Justia Government Contracts Opinion Summaries

The Supreme Court reversed the order of the circuit court granting summary judgment in favor of Respondents and enjoining Petitioners from issuing payments under two contracts for legal services, holding that the circuit court incorrectly applied the standard for granting a stay of an injunction pending appeal.On behalf of the legislature, Petitioners entered into contracts for attorney services regarding the decennial redistricting process and resulting litigation. The circuit court declared the contracts void ab initio and enjoined their enforcement. The Supreme Court reversed and remanded the case for entry of judgment in favor of Petitioners, holding that the circuit court's decision to enjoin enforcement of the contracts was improper. The Court further clarified the standard for granting a stay of an injunction pending appeal, which the circuit court incorrectly applied. View "Waity v. Lemahieu" on Justia Law