2013-��AT-328

��AT Held or ��DT Pronouncements

The staff member appealed seven ��DT judgments. ��AT found that, by continuously filing appeals lacking merit, the staff member had manifestly abused the proceedings, and awarded costs against the staff member for the first time since its inception.

Decision Contested or Judgment/Order Appealed

Legal Principle(s)

Where ��AT determines that a party has manifestly abused the appeals process, it may award costs against that party.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed on merits

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Applicants/Appellants

Gehr

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