Maine Supreme Judicial Court
2019 Memoranda of Decision


January 2019
February 2019
March 2019
April 2019
May 2019
June 2019
July 2019
August 2019
September 2019
October 2019
November 2019
December 2019


December 2019

Memorandum DocketDateSubjectCase Name
Mem 19-119 KEN-19-228 12/30/2019 Marital property PAUL MICHAUD v. KIMBERLY(MICHAUD) MERRILL
Mem 19-118 HAN-19-269 12/23/2019 Child protective IN RE CHILDREN OF CODY M.
Mem 19-117 CUM-19-137 12/19/2019 80B MICHAEL ALBERT et al. v. TOWN OF POWNAL et al.
Mem 19-116 ARO-19-238 12/12/2019 Breach of contract TULSA, INC. v. IT'S MARKET, INC. et al.
Mem 19-115 YOR-19-163 12/10/2019 Foreclosure WVUE 2015-1 V. JOHN W. ALLEN JR.
Mem 19-114 SAG-19-148 12/5/2019 Adverse possession and presciptive easement ROBERT J. COVINO et al. v. ALLEN R. GOODRICH

November 2019

Memorandum DocketDateSubjectCase Name
Mem 19-113 HAN-19-116 11/26/2019 Suppression of evidence STATE OF MAINE v. ERNEST P. LANDRY
Mem 19-112 KEN-19-123 11/19/2019 Aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs STATE OF MAINE v. KARON E. BAKER
Mem 19-111 BCD-19-149 11/14/2019 Misrepresentation CORY GUIMOND et al. v. CITY OF EASTPORT et al.
Mem 19-110 PEN-19-153 AND SRP-19-154 11/14/2019 Theft STATE OF MAINE v. ROBERT C. DONLON
Mem 19-109 KEN-19-133 11/14/2019 Assault STATE OF MAINE v. STEPHEN T. BARD
Mem 19-108 YOR-19-122 11/12/2019 Summary judgment KITTERY POINT PARTNERS, LLC v. BAYVIEW LOAN SERVINCING, LLC et al.
Mem 19-107 ARO-19-120 11/7/2019 Divorce TERRY A. PELLETIER v. TINA M. (PELLETIER) CARON
Mem 19-106 AND-19-84 11/7/2019 Employment discrimination MICHAEL BELL v. REED & REED, INC.

October 2019

Memorandum DocketDateSubjectCase Name
Mem 19-105 YOR-19-254 10/31/2019 Property tax abatement LINDA PENKUL v. YORK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mem 19-104 AND-19-125 10/31/2019 Anti-slapp motion FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION v. SARAH A. LYONS et al.
Mem 19-103 PEN-19-181 10/31/2019 Divorce ANGELA C. LUNDQUIST v. BYAN J. LUNDQUIST
Mem 19-102 WAL-19-206 10/31/2019 Modification of parental rights JASIE L. COSTIGAN v. JOSEPH D. HARRIS
Mem 19-101 KEN-19-60 10/22/2019 Motion to suppress STATE OF MAINE v. STEPHEN R. SINGLETON
Mem 19-100 PEN-19-50 10/15/2019 Attorney fees DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY v. JESSE S. EDDINS JR. et al.
Mem 19-99 ARO-19-103 10/15/2019 Receiving stolen property STATE OF MAINE v. RICKEY J. CARON
Mem 19-98 LIN-19-43 10/1/2019 Standing to appeal IN RE PATRICIA S.

September 2019

Memorandum DocketDateSubjectCase Name
Mem 19-97 CUM-19-93 9/17/2019 Amended divorce judgment LAURA O. O'DONNELL v. THOMAS M. O'DONNELL
Mem 19-96 WAS-19-142 9/17/2019 Modification of divorce judgment LORI A. SEELEY v. WILLIAM S. CARNEY
Mem 19-95 CUM-19-111 9/17/2019 Parental rights and responsibilities JOHN J. HAND v. ROSE M. MASSE
Mem 19-94 PEN-19-21 9/17/2019 Protection from harassment CHRISTINA MCLEOD v. DOUGLAS STARBIRD
Mem 19-93 PEN-19-49 9/17/2019 Protection from harassment DYLAN HOMEN v. MORGAN ELWELL
Mem 19-92 CUM-19-31 9/17/2019 Attorney fees PHU P. LE v. AVERILL CONSTRUCTION, LLC et al.
Mem 19-91 CUM-19-42 9/17/2019 OUI STATE OF MAINE v. MIKHAILA R. FLECK

