Opinion ID: 901280
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 5

Heading: Remand to Apply Correct Legal Standard

Text: [¶ 33.] With a writ of certiorari, we do not review whether the judge or panel's decision is right or wrong. We are limited to determining whether the judge or panel regularly pursued its authority. We conclude that Duffy has met the burden of proof. The judges presiding over the cases, in the first instance, failed to apply the correct legal standard in determining whether Duffy's fees were reasonable; consequently, the panel's review also contravened its authority. By not applying the correct legal standard, the lower court has failed to regularly pursue its authority. We, therefore, remand for the Seventh Judicial Circuit to apply the correct standard and procedure. On remand, the trial judge who presided over each case should apply the correct legal standard by considering the factors and by giving an explanation based on those factors. If dissatisfied, Duffy has a right to request a review by all the judges of the Seventh Judicial Circuit.