598.19a). We reverse that order on the ground that the court improperly denied respondent’s request for appointed counsel.
At the first hearing in this matter, in April of 1981, respondent was advised of her right to appointed counsel if financially unable to retain counsel, and respondent waived counsel both orally on the record and by signing a written waiver form. Respondent does not dispute that this waiver of counsel was valid.…
2Cases cited4 opinions
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- People v. EddingtonMichigan Court of Appeals · 1977
- In Re JacksonMichigan Court of Appeals · 1982
- Doe v. OettleMichigan Court of Appeals · 1980
3Cited by11 opinions
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