August 2019

Memorandum DocketDateSubjectCase Name
Mem 19-90 PEN-18-341 8/29/2019 Violating conditions of release STATE OF MAINE v. LARRY F. COSTON II

July 2019

Memorandum DocketDateSubjectCase Name
Mem 19-89 HAN-19-15 7/25/2019 Probate ESTATE OF LUTHER C. HARPER
Mem 19-88 ARO-19-23 7/25/2019 Foreclosure BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. v. ESTATE OF JAMES R. SCHURMAN
Mem 19-87 YOR-19-14 7/25/2019 Protection from abuse PAT DOE v. ERIC G. BJOTVEDT
Mem 19-86 PEN-18-523 7/25/2019 OUI STATE OF MAINE v. CHRISTOPHER C. CHERRY
Mem 19-85 CUM-19-30 7/25/2019 Domestic violence assault STATE OF MAINE v. KIRKLEY G. LOWE
Mem 19-84 OXF-19-41 7/18/2019 Divorce PATRICIA L. COX v. BRUCE A. COX
Mem 19-83 YOR-18-250 7/11/2019 Rule 11 sanctions MARCEL DUBOIS v. TOWN OF ARUNDEL et al.
Mem 19-82 KEN-18-396 7/9/2019 Insurance KATHY VIOLETTE v. AAA NOTHERN NEW ENGLAND
Mem 19-81 PEN-19-27 7/2/2019 Motions for contempt and to modify CHARLES J. TURNER v. ALLISON
Mem 19-80 PEN-18-387 7/2/2019 Refusing to submit to arrest STATE OF MAINE v. TIMOTHY J. RUSSELL
Mem 19-79 PEN-19-2 7/2/2019 Motion for an award of legal fees M&T BANK v. LAWRENCE F. PLAISTED
Mem 19-78 PEN-19-32 7/2/2019 Protection from abuse JAMES P. MCLEOD v. NICHOLE L. MCLEOD
Mem 19-77 PEN-19-46 7/2/2019 Parental rights and responsibilities NADINE J. MAXHAM v. KRISTOPHER M. MCFARLIN
Mem 19-76 PEN-19-76 7/2/2019 Claims against the estate ESTATE OF STEVEN L. LAKE
Mem 19-75 CUM-18-476 7/2/2019 Foreclosure FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIAITON v. JOHN A. CIMINO
Mem 19-74 kno-18-483 7/2/2019 Contempt THURIN G. BENNER v. KAROLYN B. JOHNSON
Mem 19-73 AND-19-28 7/2/2019 Contempt ELIZABETH D. BEISAW v. DAHLON J. CAMPBELL

June 2019

Memorandum DocketDateSubjectCase Name
Mem 19-72 FRA-18-363 6/20/2019 Easement WENDALL E. VOTER V. RONALD D. ELLIOTT et al.
Mem 19-71 SOM-18-90 6/18/2019 Foreclosure U.S. BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN ABS MANUFACTURED HOUSING CONTRACT SENIOR//SUBORDINATE ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATE TRUST, SERIES 2001-B v. MICHAEL A. TURNER
Mem 19-70 FRA-19-26 6/18/2019 Motion to amend conditions of probation STATE OF MAINE v. DAVID F. PAQUETTE
Mem 19-69 KNO-18-493 6/18/2019 Competency to contract GARY DAVIS v. MARK F. WALTZ et al.
Mem 19-68 ARO-18-319 618/2019 Domestic violence assault STATE OF MAINE v. AMANDA M. ALWARD
Mem 19-67 YOR-18-413 6/6/2019 Return of personal property; hearing not recorded REBECCA WARREN v. MICHELLE WARREN
Mem 19-66 KEN-18-439 6/6/2019 Failure to state a claim EVA SZILLERY v. MAINE MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE ALLIANCE
Mem 19-65 KNO-18-391 6/6/2019 Injunctions ROBERT P. SMITH JR. et al. v. ELIZABETH SMITH
Mem 19-64 PEN-18-458 6/6/2019 Protection from abuse N.G.P. v. G.D.P.
Mem 19-63 WAS-18-446 6/6/2019 Motion to set aside default judgment ROBERT OSMANN v. CORY GUIMOND et al.
Mem 19-62 CUM-18-516 6/6/2019 Modification of parental rights TODD A. KILBORN v. NICOLE E. CAREY et al.
Mem 19-61 KEN-18-472 6/6/2019 Relief from judgment -- foreclosure DISCOVER BANK v. STEPHEN R. JORDAN
Mem 19-60 KNO-18-482 6/6/2019 Spickler procedure RANDALL B. HOFLAND . DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Mem 19-59 PEN-18-448 6/6/2019 Modification of spousal support PEGGY A. CUMMINGS v. HUGH M.E. CUMMINGS
Mem 19-58 CUM-18-388 6/6/2019 OUI STATE OF MAINE v. APRIL L. CADY
Mem 19-57 PEN-19-1 6/6/2019 Modification of parental rights JONATHAN E. BUBIER v. NICOLE J. HOLMES
Mem 19-56 YOR-18-438 6/6/2019 Protection from abuse A.G. v.S.T.
Mem 19-55 LIN-18-450 6/6/2019 Post judgment relief DEBORAH A. BLACKFORD v. THOMAS D. BLACKFORD
Mem 19-54 AND-18-469 6/6/2019 Termination of parental rights ADOPTION OF C.R. et al.

