Court Opinion

ID: 9687146
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-24 16:16:57.478638+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T18:18:24.067570
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J. C. Timms, J.
(dissenting). I respectfully dissent.
Although I agree with the majority as to the role of the appellate court in reviewing trial courts’ findings, I do not find that the trial court’s findings of fact are clearly erroneous. MCR 2.613(C); Michigan Ass’n of Psychotherapy Clinics v Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Michigan (After Remand), 118 Mich App 505, 513; 325 NW2d 471 (1982), lv den 417 Mich 1096 (1983).
*388In cases such as this where facts are in dispute, I believe we should give considerable deference to the findings of the trial court which has had an opportunity not only to assess the facts, but also the credibility of the witnesses. MCR 2.613(C); In re Fritz Estate, 159 Mich App 69, 75-76; 406 NW2d 475 (1987).