Appeal Before Maine Law Court for May Session

We wanted to send out an update to let people know what is happening with our “situation” and to again thank everyone for all the support we have received. The most recent Harpswell Anchor article shares the status of our appeal to the Maine Superior Court, but a great deal has happened since then. We were indeed notified in February that the Maine Superior Court would not consider our appeal and motion to vacate the October 24th arbitration award. Once this was clear to us we filed a notice to the highest court in Maine (The Law Court) that we would be appealing to them.

This filing effectively halted the actions seeking to evict us. However, due to the stress and uncertainty of those days we did essentially move out from the farmhouse. We felt like we needed to get the bulk of that done to ensure that we could continue to function as a family day to day. We were officially notified by the sheriff that we had to leave the property within 48 hours; when the follow up came from the sheriff our lawyers were able to assure them that the appeal was filed and a “stay” would be granted while the appeal is before the court. This is what ultimately happened. While we do still have the sheep at the farm, again due to stress and uncertainty we decided to relocate our cows and sell all of our egg laying chickens. We do still have possession of the farm until our appeal is heard.

On March 16th we were notified that the Maine Law Court confirmed the “stay” and also scheduled our appeal for their May Session. Briefs are due on April 6th and April 21st. The court will issue a ruling some time in May. Until then we will continue to care for the property and prepare as best we can for any eventual outcome.

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You may shop all products and add items directly to your cart and check out right online using a card.

Alternatively, you can fill out the online order form and send it to us, we will follow up for payment of deposit.

We’ll send you cut sheets for your orders (if applicable) when it gets closer to butchering time.

When will my order be ready?

We expect chickens to be ready early fall, pork will be processed in November, lamb in December.