May 2019

Memorandum DocketDateSubjectCase Name
Mem 19-53 PEN-18-389 5/28/2019 Recovery of personal property-dog KELVIN M. LIRIANO v. JESSICA SARDINA
Mem 19-52 PEN-18-425 5/23/2019 Criminal speeding STATE OF MAINE v. DEVON S. HAMEL
Mem 19-51 WAS-18-374 5/23/2019 Harassmentt STATE OF MAINE v. AARON GETCHELL
Mem 19-50 AND-18-410 5/23/2019 Domestic violence assault STATE OF MAINE v. ADAM C. FASANO
Mem 19-49 SAG-18-442 5/21/2019 Domestic violence assault STATE OF MAINE v. MICHAEL BERNIER JR.
Mem 19-48 CUM-18-273 5/9/2019 Gross sexual assault STATE OF MAINE v. HOROW O. HAGI
Mem 19-47 CUM-18-360 5/9/2019 Quiet title WILLIAM S. JORDAN v. DALE L. TEMM
Mem 19-46 WAL-18-467 5/7/2019 Contempt STATE OF MAINE v. ADAM L. SKINNER et al.
Mem 19-45 PEN-18-297 5/7/2019 Assault STATE OF MAINE v. BEVELYN Z. BEATTY
Mem 19-44 KEN-18-400 5/2/2019 Assault STATE OF MAINE v. PAUL R. CARR
Mem 19-43 LIN-18-317 5/2/2019 Divorce LILLIAN M. (CUNNINGHAM) LARRABBE v. PAUL A. CUNNINGHAM
Mem 19-42 han-18-390 5/2/2019 Assault STATE OF MAINE v. JOSEF F. MESSER II
Mem 19-41 AND-18-70 5/2/2019 Foreclosure NATIONSTAR MORGAGE LL v. KRISTINE GILLESPIE et al.
Mem 19-40 yor-18-503 5/2/2019 Relief from judgment AIMEE O'BRIEN v. GNANENDRA A. JEYARAJAN
Mem 19-39 WAL-18-353 5/2/2019 Negligence RICHARD E. ROYER JR., et al. v. MANKTOWN LLC
Mem 19-38 YOR-18-361 5/2/2019 Land use violation TOWN OF ACTION v. WENDY T. MACPHERSON
Mem 19-37 KEN-18-382 5/2/2019 Sanctions U.S.BANK, N.A. v. AEGIS LENDING CORP. et al.
Mem 19-36 PEN-18-409 5/2/2019 Used car warranty MARTIN WRIGHT v. LARRY BOWDEN

April 2019

Memorandum DocketDateSubjectCase Name
Mem 19-35 CUM-18-342 4/18/2019 Contempt ARN PEARSON v. MARY LOU WENDELL
Mem 19-34 SAG-18-423 4/16/2019 Motion to modify DEBORAH HINDLEY v. WILLIAM HINDLEY

March 2019

Memorandum DocketDateSubjectCase Name
Mem 19-33 KEN-18-174 and SRP-18-175 3/26/2019 Aggravated OUI STATE OF MAINE v. RAYMOND P. WRIGHT
Mem 19-32 ARO-18-300 3/21/2019 Sexual exploitation of minor STATE OF MAINE v. ANDREW J. LEGASSIE
Mem 19-31 FRA-18-357 3/19/2019 De facto parent MICHELLE LEBLANC-SHIELDS v. TRESSA L. MEYER et al.
Mem 19-30 CUM-18-154 3/19/2019 Legal malpractice CARRIE B. ANDERSON et al. v. BARRY K. MILLS et al.
Mem 19-29 YOR-18-293 3/12/2019 Forecosure ESTATE OF MICHAEL R. CANNON
Mem 19-28 FRA-18-291 3/7/2019 Zoning JUDITH MORTON et al. v. TOWN OF RANGELEY et al.
Mem 19-27 YOR-18-359 3/5/2019 Involuntary commitment IN RE ISAIAH C.

