In the Interest of A.M., Minor Child. Heather Thomas, Subpoenaed Witness

Decided November 21, 2014. Thomas D. Waterman wrote the opinion for the court.

856 N.W.2d 365 · Cited 81 times

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• State Ex Rel. Leas in Interest of O'Neal · 303 N.W.2d 414
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• Chidester v. Needles · 353 N.W.2d 849
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