February 2019

Memorandum DocketDateSubjectCase Name
Mem 19-26 YOR-18-270 2/28/2019 Forecosure WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB v. PAUL FLYNN et al.
Mem 19-25 CUM-18-272 2/28/2019 Costs NATHANIEL WARREN-WHITE et al. v. MARTINA M. SULLIVAN
Mem 19-24 SAG-18-345 2/28/2019 OUI STATE OF MAINE v. LONNIE M. STRANIERI
Mem 19-23 ARO-18-331 2/28/2019 Motion to set aside entry of default BARTON RUPERT v. MIRANDA McCLURE et al.
Mem 19-22 YOR-18-377 2/28/2019 Motion to modify parental rights and responsibilities WILLIAM C. RAWSTRON v. CODY M. RAWSTRON
Mem 19-21 CUM-18-304 2/28/2019 OUI STATE OF MAINE v. EDUARDO C. GAUTIER LIPSETT
Mem 19-20 SOM-18-333 2/28/2019 Protection from harassment DAWN LEVASSEUR v. KEVIN L. TESSIER
Mem 19-19 CUM-18-301 2/28/2019 Unlawful sexual touching STATE OF MAINE v. MYSTERIOUS DELLAROSA
Mem 19-18 HAN-18-406 2/28/2019 Child protection IN RE CHILDREN OF ANNA A.
Mem 19-17 YOR-18-327 2/21/2019 Divorce AMANDA E. (RAGO) SEDGEWICK v. NICHOLAS W. RAGO
Mem 19-16 YOR-18-179 2/14/2019 Review of government action MARY THRON et al. v. TOWN OF KITTERY
Mem 19-15 CUM-18-227 2/14/2019 Review of government action BAY FERRIES, LTD v. BOARD OF COMISSIONERS FOR THE PORTLAND HARBOR et al.
Mem 19-14 HAN-18-156 2/12/2019 Divorce DANIEL J. McCLEOD v. LOUISE M. MACUL

January 2019
Memorandum DocketDateSubjectCase Name
Mem 19-13 CUM-18-210 1/29/2019 Appeal of agency action NICHOLAS A. GLADU v. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Mem 19-12 KEN-18-68 1/29/2019 Possession of sexually explicit material STATE OF MAINE v. ASHER C. GIFFORD
Mem 19-11 CUM-18-260 1/29/2019 Fredom of Access CHRISTOPHER A. BOND v. TOWN OF WINDHAM
Mem 19-10 SAG-18-188 1/24/2019 Domestic violence assault STATE OF MAINE v. THOMAS G. COFFILL III
Mem 19-9 YOR-18-336 1/24/2019 Parental rights and responsibilities SCOTT D. BURNETT v. MEGAN L. DENBOW
Mem 19-8 PEN-18-286 1/24/2019 Foreclosure WELLS FARGO BANK v. CHERI L. WHITE
Mem 19-7 CUM-18-259 1/24/2019 Gross sexual assault STATE OF MAINE v. PHUC VAN NGUYEN
Mem 19-6 OXF-18-312 1/24/2019 Parental rights and responsibilities JOSEPH N. GLIDDEN v. TYLER M. VAILLANCOURT
Mem 19-5 KEN-18-205 1/24/2019 Appeal of agency action NICHOLAS A. GLADU v. MAIE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Mem 19-4 FRA-18-231 1/24/201 Parental rights and responsibilities HEATHER L. ERSKINE v. BENJAMIN W. ERSKINE
Mem 19-3 WAS-18-239 1/24/19 Divorce FORREST W. DALE v. AMBER L. DALE
Mem 19-2 AND-18-230 1/15/19 Motion for contempt MICAEL KELLY v. JOSHUA GREENLAW
Mem 19-1 CUM-18-63 1/3/19 Divorce RICHARD H. LUGG v. SHELLY M. ELMER



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